Ron Deal

Ron Deal, a licensed marriage and family therapist and bestselling author, joins forces with his wife Nan Deal, co-founder of Connor's Song, to share their intimate journey of healing a marriage on the brink of collapse. They discuss the transformative power of understanding personal pain cycles and how these impact relationships. Listeners gain insights into nurturing the 'us-ness' in a marriage, practical tools for emotional growth, and the importance of self-awareness. Their candid exploration of grief and recovery resonates deeply, offering hope for all couples.

In this engaging conversation, Ron Deal, a licensed marriage and family therapist, dives into the neuroscience of marriage and how our past affects present reactions. He shares insights on restoration therapy, emphasizing the importance of renewing the mind to reshape behaviors. Ron explains the four reactive styles in conflict and presents a practical four-step process to break toxic patterns. He offers personal anecdotes, demonstrating how to recognize triggers and respond with humility and grace, ultimately enhancing communication in relationships.

Ron and Nan Deal, a marriage therapist and former teacher duo, share their journey of healing through emotional triggers in marriage. They discuss the importance of identifying these triggers to improve conflict management. The couple recounts their initial counseling experience that unveiled deeper pain beneath their arguments. Ron emphasizes humility as a precursor to change, while Nan shares how their new practices foster peace and understanding. By modeling trustworthiness, they explore building safety and connection, offering practical steps for couples seeking growth.