Raising Marriage Podcast

Is parenting killing your marriage? Successful marriages take work and so does raising children. Doing both can seem impossible. In the Raising Marriage Podcast, Kirsten Hatcher, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and her husband, John (not a therapist) show you how to parent with your partner while actually growing your marriage.

You Don’t Have to Solve Every Problem 04/30/2024

You Don’t Have to Solve Every Problem Is it really the dishes you're arguing about? Most likely it's something deeper. Even though it's more uncomfortable to go deeper, you should! Listen in as we explore the subtle art of conflict resolution within relationships. Sometimes the best strategy is beyond practical solutions. John and Kirsten get into the importance of understanding each other before jumping into problem solving mode. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/31044893

Navigate Life Together with Family Business Meetings 04/23/2024

Navigate Life Together with Family Business Meetings Is your family's schedule a jigsaw puzzle, but no one knows where all the pieces are? That's where we were too, until we started having weekly family business meetings. In this episode, we share how this simple strategy has helped us run the week. Plus, there's a bigger benefit that these little meetings set the stage for (more on that in a future episode). In this episode we share the benefits of having a weekly business meeting as well as tips to help you start your own. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/30943258

We Are Back! 04/23/2024

We Are Back! Welcome back to Raising Marriage! After a hiatus, hosts Kirsten and John are excited to return with new episodes to help couples connect in their marriage. In this episode, Kirsten shares updates on what's been happening since the last recording. The Hatchers faced some big family challenges during the break, but everyone is healthy and doing well. Moving forward, Raising Marriage will return to regular episodes, sharing strategies and tips for building and maintaining a strong marriage while raising a family. Connect with Kirsten on Instagram @RaisingMarriage. Stay tuned and keep growing! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/30853138

Marriage & Sex 05/13/2021

Marriage & Sex Date 3 brings on the top of Sex & Intimacy. John and Kirsten go over the importance of talking about sex in your marriage while following along with the Gottman Relationship book 8 Dates. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/19088045

Date 2: Managing Conflict in Your Marriage 04/21/2021

Date 2: Managing Conflict in Your Marriage Join Kirsten & John on Date 2 from the Gottman Relationship Book 8 Dates. They talk about how important it is to develop a game plan for when you are having conflict! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/18809843

Date 1: Trust & Commitment in a Marriage 04/02/2021

Date 1: Trust & Commitment in a Marriage Join John and Kirsten as they work through Date 1 from the Gottman Relationship book, 8 dates. Date 1 is all about trust and commitment, and just what that means in a relationship. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/18579338

Relationship Book Time! 03/23/2021

Relationship Book Time! Kirsten & John share about the Gottman Book, 8 dates and encourage you to take the journey alongside with them while they complete the 8 dates on air with you listening! This book encourages and even gives the guidelines and questions you can ask to grow your relationship and learn new things about your partner and your relationship! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/18428072

Raising Marriage Season 1 Recap! 01/19/2021

Raising Marriage Season 1 Recap! Join Kirsten & John as the recall all that has been shared in the first season of Raising Marriage. Highlighting how children do shake up a marriage and how together partners and grow and learn more about one another and work on strengthening their marriage! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/17601146

Is conflict in a marriage a good thing?..... yes! 12/18/2020

Is conflict in a marriage a good thing?..... yes! In this episode Kirsten and John discuss conflict and how it can actually be a good thing in your relationship. Conflict is inevitable and if looked at in a slightly different way can help you and your relationship grow! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/17241494

Do You Feel Detached From Your Partner? 11/22/2020

Do You Feel Detached From Your Partner? In this episode Kirsten and John talk about feeling detached/ disconnected from your partner. They give tips on how to work through the disconnect and get your relationship back on track! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/16907021

Enjoying the Holidays with Your Family 11/06/2020

Enjoying the Holidays with Your Family The Holidays can result in a lot of planning, activities and overall chaos. In this episode Kirsten & John share 4 tips on how to get the most joy out of this Holiday Season! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/16707158

Married Story Time! 10/15/2020

Married Story Time! Have you ever forgotten an important date in your marriage! Tune in to this episode while Kirsten and John do a little story time of how they recently did just that! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/16417844

Are You Over Correcting When Parenting Your Children? 10/02/2020

Are You Over Correcting When Parenting Your Children? In this episode Kirsten shares a revelation she has had about her own parenting. John and Kirsten discuss what it can look like if we are parenting out of fear, versus coaching and guiding. Listen here and see if it is something that resonates with you as well! Follow Us on /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/16247063

Love, Family and Virtual School?!!? 09/18/2020

Love, Family and Virtual School?!!? In this episode Kirsten and John share with you how they have managed settling in to Virtual School (hint things did not start out so great). They share tools and strategies they used to work through all the kinks that came their way! follow on instagram! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/16064597

