Best Conflictresolution Podcasts (2024)

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Remembering the Reasons for Being Married (That Also Get You Through the Hard Seasons): Episode 367 35:06

23h ago35:06

35:06

Whenever you meet an obstacle it is common to ask “why” it happened or even “why” you started down this particular path. You might even ask yourself why you got married or why you should continue when it feels particularly challenging with your partner. There are different ideas (and even studies) that give reasons for why people get married. The t…

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The Role of Emotions in Marriage & How to Better Hold the Space For Each Other: Episode 366 39:58

8d ago39:58

39:58

Is feeling emotion within yourself something you welcome or try to avoid? What about when emotion is expressed by your partner, do you experience that as a sign of something bad starting up or as an invitation to listen? Emotion is at the root of relationships, it is what makes it satisfying and fulfilling as well as the starting point of conflicts…

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Forgiveness & Letting Go of the Past: Episode 365 28:45

15d ago28:45

28:45

In marriage, unresolved hurts can pile up over time, creating distance and eroding trust. That’s why forgiveness is one of the most crucial (yet challenging) elements to maintaining a healthy, connected relationship. But what does true forgiveness actually look like? And what blocks it from happening? In this episode, we dive into the depths of for…

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Husbands and Wives Have This OPPOSING Marriage Goal and They Don’t Realize It: Episode 364 24:56

22d ago24:56

24:56

Does it ever feel like you and your partner have different goals or even that your needs are conflicting with one another? This can be obvious when one partner is saying they need more quality time and the other is saying they need more time for themselves. But there is another conflicting goal that men and women have that is hard to detect. In thi…

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What Creates Emotional Connection & Intimacy: Episode 363 35:02

30d ago35:02

35:02

One of the most common questions we get is “how do we create more emotional connection” with each other. The most popular question is about repair, but this is in second place! This is a great question because there isn’t a single answer because it often depends on the season a couple is in and what the most meaningful needs are for each partner in…

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Defensiveness vs Gaslighting - What’s the Difference & How to Stop Both: Episode 362 33:42

1M ago33:42

33:42

It’s important for all of us to admit that we have defensive mechanisms and that we do get defensive with our partners at times. Let’s allow ourselves some grace here. Many of you would probably relate to getting even more defensive about getting defensive! It is common to go on the offensive through deflection or blame, which can leave another fee…

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Navigating Make It or Break It Moments in Marriage: Episode 361 47:06

2M ago47:06

47:06

Today we explore the turning points where marriages either survive or fall apart, when they hit that "make it for break it" decision point. We've seen five couples end their relationships recently, one even filing papers yesterday, yet none of them reached out for support from us. Given marriage is what we do, it came as a shock to us when we heard…

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How Stress Affects Your Marriage (Plus Ways to Better Cope & Stay Connected): Episode 360 44:04

2M ago44:04

44:04

How would you rate the amount of stress in your life right now? We all know that some stress is good stress and that it’s a part of life. Its commonly known that stress plays a major role in physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all of us individually. It’s less known (or at least discussed) how much stress decreases marriage satisfaction a…

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Is This a ME Thing or a WE Thing? Distinguishing Personal Growth from Relationship Growth: Episode 359 33:42

2M ago33:42

33:42

When there is tension or an upset in your marriage, it’s easy to point the finger at your partner as the source of the discomfort. But this often leads to further conflict. It also does not address this critical aspect of being in a marriage for a long time… that growth is a part of it! The common question for those that see these events as places …

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Wives Are Facing this Inner-Challenge and it’s Affecting Marriages: Episode 358 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

Last week’s episode focused on husbands was a huge hit, so this week we’re focusing on what inner-challenge wives are struggling with and how it’s affecting marriages. In this episode, we dive into the pressure many wives feel to constantly do more, grow more, and be more—often at the expense of their own well-being. This relentless pursuit can lea…

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Husbands Are Facing this Inner-Challenge and it’s Affecting Marriages: Episode 357 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

