

Brave Marriage Podcast
Kensi Duszynski, LMFT
For couples and faith communities who want to grow as individuals, do marriage with intention, and live mutually empowered, purposeful lives.
Kensi Duszynski is a licensed marriage & family therapist and certified professional coach in private practice. Through this podcast, she seeks to serve couples and communities by starting a conversation about healthy Christian marriage relationships, which she hopes you’ll continue at home.
Disclaimer: This podcast is produced for educational purposes only, not to be substituted for professional mental health services.
Hosted by: Kensi Duszynski, LMFTEdited by: Evan Duszynski, EdD
To learn more, visit bravemarriage.com.
Kensi Duszynski is a licensed marriage & family therapist and certified professional coach in private practice. Through this podcast, she seeks to serve couples and communities by starting a conversation about healthy Christian marriage relationships, which she hopes you’ll continue at home.
Disclaimer: This podcast is produced for educational purposes only, not to be substituted for professional mental health services.
Hosted by: Kensi Duszynski, LMFTEdited by: Evan Duszynski, EdD
To learn more, visit bravemarriage.com.
Episodes
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Jul 2, 2018 • 16min
How to Really Listen - Ep. 005 (Communication Series)
How to really listen...sounds pretty basic, right?! But today we're actually covering 3 steps that have to happen in our own minds & hearts first if we want to become great listeners.Remind yourself: "My spouse has an equally valid & legitimate way of thinking, feeling, & reasoning."Put your own perspective on hold.Get curious about your partner's inner world.Tune in over the next 15 minutes for a quick coaching session, action step, & prayer for your marriage!"Know this...let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger...." James 1:19*This episode is part of a 4-part series on communication in marriage.Thanks so much for listening! If this podcast has been helpful to you, please share it with friends & family you think it'd be helpful to as well!Intro & outro music: @johntibbsmusic

Jun 25, 2018 • 15min
Living Mutually Empowered, Purposeful Lives - Ep. 004 (Intro Series)
Today, we cover the final piece of the mission of Brave Marriage. We learn how to live mutually empowered, purposeful lives by looking at the Trinitarian relationship. First, we celebrate our own & our spouse's individuality. Then, we learn to love in a way that empowers the other. As we do both of these things, we naturally live into differentiated unity as married couples.Intro & outro music: @johntibbsmusicMentioned on this Episode:A Model for Marriage, Jack & Judith BalswickThe Emotionally Healthy Leader, Pete ScazzeroIf you're enjoying the podcast but haven't subscribed, please do! And feel free to share with others who'd enjoy. :)

Jun 18, 2018 • 17min
Doing Marriage with Intention - Ep. 003 (Intro Series)
Today, we cover part II of the the mission of Brave Marriage - doing marriage with intention. Specifically, we discuss how to leave & cleave, plus 4 steps to deepening intimacy. After all, if we desire oneness & value being united in our marriage, then we have to start with the tasks mentioned in this episode.Intro + outro music by my friend, John Tibbs >> Find his music on iTunes + Spotify. Follow him on IG: @johntibbsmusicIf you're new to the podcast, please rate + review if you found it helpful!Mentioned on this Episode:A Model for Marriage, Jack & Judith BalswickThe Gottman Institute: https://cdn.gottman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/6-hours-to-a-better-relationship.pdf

Jun 11, 2018 • 15min
Growing as Individuals - Ep. 002 (Intro Series)
On this week's episode, we dive into the first mission of Brave Marriage - helping couples grow as individuals. We discuss self-awareness, identity in Christ, & differentiation of self.To get the corresponding PDF for this episode, visit: https://bravemarriage.com/growConnect with me >> IG: @kensiduszynski (privacy setting bc #therapist)Enter the IG Giveaway for iTunes Reviews >> Leave a review of the show to win $200 in prizes! Winner will be announced next Monday, June 18th.Intro + outro music by John Tibbs >> Find his music on iTunes + Spotify. Follow him on IG: @johntibbsmusicMentioned on this Episode:The Gift of Being Yourself, David BennerPassionate Marriage, David SchnarchMurray Bowen, The Bowen Center

Jun 4, 2018 • 12min
Welcome to the Brave Marriage Podcast! - Ep. 001 (Intro Series)
I’m so excited you’re here! Sharing with you my story, credentials, & heart for helping couples in their 1st few years of marriage! I want this to be a community for couples committed to growing as individuals, doing marriage with intention, & living mutually, empowered purposeful lives. IF THAT’S YOU, SAY HELLO + STAY TUNED!Connect with me >> IG: @kensiduszynski (privacy setting bc #therapist)Enter the IG Giveaway for iTunes Reviews >> Leave a review of the show! Winner of the $100 Visa Gift Card + 4 of my favorite marriage books will be announced on IG!!Intro + outro music by John Tibbs >> Find his music on iTunes + Spotify. Follow him on IG: @johntibbsmusic


