200: The Responsive Marriage: Finding the Path Out of Reactivity
Release Date: 05/27/2024
226: 3 Ways to Lighten Your Mental Load: Navigating Marriage Challenges with Grace
What to Say & How to Say It
Welcome to What to Say and How to Stay, the podcast dedicated to helping Christian married men and women navigate conflict and build connection for a thriving marriage. 🎙️ In today’s episode, Shy Lewis and Nina Roesner tackle the topic of mental load. From the unspoken expectations in modern marriages to understanding the biological and emotional differences between men and women, we explore how to manage responsibilities and reduce stress in your relationship. 👉 Free Resources: Free Marriage Assessment 💬 Let us know in the comments: How do you manage the mental load in your...
info_outline
225: 3 Ways Vulnerability Can Transform Hard Conversations
What to Say & How to Say It
In this episode, we're diving into 3 powerful ways to make vulnerability your superpower in challenging conversations. 💬✨ Discover how: Vulnerability fosters trust and deeper connections. Naming your feelings disarms fear and empowers clarity. Embracing God’s truth transforms your heart and relationships. Plus, learn why vulnerability is not a weakness but a confidence-builder in disguise! 🛑 Don’t miss this! Also, grab our FREE resources: 👉 5 Tools to Stop Walking on Eggshells 👉 Marriage Assessment at greaterimpactwives.org Let’s journey together toward healing and...
info_outline
224: How to Handle Entitlement in Relationships
What to Say & How to Say It
In this episode of What to Say and How to Say It, Nina Roesner and Kyle Hargrove dive into a challenging but essential topic: dealing with entitlement. We’re exploring what entitlement looks like in adult relationships, how it affects connections, and how to navigate these interactions effectively. Are you in a relationship with someone who acts like the world owes them? Or maybe you're finding entitlement tendencies closer than you’d like? Let’s talk about what causes entitlement and why it’s so common today, from low standards in culture to self-focused attitudes. We'll discuss...
info_outline
223: Navigating Conflict: 5 Stages of Adult Development in Marriage and Relationships
What to Say & How to Say It
In this episode of What to Say & How to Say It, hosts Shy Lewis and Nina Roesner delve into the fascinating topic of adult development and how it impacts your relationships, especially marriage. Just back from an inspiring Strength and Dignity Conference, they’re sharing insights from Dr. Robert Keegan’s Constructive Development Theory (CDT) to help you better understand yourself, your spouse, and how maturity affects relationship dynamics. Do you ever wonder why conflicts keep surfacing in your marriage? Or feel like you and your partner are on different pages in handling challenges?...
info_outline
222: 3 Ways to Stop Being a Victim - Empower Your Relationships!
What to Say & How to Say It
Tired of feeling stuck in difficult situations or relationships? In this episode of What to Say & How to Say It, we dive into three powerful ways to overcome a victim mindset and step into a more empowered life! Join us as we explore how taking personal accountability, setting healthy boundaries, and embracing assertiveness can transform your relationships and overall well-being. Nina Roesner and Kyle Hargrove shares invaluable insights on reclaiming your life from victimhood and moving towards a future filled with confidence and joy. Tune in for practical steps, heartfelt advice, and...
info_outline
221: What You're Not Saying Could Be Blowing up Your Marriage
What to Say & How to Say It
In this episode of What to Say and How to Say It, we dive deep into the impact of unspoken thoughts and hidden feelings on relationships. Licensed professional counselor Kyle Hargrove joins us to unpack why staying silent can cause resentment, misunderstandings, and even damage to the connection with your partner. Discover how fear, vulnerability, and people-pleasing tendencies often keep us from expressing our true selves—and why sharing openly can be a game-changer for intimacy and trust. Don't let fear hold you back from a stronger relationship! Get our free guide: Find...
info_outline
220: How to Navigate Boundaries in Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
What to Say & How to Say It
Welcome to today’s episode of What to Say & How to Say It, the podcast designed to help you build a thriving marriage by navigating conflict and strengthening connections. Listen to Shy Lewis with Nina Roesner as they dive into a crucial topic: what to say when boundaries collide. Even in the healthiest relationships, boundaries can clash, causing misunderstandings and frustrations. We’ll explore how to handle these situations, discuss the dynamics in both healthy and unhealthy relationships, and offer practical tips for finding win-win solutions when you and your partner seem to be on...
info_outline
219: 3 Ways to Alleviate Competition in Marriage and Get on the Same Team
What to Say & How to Say It
In this episode of What to Say & How to Say It, hosts Shy Lewis and Nina Roesner dive into a powerful conversation on how competition in marriage can either bring couples closer or drive them apart. Inspired by a story from the Paralympics, we discuss 3 practical ways to navigate competitive tendencies and build a unified team in your marriage. We also talk about healthy competition, dealing with insecurities, and how to celebrate each other’s wins. Don't miss this insightful episode packed with biblical wisdom and real-life stories to help you create a thriving, Christ-centered...
info_outline
218: 4 Ways to Build Confidence in Tough Situations
What to Say & How to Say It
Welcome to What to Say & How to Say It, the podcast designed to help Christian married men and women navigate conflict and build lasting connection in their marriages. In this episode, hosts Shy Lewis and Nina Roesner discuss three powerful ways to build confidence in tough situations, from what the world says to what God says, and how it all ties into relationships. They share personal insights on faith, confidence, and practical tools you can use to thrive in your marriage. Don’t forget to visit our website for free resources and marriage tools! FREE Resources: 🌟 Download our FREE...
info_outline
217: Are You Willing to Fix Your Marriage?
What to Say & How to Say It
In this episode of What Toes Say and How to Say It, we tackle a crucial question: Are you truly willing to do the work to fix your marriage? Join us as we dive deep into the difference between wanting and being willing, featuring expert insights from licensed professional counselor Kyle Hargrove. Discover the steps you can take to restore your relationship, the importance of communication, and why showing up isn't enough without intentional action. Get ready to stop complaining and start making real change in your marriage. Don't miss out! 🌟 Get our free guide:...
info_outlineWhen you say "I do," it's all about love, excitement, and a future filled with promise. Yet, as life settles in, clashes arise over temperament, upbringing, and expectations. What once charmed you now irks you.
Conflict brews, and reactive responses become the norm. But in "The Responsive Marriage," Dr. Donald W. Welch reveals the true adversary: unmanaged reactivity.
Join Shy and guest Dr. Don Welch as we explore "The Responsive Marriage: Finding the Path Out of Reactivity." Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Responsive-Marriage-Finding-Path-Reactivity/dp/B0CNQXLVVB
Grab our free pdf, Find Your Voice: 5 Tools to Stop Walking on Eggshells at https://greaterimpactcouples.org.