Men are facing an inner-challenge that is also affecting the marriage. For men to feel a sense of meaning, empowerment, responsibility, value, and achievement they have to show up in the eternal world a certain way. Whether this be in business, profession, managing finances or contracts for the family, relationships with family/friends; men are sup…

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How to Disagree WITHOUT Fighting: Episode 356 29:35

3M ago29:35

29:35

Are you able to have a disagreement with your partner without fighting against each other? To be honest many couples view having a disagreement as a fight, because anytime they disagree and there is a little bit of emotion, it always turns into a fight. We are here to tell you that you can disagree while staying on the same team and moving down the…

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What Men Truly WANT in a Marriage, Especially the Longer They’re Together: Episode 355 34:40

3M ago34:40

34:40

This is the second half of that age old question “what do men want” in a marriage? If having a successful marriage is directly related to meeting each other’s needs then it’s quite important to know what those needs are. This episode is the followup from last week about women's needs right now. With the amount of coaching sessions we do, we have a …

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What Women Truly WANT in a Marriage, Especially the Longer They’re Together: Episode 354 22:10

3M ago22:10

22:10

It’s the age old question “what do women want” in a marriage? If having a successful marriage is directly related to meeting each other’s needs then it’s quite important to know what those needs are. This episode will be a two part series that will follow up with exploring the needs that men have as well (so don’t feel left out guys)! With the amou…

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Deeper Questions Couples Should Been Asking Themselves Right Now: Episode 353 18:31

3M ago18:31

18:31

The success of your life and marriage isn’t as much about the things that happen to you, but how well you can course-correct. This goes for bigger life decisions about where to live, send your kids to school, and where to spend money. As well as the amount of time to pass before initiating repair after a conflict, the attitude you wake up with, and…

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5 Ways to Get Out of a Marriage FUNK and Spark More FUN Together: Episode 352 27:32

4M ago27:32

27:32

Whether you’ve been in a funk as a couple, or things have just felt pretty routine with your “adulting” responsibilities, this episode will help you SPARK more fun together! The truth is, life is short. And we don’t believe we’re meant to just let the weeks pass by and survive our busy schedule. Of course there are challenging days (and you hear us…

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Talk About the “Seeds” Before They Become “Weeds” in Your Marriage: Episode 351 25:15

4M ago25:15

25:15

Talk about things before they become a bigger issue. On our vacation with family, I brought up the topic of intimacy (physical specifically) and it sparked a great conversation between us. Now for many this could be a conversation that isn’t brought up and turns into a bigger issue later. This is when it can turn into a “weed” that impacts your mar…

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Changing Your Attachment Style + Reprogramming the Subconscious With Thais Gibson: Episode 350 47:47

4M ago47:47

47:47

You’ve likely heard of the now popular Attachment Theory about having a secure, safe, trusting, and connected relationship. If you have, likely what you’ve seen is quite conceptual and you are not sure how to use the information. If you have not heard of this theory it simply describes how you connect and bond with a partner and how that was influe…

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Lost in Translation From What’s Said to What’s Heard: Preventing Misunderstandings and Conflicts: Episode 349 25:33

4M ago25:33

25:33

Many communications between couples can cause misunderstandings. This leads to more expectations and further frustrations and upsets. Then these upsets can turn into conflicts. Though it seems simple to just “listen better”, listening is not the same as hearing. Listening is the requirement for understanding, but even then, it does not guarantee co…

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Why Some Partners Struggle to APOLOGIZE and How to Get Better: Episode 348 28:17

5M ago28:17

28:17

“I’m sorry” - 2 little words that can not only be challenging for some partners to say, but also can mean MANY different things. So in today’s episode we cover: Several specific reasons apologizing can be harder for some (self-awareness) Why couples can battle over whether the ‘I’m sorry’ is deemed “necessary” The different meanings of “I’m sorry” …

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Marriage Burnout vs the Motivation to Change: Episode 347 34:49

