Marriage iQ

Episode 155 - 6 Communication Habits That Will Save Your Marriage with Rebecca Mullen

Have you ever asked your spouse for the same thing over and over, only to feel like they're just not listening? In this episode of Marriage IQ, Dr. Heidi Hastings and Dr

Episode 154 - Opposites Attract Then Drive You Crazy: The Paradox of Marriage

The very qualities that attracted you to your spouse might be the same ones that drive you crazy today. Marriage is full of paradoxes. We want security and excitement. I

Episode 153 - Why Your Spouse Doesn't Feel Heard (Even When You're Listening) with Nancy Colier

You may know your spouse’s habits, patterns, and usual responses-but do you still stay curious about who they are becoming? In this episode Dr. Heidi Hastings and Dr. Sc

Episode 152 - Is AI Helping Your Marriage or Replacing Your Spouse?

What happens when AI becomes the person you turn to first instead of your spouse? AI can listen without interrupting, respond instantly, and even help us find words when

Episode 151 - Who Are You When Marriage Gets Hard? with Therapy Brothers

Losing yourself to keep the peace can quietly change the way you show up in your marriage. In this episode of Marriage IQ, Dr. Heidi Hastings and Dr. Scott Hastings talk

Episode 150 - Can One Person Really Change a Marriage?

What happens when just one person decides to show up differently in a marriage? In this episode, we’re telling some remarkable stories of couples who began making small

Episode 149 - Sexual Shame in Marriage: How to Feel Free, Confident & Connected with Dan Purcell

You can love your spouse, want a great sex life, and still carry shame into the bedroom. Shame about your body. Shame about what you want-or don’t want. Shame about what

Episode 148 - Knowing Your Needs: Why It Matters for Your Marriage with Dr. Brittany McGeehan

You can be incredibly capable, dependable, and attuned to everyone else’s needs-and still be disconnected from yourself. In this episode of Marriage IQ, Drs. Heidi and Sc

Episode 147 - Divorce Attorney Reveals Why Marriages Fall Apart with Nicole Sodoma

Most marriages do not suddenly fall apart. They slowly weaken when couples stop addressing small problems, repairing after conflict, and intentionally investing in their

Episode 146 - Quiet Quitting in Marriage: When One Spouse Checks Out

What happens when one spouse stops trying-not because they no longer care, but because they feel like they’ve tried everything? In this episode, Dr. Heidi Hastings and Dr

Episode 145 - When You Love Your Spouse but Don't Desire Them with Dr. Anna Elton

You can love your spouse deeply and still find yourself wondering, “Why don’t I desire them anymore?” Drs. Heidi and Scott Hastings explore with Dr. Anna how everyday d

Episode 144 - Why It’s So Hard to Really Listen to Your Spouse

You probably think you’re a pretty good listener. But the moment your spouse says something you disagree with-or something that makes you uncomfortable-your brain may al

Episode 143 - 4 Communication Tools to Stop Misunderstanding Your Spouse with Sandy Gerber

Your spouse may not need advice, solutions, or a better explanation. They may simply need you to recognize what they are feeling and respond to what they emotionally need

Episode 142 - The Kind of Man Women Feel Safe with | with Paul Roseberry

What makes a man feel safe to love? Many women want a husband who is confident and emotionally steady-but not controlling. They want him to be vulnerable and emotionall

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Nobody hands you a blueprint for marriage. You figure it out through misunderstandings, hurt feelings, unmet expectations, and a lot of trial and error. On Marriage IQ,

Episode 141 - "I Thought Something Was Wrong With Me"

Have you ever wondered, "What's wrong with me?" Whether you've struggled with desire, carried shame into marriage, or felt like everyone else understands intimacy except

Episode 140 - "Your Marriage Didn't Start on Your Wedding Day" with Larry Bilotta

The way you handle conflict. The way you give and receive love. Even the relationship patterns you don't realize you're repeating. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr.

Episode 139 - Why You Don't Understand Your Spouse (Yet) with Marita Tedder

Why do so many loving couples still feel misunderstood? Most marriages don't struggle because of a lack of love- they struggle because of a lack of understanding. In th

Episode 138 - The Midlife Shift Nobody Prepares You For with Dr. Sue McCreadie

Most people think midlife is about hormones. But what if the real challenge is learning how to navigate an entirely new season of life? In this episode of Marriage IQ, D

Episode 137 - The Lie That's Fueling Your Marriage Arguments with Dr. Mort Orman

Most couples think their marriage arguments are caused by something their spouse said or did. In this episode of Marriage IQ, Dr. Heidi Hastings and Dr. Scott Hastings s