Doug explores how conspiracy theories can create division and distrust in marriage and how couples can stay grounded in truth. He also answers a question about dating again after the loss of a spouse. Listener questions and comments: Jo – I am a widow who began dating again, but the relationship ended when he began […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/4aedbd25-971a-4de0-ac50-b4040009bfcd/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

How do you deal with unresolved childhood trauma? How do you set boundaries with the grandparents? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Kyle – My parents are on the verge of divorce. How much should I stay out of it when they try to involve me? (24:56) Deedee – What if […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/ac9e0dc9-fbc2-4e92-9ce5-b403000ad93c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

How do you heal a broken heart? How do you deal with unresolved childhood trauma? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Christine – I am reading a story of a woman in the Nazi camps who forgave the Nazis for what they did to her. it was so inspiring and reminded […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/65c4ebe2-d53b-4872-8e86-b40200063f85/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Dr. Beth Plachetka joins Doug to discuss the intersection of faith and good mental health. Listener questions and comments: Adriana – My husband has acute psychosis and he is really unstable. How can I help him? (7:14) Suzie – I was recently diagnosed with depression and I want thoughts on medication. (33:53) Resources: Dr. Beth […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/d1db9535-b62e-452c-8de5-b3ff000562bf/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug goes to the mailbag. One listener disagrees with Doug’s advice and another listener’s husband told her he loves her but wants a divorce. Listener questions and comments: Jane – In 2016 I was divorced. My husband was in a pervious Catholic marriage. Is it ok for me to go to communion? (34:00) Nancy – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/9c8b9752-cd10-4200-86c3-b3fe000617d1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Dr. Ed Sri and his wife Beth join Doug to discuss their book – The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life. Listener questions and comments: John – I have a porn addiction that my wife found out about and it led her to discovering inappropriate messages and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/5c17f02f-0757-4689-bae6-b3fd00080f53/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug unpacks marriage as a school of love Listener questions and comments: Allison – I have two children under three and I stay at home. I am wondering what is fair to ask of my husband when he gets home? (19:49) Gabriela – My husband and I went to a therapist and have started spending […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2f3548be-242e-4882-927e-b3fc00085a82/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

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 – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/29783203-5da5-48e8-b9b5-b3fb0004634e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... 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 […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/e83b55bf-c113-4b75-bf5f-b3f80004a6ef/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... 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 […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/d75f06ef-ed7e-413e-9a2c-b3f7000d9eb3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... 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 […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/75994bc2-baaa-42a4-b574-b3f600032089/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... 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 […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/4d57a9bd-ee8b-4f44-a37a-b3f50005ca50/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more