Marriage is the Best
Peter and Becca Schultz discuss marital topics, tell the story of their marriage year-by-year, and interview marriage experts.
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Peter discusses the impact of his marital relationship, how he has seen his spouse change him in positive ways, and the struggle against wanting to change your partner.
The Love Prescription, Gottman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.
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Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
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Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w
The Ramsey Show:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Ever wondered how to quickly and easily change your spouse?
Articles involved in the making of this episode:
Keys to Happier Marriage Include Not Demanding Change From Your Spouse, Psychologists Say
https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/Keys-to-Happier-Marriage-Include-652
Andrew Christensen Neil S. Jacobson Reconcilable Differences
https://a.co/d/h9iAFv6
When Men Batter Women, Gottman
https://a.co/d/bJLDgl
How to change your husband in four easy
stepshttps://www.favoritefamilies.com/how-to-change-your-husband-in-4-simple-steps/
Loveatfirstfight.com Bruce Muzik
https://www.loveatfirstfight.com/relationship-advice/communication-skills/how-to-get-your-spouse-change/
Very well mind.com
How Much Should You Try to Change Your Spouse or Partner?
7 Step Process if You Want to Influence Your Spouse to Change
https://www.couplesinstitute.com/7-step-process-if-you-want-to-influence-your-spouse-to-change-tx/?srsltid=AfmBOoozjGJKPhgvfRQawRhUlKF4ySLkBXHtWaGj_YDjr4HDAZ9g7U9q
Focus on the family Mike Becthle
The Love Prescription, Gottman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w
The Ramsey Show:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Peter discusses insight and observations from the most recent interview with Julie. Peter discusses: beginnings, support systems, and overspiritualization.
The Love Prescription, Gottman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w
The Ramsey Show:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Peter sits down with Julie, a wonderful mother, grandmother, social worker, and non-profit CEO. Julie was married for 22 years living together and 6 years separated. Peter and Julie discuss generational observations, early marriage, transitions and support systems, struggles and challenges, stress, chemical dependency, and mental health. She is absolutely lovely, and we hope you enjoy her story!
The Love Prescription, Gottman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w
The Ramsey Show:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Welcome to the Positive Connection/Interaction Generator. A simple list of things you can do for your spouse in order to increase your positive interactions. Sit back and allow the list to wash over you, creating reminders and insight into how you may pursue your spouse today. WARNING: the P.I.G. may cause stress or feelings of overwhelm if it elicits reminders of things you or your spouse are not doing. Please proceed with caution and instead be encouraged to simply choose 1 thing to pursue your spouse with. Marriage is the best!
The Love Prescription, Gottman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w
The Ramsey Show:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Peter discusses the importance of rituals of greeting, the 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions that are indicative of marital satisfaction and does his usual thing. Check it out and remember to pursue your spouse this week!
The Love Prescription, Gottman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w
The Ramsey Show:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Peter and Becca discuss their third year of marriage. The third year was fraught with stress, struggle, and overwhelming emotions. It is a story of overcoming, commitment, and many many supportive people coming in to meet us in our moments of need. Thank you to everyone who has ever stepped into those moments for us or in any other marriage. Marriage is the best!
The Love Prescription, Gottman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w
The Ramsey Show:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Peter talks about marriage counseling and a tool that he is enjoying using for couples to improve their communication as well as their intimate knowledge and understanding of one another. It is really fun and you should listen to it and then share it with other people who may, or may not, want to hear it!
The Love Prescription, Gottman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w
The Ramsey Show:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
This week Peter discusses some of the challenges within marriage counseling.
The Love Prescription, Gottman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w
The Ramsey Show:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Peter talks about the second sustainable system. How and why do we need to be dating one another! Find out now!
The Love Prescription, Gottman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
Resources:Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w
The Ramsey Show:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.