5M ago34:49

34:49

“How do I get my partner to _____?” This is one of the most common questions we get. Obviously this is referring to wanting a partner to change a behavior in a certain area of the relationship. Underneath that question is the real question of “what is going to motivate my partner?” If you have ever had this experience of wanting your partner to cha…

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Be RESPONSIBLE For Your REACTIONS With These 3 Strategies: Episode 346 24:10

5M ago24:10

24:10

We said to several couples last week: “The ultimate sign of a secure marriage is knowing that even if one of you says something at the wrong time, in the wrong way, or with the wrong tone, the other person will be responsible for their reaction.” And this is the ultimate goal for so many couples. So dive in today as we cover: The 4 D’s that derail …

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Having Your Needs Met in Marriage Isn’t as Simple as You’d Think: Episode 345 23:31

5M ago23:31

23:31

Do you know what you need in your relationship? Whether you do or not right in this moment, knowing what you need is certainly a requirement for being able to communicate and act to fulfill it. This is the basis for having a satisfying relationship. In this episode we go deeper into explaining our process for effectively communicating your needs an…

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Trust & Being Able to Count on Each Other are Based on 4 Things: Episode 344 41:06

6M ago41:06

41:06

Can you count on each other completely? Not with just the BIG things, but also with the small daily things in your life? Building and living a great life with each other is only possible if you can count on, TRUST, each other. When you see the word “trust” it’s easy to think of big things around feeling physically safe or being truthful in what you…

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Navigating the 7 Stages of Marriage and Their Usefulness to You Right Now: Episode 343 37:00

6M ago37:00

37:00

Which of these 7 stages of marriage are you two in right now? Knowing this not only gives you perspective about navigating your current season, but also what’s ahead of you in the bigger picture of being married for many years. It is unrealistic to think that every season of marriage should be the same, or will be in the same order as another coupl…

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What Really Creates Change in a Marriage (for better or worse): Episode 342 30:57

6M ago30:57

30:57

We all want some degree of change in our lives, and our relationships. So long as they are the changes we want! Change can be difficult if it brings about a lot of unknown, or if the change you desire requires your partner to change some of their behavior. But what is it that creates change and how do you get the results that you really want? In th…

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3 Ways to Connect More as a Couple in Everyday Life, Even When Busy: Episode 341 19:54

6M ago19:54

19:54

Building connection (and closeness) with your partner is fundamental to having a happy and satisfying relationship. Yet it’s the first thing that takes a back seat when you are busy, stressed, or just in the routine of your life. Yes, maintaining connection takes effort. If you thought you could be in a marriage without effort, someone needs to inf…

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Marriage Trials to TRIUMPH: Our Story Overcoming the HARDEST 2 Years + How We Became STRONGER Than Ever: Episode 340 34:56

6M ago34:56

34:56

The last 2 years could have torn us apart and made us turn against each other. It felt like life was throwing everything at us at once, all while we had a newborn baby. In this episode, you’ll hear: Our personal journey of what trials we faced over the last 2 years How exactly we triumphed after these challenges and got stronger than EVER What soci…

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Who’s to Blame? Determining Your Part in Marriage Issues: Episode 339 27:02

7M ago27:02

27:02

Who's to blame for your frustrating problems and patterns in your relationship? It's obviously your partner, right... they're the problem. No… blaming them doesn't get you anywhere, in fact it makes things worse and more difficult to get out of. If there's one thing that is inarguable in social psychology it's that relationships are bi-directional.…

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Navigating Power Struggles With Your Partner: Episode 338 32:24

7M ago32:24

32:24

There are disagreements in your relationship, and then there are Power Struggles! These power struggles are more detrimental and have deeper rooted contributing factors. They keep you from being the best team possible and being able to come up with mutually beneficial solutions for your family. In today’s episode we dive into: How to define a power…

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Issues With the In-Laws: Episode 337 29:37

