Today Seth and I talk about "Clearing Structures" OR "I Statements", you will remember them from Episode #8 all about Communication where we tried "I Statements" out and I was TERRIBLE at them!!
In this episode things get a little more serious than we expected, but it turns out to be for the better in the end.
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Seth and I discuss the feelings that I experienced directly after Seth’s confession of lying and looking at pornography and offer up some helpful advice on how to handle this particular crisis in your marriage.
WARNING: There is some unsavory language in this episode but I bleeped it out for you!!
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See ya next week!
In today's Q+A Session Seth and I offer up a few tips and tools for navigating the holiday season without losing your freaking mind! Some of our tips include... Being on the same team, looking for what is good, and talking about your triggers with your spouse BEFORE you go to your in-laws house, am I right?
We hope that y'all find this Q+A helpful, if you do please rate the show on iTunes and leave us a review! And don't forget to visit our website anatomyofmarriage.com to get your FREE Season 1 Workbook!
We will be back for another Q+A on Tuesday, but in the mean time send in YOUR questions and let Seth and I answer them on the show!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
Just in case you need it ;-)
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Melanie shares what she and Seth have been up to (mostly building the website anatomyofmarriage.com AND getting ready for Season 2!) she also explains the ALL NEW Anatomy Of Marriage Audio Workbook!
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Melanie has been hard at work creating The Anatomy Of Marriage Audio Workbook to help you and your spouse better understand your amazing and complex relationships!
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Melanie and Seth sum up the impact that this 8-year journey has had on their marriage and talk through what things they did wrong individually and what things they did right as a couple. They share the marriage hacks that saved their relationship, as well as advice from the many couples and therapists that they interviewed along the way.
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Melanie and Seth step into the darkest part of their journey as they share their story of domestic violence in hopes that it will help shed light on this terrible reality. Melanie admits to being physically abusive and violent to Seth in their marriage and they talk through some of the thoughts and feelings that they had during those tumultuous times with Dr. Claudia Grauf-Grounds, Leslie Vernick and a few very brave friends who you'll remember from previous episodes.
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In this week's episode things start to take a darker turn as Melanie and Seth explore the world of mental health and talk about the impact that it has had in their marriage. Seth shares a story of self harm, an anonymous friend shares her battle with depression, and Melanie and Seth walk through some of the early signs in their marriage that they really needed help. Les and Leslie Parrott of Seattle Pacific University also join in the conversation and share their thoughts about the impact that mental health has on relationships.
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This week Melanie and Seth explore the daunting topic of Identity and share the ways that not having a strong sense of self has totally messed up their marriage. They are joined by Dr. Les and Leslie Parrot of Seattle Pacific University, Dr. Dan Siegel of the Mindsight Institute, and Mike McHargue from The Liturgist Podcast/Ask Science Mike as they try to untangle this crazy mess.
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Melanie explores why intimacy and sexuality are so hard to talk about with Dr. Less and Leslie Parrot of Seattle Pacific University, Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers of The Northwest Institute on Intimacy, and Dr. Corey Allan from Sexy Marriage Radio. She also walks through the healing process of past sexual abuse in marriage from several different view points. And talks with Dr. Tina about how we can view sexuality as a banquet instead of a bowl of cereal.
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Melanie and Seth pull the covers off of the private world of sex and intimacy with the amazing Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers of The Northwest Institute on Intimacy, and Dr. Corey Allan of Sexy Marriage Radio. Together they explore the ways that our flawed understanding of sexuality can negatively impact our intimate relationships and how changing the way that we understand and view our own bodies can produce great things for our marriage. Seth and Melanie also share what it was like to go on a 4-day intimacy retreat!
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Seth and Melanie run head first into the complex world of expectations with Nichole and Charlie who talk about family expectations, Ally who shares what she expected of herself after becoming a wife, and some insightful kids who try to define the word expectation for Melanie. They are also joined by Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott and Dr. Claudia Grauf-Grounds.
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Melanie releases her inner nerd as she explores the science behind relationships. Today's guests include Dr. Dan Siegel who talks all about neurobiology, Mike McHargue from Ask Science Mike who examines our relationships through brain science, Dr.Corey Allan who explores the chemicals of attraction and the ever wonderful Dr. Claudia Grauf Grounds who shares her insight about nurturing pair bonds. Melanie also sits down with Seth who has yet another confession that makes her question everything.
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Melanie and Seth investigate the way that our experiences shape our marriages as they talk with couples about topics ranging from the loss of a parent at an early age, the diagnosis of autism, and domestic violence in the home, just to name a few. Joining them in this episode are Dr. Les and Leslie Parrot and Dr. Claudia Grauf-Grounds of Seattle Pacific University.
Seth and Melanie tread cautiously through the delicate landscape of differences as they explore why their own marriage has looked more like a smoothie than a fruit salad. Once again we hear from Claudia Grauf-Grounds and Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott of Seattle Pacific University as well as author and interpersonal neurobiologist Dr. Dan Siegel from the Mindsight Institute in Santa Monica California.
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Seth and Melanie dive into the tangled world of Family of Origin and discover how deeply connected our marriages are to the lives and choices of our parents. They talk with Marriage and Relationship experts Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott, Dr. Claudia Grauf-Grounds Professor and director of clinical training and research at Seattle Pacific University, as well as Seth’s grandma and Melanie’s childhood neighbor Nichole and her husband Charlie.
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Hosts Melanie and Seth Studley take us back in time to investigate their nearly failed marriage and begin the process of uncovering why marriages really succeed and fail. They talk with author, speaker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Leslie Vernick as well as a mother of 6 who is going through a divorce and older children of a divorced family. If you would like to contact our team regarding advertising or have questions please email us at podcast@strongermarriages.com
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