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Mr. Nice Guy & the Broken Wife | Navigating Love and Intimacy After Past Abuse

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by Robyn Homer | Relationship Coach

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I was the wife who felt broken.
 He was the husband who needed to be liked. 
I hid my pain. 
He hid behind kindness.
 I doubted my worth. 
He performed his. Now, I’m finding my voice.
 And he’s learning to stand in truth. I’m Robyn, a domestic abuse survivor turned relationship coach, and this is Mr. Nice Guy & the Broken Wife, a space for couples who want to heal from the past and build a marriage grounded in truth, safety, and connection. If you’ve ever felt stuck in resentment, misunderstood by your partner, or unsure how to break the patterns that keep you apart, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll unpack what healing actually looks like inside a relationship, through real stories, paradigm shifts, and practical tools that bring clarity, hope, and lasting change. Sometimes, my husband Brent joins me for real conversations about our own journey from dysfunction to deep intimacy, because getting here took both of us choosing growth, again and again. This podcast will help you unlearn false beliefs about love, discover emotional safety, and take your next step toward the marriage you’ve always wanted.

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11/3/2025

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July 22, 2026

37. What Your Kids Learn From Your Marriage

<p>What are your kids learning about love simply by watching your relationship?</p><p>In this episode, Brent and I reflect on a comment one of our children made that stopped us in our tracks: "Mom and Dad have known each other for a long time, and they don't hate each other."</p><p>That simple observation sparked a deeper conversation about the messages children absorb from the way we handle conflict, repair after disagreements, take responsibility for our emotions, and continue growing as individuals.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>What we hope our kids learn by watching our marriage</li><li>Why healthy relationships require self-awareness and personal growth</li><li>The difference between unconditional love and emotional manipulation</li><li>Why children shouldn't feel responsible for managing a parent's emotions</li><li>What defines a healthy marriage beyond "we never fight"</li><li>The relationship legacy we hope to leave our family</li></ul><br/><p>Our kids are learning far more from what they experience than from what we say. They're forming beliefs about marriage, conflict, love, and emotional health every single day.</p><p>Our hope is that they grow up believing marriage is more than something to endure. That it can be a relationship built on friendship, accountability, growth, and genuine joy.</p><p>If this conversation resonates with you, share this episode with someone who wants to build a healthier marriage and create a lasting example for the next generation.</p>

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July 15, 2026

36. How a Strong Marriage Makes You a Better Parent

<p>For years, Brent and I thought successful parenting meant getting the right behavior from our kids. We focused on correcting, managing, and preventing mistakes because we believed their behavior reflected whether we were good parents.</p><p>Today, we see parenting very differently.</p><p>In this episode, we share the mindset shifts that have helped us move from controlling behavior to building stronger relationships with our children. We talk about why love should never be earned, why every person is responsible for their own emotions, how our relationship with our kids shapes our influence, and why our children's reactions don't determine whether we're succeeding as parents.</p><p>If you've ever wondered how to raise emotionally healthy kids while strengthening your family relationships, this conversation will give you practical principles you can begin applying today.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Why parenting the child matters more than parenting the behavior.</li><li>How strengthening your marriage can strengthen your parenting.</li><li>Teaching emotional responsibility without dismissing feelings.</li><li>Why connection creates more lasting influence than control.</li><li>Letting go of the belief that your child's behavior defines your worth as a parent.</li></ul><br/><p>Next week, we're continuing this conversation by sharing what we hope our children are learning simply from growing up in our home and watching the way we live, love, repair, and grow together.</p>

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July 8, 2026

35. Parenting After Abuse: Teaching Kids Healthy Relationships

<p>One of my biggest fears as a young mom was that one day my children might find themselves in an unhealthy or abusive relationship. For years, that fear shaped how I parented.</p><p>Over time, I realized something important: I can't control who my children will love or the challenges they'll face. What I can do is teach them the relationship skills that healthy love requires.</p><p>In this episode, I'm sharing the five principles Brent and I are intentionally teaching in our home to help our children build strong, respectful, emotionally healthy relationships throughout their lives. We talk about taking responsibility for our emotions, separating behavior from identity, teaching children that love isn't earned, validating feelings without letting them lead every decision, and helping kids use their voice with both honesty and respect.</p><p>These lessons don't just strengthen future marriages, they shape every relationship our children will have.</p><p>If you've ever wondered how to prepare your kids for healthy, lasting relationships without parenting from fear, this episode will give you practical principles you can begin applying today.</p><p>If you'd like to learn more about the relationship tools we've used in our own marriage and family, check out the link below for details about our upcoming couples retreat.</p><p><a href="https://www.mynameiscourage.com/retreat/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Couples Retreat Details</a></p>

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What is Mr. Nice Guy & the Broken Wife | Navigating Love and Intimacy After Past Abuse?

I was the wife who felt broken.
 He was the husband who needed to be liked. 
I hid my pain. 
He hid behind kindness.
 I doubted my worth. 
He performed his.

Now, I’m finding my voice.
 And he’s learning to stand in truth.

I’m Robyn, a domestic abuse survivor turned relationship coach, and this is Mr. Nice Guy & the Broken Wife, a space for couples who want to heal from the past and build a marriage grounded in truth, safety, and connection.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in resentment, misunderstood by your partner, or unsure how to break the patterns that keep you apart, you’re not alone.

Together, we’ll unpack what healing actually looks like inside a relationship, through real stories, paradigm shifts, and practical tools that bring clarity, hope, and lasting change.

Sometimes, my husband Brent joins me for real conversations about our own journey from dysfunction to deep intimacy, because getting here took both of us choosing growth, again and again.

This podcast will help you unlearn false beliefs about love, discover emotional safety, and take your next step toward the marriage you’ve always wanted.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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