Marriage iQ

Nobody hands you a blueprint for marriage. You figure it out through misunderstandings, hurt feelings, unmet expectations, and a lot of trial and error.On Marriage IQ, marriage and sex researcher Dr. Heidi Hastings and physician Dr. Scott Hastings share research-backed tools, expert interviews, and real-life insights to help you communicate more effectively, strengthen emotional and physical intimacy, navigate conflict, and build the marriage you actually want.Become a more intelligent spouse.New episodes every Tuesday.

Marriage iQ is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 150 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #145

  Episode 145 - When You Love Your Spouse but Don't Desire Them with Dr. Anna Elton

  Aug 18, 202635 minS1

  You can love your spouse deeply and still find yourself wondering, “Why don’t I desire them anymore?” Drs. Heidi and Scott Hastings explore with Dr. Anna how everyday disconnection, the roommate dynamic, neglected couple identity, stress, and the expectation of spontaneous desire can quietly change intimacy over time—and she shares practical ways to rebuild attention, playfulness, emotional connection, and desire. You’ll learn why desire in a long-term marriage may need to be cultivated rather than simply waited for, and how small, intentional changes can help couples reconnect. Connect With Dr. Anna Elton : ⁠ theformulaofdesire.com Grab your copy of Dr. Anna Elton 's book right here : ⁠ The Formula Of Desire Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Marriage IQ earns from qualifying purchases. We only recommend books and resources from guests and experts whose work aligns with our mission of helping couples build stronger marriages. SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/marriage.iq?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXVnYWlpYnVtcmtvaQ== ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558652547411⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶️YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIQ/⁠⁠

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  Episode #144

  Episode 144 - Why It’s So Hard to Really Listen to Your Spouse

  Aug 11, 202630 minS1

  You probably think you’re a pretty good listener. But the moment your spouse says something you disagree with-or something that makes you uncomfortable-your brain may already be preparing a defense, an explanation, a solution, or your own point of view. That doesn’t mean you don’t care. It means truly listening is harder than most of us realize. In this episode of Marriage IQ, Drs. Heidi and Scott Hastings explore what gets in the way of deep listening, including defensiveness, emotional flooding, distraction, and the urge to fix. They also unpack why feeling understood, validated, and cared for is such an important part of emotional intimacy. You’ll learn how to notice what happens inside you during difficult conversations, quiet the reactions that pull you away from your spouse, and stay present long enough to really understand what they are trying to share. Because becoming a better listener isn’t just about learning what to say. Sometimes it starts with learning how to manage yourself. #MarriageIQ #MarriageTips #MarriageCommunication #HealthyMarriage #RelationshipAdvice #EmotionalIntimacy #BetterCommunication Related episodes: Episode 39 — Taming Emotional Triggers: A Brain-Based Approach to Communication in Marriage Episode 97 — The Spy Techniques That Improve Communication with Jeremy Hurewitz Episode 98 — The Real Reason Couples Feel Misunderstood Episode 65 — The 3 Best Communication Tools for a More Connected Marriage SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/marriage.iq?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXVnYWlpYnVtcmtvaQ== ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558652547411⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶️YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIQ/⁠⁠

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  Episode #143

  Episode 143 - 4 Communication Tools to Stop Misunderstanding Your Spouse with Sandy Gerber

  Aug 4, 202638 minS1

  Your spouse may not need advice, solutions, or a better explanation. They may simply need you to recognize what they are feeling and respond to what they emotionally need. In this episode, communication expert and bestselling author Sandy Gerber shares four practical tools to help couples stop missing each other emotionally. You’ll learn how to identify your spouse’s emotional needs, calm yourself before reacting, express difficult feelings without creating defensiveness, and make small daily choices that strengthen connection. Discover the Emotional Magnets, the Love Pact, the EQ Switch, and the Feel-Need-Forward method-and learn how to replace fixing, blaming, and misunderstanding with empathy, reassurance, and teamwork. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is not, “Here’s what you should do,” but, “I see you. I’ve got you. We’re going to get through this.” Connect With Sandy Gerber : www.sandygerber.com ⁠ Podcast : ⁠ Magnetic Communication Pre -order your copy of Sandy Gerber's forthcoming book : Connected Conversations (https://publishizer.com/connected-conversations/checkout/24539/) Grab your copy of Sandy Gerber's book right here : ⁠ Emotional Magnetism Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Marriage IQ earns from qualifying purchases. We only recommend books and resources from guests and experts whose work aligns with our mission of helping couples build stronger marriages. Here are links to previous episodes that relate to today's topic : Episode 39 - ⁠ Taming Emotional Triggers: A Brain-based Approach to Communication in Marriage Episode 65 - 3 Communication Tools That Fix Marriage Conflict SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/marriage.iq?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXVnYWlpYnVtcmtvaQ== ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558652547411⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶️YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIQ/⁠⁠

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  Episode #142

  Episode 142 - The Kind of Man Women Feel Safe with | with Paul Roseberry

  Jul 28, 202627 minS1

  What makes a man feel safe to love? Many women want a husband who is confident and emotionally steady-but not controlling. They want him to be vulnerable and emotionally available-but not dependent on them to constantly reassure him of his worth. Relationship expert and professional matchmaker Paul Roseberry joins us to explore why healthy confidence begins with identity. When a man recognizes what he brings to the relationship, he no longer has to shrink, perform, dominate, or depend on his wife to make him feel valuable. We discuss the difference between confidence and control, why a spouse’s interests can sometimes feel threatening, and how emotional strength and vulnerability can work together rather than compete. A strong man does not have to hide his emotions. An emotionally available man does not have to abandon his strength. When a husband knows who he is, he can become both a secure partner and a safe place for deeper connection. Connect With Paul Roseberry : ⁠⁠⁠ www.paulroseberry.com / paul@paulroseberry.com SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/marriage.iq?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXVnYWlpYnVtcmtvaQ== ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558652547411⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶️YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIQ/⁠⁠

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  Marriage iQ

  Welcome to Marriage iQ!

  Jul 22, 20262 min

  Nobody hands you a blueprint for marriage. You figure it out through misunderstandings, hurt feelings, unmet expectations, and a lot of trial and error. On Marriage IQ, marriage and sex researcher Dr. Heidi Hastings and physician Dr. Scott Hastings share research-backed tools, expert interviews, and real-life insights to help you communicate more effectively, strengthen emotional and physical intimacy, navigate conflict, and build the marriage you actually want. ✨Become a more intelligent spouse. ✨New episodes every Tuesday.

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