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Love Sense: Revolutionary New Science of Emotional Bonding

Dr. Sue Johnson, the bestselling author of Hold Me Tight, presents a revolutionary new understanding of why and how we love, based on cutting-edge research. Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. Love Sense presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. Dr. Johnson explains that romantic love is an attachment bond, just like that between mother and child, and shows us how to develop our “love sense”–our ability to develop long-lasting relationships.

Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything In Marriage

Gary Thomas, author of Cherish: The One Word that Changes Everything in Marriage, discusses the art of cherishing your spouse. Dive deeper into answering the questions: How is loving different from cherishing? How can you cherish your spouse? What does it mean to showcase your spouse? How can you authentically cherish your spouse despite his/her shortcomings? How can you steer clear of cultivating contempt?

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Nine Thoughts That Can Change Your Marriage

Sheila Wray Gregoire, author of 9 Thoughts That Can Change Your Marriage, discusses how to be in charge of your own happiness in your marriage. Gregoire is a syndicated columnist, speaker, and author of several books. In this video, we dive deeper into answering questions like: How can you adopt the philosophy that “my husband can’t make me mad”? Is it my husband’s job to make me happy? How can you accept your husband as he is? What is the difference between a peace-keeper and a peace-maker? How can you learn to be more concerned with unity than being right?

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The Argument-Free Marriage

Fawn Weaver—founder of “The Happy Wives Club” blog and author of The Argument-Free Marriage—discusses how every couple can lay the groundwork to create a marriage free from arguments. Every couple has certain topics that are triggers for an argument. In those moments right before an argument, the key is to pause and realize that you and your spouse are not speaking from a place of vulnerability and, therefore, are no longer communicating effectively. Instead, pause, step back, and investigate the “original emotion,” or the true emotion that is driving the argument and work forward from there. When both spouses can speak from a place of vulnerability, an argument-free marriage is possible.

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Mission Ready Marriage with Claire Wood

Claire Wood, author of Mission Ready Marriage, shares her experiences and lessons learned about the first hard years of transitioning into a military family. She shares reflections on what it means to be a supportive spouse to her Army Chaplain husband, and discusses the challenges – and hope – that come amidst deployment, reintegration, and the military lifestyle.

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How to Fight The Dragon of PTSD In Your Marriage

In this video, Noel & Keni chat with Pete and his wife CJ. Pete is a Marine Vet who fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom and went on to become a Police Officer in the Pacific Northwest. Together they have learned that PTSD is a dragon that you can fight together. They talk about some of the tools they use to help them keep their relationship and family strong amidst the battle.

Understanding the Power of Forgiveness with Noel and Karissa Meador

What is the secret to lasting love? According to recent science, there are a few factors. But, one of the main areas that impact lasting love is forgiveness. The ability to forgive your partner and receive forgiveness allows couples to work through conflict and move forward. Whether dealing with small daily misunderstandings or larger betrayals, forgiveness makes all the difference in love relationships. But, it sure doesn’t always come easy.

Find Healing After the Affair

Dr. Janis Abrahms Spring—board-certified clinical psychologist and author of After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful—discusses what it takes for couples to move on after an affair, including 1. What drives a person to be unfaithful? 2. What happens to the “hurt partner” after an affair is revealed? 3. How can couples rebuild trust? 4. How can couples restore intimacy in the bedroom?

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I Do Again with Jeff & Cheryl Scruggs

Jeff & Cheryl Scruggs, authors of I Do Again, were married for ten years, divorced for seven, and then remarried. This is their story of hope, redemption, and restoration.

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Six Intimacy Skills to Transform Your Marriage with Laura Doyle

Laura Doyle—founder of Laura Doyle Connect, a coaching company that has helped over 150,000 women, and author of First, Kill All the Marriage Counselors: Modern-Day Secrets to Being Desired, Cherished, and Adored for Life—discusses the secret to having a passionate, peaceful marriage. Intimacy and fear, she says, are direct opposites; one is light and one is dark. They cannot coexist.

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Falling in Love for All the Right Reasons – with Dr. Neil Clark Warren

Dr. Neil Clark Warren—co-founder and CEO of eHarmony.com and author of Falling in Love for All the Right Reasons: How to Find Your Soul Mate—discusses the key to a strong and lasting marriage: compatibility. After years of research and countless case studies of real-life married couples, he has identified 29 areas of compatibility, of which the following are vitally important: (1) emotional health, (2) intelligence level, (3) shared values, (4) sense of humor, (5) energy level, (6) level of industry, and (7) shared interests.

