Bryan Hooks , Paul Sargent

Marriage Is Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips

We want to create a community where men can share and learn from each other about marriage. We all know we can be better but how do we do that? Our thought on the matter is this: By sharing our experiences and asking questions we can create discussions to find the answers we need. Listen in while we interview men from around the world. Anywhere from engaged all the way to widowed, we can explore everything marriage has to offer. We can't wait to hear from you!

Author

Bryan Hooks , Paul Sargent

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.marriageistougher.com

Latest episode

May 5, 2026

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Episodes

Stop Playing Defense 23.08.2022

There is a lot happening in this episode. Fair warning, it may leave you looking internally. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!! This goes a long way to help us get our message...

Object Of Our Affection 16.08.2022

This week we consider how we can be better at showing and telling our wives they are the object of our affection. We are good in some areas and need help in others. What are you good at and where do you need improvement? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on...

Check-In And Re-evaluation 09.08.2022

Welcome back! This week we discuss the process of checking in and then if need be re-evaluating our marital goals. Targets are only useful if you hit em! Nah, that's wrong, but it's fun to say. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share...

Balance 02.08.2022

This week we have a conversation about balance. We have many expectations placed on us by family and the world. On top of that we place our own expectations on ourselves. Listen in as we discuss some ways to manage a healthy balance in our lives. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you wo...

Marriage Mindset w/ Eric Magic Mina 26.07.2022

We've got an epic episode for you this week! I get to sit down with my long time friend Eric Mina. He is an author, speaker, magician, hypnotist, father and husband amongst other things. I hope you have your minds open and ready to learn. That's it, there's your warning, don't miss it! You can find Eric: instagram.com/ericmagicmina/ tiktok.com/@ericmagicmina ericmina.com LINK T...

Do The Kids Come First? 19.07.2022

This week we have a conversation about placing and keeping our marriages first. Obviously the kids are a priority, but what should be the priority? We have our opinion, listen and let us know if you agree over on Instagram. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to...

A Day In Her Shoes 12.07.2022

Very good episode for you this week. We discuss what it means to walk a day in your wife's shoes. We touch on meeting her where she is at and Paul drops 5 steps on how to do so. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic id...

Benefits Of Counseling 05.07.2022

This week we follow up the topic of the stigma of getting help with the benefits of seeking help. A quick list includes: ability to communicate tools to listen self awareness and improvement coping skills conflict resolution perspective deeper intimacy and connection We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriag...

Mental Health Stigma 21.06.2022

Hey podcast fam! This week we talk about the stigma of seeking help. We men need to step up like we were taught as kids and work to be better. Even if it means seeking counseling. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas...

Is Marriage The Goal? 14.06.2022

What is life? What will happen in the future? Is marriage the goal? All meta questions. We discuss the later. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!! This goes a long w...

Vulnerability VS. Humility 08.06.2022

In this week's episode we talk about what it means to be vulnerable or humble. We discuss which is more appropriate for a successful marriage. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, revi...

Growing Pains 31.05.2022

This week on the pod we are talking growing pains. It could be explained here but you're obviously here to listen not read. So, have at it! We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review...

To Mayor Or Not To Mayor? 25.05.2022

This week on the pod we talk about when it is and isn't appropriate to be the mayor of the town. Most of us men know that our wives can crave our attention. Is it worth taking that away from them just show that you know people? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you woul...

Complimenting/ Praising Your Wife 17.05.2022

In this week's episode we talk about what we can do to compliment our wives. We cover whether or not it becomes insincere. We landed in a good area with some great realizations so have a listen and don't forget to rate and review the show. We appreciate you and hope you're getting what you need from the show. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com ww...

Spite? I Thought You Love Her... 10.05.2022

This week on the pod we talk about taking spiteful actions in your marriage. Some food for thought: Considering the definition of spite, What's one thing that triggers a spiteful action in you? What are you willing to do to change? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you...

Can Being Direct Go Wrong? 03.05.2022

This week we talk about being direct in our conversations with our wives. When different communication styles butt heads what do you do? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subs...

Meeting Our Emotional Needs 26.04.2022

This week we talk about who's responsibility is it to meet our emotional needs? Also, is it our job to make sure our wive's emotional needs are met? We get into being aware of your emotions and how that can play out. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like...

Most Valuable Skill? (Getting Or Keeping Your Woman) 19.04.2022

This week is a fun little episode. We talk some hypotheticals but mostly just want to know... What makes you the real MVP? Maybe the Most Valuable Husband for that matter. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don&apo...

What's Your Place Of Recovery? 12.04.2022

This week on the pod we talk about making rest a priority. We all know we need it! I couldn't imagine if I weren't able to get just a little down time from all of my responsibilities. This down time can come in many different forms. Something we need to keep in mind while we search for this time for ourselves is to make sure our wives are also getting their fair share of rest and rejuven...

How Many Mistakes Do We Get? 05.04.2022

This week we chose to talk about how we learn from our mistakes. We get grace from our wives. Then we make more mistakes! Many times the same mistakes.  Why do we do that and how can we stop? Listen for our take on the situation and feel free to add to the conversation over on Instagram or Facebook. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIs...

Bonus* Protecting Family w/ Nate Williams aka Concise The Barber (The Will Smith Slap) 02.04.2022

Here is a bonus episode that discusses the events at the Oscars in 2022. If you have a pulse, that's probably all I need to say for you to know where this conversation is headed. So, without further ado. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on...

Kaizen Marriage 29.03.2022

This week's episode heavily focuses on the improvement of your marriage. We talk about the term Kaizen, which is a business term, but the principles can technically be applied to anything you'd like to improve. Have a listen and be ready to get to work!! We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: www.marriageistougher.com www.facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher www.instagram.com/marriageis...

Confronting Yourself 22.03.2022

The one year mark is finally here! Thank you to all of our listeners. We truly hope you are receiving value and entertainment from this podcast. If you've listened to the first episodes you will know that we have come a long way in making this podcast the best it can be. We know we still have room to grow and we are striving to make it even better. This week we focus on taking a long hard loo...

Fight or Flight 15.03.2022

Week 51 babaayyy! I'm so excited to think that we are just one week away from completing a year. We have made a conscious decision to work on our marriages for a solid...whoa whoa whoa I'm a week ahead of myself. Either way, thank you to all who have been listening this long and also thank you to any new comers. This week we dive into how we might go into fight or flight mode in our mari...

Power Tools No Instructions 08.03.2022

OUR 50TH EPISODE!!!! We are so grateful to all of you who have been listening. We are more than a year in the making and quickly approaching a year worth of episodes published. This week we talk about how we as men think that we can just pick something up that we've seen someone else use and think that we can do the same. Some of us think that because we've seen relationships happen that...

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