Marriage Radio: Helping Your Marriage

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!When Dr. Tennov introduced the concept in the 1970s, it was mostly rejected. We encounter marriage counselors who have never heard of it. But the research is solid. PhD's including anthropologists and biologists and more study it, even having brain scans that teach us much about it.It's called limerence. It is a state of being "madly in love' to the point that it becomes obsessive and affects the way a person feels, acts, and thinks. It is powerful. It can be beautiful. It often is destructive.If you search the internet for the word, you'll find many sites discussing it. Unfortunately, some of those are by people who read an article or two - maybe even Tennov's book from back in the day - and think themselves knowledgeable. Some confidently cite things about limerence that Tennov said that we now know by further research not to be the case. Therefore, be careful with what you read on the internet about it. It may lead you to some very wrong concl

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Maybe your marriage is wonderful. Maybe not. Either way, you're surrounded by friends or relatives whose marriages are in trouble.Most of our programs speak directly to those whose marriages need help. However, in this program, Dr. Joe Beam shares basic but valid knowledge with you so that when you encounter someone in marital distress, you can offer more than a kind word. No, it won't make you a counselor or therapist. It will help you know practical things to do or say that can offer help.If you're thinking that you shouldn't reach out to others if your marriage is in distress, think again. Not only will it help them, it can help you with your marriage. If you're happy with life as it is and don't want to get involved in the problems of others, please reconsider. Ignoring or avoiding hurting people now may come back at you later when you need help. We are all in this together.Dr. Beam and Kimberly Holmes (CEO of Marriage Helper) will guide you

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Maybe your marriage is wonderful. Maybe not. Either way, you're surrounded by friends or relatives whose marriages are in trouble.Most of our programs speak directly to those whose marriages need help. However, in this program, Dr. Joe Beam shares basic but valid knowledge with you so that when you encounter someone in marital distress, you can offer more than a kind word. No, it won't make you a counselor or therapist. It will help you know practical things to do or say that can offer help.If you're thinking that you shouldn't reach out to others if your marriage is in distress, think again. Not only will it help them, it can help you with your marriage. If you're happy with life as it is and don't want to get involved in the problems of others, please reconsider. Ignoring or avoiding hurting people now may come back at you later when you need help. We are all in this together.Dr. Beam and Kimberly Holmes (CEO of Marriage Helper) will guide you

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!We hear it often, "How can I forgive myself for what I've done?"In this program, you will find the answer.If you wonder if guilt a good thing or a bad thing, it's both.People who never feel guilt are scary. Think sociopaths or psychopaths. People who feel overwhelming guilt are miserable. They can't function well in life.Sometimes a person involved in something that violates his/her beliefs and values feels guilt for a while...then goes through a period of feeling little to no guilt...and finally feels strong self-recrimination, sadness, and a compulsion to avoid those s/he hurt.If you struggle with guilt, or if someone you love struggles with guilt, this program is for you.In this program, Dr. Joe Beam discusses why we feel guilty, why that is a good thing...but also how guilt can become a cage that makes life miserable. He will explain how to deal with guilt in effective ways. He will show you the path to find peace again and to resume life in its f

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!We hear it often, "How can I forgive myself for what I've done?"In this program, you will find the answer.If you wonder if guilt a good thing or a bad thing, it's both.People who never feel guilt are scary. Think sociopaths or psychopaths. People who feel overwhelming guilt are miserable. They can't function well in life.Sometimes a person involved in something that violates his/her beliefs and values feels guilt for a while...then goes through a period of feeling little to no guilt...and finally feels strong self-recrimination, sadness, and a compulsion to avoid those s/he hurt.If you struggle with guilt, or if someone you love struggles with guilt, this program is for you.In this program, Dr. Joe Beam discusses why we feel guilty, why that is a good thing...but also how guilt can become a cage that makes life miserable. He will explain how to deal with guilt in effective ways. He will show you the path to find peace again and to resume life in its f

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Usually more divorces are filed in January than any other month?Why?And...since we're asking...why does anyone file for divorce?In this episode, Dr. Joe Beam explains the underlying reason for wanting out of a marriage. He shares how various situations and circumstances generally all come back to this one reason. By understanding the reason, the spouse who doesn't want the divorce has a better chance of changing things so that the divorce doesn't happen.Oh...and Dr. Beam will also explain why January typically is the month most divorces are filed.You may call during the program to speak with Dr. Beam to ask questions, make comments, or to disagree. All callers are welcome - 646) 378-0424The program begins at 9 p.m. Central time, January 10, 2017. 

