Leading and Love

14 - Good Grief

In this episode, we discuss the fact that there will always be something to grieve about in your marriage. We share ways to handle grief and make the best of the most inevitable experiences you will face.

13 - The Good Side of Being Frustrated

In this episode, we are going to shed some light on how to see the good side of your frustrations. We will get into why frustrations - though they cause us to think negatively - are actually essential to jumpstart your vision for a better way of being and doing things.

12 - We Can Fix This Together

In this episode, we examine problem solving in marriage. Spouses need to become good at solving marital problems in order to preserve their marriage. One of the keys to effective problem solving is changing your perspective towards your spouse and the issue(s) at hand. 

11 - We Must Synergize Our Way to Gestalt

In this episode, we discuss thirteen critical things that lasting relationships need. Many of these things are simple yet often overlooked. The best part is that they are applicable to leadership anywhere.

10 - I Wasn't Expecting That

In this episode, we discuss disappointments - a fact of life. You will be let down at some point in your life and at some point in your marriage. Either your spouse disappoints you or you are both disappointed by something. We share how to set realistic expectations so that both spouses are empowered to strengthen the relationship.

9 - Arguing is like an Onion

In this episode, we consider whether or not it is normal and healthy to argue. Some spouses get defensive or contemptuous. We also suggest ways to argue properly in order to create a new level of trust, understanding and respect. 

8 - We Prefer a Quiet Fight

In this episode, we discuss Low-Intensity Chronic Warfare aka bickering. This behavior might seem harmless but it is in fact insidious. We discuss turning bickering into real conversations to resolve the underlying issues.

7 - The Scientific Way to Apologize

In this episode, we talk about apologizing. Spouses hurt each other often and seldom provide recourse to restitution. We discuss the correct way to apologize so that both spouses can move forward together.

6 - Whisper Sweet Nothings

In this episode, we discuss how to make your marriage a space of trust and security. We talk about the importance of using affirming words to build each other up, rather than spewing out malignant words to break each other apart.

5 - "I'm the better spouse and here is why!"

In this episode, we explore a common behaviour between spouses - scorekeeping. Sometimes spouses become locked in competition about any and everything, ranging from petty to serious. We discuss the pitfalls of keeping score and how to make scorekeeping a collaborative effort rather than a competitive matter.