Marriage is the Best

#81 - It'll Get Better!!

Peter attempts to encourage a struggling marriage with a short but sweet message and frame on one's relationship. "It'll Get Better!". But he also digs deep into a real marriage story of battling to feel seen heard and known in one's marriage. Enjoy!
The Gen Z Gender War: https://youtu.be/MVPpfKOqXY0?si=M39kyB9cXWejuPwK
Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube
101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. 
The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson
The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar
Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. 
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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: 
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
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.

The Marriage Phases Master Episode

We combined all 6 of the episodes we did on marital phases into one! Peter discusses the honeymoon phase, disillusionment phase, teamwork phase, phase disruption, renegotiation phase and the ultimate phase. Enjoy!
Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube
101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. 
The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson
The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar
Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. 
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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: 
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
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.

#80 - The Future of Marriage

Peter discusses ideas he has been mulling over pertaining to marriage, culture, finances, and future. Giving $500s away to couples to get away for a weekend, interviewing people to understand different cultural forces in marriage across time, or developing a space for Gen Z to become the most successful marriage generation ever. 
The Gen Z Gender War: https://youtu.be/MVPpfKOqXY0?si=M39kyB9cXWejuPwK
Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube
101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. 
The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson
The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar
Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. 
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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: 
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
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.

#79 - From Teamwork to Dreamwork: The Second Two Stages of Marriage

As marriages develop over time they inevitably run into tasks that need to be accomplished in order for the system to function properly. Today, Peter discusses the tasks that present themselves in the second two phases of marriage: Teamwork and Renegotiation. How do you move through these stages well and how do you sustain your connection through it all? That is what we attempt to answer. Enjoy!
Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube
101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. 
The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson
The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar
Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
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: 
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
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.

#78 - The Stack

Wounds and hurts tend to build up over time. They can get stacked up in our relationships and create all sorts of problems. In order to sustain and maintain our marriages we must address The Stack. 
Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube
101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. 
The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson
The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar
Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. 
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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: 
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
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.

#77 - Marriage Counseling: The Window

How do you know if marriage counseling is right for you? Will it even help? Is my marriage a good candidate for it? What is the difference between individually focused counseling and couples focused counseling? Is there anything that would hinder my spouse and I from benefitting from counseling? And more. 
Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube
101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. 
The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson
The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar
Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. 
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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: 
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
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.

#76 - From Spark to Substance: The First Two Stages of Marriage

Have you ever perplexed what sort of developmental tasks exist in the early parts of most marriages? Peter discusses the first two phases of marriage, Honeymoon and Disillusionment, and what is required to move through each in a healthy and mature fashion. What should you see as a result of growing together and how do you get there?
Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube
101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. 
The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson
The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar
Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
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: 
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
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.

#75 - Marriage Phase 4: The Renegotiation Phase

We round out our phases of marriage discussion with the Renegotiation phase. Renegotiation typically occurs when a couple is launching their children and is tasked with redefining and negotiating the next season of their relationship. Many divorces occur (about 22%) during this season of marriage and therefore it is important that we talk about and intentionally prioritize this season. Marriage satisfaction can increase greatly due to decreased demands in this season. 
Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube
101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. 
The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson
The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar
Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
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: 
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
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.

#74 - 5 Ways to Prioritize Your Marriage, and Why it is Necessary

Priority is a great and miserable business. It calls us out for failing, for overindulging, for falling short. When we prioritize the right things, things can go well, but prioritize the wrong things and find yourself in a world of hurt. "Prioritize me or I will die!" said Marriage. Enjoy.
Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube
101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. 
The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson
The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar
Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
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: 
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
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.

#73 - Why Dating Sucks in 2026 and How to Fix it!

Dating sucks. It is made difficult for so many reasons in our time. Peter explores why dating sucks, how dating has changed over time, how to fix the dating system and how to take care of your individual system so that you can be more successful. 
Youtube: Marriage is the Best - YouTube
101 Questions to Ask Before You're Married, Norman Wright 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
Brene Brown: Anything she has ever done. 
The Soul of Shame, Curt Thomson
The 7 Stages of Marriage: Laughter, Intimacy, and Passion Today, Tomorrow, Forever by Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar
Mr. Universe, Jim Gaffigan
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
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: 
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
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.