7M ago29:37

29:37

Your family is a source of support, love, and acceptance. Now there are certainly times that our perception of actions from family members make us forget those underlying intentions. Of course this can be even more true when you are interacting (or dealing with) your partner’s family members (your in-laws)! There is always the grand idea that two s…

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Communicate Better, De-escalate Conflicts, Repair Faster After Arguments: Episode 336 27:27

7M ago27:27

27:27

The basis of a strong marriage is how well you handle 3 “stages” of interactions. These 3 stages are before, during and after conflicts. The before stage is all about communication and being able to prevent conflicts from even happening. The during conflict stage is about de-escalating tensions and potential conflicts. The after stage is about how …

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6 Keys to Become More Emotionally Intelligent Partners: Episode 335 24:42

8M ago24:42

24:42

Emotional Intelligence (or lack thereof) can truthfully be a make it or break it factor for a marriage. It’s a big part of what helps you be connected, navigate hardship and disagreements, and embrace your differences. It’s also what can cause feelings of “walking on egg-shells” or be what escalates simple miscommunications into big conflicts. Yet …

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5 Foundations for a Strong Marriage: Episode 334 35:32

8M ago35:32

35:32

You can’t build a strong marriage on a weak foundation. But do you know what the ingredients for a rock-solid foundation are? Well don’t worry, we’re covering that today and we’re certain this will open up some great conversations for you two. In this episode you’ll hear: The 5 foundations to a strong marriage Specific examples so that you can have…

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How Your Psychology Helps OR Hinders Your Marriage (Perception & Memory Bias): Episode 333 25:41

8M ago25:41

25:41

You don’t often “think about your own psychology”, life is just happening and you are responding. So when it comes to interactions with your partner, it's easy to defend yourself when your perspective is brought into question. The cycle continues when you go back and forth about who remembers events more accurately. Your perception and memory are a…

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3 Mistakes Women Make in Marriage: Episode 332 18:50

8M ago18:50

18:50

From the thousands of coaching sessions, DMs, and emails that we receive, we tend to see themes come up in marriage. You would be surprised to learn how common certain topics are for couples, that all seem to come up in the same weeks and months. We are not here to hypothesize about why that is, but just make these themes known. This is the highly …

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3 Mistakes Men Make in Marriage: Episode 331 17:24

9M ago17:24

17:24

From the thousands of coaching sessions, DMs, and emails that we receive, we tend to see themes come up in marriage. You would be surprised to learn how common certain topics are for couples, that all seem to come up in the same weeks and months. We are not here to hypothesize about why that is, but just make these themes known. Lately we have been…

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Not Everything Needs to Be A Thing: Discerning Between Tension & a True Issue in Marriage: Episode 330 30:55

9M ago30:55

30:55

The scenario is that your partner makes a comment, you sense they are a little irritated. They may very well have a frustration but have expressed it with a mild (level 2) upset. Yet you are not in a conflict or argument. But as you talk back and forth, you start giving explanations and justifications and an early onset of defensiveness starts to c…

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The Bare Minimum to Expect in a Marriage (from yourself): Episode 329 16:29

9M ago16:29

16:29

What is the bare minimum to expect in a marriage? You likely read that question and think about your expectations about your partner… However this is actually about what to expect from yourself! There are a lot of social media comments on relationship posts that judge the portrayal of a partner. That shows that most people think about what changes …

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The ‘7 Year Itch’ When Marriage Dissatisfaction Peaks & What You Can Do About It (At Any Point): Episode 328 30:53

9M ago30:53

30:53

You have heard about the "7 Year Itch" in a marriage. Though that was the name of a Marilyn Monroe movie in 1955, studies have shown that a couples satisfaction in marriage hits a low around 10 years into a marriage. Whether you’ve been together 2 years, 10 years, or 30+ years, you’ll get a lot out of this episode by understanding what couples lose…

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Attachment Styles Part 2: Overcoming Avoidant and Anxious Pasts and Tendencies: Episode 327 33:08

