The Marriage To The Max Podcast

Episode 140 - Spontaneous vs Responsive - Part 1

Wouldn't it be nice if the sexual part of your marriage relationship worked like clockwork?  With both partners getting exactly what they needed when they needed it?  The truth is ... no matter how long you've been married, most of us continue to negotiate and navigate this tricky area.  But take heart!  Today's conversation may help.  Join Kellie and Brett Hurst as they discuss some recent insights around the differences between the low desire spouse and the high desire spouse.  

 

Episode 139 - What’s Our Win?

Sometimes a simple phrase can turn things around in a big way.  We've been encouraging couples to ask, "What's our win?".  Another way of thinking about it is to ask what's REALLY important in a situation.  We can often find a new way forward when we re-frame things in this way.  Join Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement as they quickly unpack why this is a winning tool in marriage.

 

Episode 138 - Mistakes Seasoned Couples Make

Every married couple can fall into traps that bring about stagnation - even seasoned couples!  We recently led a discussion with a group of married couples who've been together for 20+ years.  They wanted to know what we see in our work with couples that they could guard against.  We say it all the time ... "we never arrive in marriage - we should always stay curious and keep learning".  That's what today's episode is about.  Tune in to hear Kellie and Brett Hurst as they discuss mistakes even seasoned couples can make.

 

Episode 137 - Too Much Busyness - Part 2

Are you too busy to make time for your marriage?  We hear this complaint from couples all the time.  However, the hard truth is ... you have more control over your schedule than you may realize.  Tune in to Part 2 of "Too Much Busyness" with Kellie and Brett Hurst and see if you can find inspiration to carve out a little more time in your life.  Not just for your marriage, but for yourself.

Episode 136 - Too Much Busyness - Part 1

Are you satisfied with the level of busyness you're experiencing? Are you too busy? And if so, how is that impacting your marriage relationship? Listen in on today's conversation with Kellie and Brett Hurst as they discuss how "too much busyness" can lead to "too sad of a marriage".

Episode 135 - The REALLY Hard Conversations

If you've been in a relationship for more than... say... an hour... you know that sometimes you have to have hard conversations. They're tough. However, you also have to have REALLY hard conversations. What's the difference? Tune in today as Kellie and Brett Hurst parse out the difference. Maybe you can gain a tool or two for your next REALLY hard conversation!

Episode 134 - Routine, Ritual, or Rut

Routines are part of life... even married life.  But how do we keep routines from becoming stale and turning into a rut? Join Kellie and Brett Hurst today as they discuss keeping things fresh in your marriage.

Episode 133 - The Empty Nest

The "empty nest" phase is a bittersweet season, but it doesn't have to be scary.  Many couples worry that after twenty years (or so) of raising children together, they may have forgotten how to be "husband and wife" together.  Never fear ... the Hursts are here!  Listen in on today's conversation as Kellie and Brett talk about the ups and downs of married life after the kids are "off the payroll". 

Episode 132 - Marriage Surprises

Everyone likes surprises! Actually, that's not true. Not everyone likes surprises. And unpleasant surprises can be downright challenging. In today's show, Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss a great article by Dave Harvey that lays out some very real surprises in our marriage relationships. They're not always fun... but they're pretty significant. Listen in and see if any of these marriage surprises resonate with you.

Episode 131 - Improving Our Listening Game

Is there a difference between hearing and listening?  How subtle is the difference?  Does it really matter?  Well, if you're the person who's not being listened to ... yeah, it matters.  Listening is an art as well as a skill.  But it's something we all can and should improve on.  If you'd like some tips on how to up your listening game, listen in to today's conversation with Kellie and Brett Hurst.  You might HEAR something you can really use!