Doug discusses codependency in Marriage. He defines codependency and shares the importance of healing yourself before you can heal your marriage, and that finding the right therapist is key in the healing process. Listener questions and comments: Lupe – I was in this situation and I got out…That girl needs to run! (22:41) Sharon – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug continues his discussion of St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians on the meaning of love Listener questions and comments: Andrea – My parents have marital problems and I feel like I am getting sucked in. I want to balance helping them without crossing the line into their relationship. (11:12) Jamie – I am a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Does science support or refute St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians when he writes on the meaning of love? Listener questions and comments: Patsy – I have been married for 47 years and it has been very difficult. He wasn’t present and in the past 10 years I’ve started to saying things and it’s been […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On this episode of Marriage Unhindered, Matt Young joins Doug to discuss suicide prevention. Listener questions and comments: Elizabeth – I had postpartum depression and I was feeling suicidal at the time. This was 20 years ago. (22:47) Jim – When I served in Vietnam, a soldier was reading a letter, and then immediately killed […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares practical Lenten tips and explains how the rhythms of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can strengthen your marriage. Listeners also offer updates, encouragement, and insight into difficult marital situations. Listener questions and comments: Becky – I previously emailed about my husband leaving me and want to share an update. (33:08) Carol – We were […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Kevin Burke joins Doug to discuss the abortiontrauma suffered by the baby’s father. Listener questions and comments: Mary – My husband found out that a previous girlfriend he was sleeping with had an abortion. He brought it up to me after we got married. He doesn’t really talk it about it. What should I do? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Peter and Theresa Martin join Doug to discuss The Wojtyla Community and Institute. Plus: Day 9 of the novena to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love. Listener questions and comments: Denise – I’m dating my boyfriend and we’re both Catholic. But he’s following his ex on Instagram. It makes me uncomfortable, but he said they are […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Drs. Michael and Catherine Pakaluk join Doug to discuss Catholic second marriages. Listener questions and comments: Steve – We are part of a second marriage retreat and we help with second marriage prep. (23:05) Joanna – I read Catherine’s book and I love it! (25:07) Linda – My boyfriend and I both lost our spouses […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Mike and Alicia Hernon join Doug to share lessons learned from 10 years of working with couples and families. Listener questions and comments: Fred – God doesn’t make defective people. He makes different people. (37:45) Resources: Mike & Alicia Heron https://messyfamilyproject.org/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. John Bergsma joins Doug to explore marriage and the book of Genesis. Listener questions and comments: Bill – Can you explain the part of Genesis that says ‘male and female he created them’? (22:04) Mario – Can you clarify what Myrrh represents? (26:57) Alex – How does the aspect of jealousy factor into the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug addresses how past trauma, especially from military service, can shape marriage and relationships. Listeners share experiences with PTSD, loss, compassion, and the role of healing and forgiveness. Listener questions and comments: Angel – I was married to a sniper with PTSD who later died, and I am now engaged to a military general. Should […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug shares 12 ways to rekindle love in your marriage. Plus: Day 4 of the novena to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love. Listener questions and comments: Maggie – I have a son whose marriage is struggling. He and his wife have been together for 10 years and the wife recently went back to the work […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more