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Season 3 Ep. 13 // "More Than Just "No": Understanding the Different Types of Boundaries in Marriage"
April 9, 2024

Season 3 Ep. 13 // "More Than Just "No": Understanding the Different Types of Boundaries in Marriage"

Join us for a deeper dive into the crucial topic of boundaries in marriage. After a brief hiatus, we back with a fresh perspective and valuable insights to help you strengthen your relationship. This episode explores the physical, emotional, social, and financial boundaries and why they're essential for a healthy marriage. We share some personal stories and practical tips on how to set and maintain boundaries, emphasizing the importance of open communication, respect, and compromise. Whether you...
Season 3 Ep. 6 // "The Silent Strain: How Fear Fuels Tension"
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Oct. 23, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 6 // "The Silent Strain: How Fear Fuels Tension"

Fear. It's a strong feeling that can really mess with our relationships. Today, we're going to focus on this emotion that people often ignore but can cause a lot of stress. We'll look at the different ways it shows up and how it can create problems. Together, we'll dig deeper to understand how being scared of change, the unknown, or money issues can lead to bad habits in relationships and life in general. Don't forget, no one is safe from this—we'll also talk about our own ups and downs in de...
Season 3 Ep. 5//  "The Silent Strain: The Hidden Costs of Tension in Marriage"
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July 17, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 5// "The Silent Strain: The Hidden Costs of Tension in Marriage"

Do you find yourself constantly battling headaches, struggling with sleep disorders, or dealing with anxiety? What if we told you that unresolved issues in your relationships might be the hidden culprit behind these health problems? We share some of our own experiences, revealing how our destructive patterns took years to recognize and even longer to change. We'll discuss the fight, flight, or freeze response in stressful situations and its implications on our mental and physical health. We hope...
Season 3 Ep. 4 // Why Be a Copycat When You Can Be a Unicorn? (Part 2)
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May 16, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 4 // Why Be a Copycat When You Can Be a Unicorn? (Part 2)

Comparison is a silent killer in marriages. Being compared to someone else is never a good feeling. Comparison will slowly destroy your marriage from the inside out. Join us for part 2 as we take an even deeper look into the pain of comparison. We appreciate you. Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Facebook
Season 3 Ep. 3 // Why Be a Copycat When You Can Be a Unicorn? (Part 1)
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May 4, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 3 // Why Be a Copycat When You Can Be a Unicorn? (Part 1)

Comparison is a silent killer in marriages. Being compared to someone else is never a good feeling. Comparison will slowly destroy your marriage from the inside out. Join us for this episode as we take a journey down the road of our own story as we talk about the weight of comparison. We appreciate you. Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Facebook
Season 3 Ep. 2 // Are you Quietly Quitting?? (Part 2)
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Dec. 12, 2022

Season 3 Ep. 2 // Are you Quietly Quitting?? (Part 2)

Quiet quitting may be trendy but is rarely beneficial. So often in marriage, we can take our partner for granted. When that happens, the downward spiral to "Quietly Quitting" can start. In the second episode of this 2 part series. We identify more ways you may be quietly quitting in your relationship. We are excited to be back and looking to continuing on the journey of healthier marriage with you. Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected t...
Season 3 Ep. 1 // Are you Quietly Quitting?? (Part 1)
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Nov. 28, 2022

Season 3 Ep. 1 // Are you Quietly Quitting?? (Part 1)

Quiet quitting may be trendy but is rarely beneficial. So often in marriage, we can take our partner for granted. When that happens, the downward spiral to "Quietly Quitting" can start. In the first episode, we are kicking off season 3 with a multi-part series on the dangers of "quietly quitting" in your relationship. We are excited to be back and looking to continuing on the journey of healthier marriage with you. Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you....
Season 2 Ep. 25 // Endurance is the New Sexy.
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Feb. 28, 2022

Season 2 Ep. 25 // Endurance is the New Sexy.

Endurance is the new sexy. We talk about enduring in marriage. What it takes to not just survive and endure, but how to thrive. Enduring in marriage is looked down on. What if we shifted our perspective and looked at enduring as a good thing. As part of our character building as individuals as well as a couple. Enduring together brings strength, persistence, and an understanding of each other that brings hope to the marriage. We appreciate you. SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. S...
Season 2 Ep.23 // DO you have secrets?
Nov. 29, 2021

Season 2 Ep.23 // DO you have secrets?

Is there transparency in your relationship? Does your partner know you or are you holding back? Secrets can be dangerous in marriage. An un-communicated secret can put up barriers in the relationship that will hold you and your partner from knowing each other even deeper. Does your marriage have secrets?? Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarriage@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay conn...
Season 2 Ep.21 // Gratitude is the best Attitude!
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Oct. 11, 2021

Season 2 Ep.21 // Gratitude is the best Attitude!

Today is a special Thanksgiving episode "Gratitude is the Best Attitude". It's a good one. We break down the effects a lack of gratitude can have on relationships and discuss our own walkthrough being ungrateful to learning how to be grateful. Your Marriage can change if you learn to be grateful and express that to each other without strings attached. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarr...
Season 2 Ep.20// Expect the worst, Hope for the Best (Enneagram 6)
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Sept. 27, 2021

Season 2 Ep.20// Expect the worst, Hope for the Best (Enneagram 6)

Welcome to the "Summer of Enneagram" now going into the "Fall of Enneagram". We are going to spend the summer digging deep into the enneagram numbers. We want to pull out the gold that the enneagram offers regarding ourselves. We want you to ask yourself this question. "Who am I". The more aware of who you are, the reason you are the way you are. The sooner you can share that with your partner. By understanding why we do the things we do. We can refresh the marriag...
Season 2 Ep.17 // Real Marriage, Real Family
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June 21, 2021

