Stay Together: The Essential Marriage Podcast
For couples committed to staying together, this podcast is your go-to resource for a thriving relationship. Each episode is thoughtfully crafted to support and strengthen your marriage. Whether it's insightful guest interviews, inspiring stories, or practical skills and tools, you can trust that we have your relationship in mind.
Tune in for:
Expert advice from relationship experts
Real-life stories of love and resilience
Actionable tips and tools for everyday challenges
Essential resources and products to enrich your marriage
Join us in each episode to deepen your connection, enhance your partnership, and ensure your love story stands the test of time. Your marriage deserves the best—let us help you discover it.
Send us a textAfter five transformative years with Pivotal Approach and two years of powerful dialogue on the Marriage Essentials Podcast, it's time to reflect on this incredible journey. Have you ever wondered how the simple act of moving forward can open unexpected doors? Join me as I share the evolution of my vision, the surprising opportunities that emerged, like the potential acquisition of a new business, and the lessons learned along the way. This episode highlights the profound impact...
23 Sept 2024
Leftover Love
Send us a textHave you ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure of maintaining an online presence while trying to balance your passion and professional life? This week on the Marriage Essentials Podcast, I reflect on the incredible journey of producing the show for 104 consecutive weeks and how it's pushed me to grow in ways I never imagined. Drawing from my extensive career in the mental health field, I share my experiences working with individuals, couples, and families, as well as my recent v...
16 Sept 2024
The Four R's
Send us a textWhat if you could stop conflicts in their tracks and build a stronger, more secure bond with your partner? This episode of the Marriage Essentials Podcast promises to equip you with the tools you need to navigate and resolve disagreements effectively. We delve into the Four R's that are crucial for breaking the conflict cycle—starting with regulating yourself. Discover how to identify and manage your reactive behaviors without waiting for your partner to change first. Once you'v...
10 Sept 2024
Sharing Struggles or Secrets
Send us a textEver wondered how sharing your deepest thoughts online can impact your community and personal life? Join me on this week's episode of the Marriage Essentials podcast, where I pull back the curtain on the emotional rollercoaster of creating content for Marriage Essentials. From the joy of helping couples navigate their relationships to the anxiety of potentially offending those close to me, I share my raw and unfiltered experiences. As I stand at the brink of a significant career...
2 Sept 2024
Our Cycle
Send us a textWhat if life's setbacks were actually stepping stones to resilience and deeper understanding? In this episode, we challenge the conventional wisdom of good and bad fortune through a compelling story about a farmer whose horse runs away, only to return with another. This tale unravels a series of events that reveal the unpredictable nature of life and how our perspectives on fortune can shift dramatically. By embracing life's uncertainties and trusting in its course, we can find ...
26 Aug 2024
Seeing Snakes
Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered why small misunderstandings can blow up into major conflicts in your relationship? Join me, Brett, as we uncover the secrets behind the conflict cycle in our latest episode of the Marriage Essentials Podcast. Using a vivid story from a hiking trip in Arizona, we explore how our immediate, fear-based reactions to perceived threats can escalate conflicts with our partners. By recognizing the pattern and understanding its mechanisms, you'll gain practical too...
19 Aug 2024
What Your Wife Needs to Hear
Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered why your husband might seem defensive or unappreciated? This week on the Marriage Essentials podcast, we unravel the hidden emotions often experienced by husbands that can lead to misunderstandings and defensive behavior. Through years of working with couples, we reveal how traditional therapy can sometimes make husbands feel attacked rather than supported. Discover how wives can stay curious and open to their husband's experiences, fostering a more empath...
12 Aug 2024
What Your Husband Needs to Hear
Send us a Text Message.Imagine feeling stuck in your relationship because you've been trying to change your partner and only met with frustration. On this week's episode of the Marriage Essentials Podcast, I promise you'll learn how to shift that dynamic and build meaningful emotional intimacy instead. Join me as I share my exhilarating journey of launching "The Spouse's Guide to a Secure Marriage," overcoming imposter syndrome, and making my therapeutic methods accessible online. I also spri...
