In this episode, we explore the four main stress responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and how they show up in mixed faith relationships. Understanding how your brain and body react to stress can help you respond with intention rather than reactivity. You'll learn to recognize these patterns, identify common triggers, and discover practical tools to regulate your nervous system. Whether you're feeling defensive, avoiding tough conversations, shutting down, or people-pleasing, this episode will give you insights to navigate your relationship with more awareness and compassion.

In this special Mixed Faith Marriage Mastermind episode, Chris Rich is joined by Brooke Booth and Suzette Halterman to explore the role of grief in mixed faith relationships.

When faith shifts or expectations change, grief is a natural response—but it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. Together, we discuss how grief shows up, why it matters, and how to process it in healthy ways. You’ll learn practical tools to navigate loss, foster connection, and honor your feelings as you move forward.

If you’ve ever felt the ache of what’s changed in your relationship, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we dive into the 80/20 rule and how it impacts your reactions—especially in a mixed faith relationship. You’ll learn that 20% of your response comes from your thoughts, while 80% comes from your nervous system’s automatic reactions. I’ll share practical tools to calm your body, shift your perspective, and navigate challenging moments with more ease and understanding. If you’ve ever wondered why "just think positive" doesn’t always work, this episode is for you!

In this powerful episode, I sit down with my dear friend and nervous system expert, Leah Davidson, to dive into the complex topic of religious trauma. We explore how trauma impacts the nervous system, the connection between mind and body, and practical tools to foster healing and resilience. Whether you're navigating your own faith journey or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers compassion, understanding, and actionable steps to help you move forward.

In this episode, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful tool—the Safety Sequence—to help you shift out of stress mode and bring your rational brain (your CEO) back online. When navigating a mixed faith relationship, monkey mode reactions like fight, flight, or freeze can make hard conversations even harder. By asking,Am I safe? Do I feel safe? and thenrelaxing your body, you can regain clarity, connection, and control. Tune in to learn how to apply this in real-life situations and start showing up as the person you truly want to be!

How much should you share with your kids in a mixed faith family? In this episode, Brooke Booth, Suzette Halterman, and I discuss navigating faith conversations with honesty, respect, and age-appropriate awareness. We’ll share strategies, common pitfalls, and insights to help you feel more confident in guiding your children through questions, beliefs, and family dynamics.

Do you ever wonder if or where you fit into the complex mosaic of church and life? In this episode I share a talk I recently gave in Stake Conference that will help us to create more unity and connection in our lives.

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In this episode of the Mixed Faith Relationship Podcast, certified life coach Chris Rich breaks down the basics of the nervous system and how it influences our emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply seeking balance, this episode offers practical insights to help you better understand and support yourself and your loved ones. You don't want to miss it!

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