Living Authentically – with Dr. Juli Slattery

Dr. Juli Slattery—clinical psychologist, popular speaker, and author of Beyond the Masquerade—discusses what it mean to be authentic and to experience true intimacy with yourself, your spouse, and God. In order to increase your capacity for intimacy, you must (1) acknowledge your fears, (2) solidify your identity, and (3) rely on God and yourself for your emotional happiness. In order to love unconditionally, walk in truth, and make a positive impact on those around you, you must first remove the mask of inauthenticity.

10 Lessons to Transform Your Marriage – with Drs. John & Julie Gottman

Drs. John and Julie Gottman, co-founders of the Gottman Institute and authors of 10 Lessons to Transform Your Marriage—unpack the two types of problems every couple faces: perpetual problems and solvable problems. These types of problems can create friction in a marriage, but smart couples know how to avoid a gridlock and seek to have healthy conflict conversations by approaching discussions with kindness, understanding, and compassion.

Financial Infidelity: Seven Steps to Conquering – with Dr. Bonnie

Dr. Bonnie Eaker-Weil, well-known therapist and author of Financial Infidelity: Seven Steps to Conquering the #1 Relationship Wrecker, investigates what she considers the number one way to destroy any marriage: cheat with money. Dr. Bonnie offers seven enlightening steps every couple should take to move past infidelity and get on the same page about finances. By making your financial relationship with your spouse a priority, you can walk together towards peace with money.

The Secrets to Surviving Infidelity – with Dr. Scott Haltzman

Tuning into the reasons behind affairs and helping to sort out the mess is a specialty of Dr. Scott Haltzman, author of The Secrets to Surviving Infidelity. Dr. Haltzman discusses his research on this episode of Oxygen365. He understands the unique needs of couples coping with the shock and pain of an affair, and he provides vital insight for marriage and infidelity recovery.

Becoming Debt Free – with Nick Clement

Nick Clements—financial guru; co-founder of MagnifyMoney, an online resource for making smart financial decisions; and author of Debt-Free Forever—teaches married couples about the #1 financial priority for a healthy marriage: Get on the same page about today’s finances and decide together about the future.

Making Your Differences Work – with Rick Johnson

It’s no secret that men and women are extremely different, but what do those differences mean for your marriage? Rick Johnson, marriage expert and author of Becoming Your Spouse’s Better Half: Why Differences Make a Marriage Great uses humor and insight to bring clarity and direction to the married couple who is struggling to stay connected. Contrary to popular belief, men need more than sex and food, he reveals, and women need more than empty romance.

Parenting for the Launch – with Dennis Trittin

Do you wish you could give your teenage sons and daughters the best relationship advice possible? Well, now you can. Noel Meador’s Oxygen365 interview with author and educator Dennis Trittin offers great suggestions for meaningful conversations and stronger relationships with your son or daughter.

Restored and Remarried – with Gil and Brenda Stuart

Gil and Brenda Stuart—founders of the Restored and Remarried seminars and authors of Restored and Remarried—take an insider’s look at the difficulties every blended family faces. Over 58% of divorced people have not dealt with their past pain before committing to a new relationship, which can have a devastating effect on the success of a second marriage. But it is not impossible to heal from past pain and move forward into a healthy marriage.

Eliminate the Battle of the Sexes in Your Relationship – with Dr. John Gray

Have you ever thought, “Why is it so difficult to communicate with my spouse?” It doesn’t have to be! Dr. John Gray, leading expert and author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, reveals the time-tested secret to communicating well, increasing feel-good hormones, and spicing up your sex life. For the marriages on the rocks, he offers a fresh perspective on sticking it out, making it work, and learning how to heal.

Parenting Effectiveness Training – with Steve Emmons

Is your child misbehaving? Is your family constantly in conflict? In this episode, Steve Emmons—the international master trainer for Gordon Training International, a world-renowned training organization pioneered by the late Dr. Thomas Gordon—knows exactly what you need: Forget everything you think you know about parenting and start from scratch. In this episode, you will learn how to apply the innovative and time-proven method of conflict resolution known as the no-lose problem-solving method.

