Brave Marriage Podcast

It’s Thanksgiving week, friends! And I’m so grateful for you. Today on the podcast, I’m simply taking time to reflect and give thanks. Next week, we’ll dive back into the roles we play in our families of origin.Music on today’s episode by: John Tibbs. You can find John’s music on iTunes or Spotify, or connect with him @johntibbsmusicTo work with Kensi at Brave Marriage, click the link below:Marriage TherapyCouples CoachingPremarital CoachingGrief CounselingCourageous Conversations WorkshopIf you’re enjoying the show, please:Rate + Review the podcast!Screenshot + Share with your friends!Thanks so much for joining us today!

What does it mean to honor your father and mother as an adult? During the month of November, we’ll be exploring family of origin issues to see how our upbringings impacted us + continue to impact our relationships.On this episode, we discuss how to honor your father & mother as an adult, when you had a more difficult childhood or upbringing.Music on today’s episode by: John Tibbs. You can find John’s music on iTunes or Spotify, or connect with him @johntibbsmusicTo work with Kensi at Brave Marriage, click the link below:Marriage TherapyCouples CoachingPremarital CoachingGrief CounselingCourageous Conversations WorkshopThanks so much for joining us today! If you’re enjoying the show, please rate + review the podcast! Also, feel free to share with your friends!

What does it mean to honor your father and mother as an adult? During the month of November, we’ll be exploring family of origin issues to see how our upbringings impacted us + continue to impact our relationships.On this episode, we discuss how to honor your father & mother as an adult, when you had a good childhood or upbringing. Three ways we do that are by (1) naming what’s good, (2) honoring our individual experiences, and (3) learning to see our parents as 3-dimensional.Music on today’s episode by: John Tibbs. You can find John’s music on iTunes or Spotify, or connect with him @johntibbsmusicTo work with Kensi at Brave Marriage, click the link below:Marriage TherapyCouples CoachingPremarital CoachingGrief CounselingCourageous Conversations WorkshopThanks so much for joining us today! If you’re enjoying the show, please rate + review the podcast! Also, feel free to share with your friends!

On today’s episode, I’m answering Ashley & Sarah’s questions on transition - how to transition well into parenthood & how to support your friends as they transition into marriage. If you have questions you’d like to hear answered, feel free to email me: kensi@bravemarriage.com.Music on today’s episode by: John Tibbs. You can find John’s music on iTunes or Spotify, or connect with him @johntibbsmusicTo work with Kensi at Brave Marriage, click the link below:Marriage TherapyCouples CoachingPremarital CoachingGrief CounselingCourageous Conversations WorkshopThanks so much for joining us today! If you’re enjoying the show, please rate & review the podcast & share with your friends!

While some transitions can be anticipated and prepared for, others catch us completely off guard. This episode provides insight as to what to expect, how to process your experience, and how to move forward together when life catches you off guard through loss.In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I’m sharing pieces of my story with you on this episode. My heart is to help you be brave as you sit with your own experience - whatever that may be - as well as seek healing and wholeness.If you’d like to work with me, you can do so in the following ways:Grief Counseling for Pregnancy Loss: bravemarriage.com/pregnancy-lossMarriage Therapy: bravemarriage.com/marriage-therapyCouples Coaching: bravemarriage.com/couples-coachingCourageous Conversations Workshop: bravemarriage.com/courageous-conversationsThanks to John Tibbs (@johntibbsmusic) for the music on the Brave Marriage Podcast. And thanks so much for joining us today! If you know someone who’d enjoy this podcast, please share + subscribe!

If you thought marriage was a transition…just wait until you have kids! On today’s episode, we’re talking about:2 of the biggest changes to your marriage relationship after having children.3 mindsets to adopt early on.3 “speed bumps” to watch out for relationally.10 ideas for time together!Lots to cover on today’s episode. I promise, I’ll be shorter next week. ;)Brave Marriage Resources include:FREE Relationship Quiz: https://bravemarriage.com/quizCourageous Conversations Workshop: https://bravemarriage.com/courageous-conversationsMentioned on today’s episode:The Effect of the Transition to Parenthood on Relationship Quality: An Eight-Year Prospective Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2702669/Gottman’s 6 Hours to a Better Relationship: https://cdn.gottman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/6-hours-to-a-better-relationship.pdfBringing Home Baby: The Research: https://www.gottman.com/blog/bringing-baby-home-the-research/Music on this Episode by: John Tibbs @johntibbsmusicThanks so much for joining us today! If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to share & subscribe!

Love cannot last on feelings alone! Learn what to do when your feelings fade as you transition out of the honeymoon phase and into what mature actually is.Mentioned on this episode:Courageous Conversations Workshop: https://bravemarriage.com/courageous-conversationsCouples/Premarital Coaching: https://bravemarriage.com/couples-coaching1-Hr. Consultation: https://bravemarriage.com/shopIntro & outro music: @johntibbsmusicThanks so much for joining us today! If you're enjoying the podcast but haven't yet subscribed, please do! And feel free to share with others who'd enjoy!

Leaving & cleaving…what the heck does that mean anyway? Join us today as we talk about the transition into marriage, why it can be so hard, & what you need to do to be sure you transition well into marriage.Mentioned on this episode:Relationship Quiz: https://bravemarriage.com/quizCouples/Premarital Coaching: https://bravemarriage.com/couples-coaching1-Hr. Consultation: https://bravemarriage.com/shopIntro & outro music: @johntibbsmusicThanks so much for joining us today! If you're enjoying the podcast but haven't yet subscribed, please do! And feel free to share with others who'd enjoy!

What do you do when your problems seem unsolvable? These are known as perpetual issues. According to Dr. John Gottman, every couple has 3-5 perpetual issues. What makes the difference between couples who are happily married and those who aren’t…is how couples handle these issues over the long haul.Tune in today for practical tips on how to deal with your perpetual issues!Intro & outro music: @johntibbsmusicMentioned on this episode:Relationship Quiz: https://bravemarriage.com/quizMichael Fulwiler’s “Managing Conflict: Solvable vs. Perpetual Issue”: https://www.gottman.com/blog/managing-conflict-solvable-vs-perpetual-problems/Couples/Premarital Coaching: https://bravemarriage.com/couples-coachingGrief Counseling: Pregnancy Loss: https://bravemarriage.com/pregnancy-lossThanks so much for joining us today! If you're enjoying the podcast but haven't yet subscribed, please do! And feel free to share with others who'd enjoy!

We all know how to problem solve. But what happens when our problem solving is premature? Tune in to today’s episode, When to Solve Your Problems, to find out why timing is the most important part!Intro & outro music: @johntibbsmusicMentioned on this episode:Relationship Quiz: https://bravemarriage.com/quizMarriage/Premarital Coaching with Kensi: http://bravemarriage.com/couples-coachingThanks so much for joining us today! If you're enjoying the podcast but haven't yet subscribed, please do! And feel free to share with others who'd enjoy!