Season 2 Ep.17 // Real Marriage, Real Family

In this episode. We asked our 3 kids, Ranon, Ehzra and Amarys to join us for a real conversation with their perspective on our marriage. It shows us that kids don't need to have perfect parents, but parents that are authentic, genuine, and willing to work to have a good marriage. When we work to have a good relationship with each other. That healthy, whole relationship means we can be better people for our children. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for...
Season 2 Ep. 16 Forgiveness is Hard
June 7, 2021

Season 2 Ep. 16 Forgiveness is Hard

This is an oldy but a goody. This is an episode that we posted in season 1 about forgiveness. We talk about the power of forgiveness. IN the last year, we are seeing a real problem come up in marriages. Unforgiveness. Couples are keeping score about the misdeeds, mistakes, and miscommunications the other has made, Instead of dealing with it. They are holding onto it and letting unforgiveness be the driver in the marriage. Take a listen as we discuss what happens when exercise forgiveness in our ...
Season 2 Ep. 15 // Projection and Gaslighting (Pick Your Poison Series)
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May 24, 2021

Season 2 Ep. 15 // Projection and Gaslighting (Pick Your Poison Series)

We are in the third part of our series called "Pick Your Poison". Some behaviours in a marriage have a destination towards divorce. Take a listen as we talk about the poison but also give the antidote. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarriage@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Support the show SUBSCR...
Season 2 Ep.14 // Defensiveness and Stonewalling (Pick Your Poison Series)
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May 10, 2021

Season 2 Ep.14 // Defensiveness and Stonewalling (Pick Your Poison Series)

We are in the second part of our series called "Pick Your Poison". Some behaviours in a marriage have a destination towards divorce. Take a listen as we talk about the poison but also give the antidote. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarriage@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Support the show (https://www.buymeac...
Season 2 Ep. 13 // Criticism and Contempt (Pick Your Poison Series)
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April 26, 2021

Season 2 Ep. 13 // Criticism and Contempt (Pick Your Poison Series)

We are starting a new series called "Pick Your Poison". Some behaviors in a marriage have a destination towards divorce. Take a listen as we talk about the poison but also give the antidote. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarriage@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee...
Season 2 Ep.12 // Are you on Autopilot?
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March 21, 2021

Season 2 Ep.12 // Are you on Autopilot?

In this episode, we talk about the dangers of being on autopilot and give some warning signs that you could be already there. Are you coasting in your relationship? Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarriage@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected ...
Season 2 Ep. 11 // Your Past Doesn't Control Your Future
March 8, 2021

Season 2 Ep. 11 // Your Past Doesn't Control Your Future

In this episode, we are joined by Ben and Jen Ward. They are videographers, artists, creatives, musicians, Leafs fans... ugh, business owners and most of all husband and wife. Take a listen as they share with you about past toxic relationships, struggles, and heartache that lead them both to each other and a great marriage. Your past doesn't control your future. Go to this website to view Ben and Jen's work. https://opulentproductions.ca/ Follow them on Facebook: @opulentproductionskelowna Follo...
Season 2 Ep. 9 // There Should Be NO secrets in Marriage.
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Feb. 8, 2021

Season 2 Ep. 9 // There Should Be NO secrets in Marriage.

Is there transparency in your relationship? Does your partner know you or are you holding back? Secrets can be dangerous in marriage. An un-communicated secret can put up barriers in the relationship that will hold you and your partner from knowing each other even deeper. Does your marriage have secrets?? Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarriage@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay conn...
Season 1 Ep.20 // Nothing Endures but Change!
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Oct. 19, 2020

Season 1 Ep.20 // Nothing Endures but Change!

In this week's podcast, we discuss some strategies to use if one person in the marriage is unwilling to change. We break apart some common attitudes of the unwilling, and discuss our own experience with this struggle. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarriage@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Sup...
Season 1 Ep. 18 // Can you survive a  Jekyll and Hyde.
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Oct. 5, 2020

Season 1 Ep. 18 // Can you survive a Jekyll and Hyde.

In this episode, we dive deeper into the beginning of our marriage talk about the patterns, poor choices, and some of the issues we had coming into the union. We had the most brutal first years of marriage together. This episode is filled with some great nuggets and gives you listeners a glimpse into what our relationship was like from the start of the nuptials. We also want you to know marriage can recover and be amazing. Thanks for listening. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. ...
Season 1 Ep. 17 // What Happens if your Marriage Falls Apart
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Sept. 28, 2020

Season 1 Ep. 17 // What Happens if your Marriage Falls Apart

This week we have a frank conversation about divorce. We chat with our special guest, Linda Grant, about her divorce, warning signs, thoughts, and a few things she wished she would have different and much more. This episode is filled with some great nuggets and gives us a glimpse into what divorce might look like. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarriage@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to ...
Season 1 Ep. 15 // Married after Children
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Sept. 14, 2020

Season 1 Ep. 15 // Married after Children

In this episode, we talk about the danger of putting children before your spouse. Your spouse was there before the kids and we need to prioritize our marriage relationship. When we invest in our spouse, we are better able to be the best parents we can be. Take a listen as we discuss what happens to our Marriage after Children. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarriage@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay ...
Season 1 Ep. 14 // To Forgive or Not to Forgive. That is the Question.
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Sept. 4, 2020

Season 1 Ep. 14 // To Forgive or Not to Forgive. That is the Question.

In this episode, we talk about the act of seeking forgiveness and asking for forgiveness. We want to encourage you to make the default setting in your marriage forgiveness. Take a listen as we discuss what happens when exercise forgiveness in our relationships. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at amplifiedmarriage@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Su...