10M ago33:08

33:08

Are attachment styles fixed? This is the essence of all the questions and messages we received after last week’s episode on attachment style, behaviors, and needs. This required a Part 2 episode this week where you will hear how to overcome your avoidant or anxious style pasts and tendencies. Not only is attachment style not fixed, it’s a range, an…

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Understand Your Attachment Styles, Needs, and Behaviors: Episode 326 30:02

10M ago30:02

30:02

Attachment is a key term and principle for relationships and refers to the way in which you bond and connect with your partner. The theory of Attachment Style has become much more popular in recent years from its conception by John Bowlby in 1969. Though many are familiar with the Secure and Insecure categorizations and the insecure types of avoida…

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signs that he is worth your time 40:24

10M ago40:24

40:24

In this episode, Monica takes her audience on a journey through the intricacies of the dating stages, deciphering the subtle signals that help determine whether a man is genuinely worth one's time. Listeners join Monica as she explores clear signs and red flags, providing a practical roadmap for navigating the early phases of a relationship. Monica…

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Passion, Closeness, and Commitment: Maintaining the 3 Components of Love in Marriage: Episode 325 35:37

10M ago35:37

35:37

What is Love in a very practical sense? We hear people say “we fell in love” or “we fell out of love”... so what is causing this experience of love? Or why do couples start to feel more like roommates? As the years pass, it can be easier to fall into what is called “empty love” or “friendship love” and miss the 3rd element of love that we all crave…

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How to Do the “Yearly Check-in” to Start off 2024 as a United Team: Episode 324 31:07

10M ago31:07

31:07

The one thing that the beginning of a year allows you to do is draw a clear line in the sand. It’s a psychological distinction to review your last 12 months and see how well you executed on your game plan. Some do this for work, for individual achievements, as sports teams, and it is very powerful to do for your marriage. In this episode you will h…

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How Parenthood Has Affected Our Marriage + The Biggest Challenges We See Couples Face: Episode 323 30:19

10M ago30:19

30:19

Parenting definitely shifts priorities, but that shouldn’t mean we de-prioritize our marriage, right? This week was our daughter’s 2nd birthday and we were reflecting on our own parenting journey up until this point. We know from many couples that parenting really does shift many things in a marriage, even studies have shown that satisfaction goes …

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How to VALIDATE Your Partner! Why This Is Important But Difficult When You Don’t Agree: Episode 322 21:56

11M ago21:56

21:56

If you have listened to the podcast at all you probably have thought “Yes, I get the importance of validating my partner but HOW exactly do I do that?” Even if this is your first time listening you likely have the same question about how to have your partner feel validated in their experience especially when you do not agree with their feelings or …

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you are more than a number 27:07

11M ago27:07

27:07

In this empowering episode of the Savage Babe Podcast, your host Monica Agana delves into the transformative movement to normalize not having a plethora of likes on Instagram. Join her as she explores the profound impact of social anxiety and the fear of rejection that often leads us to conceal our modest like counts. Monica encourages listeners to…

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How to Get On a “Winning Streak” in Your Marriage & Move Beyond a Hard Season: Episode 321 24:58

11M ago24:58

24:58

All Work & No Play Makes For A Dull Marriage. If you’re like most of the couples we talk to, you’ve been working at overcoming patterns and challenges that have kept you stuck and in frustrating cycles. Many couples even say, “I’m so exhausted” or “When do we get back to more fun times?” If you have ever seen the movie Moneyball, it’s just clicking…

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What Men Need in Marriage That is Often Overshadowed and Unexpressed to Their Partner: Episode 320 25:21

11M ago25:21

25:21

We were not going to leave the men out from last week’s episode about what women need in a marriage. This episode is about what men need that is often overshadowed and not expressed. Just so you know, the answer is not going to be sex… we have our own issue with accounts that tote sex as men’s only need in a marriage (but you will hear that in the …

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