Were you bullied at school growing up? Has it impacted your marriage? Jodee Blanco joins Doug to discuss the trauma bullying victims endure. They discuss the tendency of bullied individuals being attracted to narcissistic people who are “bigger than life.”   Resource mentioned: Jodee Blanco’s website https://www.jodeeblanco.com/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/0e6d40a5-d6f7-4fa7-8fc1-b1f5017d3d19/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/0e6d40a5-d6f7-4fa7-8fc1-b1f5017d3d19/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you feeling trapped in the ‘if only’ cycle in marriage? Doug shares three magic ratios to keep the love alive. Doug also begins to unpack 8 things you can do differently to improve your marriage. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2aba6623-f09d-4253-b874-b1f4018018c2/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2aba6623-f09d-4253-b874-b1f4018018c2/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug tackles a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller: high school sweethearts who struggled the first year and fought over the husband’s alcohol abuse. Doug answers emails and gives advice for those struggling with scrupulosity and lack of intimacy in marriage. Plus: The Friday afternoon rant!   Resources mentioned: Impossible Marriages Redeemed […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/20fa688a-37ee-4667-b7d8-b1f10180f916/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you worried about your child’s mental health? Are you worried about the mental health of your child’s friends? Do you know the warning signs of those struggling with mental issues? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on mental health and the emotional well-being in children. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/f49987bc-fee2-4a65-a237-b1f00181ad0a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/f49987bc-fee2-4a65-a237-b1f00181ad0a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Should you marry someone you’re not attracted to? What should you do if your spouse records your fights? What if your boyfriend’s mother is too attached to her son? Doug tackles these questions and more on Marriage Unhindered. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/73e1eece-bfa4-4fe7-8c1a-b1ef017de756/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/73e1eece-bfa4-4fe7-8c1a-b1ef017de756/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

John Edwards joins Doug to share his work of introducing the person of Jesus Christ to the person in the pew. He shares his inspirational conversion from drugs and alcohol to now leading other men closer to Christ in the Catholic Church.   Resource mentioned: Just a Guy in the Pew https://justaguyinthepew.com/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/de684ed0-dad5-4aa3-bcdb-b1ee018b2714/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/de684ed0-dad5-4aa3-bcdb-b1ee018b2714/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Do you ever feel anxious? Do you have trouble making decisions? Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss anxiety and its effect on marriage. Dr. D’Souza shares insight into what can help a person who struggles with anxiety.     Resource mentioned: Values First Therapy https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/851222c2-6717-4e5b-bf84-b1ed0180d23d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/851222c2-6717-4e5b-bf84-b1ed0180d23d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug goes to the mailbag and tackles topics such as premarital relations for seniors, narcissistic sisters-in-laws, and emotional affairs. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/58584d35-fecb-4df3-b0e5-b1ea017e0c83/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/58584d35-fecb-4df3-b0e5-b1ea017e0c83/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you worried about your children’s mental health? At what age should you talk to your children about suicide? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss mental health and emotional well-being in children. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/34c83b13-d3c3-4336-83a5-b1e90180ca92/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/34c83b13-d3c3-4336-83a5-b1e90180ca92/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

How do we share the Theology of the Body with our children? Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, Courtney Brown joins Doug to discuss this and what the TOB message is for married couples.   Ruah Woods Institute https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3f220634-b0f4-435d-a4ac-b1e801865e25/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3f220634-b0f4-435d-a4ac-b1e801865e25/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Why did God use a rib from Adam to create Eve? Why did St. Paul write; “Wives, be subject to your husband, as to the Lord”? Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss the origins of marriage and God’s design for your marriage.   God’s Plan For Your Marriage https://sophiainstitute.com/product/gods-plan-for-your-marriage/ https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/24fcd1fb-b406-4679-80f6-b1e70181c2f0/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/24fcd1fb-b406-4679-80f6-b1e70181c2f0/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you frustrated in your marriage and don’t know what to do next? Should you use therapy only as a last resort? Doug continues to unpack 16 things a marriage therapist wants you to know. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/95be3645-8cbc-422c-af6d-b1e6018138fa/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/95be3645-8cbc-422c-af6d-b1e6018138fa/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more