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Usually more divorces are filed in January than any other month?Why?And...since we're asking...why does anyone file for divorce?In this episode, Dr. Joe Beam explains the underlying reason for wanting out of a marriage. He shares how various situations and circumstances generally all come back to this one reason. By understanding the reason, the spouse who doesn't want the divorce has a better chance of changing things so that the divorce doesn't happen.Oh...and Dr. Beam will also explain why January typically is the month most divorces are filed.You may call during the program to speak with Dr. Beam to ask questions, make comments, or to disagree. All callers are welcome - 646) 378-0424The program begins at 9 p.m. Central time, January 10, 2017. 

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Great marriages have great sex.Not just sex.Not just good sex.Great sex!As Dr. Beam earned his PhD through the University of Sydney (rated one of the top 50 universities in the world), he concentrated his research on the correlations between sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction. Many scholarly studies agree that they rise or fall together. Want a great relationship, have great sex. Want great sex, have a great relationship.In this program Dr. Beam focuses on research about the difference between good sex and great sex. Very interesting research identified eight factors of great sex. Dr. Beam will explain each of them. He teaches this methodology for great sex every semester in his human sexuality class at one of Nashville's leading universities. Now he shares them with you.Dr. Beam invites your calls during the program to ask questions, make comments, seek clarification, or disagree. You may even ask questions about sex or sexual matters that are not specifically

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Great marriages have great sex.Not just sex.Not just good sex.Great sex!As Dr. Beam earned his PhD through the University of Sydney (rated one of the top 50 universities in the world), he concentrated his research on the correlations between sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction. Many scholarly studies agree that they rise or fall together. Want a great relationship, have great sex. Want great sex, have a great relationship.In this program Dr. Beam focuses on research about the difference between good sex and great sex. Very interesting research identified eight factors of great sex. Dr. Beam will explain each of them. He teaches this methodology for great sex every semester in his human sexuality class at one of Nashville's leading universities. Now he shares them with you.Dr. Beam invites your calls during the program to ask questions, make comments, seek clarification, or disagree. You may even ask questions about sex or sexual matters that are not specifically

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!As we end 2016 and move into 2017, it's time to look forward into what the future holds. Just because things have been a certain way in the past does not mean that they have to be that way in the future. In this episode, Dr. Joe Beam and CEO of Marriage Helper Kimberly Holmes will teach you how YOU can change your future, no matter what your past has been, and no matter what your situation is. Believe it or not, you have the power to change a lot of things by focusing solely on yourself. We will teach you how to create goals and 4 different areas of life to set goals in: Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally and Spiritually. We will explain what each of those areas means and what kind of goals to set in each areas.Ultimately, this will help you become more attractive and create stronger, long-lasting relationships.

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!As we end 2016 and move into 2017, it's time to look forward into what the future holds. Just because things have been a certain way in the past does not mean that they have to be that way in the future. In this episode, Dr. Joe Beam and CEO of Marriage Helper Kimberly Holmes will teach you how YOU can change your future, no matter what your past has been, and no matter what your situation is. Believe it or not, you have the power to change a lot of things by focusing solely on yourself. We will teach you how to create goals and 4 different areas of life to set goals in: Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally and Spiritually. We will explain what each of those areas means and what kind of goals to set in each areas.Ultimately, this will help you become more attractive and create stronger, long-lasting relationships.

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!What is a mid-life crisis? What age does a mid-life crisis happen? What are the signs and symptoms of a mid-life crisis?If your spouse is going through a big change in life, these are probably things that you have searched for answers.Do you think that your spouse is going through a mid-life crisis? What should you do? Can you keep your marriage from falling apart?In this podcast we discuss how to understand what is really happening with your spouse (hint: it's NOT a mid-life crisis), and how you can respond in a way that will actually bring your marriage back together instead of tearing it apart.For more information on the Save My Marriage course, click here: your.marriagehelper.com/savemymarriageFor more information on the MH 911 Workshop, click here: your.marriagehelper.com/marriage-workshopFor more free articles and resources, see www.marriagehelper.com

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!What is a mid-life crisis? What age does a mid-life crisis happen? What are the signs and symptoms of a mid-life crisis?If your spouse is going through a big change in life, these are probably things that you have searched for answers.Do you think that your spouse is going through a mid-life crisis? What should you do? Can you keep your marriage from falling apart?In this podcast we discuss how to understand what is really happening with your spouse (hint: it's NOT a mid-life crisis), and how you can respond in a way that will actually bring your marriage back together instead of tearing it apart.For more information on the Save My Marriage course, click here: your.marriagehelper.com/savemymarriageFor more information on the MH 911 Workshop, click here: your.marriagehelper.com/marriage-workshopFor more free articles and resources, see www.marriagehelper.com

