Yes, Dear

By Patrick and Dana Lyons

Hope for struggling marriages. Feeling alone? Been there. Feeling hopeless? Done that. But you are here now, and that's all about to change. No matter where you are we can help.

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How many episodes does Yes, Dear have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

Yes, Dear episodes:

November 25, 2025Holidays, Family Drama, & Healthy Boundaries: A Real Conversation-Episode 13
The holidays are here — which means food, family, expectations, stress, joy, and sometimes… a whole lot of tension.
In this episode of the Yes, Dear Podcast, we get real about the messy, funny, challenging, and meaningful parts of navigating the holidays as a couple. From forgotten recordings and outdated vocabulary (“knapsack,” anyone?) to family conflicts, boundaries, grief, and choosing to show up differently this year — we cover it all.
We talk about:
Why expectations shape every holiday
How to stay grounded when family dynamics get tough
Why old conflicts feel louder during the holidays
The power of showing up with no “sparring gloves”
Healthy boundaries that bring peace, not distance
Seeing each other as teammates instead of opponents
What it looks like to leave a holiday saying, “We’re better than we’ve ever been.”
Whether your holiday season brings joy, heaviness, tension, or a mix of everything, this episode offers support, perspective, and a whole lot of real-life encouragement.
You’re on the same team.
You get to hold each other’s hearts.
And you get to write a new story this season.
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55min
November 04, 2025Never Stop Dating-Episode 12
In this episode of the Yes, Dear Podcast, Dana and Patrick dive into one of the most overlooked (and most needed) parts of marriage, dating your spouse. Whether you’ve been married a few years or a few decades, it’s easy to slip into “robot mode” and forget to intentionally pursue each other.
They get real about the rhythms, ruts, and realities of long-term love—how to stoke the fire, rekindle friendship, and keep fun, laughter, and playfulness alive. From scheduling date nights to rediscovering what makes you laugh together, this episode is equal parts truth, humor, and heart.
You’ll laugh, nod, and probably feel convicted (in a good way) as they share their own marriage lessons, why “intentional romance” matters, and what happens when work, kids, and life take over.
Topics include:
Dating your spouse vs. going on a date
Why friendship is the foundation of romance
How to stay curious about each other
What to do when work and family crowd out connection
And why keeping the playfulness alive really matters
Real marriage. Real laughter. Real talk.
Hit subscribe, share this with a couple who needs the reminder, and remember… never stop dating.
#YesDearPodcast #MarriageMatters #RelationshipGoals #MarriedLife #CouplesWhoLaugh #DateYourSpouse #GritAndGrace #RealTalk #LoveAndLaughter
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Website:
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Youtube Video Podcast:
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Itunes:
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47min
October 20, 2025 Beginning Again-Episode 11
If your marriage feels stuck or distant, this episode is for you. We talk about how to begin again—not by fixing your spouse, but by doing the inner work that reignites connection, peace, and partnership. Whether you’re starting over or simply need a reset, this conversation will remind you that it’s never too late to rebuild something beautiful together—because every great marriage begins again, sometimes more than once.
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Website:
https://theyesdearpodcast.com

Youtube Video Podcast:
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Itunes:
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37min
July 13, 2024 Episode 10-Communication
How do you communicate with your spouse? Do you get stuck in power struggles fighting over who's right and who's wrong? Maybe you freeze or hold it all inside because you struggle to share your heart. No one is perfect at communicating. There's always room to improve so that we can move closer and closer to intimacy with each other. Join us as we talk about communication.
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Website:
https://theyesdearpodcast.com

Youtube Video Podcast:
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Itunes:
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39min
June 28, 2024 Episode 9-Parenting
Parenting is the greatest honor and comes with some challenging moments and days. Today we're talking about parenting adult children. How do we transition and grow with them rather than drift apart? How do we let them fly and stay connected? We'll unpack some of these questions today.
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Website:
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Itunes:
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48min
June 22, 2024 Episode 8-Passive Aggressive
We all have ways we react with passive-aggressive behavior. We all have different ways it comes out. Today we're talking about ways this manifests in our lives, and how it affects our relationships, and we share tips on what to do about it.
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Website:
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Itunes:
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41min
June 15, 2024 Episode 7-Boundaries
In today's episode, we're talking all about boundaries.

Do you struggle with healthy boundaries in your life? If so we hope you join us today as we dive into how we each learned and maintain them.
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Website:
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Youtube Video Podcast:
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Itunes:
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45min
June 08, 2024 Episode 6-Holy Crap He Made the Bed
Life brings all kinds of challenges and responsibilities and so often one thing that seems to disappear is the intentional pursuit of each other. It doesn't have to be that way.
Enjoy and have fun with each other. If you haven't done that in a long time we share a tip at the end on how to get started.

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Website:
https://theyesdearpodcast.com

Youtube Video Podcast:
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Itunes:
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40min
May 31, 2024 Episode 5-Justice or Intimacy
You don't have to be married long to know that marriage brings a lot of opportunities to ask for forgiveness. We're going to hurt each other along the way. We make mistakes, act selfish, and make decisions that hurt our spouse. Moving towards intimacy will require us to forgive.

Join us today as we talk about justice and intimacy in our marriage.
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44min
May 23, 2024 Episode 4-The Marriage Model
All marriages fall into one of three categories, intimacy, conflict, or withdrawal. Which one are you in?

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Youtube Video Podcast:
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Itunes:
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35min

FAQs about Yes, Dear:

How many episodes does Yes, Dear have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.