Stronger Marriage Connection
It's often said that marriage takes work. The Stronger Marriage Connection podcast wants to help because a happy marriage is worth the effort. USU Family Life Professor Dr. Dave Schramm and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Liz Hale talk with experts about the principles and practices that will enhance your commitment, compassion, and emotional connection.
More than ever before, marriages face obstacles, from the busyness of work and daily hassles to disagreements and digital distractions. It's no wonder couples sometimes drift apart, growing resentful, lonely, and isolated.
The Utah Marriage Commission invites you to listen and discover new ways to strengthen and protect your marriage connection today!
Podcasting since 2022 • 174 episodes
Stronger Marriage Connection
Latest Episodes
Five Research-Based Secrets To More Passionate Sex | Emily Jamea | #173
We explore how desire works over time and why many couples crave sex that feels effortless, absorbing, and deeply connected. Dr. Emily Jamea shares research on flow state in sexual intimacy and the five qualities that help couples sustain passi...
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Season 4
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Episode 173
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41:14
Why Dating is in Decline & How to Fix It | Brian Willoughby | #172
We explore why dating feels harder, how on-demand culture reshapes expectations, and what AI companions and pornography are doing to our ideas of love. Dr. Brian Willoughby shares research, skills, and hopeful strategies for parents, teens, and...
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Season 4
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Episode 172
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52:05
Daily Marriage Habits That Can Improve Your Relationship | Meygan & Casey Caston | #171
We explore a marriage operating system built on small, specific habits that strengthen trust, make time for connection, and turn differences into strengths. Casey and Megan share tools like Love Lists, the KNOWN position, the 60‑Second Blessing...
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Season 4
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Episode 171
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53:43
Pageants, Parenting, And The Power Of Strong Family Connections | Kilie Tomadakis | #170
We share Kilie Tomadakis’s journey from early instability to adoption, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, and why strong families are the foundation for healthy communities. We explore her pageant platform, modern dating, communication skills, and...
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Season 4
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Episode 170
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40:15
Understanding Neurodivergent Needs To Deepen Connection | Matt Zakreski | #169
We explore how understanding neurodiversity can strengthen love, reduce conflict, and turn differences into design features rather than deficits. Dr. Matthew Zakresky shares science, stories, and practical tools to navigate communication, senso...
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Season 4
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Episode 169
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45:27