Marriage Unhindered

Do you feel your marriage is hopelessly broken? Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. In this case, the husband was living a double life and had a sex addiction. Doug speaks to the value of prayer and the power of confession and the rosary in bringing healing to your marriage.   Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesrede...

Should couples in unhappy marriages stay together? Doug shares insights into how a couple can stay married when one spouse is unhappy and calls out for help. He speaks to the importance of putting your spouse first and foremost in your life.

Do you discuss marital intimacy with your spouse? Doug discusses marital intimacy and the cross; how physical intimacy in marriage leads to God and that marital crosses are good if they are used to grow in holiness.

Conor Gallagher joins Doug to discuss his book Well Ordered Family, unpacking how to bring order to a chaotic family. They talk about relationships and how temperaments factor into the equation of managing a strong Catholic family.   Resources mentioned:   Well-Ordered Family: The Family Management System https://tanbooks.com/products/books/well-ordered-family-the-family-management-system/?srsltid...

Doug shares a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand. In this letter, Alice urges her friend to eliminate the distractions that get in the way of focusing on her spouse. Doug discusses the benefits of marriage counseling; what it is and isn't.

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.

Are you questioning whether you are dating the person you want to marry? Dr. Mario Sacasa LMFT joins Doug to discuss dating advice and top lessons he learned as a marriage therapist. Doug and Dr. Sacasa discuss what prayer, communication, and fun should look like I a great relationship.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Mario Sacasa’a website https://www.drmariosacasa.com/   The Temperament God Gave You...

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/

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.

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 email 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://www.leilamiller.net/i...

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.

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.

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/

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/

Doug goes to the mailbag and tackles topics such as premarital relations for seniors, narcissistic sisters-in-laws, and emotional affairs.   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/  

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.

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/

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/

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.

How early is too early to discuss human sexuality with you kids? How should you prepare them for the things they might accidentally be exposed to? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss this.   

Doug continues his discussion on what a Narcissist is and how you love them.  

What is a Narcissist? How do you love a narcissist? Doug unpacks 6 ways you can survive being married to a narcissist. Do not take it personally. Narcissists do not live in reality. Don’t argue with a narcissist. Know yourself. Your best defense is a strong sense of self confidence. Let go from your need for approval. Look for support elsewhere. Look for encouragement from friends and at church Fo...

Doug is joined by Mike and Alicia Hernon to discuss their ministry, the Messy Family Project. They discuss how to strengthen marriages and improve family life especially when life seems messy.    https://messyfamilyproject.org/

Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. What do you do when you have a toxic family member influencing the family? In what cases is separation helpful? Doug Answers these questions and more. Plus: The Friday afternoon rant!

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on how to talk to kids about sex. They unpack the negative consequences of casual sex and encourage parents to emphasize the positives of sexuality in an age-appropriate way.