The holiday season is here and with it comes stress and anxiety. Today on Marriage Unhindered, Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss the concept of Optimal Work and how it can reduce anxiety in your life. Listener questions and comments: Deedee – If you lack prudence do you end up with depression or anxiety? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Courtney Brown joins Doug to discuss how to pass on the major themes of the Theology of the Body to junior high aged children. Resources: Ruah Woods Institute https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug answers an email from a problematic marriage as the wife is lonely and unhappy and the husband is selfish. Doug explores how to survive and even thrive a Thanksgiving with relatives and family members who you don’t like Listener Questions and Comments:Doug answers email: Schedule time to have this conversation and say “I’m lonely […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug is joined by marriage therapist Greg Schutte, MSW, LISW-S, for a thoughtful conversation on how to bring gratitude into marriage and into all of our relationships. Together they explore practical ways to cultivate thankfulness, strengthen emotional connection, and build a home grounded in appreciation and grace. Listener Questions and Comments: (12:47) Mary: Shares that […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Christine Bacon joins Doug to discuss her book –The Super Couple. PLUS: 6 faulty assumptions of a super marriage. Listener questions and comments: Kimberly – My husband was in a substance abuse program and I didn’t know about it. I found out the hard way. How do I help him from a spouse’s point […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug opens the mail bag. How can I help a friend whose 60-year-old husband think he’s a woman? When is it ok for me to be angry with my spouse? Is my husband working a lot because he’s trying to avoid me? Doug answers these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Penelope – My […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What does it mean to be joined together in matrimony? What is the difference between natural and sacramental marriage? Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to tackle these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Robert – If the wife concealed the fact that she was infertile, is that grounds for an annulment? (12:22) Susie – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Have you ever found yourself focusing on your spouse’s defects? Doug discusses the dog biscuit theory of marriage and shares how to drive out the negativity in a relationship by focusing on what positive behaviors your spouse possesses. Listener questions and comments: Janet – I have a 30-year-old son who is trying to marry. He […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dr. Stephanie Kafie joins Doug to discuss the health dangers of artificial contraception and the advantages of Natural Family Planning. Listener questions and comments: Christina – Where does birth control come from? why was it invented? (21:20) Rita – I have been married for 25 years and use NFP. I am getting closer to menopause […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doug unpacks the importance of shared passions and interests in a relationship. He shares how finding out what your shared passions and interests are, leads to strong friendship and better marriages. Listener questions and comments: Chris – When I ask my wife about her day it usually is bland. How do we get past the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to finish their discussion on how parents can teach good communication skills to give children confidence and self-reliance. Episode guide Expanding our children’s vocabulary (4:30) Teenage emotions after a divorce (14:52) Practicing gratitude and kind words (21:08) Handling disagreements with respect (30:37) Listener questions and comments: Adrianna – My older children […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Michael Pakaluk joins Doug to discuss the news of the opening of Ruth Pakaluk’s cause for canonization. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more