Learn Your Love Style & Find the Love You Want – with Milan and Kay Yerkovich

Milan and Kay Yerkovich—experts in the field of parenting and marriage and authors of How We Love—discuss how each married couple must deal with the negative emotions and behaviors learned during childhood. By identifying their unique personality, creating a safe space to be vulnerable, and embracing their different love styles, couples can grow their emotional connection and build healthy lines of communication.

Discover Your Money Personality – with Scott & Bethany Palmer a.k.a. “The Money Couple”

Scott and Bethany Palmer—financial coaches and authors of founders of The 5 Money Personalities—discuss what it takes for every marriage to find financial harmony. Over 70% of divorced couples cite financial issues as the #1 cause of arguments, and financial discord spills over into every other area of a couples’ relationship. Finding common ground and understanding each other’s unique spending/saving habits can be just what a marriage needs to make it grow and flourish.

Recovering from Complex Trauma – with Heather Gingrich

Dr. Heather Davediuk Gingrich, licensed counselor and author of Restoring the Shattered Self, discusses the different types of trauma and the struggles caregivers face when trying to help trauma survivors. For those who experience trauma for the first time as an adult, the healing process can be relatively quick, but for those who experienced one-time or recurring trauma as a child, they are faced with an intense and complex road to healing.

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters with Dr. Meg Meeker

In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker—author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters and medical doctor for over 30 years—discusses a father’s irreplaceable impact on his daughter. Research shows that a daughter with a loving, involved father fares better in many areas of her life, including doing better in school, avoiding sexual activity at an early age, and having a lowered amount of depression and anxiety.

How to Love When You Don’t Feel Like It – with Shon Neyland

Dr. Shon Neyland—minister, motivational keynote speaker, and author of Loving When You Don’t Feel Like It—unpacks what it means to love your spouse unconditionally. If you do good things for your spouse but your heart isn’t in it, it is not unconditional love. Unconditional love is far more than a feeling; it is an action, a decision you must make every day. Every marriage can be saved, but it takes two committed spouses who are willing to learn and apply the principles.

Getting the Love You Want – with Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt

Husband and wife team and authors of Getting the Love You Want, Drs. Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, tackle the complex question of how couples can deal with and heal from old childhood wounds that may be affecting their marriage. Couples will learn how to dive deep into their subconscious pain signals and bring them into the light.

How to Fight Less, Love More

If the way you are communicating with your spouse is anything but optimal, take the time to listen to this interview with Laurie Puhn, author of Fight Less, Love More. Laurie is also a couple‘s mediator and communications expert. In this podcast, she shares with Noel specific and realistic tactics that anyone can use to easily improve their relationship—without the cost of professional counseling or divorce!

31 Days to Great Sex

Sheila Wray Gregoire—syndicated columnist, speaker, and author of seven books on the topics of marriage and encouraging women in their relationships—discusses her book 31 Days to Great Sex. She debunks several common myths about men, sex, pornography, and libido; she encourages couples to focus on each other’s needs first in the bedroom by preparing themselves physically and emotionally before making love.

Communication Miracles for Couples – with Jonathan Robinson

Do you ever get the idea that your spouse just doesn’t understand? In this Oxgyen365 podcast with guest Jonathan Robinson you will learn simple, easy ways to better understand your spouse, listen with empathy, and keep your love alive. We’ll take an in-depth look into Robinson’s book, Communication Miracles for Couples. Jonathan is a psychotherapist and best-selling author who has turned real-life examples into a guide for relationship success.

How To Avoid A Sex-Starved Marriage – with Michele Weiner-Davis

Bestselling author of The Sex-Starved Marriage and relationship guru Michele Weiner-Davis could save your marriage by helping you revitalize your sex life. It is estimated that one in three married couples struggle with mismatched sexual desire. Do you? If you want to stop fighting about sex and revitalize your intimate connection with your spouse, then listen while Noel Meador interviews Michele about her new book, The Sex-Starved Marriage.

Surprising Secrets of Happily Married Couples – with Shaunti Feldhahn

What makes the happiest couples different from the rest? Could there really be simple things they do which, if duplicated by others, prevent marriage relationships from going sour? That’s just what you’ll discover in this interview with Shaunti Feldhahn. Her groundbreaking, research-based books have sold more than two million copies worldwide, and her most recent book, The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Married Couples, reveals the best habits for improving your marriage.
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