Wishing your spouse would change for the better? Want improvement in different areas of your marriage? The first step to marital change ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS begins with self. Think Michael Jackson's song, "Man In The Mirror".

When YOU create genuine change in yourself, your spouse will become inspired to begin self work as well (typically speaking). If you don't know where to begin, the process can seem daunting and overwhelming. The good news? You can change anything about yourself if you have the desire, how-to knowledge, and commitment.

In this episode, I define the four key elements necessary to create change in yourself and how to go about creating the change you want.

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It’s difficult for many people to celebrate the holidays while experiencing joy after the loss of a loved one.  It’s simply too painful for some people. People say that “time heals all wounds” and that in time you’ll learn how to “move on”.  I don’t think it’s a matter of 'moving on’ as much as it is learning how to live life in a different way without the person you miss and are separated from.  The void left in our hearts can make holidays really difficult.

Sofia Fedoryka Cuddeback is joining me today to talk about celebrating holidays with joy after the loss of a loved one.  Sofia’s mother, Irene, passed away exactly 8 years ago today after a long and traumatic battle with breast cancer.

The loss of a loved one is never easy - but to experience such loss on a special holiday, like Christmas Eve, could easily make future Christmases especially difficult.  But Sofia and her family have found a way to experience joy on Christmas. She’s here to tell us how her family has coped with the loss of their mother, how they continue to experience joy on Christmas, and to bring hope and healing to those who are currently suffering so that you, too, can learn how to love the holidays again.  

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Do you feel at a loss when it comes to conflict resolution, arguing and how to fight without causing each other pain, destruction, or

further disconnection

It’s inevitable - we're human beings - we're going to fight. Sometimes we allow ourselves to become so emotionally invested in a

heated argument that it becomes a full-fledged FIGHT... like Holyfield vs Tyson -- (minus the punches and violence) -- but with the

same amount of passion and hostility.  

Fighting in marriage, although inevitable, can cause great damage if both partners aren't well-schooled in conflict management, self

discipline, forgiveness, and compromise. Handling conflict the right way is an art, a skill if you will, and you can learn it at any point in life - if you desire and are willing to put forth the effort learning.

Fighting the right way (where you have successful communication with a healthy and productive outcome) involves several

elements.

In this episode, I define how to fight right: how to prevent big blow-up fights, how to stay focused on the specific subject of conflict,

how to have fruitful conversations, and the benefits of and why you need a post-argument ritual.

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Ever wonder what you can do to decrease the number of doctor visits per year for your family? Or how to eat nutritious meals on a strict budget and with little time? Do you ever wonder what is in the lotion or body soap you rub all over your body every day? And would you like to learn how to build a rock solid immune system?

Ben and Judith Jackson join me today to discuss all this and more.

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Did you know that one 20-minute meditation is the equivalent of four hours of quality sleep?  Or that daily meditation for two months shows great improvement in dura matter quality per brain scans? How about the fact that meditation leads to neuroplasticity; the brain's ability to change (structurally and functionally), allowing it to physically heal and for you to control thoughts, emotions, and behavior? And that meditation actually causes the brain to grow, creating thicker cortical walls which slows the aging process, improves memory, attention, and aids decision making skills? Not a bad way to spend 20 minutes of each day, eh?

In this episode, I talk about the benefits of meditation (mental/psychological/emotional, physiological/physical, and spiritual) - think 'mind, body, spirit', the positive impact on self and relationship, why it's beneficial to meditate together as a couple, and I give you my three favorite meditations (two of which are life-changing), and how meditation impacts marriage and long-term relationships.

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Dave Lopez is a former U.S. Navy SEAL who currently conducts global missions with Operation Underground Railroad, a nonprofit organization comprised of retired special ops guys that rescue children from sexual slavery.

Why am I having this man on a marriage podcast?  Because he exemplifies true masculinity - NOT because of his big muscles, charming personality or dashing good looks, and NOT because he’s a total badass Navy SEAL, capable of handling the world’s most dangerous situations and people;  it’s because he is a complete gentleman, a man of integrity, a man pure of heart, and a man that knows TRUE masculinity, what it means, and how to live it.

In this episode, Dave and I talk about men, masculinity, and marriage.

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Are you in a sexless marriage?  Or do you have infrequent sex (like a few times a year)?  Or do you have sex often, but it feels more robotic, routine and mundane?  If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then I'm betting you may be frustrated in multiple areas of your relationship.  

Typically speaking, a sexless marriage is a troubled marriage.

To restore sexual intimacy within marriage, you must begin by having a holistic understanding of what a sacred, healthy and successful relationship looks like.  Sex is a powerful force, a deeply bonding experience, and a sacred sharing of bodies, minds and spirits that is, in great part, the glue of a beautiful spiritual union between partners.

In this episode, I define sexuality in marriage, discuss how to approach the issues, the four actions that are hurting your intimacy journey, and the nine steps to restore sexual intimacy.  I also discuss medical conditions that dampen or prevent sex and what to do if you cannot experience sexual intimacy within marriage.

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Grief hits us for a variety of reasons and can be quite crippling if we don’t know what to do with it, how to navigate through it, and how to thrive (and be happy) despite our loss.

Are you suffering extreme grief from the loss of your marriage, your job, death of a loved one, or any other extreme loss in your life?  

In this episode, I talk with Diana Hernandez, an International Grief Coach helping others process and springboard from grief.  Diana became a grief coach after recovering from the experience of extreme loss in her own life. In addition to working with clients, Diana hosts support groups and grief dinners to create community and support among fellow grievers.

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Do you find it difficult to achieve success in both career and marriage?  When you succeed at one, does the other suffer?  You don’t have to choose, you can maintain balance and achieve fulfillment and success in both areas. 

In this episode, I provide strategies that will help you accomplish more in a day, reduce stress, boost creativity, and help you manage time more efficiently - all which will make you more successful in every area of life, including your relationship.  Without organization, structure, and excellent daily routine, your relationship will suffer.  Adopt these tips and your business, relationship, and life success will soar!

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How can men grow in masculinity, leadership, integrity, and maturity?  Most men view talking about feelings, being emotional, and talking with other men about important issues regarding emotions, relationships, and how to cope with life’s stressors as being weak, feminine, or emasculating.  Find out how to tackle all this is a very masculine way with strength, courage, humility, and integrity - and it’s FUN.

Are you a woman tuning in?  Learn how a woman can encourage her man, and then allow him the freedom to grow in these ways.  It might surprise you!

In this episode, I talk with Travis Raznos, a men’s empowerment coach helping millennial men lead and succeed in their relationships and careers. Spending 10 years working in Ad Tech, Marketing, and Men’s Leadership Development his facilitation draws on the connection between self-introspection, emotional intelligence skill building, and group dynamics to support men in claiming their full range of leadership and vitality.

Come join us for this insightful conversation.

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