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Married? Separated? Divorced? This podcast is ESSENTIAL for getting through the holidays without going crazy.Justin Prince, program director of What About Me (a site for children and parents experiencing divorce), joins us to reveal THREE KEY THINGS to do to avoid having a stressful, terrible holiday season filled with fighting, disagreements and hurt feelings.This is especially crucial if you have kids...and even more crucial if you are separated or divorced.You'll be surprised at just how easy it is to implement these three steps to have a better holiday season.

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Married? Separated? Divorced? This podcast is ESSENTIAL for getting through the holidays without going crazy.Justin Prince, program director of What About Me (a site for children and parents experiencing divorce), joins us to reveal THREE KEY THINGS to do to avoid having a stressful, terrible holiday season filled with fighting, disagreements and hurt feelings.This is especially crucial if you have kids...and even more crucial if you are separated or divorced.You'll be surprised at just how easy it is to implement these three steps to have a better holiday season.

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!There are a ton of "what ifs" that go through someone's mind when their spouse is in love with someone else.What if the affair doesn't end? What if the affair does end, but my spouse still doesn't come home? Can I trust again? Can we make it work?On this show, Kimberly Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper will interview Richard and Petra. Richard and Petra saved their marriage after his affair, but it wasn't easy. Some days it looked like it wasn't ever going to be saved.But it happened.Learn more about their story and get hope from this awesome couple on this show.

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!There are a ton of "what ifs" that go through someone's mind when their spouse is in love with someone else.What if the affair doesn't end? What if the affair does end, but my spouse still doesn't come home? Can I trust again? Can we make it work?On this show, Kimberly Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper will interview Richard and Petra. Richard and Petra saved their marriage after his affair, but it wasn't easy. Some days it looked like it wasn't ever going to be saved.But it happened.Learn more about their story and get hope from this awesome couple on this show.

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!When you love deeply, it hurts to lose that love. Whether the person you love dies, abandons you, cheats on you, turns on you, or continues to live in the same house but with no love shown, you will find yourself in the powerful grasp of grief.We see it with people whose spouses fall in love with another. We witness it in a straying spouse who decides to come home but now has to deal with the loss of the other relationship. We feel our hearts break when it is a child struggling to understand why a parent isn't there any longer. We hurt for the parent who loses a child to death.Is there hope? Can life be good again?Yes. There is a process. It works.In this program, Dr. Joe Beam brings on special guest David Matthews. Along with his wife Debbie, he founded Spark of Life (www.sparkoflife.org) in 2008. Spark of Life exists to instill hope that, though life can never be the same after loss, life can be rich and fulfilling. Among other resources, they offer Grief Recovery Retr

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!When you love deeply, it hurts to lose that love. Whether the person you love dies, abandons you, cheats on you, turns on you, or continues to live in the same house but with no love shown, you will find yourself in the powerful grasp of grief.We see it with people whose spouses fall in love with another. We witness it in a straying spouse who decides to come home but now has to deal with the loss of the other relationship. We feel our hearts break when it is a child struggling to understand why a parent isn't there any longer. We hurt for the parent who loses a child to death.Is there hope? Can life be good again?Yes. There is a process. It works.In this program, Dr. Joe Beam brings on special guest David Matthews. Along with his wife Debbie, he founded Spark of Life (www.sparkoflife.org) in 2008. Spark of Life exists to instill hope that, though life can never be the same after loss, life can be rich and fulfilling. Among other resources, they offer Grief Recovery Retr

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!You know they're thinking it, even if they don't say it out loud."What about me? Does anyone care about my hurt? My fear? My future?"You can help these kids. The first step is easy. Tell us your story if you lost a parent to divorce or death. We'll use it to help kids.How?To help parents realize the hurt. To inform those in positions to help if only they understand the deep pain. One of the greatest fears of any child is losing a parent. Not just to death, but by the family splitting up. We are starting a new department within our nonprofit just to help kids (and their parents) when the family is no longer intact. Kids whose Dad or Mom left. Kids whose parent died. Kids raised by others than their parents.We need your personal experiences so that we can use your words to help children whose parents are fighting, divorcing, or divorced. In the program, Dr. Beam asks that anyone who has lived through their parents' divorce (or is living through it