Raising Marriage Podcast

This episode of Raising Marriage focuses on managing household logistics and responsibilities as a couple. The hosts discuss strategies for dividing tasks, communicating about workload, and working together to maintain a home while raising a family. Listeners will learn practical tips for having productive conversations about household duties and gain insights into creating a fair and balanced app...

The episode discusses the concept of mental load in marriage and parenting, explaining how it can affect relationships and offering strategies for managing it together as a couple. Listeners will gain insights into recognizing and addressing the invisible labor that often goes unnoticed in family life. Resources Below is a list of resources mentioned during the episode. Weekly marriage check-ins (...

Enjoy the holiday season with your partner and family This episode provides tips on how to manage the busyness of the holiday season while working together as a couple. Learn how to handle family expectations, create new traditions, plan your schedule, and budget for expenses. By having important conversations and getting organized, you can reduce stress and conflict to truly enjoy this special t...

This episode of Raising Marriage focuses on how to start difficult conversations in marriage using a "softened startup" approach. Kirsten and John discuss the difference between harsh and soft startups, explaining how a softer approach can lead to more productive conversations and conflict resolution. Listeners will learn practical tips for implementing softened startups, including identifying fee...

This episode of the Raising Marriage podcast focuses on building a strong family unit and creating a home environment that children will want to return to as adults. The hosts discuss the importance of balancing marriage and parenting, and offer tips for cultivating family connections. They emphasize that it's okay if your family is your main "tribe" rather than feeling pressured to have a large s...

This episode of Raising Marriage gets real. Kirsten and John share how one theme kept them going in their family crisis - advocating for their child. They navigated a challenging medical diagnosis for their son, offering encouragement and practical advice for other families facing similar struggles. Key takeaways: The importance of trusting parental intuition Persisting in seeking answers even whe...

The episode discusses how practicing good manners in marriage, including showing appreciation, acknowledging each other, and being kind, can strengthen relationships and foster connection between partners.

This episode explores strategies for breaking through stalemates and unproductive arguments in marriage. Learn how to move past surface-level debates and dig deeper to understand each other's perspectives. The hosts share personal examples and practical tips for compromising effectively without feeling like you're always giving in. By reframing compromise and focusing on shared goals, couples can...

In this episode of Raising Marriage,  Kirsten and John delve into the common issue of alcohol-fueled arguments in relationships and provide actionable strategies to address and overcome them. They share their personal experiences and practical tips to foster better communication and healthier connections. Kirsten and John encourage listeners to foster open communication, stay sober during conflict...

Marriage doesn't have to be hard- we're here to show ou how to keep it fun and fulfilling! Join us as we uncover the secrets to maintaining a strong marriage through meaningful and playful conversation. Yes, you need to have the tough conversations about big issues like sex, money, and children. But you should also balance those moments with fun and lighthearted conversation.  Humor is the glue th...

Did you begin your weekly business meeting we discussed in Episode 42? Now lets add some more substance and a way for you and your partner to check in with one another on a deeper level.  In this episode, Kirsten shares questions you can use in a weekly meeting to emotionally check in with your partner. John shares what he loves about the questions and how he sees it have a positive imapact on the...

Join us, Kirsten and John as we open up about our family’s tough two-year journey.  We faced challenge after challenge when our family hit this crisis, but we faced it together.  Our latest podcast episode is about how the years we spent building a strong marriage got us through this difficult time.  We worked together to parent through a season of emotional, behavioral and ultimately medical chal...

Is it really the dishes you're arguing about? Most likely it's something deeper.  Even though it's more uncomfortable to go deeper, you should! Listen in as we explore the subtle art of conflict resolution within relationships.  Sometimes the best strategy is beyond practical solutions. John and Kirsten get into the importance of understanding each other before jumping into problem solving mode.

Is your family's schedule a jigsaw puzzle, but no one knows where all the pieces are? That's where we were too, until we started having weekly family business meetings. In this episode, we share how this simple strategy has helped us run the week.  Plus, there's a bigger benefit that these little meetings set the stage for (more on that in a future episode). In this episode we share the benefits o...

Welcome back to Raising Marriage! After a hiatus, hosts Kirsten and John are excited to return with new episodes to help couples connect in their marriage. In this episode, Kirsten shares updates on what's been happening since the last recording. The Hatchers faced some big family challenges during the break, but everyone is healthy and doing well. Moving forward, Raising Marriage will return to r...

Date 3 brings on the top of Sex & Intimacy. John and Kirsten go over the importance of talking about sex in your marriage while following along with the Gottman Relationship book 8 Dates.

Join Kirsten & John on Date 2 from the Gottman Relationship Book 8 Dates. They talk about how important it is to develop a game plan for when you are having conflict! 

Join John and Kirsten as they work through Date 1 from the Gottman Relationship book, 8 dates.  Date 1 is all about trust and commitment, and just what that means in a relationship. 

Kirsten & John share about the Gottman Book, 8 dates and encourage you to take the journey alongside with them while they complete the 8 dates on air with you listening! This book encourages and even gives the guidelines and questions you can ask to grow your relationship and learn new things about your partner and your relationship!

Join Kirsten & John as the recall all that has been shared in the first season of Raising Marriage. Highlighting how children do shake up a marriage and how together partners and grow and learn more about one another and work on strengthening their marriage!

In this episode Kirsten and John discuss conflict and how it can actually be a good thing in your relationship. Conflict is inevitable and if looked at in a slightly different way can help you and your relationship grow!

In this episode Kirsten and John talk about feeling detached/ disconnected from your partner. They give tips on how to work through the disconnect and get your relationship back on track!

The Holidays can result in a lot of planning, activities and overall chaos. In this episode Kirsten & John share 4 tips on how to get the most joy out of this Holiday Season!

Have you ever forgotten an important date in your marriage! Tune in to this episode while Kirsten and John do a little story time of how they recently did just that!

In this episode Kirsten shares a revelation she has had about her own parenting.  John and Kirsten discuss what it can look like if we are parenting out of fear, versus coaching and guiding. Listen here and see if it is something that resonates with you as well! Follow Us on Instagram