How to Share a Concern and Be Heard in Your Marriage! 09/07/2020

How to Share a Concern and Be Heard in Your Marriage! In this episode Kirsten and John discuss how it is very important to recognize how you bring something up to your partner will decide if the conversation will turn into a fight or not! Tune in to this episode to learn some tips on how to bring up an issue and be heard. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/15909611

Are You The Household Manager in Your Family? 08/21/2020

Are You The Household Manager in Your Family? In this episode Kirsten and John talk about how in most marriages there is someone who does a lot of the house hold management. There are times that this can cause some tension in a relationship. John and Kirsten discuss how to avoid the tension from someone feeling like they are doing it all! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/15709955

Little Children & Big Emotions! 07/31/2020

Little Children & Big Emotions! In this episode Kirsten & John share how they work with helping their children to identify and label their feelings and emotions. You know the emotions that can often lead to tantrums and tears. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/15426098

Spending Time with Your Children! 07/16/2020

Spending Time with Your Children! Do you spend one on one time with your children? In todays episode Kirsten and John talk about how it is just as important to spend alone time with your children as it is to have a simple date with your partner! Listen for tips and why one on one time for children is so important. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/15240656

10 Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Marriage 07/03/2020

10 Lessons Learned in 10 Years of Marriage In this episode John and Kirsten celebrate 10 years of marriage, but sharing 10 things they have learned while being married! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/15069356

Do You Have Conflicts That Cannot Be Solved? 06/25/2020

Do You Have Conflicts That Cannot Be Solved? Kirsten shares 3 tips on how you and your partner can work on talking through the unsolvable conflicts in your relationships. You know the one! The one that you avoid or that causes you a lot of anxiety and anger to even think about, listen to this episode for tips and strategies on how manage these conversations. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/14970833

Tips on How to Have Big Conversations with Your Children 06/11/2020

Tips on How to Have Big Conversations with Your Children In this episode Kirsten & John share 6 tips on how to have conversations about difficult topics with your children. The tips shared today can be used in other situations in your life, but seem important to share during what is occurring in our country right now when this is being recorded. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/14786981

Story Time, a Time Out Fail! 06/04/2020

Story Time, a Time Out Fail! In this episode Kirsten and John do things a little different and share one of their parenting bloopers! They talk about how they fumble together during their first attempt at trying out a time out! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/14699507

Finding Joy in the Simple Moments! 05/28/2020

Finding Joy in the Simple Moments! Relationships do not need to be marked by grand gestures and huge moments. In this episode of Raising Marriage, Kirsten and John discuss how the simple moments in your family can create some connections and memories! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/14604938

Does My Child Need Therapy? 05/21/2020

Does My Child Need Therapy? This is a question parents ask themselves from time to time. Parents often want to make sure their children are OK. In this episode Kirsten shares how she answers this question to potential clients and friends! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/14512028

Do You Speak Your Partners Love Language? 05/14/2020

Do You Speak Your Partners Love Language? Today Kirsten and John talk about the buzz topic of love languages. They discuss how it is just as important to speak your partners love language as it is to understand your own! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/14419850

Simple Date Time! 05/07/2020

Simple Date Time! Kirsten and John often talk about the importance of Simple Dates. Simple Dates is where you find time for JUST mom and dad, so you can focus on being husband and wife! Join Kirsten and John as they play one hundred questions. Which is a Simple Date that comes from the Raising Marriage Simple Date Guide. Link to the guide so you can receive your copy today: https://raisingmarriage.com/simple /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/14329064

What is Parental Hierarchy? 04/30/2020

What is Parental Hierarchy? In today's episode Kirsten and John talk about the importance of a parental hierarchy, and what it even means to have one. They provide tips on parenting together and about how important it is to remain aligned as husband and wife when we enter into the parenting world! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/14215691

Do You and Your Partner Dream Together? 04/23/2020

Do You and Your Partner Dream Together? Do you and your partner talk about your dreams and goals? In this episode Kirsten and John talk about how you can use a bucket list to encourage a conversation that helps you both to share your dreams and goals! follow Raising Marriage for regular tips on marriage and parenting! /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/14112380

Are You Harping on the Negative in your Marriage? 04/16/2020

Are You Harping on the Negative in your Marriage? At times we can find the little things our partner does to me frustrating, and then we begin to nit pick these behaviors and see out partner in a negative way. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/14013326

How are you managing the new work/life/family balance? 04/09/2020

How are you managing the new work/life/family balance? In this episode Kirsten & John talk about how the two separate worlds of work and home have collided collided for most of us. Listen for tips on how to manage this new home/ work/ family environment. /episode/index/show/raisingmarriage/id/13918685

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