5 Aug 2024
Changing the Feeling in Your Marriage
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Join Brett on this week’s episode of the Marriage Essentials podcast as he explores how emotions influence relationships. This episode highlights Brett's experiences from a recent webinar on transformative marriage strategies and the launch of his first course, "The Spouses Guide to a Secure Marriage." Brett shares insights from managing a bustling household with seven kids and maintaining connection in a marriage amid daily challenges.
Listen as Brett recounts a moment during a trip that changed their moods instantly, illustrating the impact of sudden emotional shifts. Learn practical steps for managing negative feelings, transforming emotional responses through perspective, and the importance of mental health in sustaining a healthy marriage.
Tune in for actionable advice and inspiring stories to help enhance your relationship. Check the podcast description below for a link to a workbook designed to improve your marriage in 30 days.
Workbook
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Course
https://pivotalapproach.thrivecart.com/the-spouses-guide-to-a-secure-marriage/?ref=instabio
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29 Jul 2024
The Art of Healing with Trevor Hanson
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Ready to transform your relationship? Join us on the Marriage Essentials Podcast as we sit down with Trevor Hansen, a seasoned marriage and family therapist who’s redefining mental health and relationship support. Trevor’s journey from the mainland U.S. to the serene landscapes of Hawaii is just the beginning. He shares his philosophy on extending therapy beyond the couch, along with personal stories as a husband and new father. Discover how Trevor’s dedication to authenticity can teach you to build stronger, more genuine connections in your own relationships.
Ever wondered how emotions can be used as data points? In this episode, we break down this fascinating concept, particularly helpful for those who lean heavily on logic, like engineers. Trevor and I share practical tips and personal anecdotes illustrating the transformative power of recognizing and framing emotions as accurate data. We explore how identifying and interrupting negative reactive patterns, such as the conflict cycle, can turn conflicts into opportunities for deeper understanding and growth, shifting the dynamics in your relationship for the better.
Communication is key, and we've got the skills to prove it. Learn how to slow down during emotional exchanges, make meaningful eye contact, and move from a defensive to a more vulnerable state. Trevor guides us through the art of nurturing emotional connections, especially during the challenging transition to parenthood. We also discuss the importance of empathy and curiosity in rebuilding attraction and connection after having children. With Trevor’s expert advice, practical strategies, and heartfelt stories, this episode is packed with insights to help you nurture and grow a healthier, more connected relationship. Tune in and take the first step toward transforming your relationship today!
22 Jul 2024
What is Possible
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15 Jul 2024
Doing What it Takes
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In today's episode we talk about how you can make change in your marriage by maintaining your commitment, even if you don't get points for it! What needs to happen to stay committed to your marriage? Do you need to learn to accept? Is it time to learn how to truly love your spouse in all of their faucets? Is it time to break some patterns that are happening within your relationship? No matter what path you need, it's time to commit. It is time to do what it takes to create a beautiful marriage.
8 Jul 2024
Relationship Health
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Have you ever wondered if your relationship is strong? In today's episode I explore this idea of a healthy relationship. What makes one relationship healthy and another one unhealthy? How can you know where your relationship stands? All that and and more answered inside this podcast, and then you should tune in next week to learn what you can do about it all! In the meantime, explore this podcast so that we can work together, as a collective, towards healthier relationships & a healthier society in general.
1 Jul 2024
A Secure Bond
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In this episode I use storytelling to show you what it means to be part of a secure bond. I talk about what it takes to get to this strong connection in all your relationships, not just your marriage, and then I touch on some of the topics we will cover in later episodes so that you know if you want to keep coming back for more. Hope to share a cup of coffee with you again next week!
24 Jun 2024
Marriage Essentials for You
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In this first episode I introduce myself, Brett, for all those listeners who've never met me before. I tell you a little of my journey in finding work within the marriage realm, why I'm passionate about what I do, and how I can help you. I explain why I think it's important for you to do this work and help you determine whether or not listening to this podcast is something that will help you get to the relationship you want within your marriage. I am here to help your marriage stay strong, to help you stay bonded, and to help you connect in all the ways you so desperately desire. Follow us on Instagram at marriage_essentials to stay up to date with all our goings-on!
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