• 46. Marriage isn't hard (we overcomplicate it) | Road of Life Podcast
    Sep 5 2024

    Road of Life Podcast Episode 46

    Discover the surprising truth about marriage in this episode of the Road of Life podcast.

    In this episode, we challenge the common belief that marriage is hard. We break down exactly HOW and WHY we overcomplicate it and what we can all do to make it a whole lot easier.

    We'll break down the simple strategies that will transform your marriage: consistency, communication, personal accountability - the small daily actions, how to communicate, communication, and personal accountability can transform your marriage. Tune in to discover the secrets to make your marriage easy, fun, and HAPPY.

    Resources:

    Episode 21: Happiness Hacks | Road of Life Podcast

    Marriage Reconnection for Empty Nesters - Facebook Group

    Follow us on Instagram because we have fun and share LOTS of helpful strategies on there to transform your marriage: @meredithandcraig

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    16 mins
  • 45. The Ultimate Guide to Conflict Resolution in Your Marriage | Road of Life Podcast
    Aug 29 2024

    Road of Life Podcast Episode 45:

    Buckle up - we're navigating conflicts and conflict resolution in this week's episode. If you're tired of having the same arguments over and over and over again, then this episode is for you.

    We're going to show you exactly how to resolve the conflict once and for all (literally the step by step process) so that you never have to argue about it ever again.

    Following this process will make sure you're more connected after the conflict than you were before!

    We reference a few other podcast episodes - if you want to dig into those for the extra details and context, here they are:

    • Blame, Shame, and Russian Cabs: Navigating Relationship Potholes
    • The Secret Ingredient to Build Trust & Intimacy

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    24 mins
  • 44. Life After Kids: Rebuilding Your Marriage | Road of Life Podcast
    Aug 22 2024

    Road of Life Podcast - Episode 44:

    On this week’s episode, we’re tackling the rollercoaster of emotions during that empty nest period of time in your marriage. We'll uncover why this transition is so tricky for many couples, the alarming divorce rates during that period of life and we’ll share our personal stories.

    But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! We'll share actionable tips on reconnecting with your partner, prioritizing your marriage, and reigniting that spark.

    Plus, we'll bust common myths along the way. Tune in, and let's make your second half of life everything you dreamed it would be!

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    25 mins
  • 43. FUN is the Foundation for Your Happy Marriage | Road of Life Podcast
    Aug 15 2024

    Episode 43 Road of Life Podcast

    Ready for the best relationship hack? In this episode of the Road to Life Podcast, Meredith and Craig reveal why FUN is the ultimate game changer for happy marriages.

    Discover how intentional fun—whether it's regular date nights, shared hobbies, squeezing fun into the daily mundane activities or just using your lens of adventure on the regular —can strengthen intimacy, build trust, and keep communication flowing.

    They share their secrets for weaving joy into the mundane, turning mishaps into adventures, and keeping the spark alive.

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    15 mins
  • 42. Everybody Loves Compromise (and Sourdough Bread) | Road of Life Podcast
    Aug 8 2024

    Road of Life Podcast - Episode 42

    Ready for some real talk about the art of compromise? This episode of Road of Life Podcast with Meredith and Craig dives into real-world compromises they’ve made in their marriage (Everybody Loves Raymond-style), and what it truly means to bend without breaking in a marriage. In these "Compromise Chronicles" they break down the winning mindset for compromise and the strategies that will make your marriage compromises successful, and a win-win-win team effort (instead of an individual sacrifice).

    The episode is peppered with humor, practical advice, and promises to make you laugh, think, and maybe even appreciate those little compromises a bit more.

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    19 mins
  • 41. Simple secrets for a happy marriage - Belinda and Brigham Blackham | Road of Life Podcast
    Aug 1 2024

    Road of Life Podcast Episode 41:

    In this episode, we team up with Belinda and Brigham Blackham. We dive into their beautiful and hilarious love story, to find out exactly how they're able to prioritize their marriage in the midst of the chaos.

    Belinda and Brigham open up and share their keys for building a strong foundation, having effective communication, daily commitments, strong trust, and a mindset that supports both of you AND your marriage.

    This episode is PACKED with gold nuggets to build a rock-solid marriage and we have a lot of laughs long the way. We take a few detours, including the story of a real life car breakdown (x2) that helped them reframe success in marriage.

    Also...Brigham is a charismatic, animated guy so watching the podcast on YouTube

    If you want to connect with Brigham - here are his social media handles:

    Podcast: Levelin’ Up With Brigham Blackham

    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/brighamblackham

    YouTube: Brigham Blackham

    Facebook: Brigham Blackham

    Instagram: brigham.blackham

    LinkedIn: Brigham (包百翰) Blackham

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    56 mins
  • 40. From HOW to WHO: Unlearning the hard way | Road of Life Podcast
    Jul 25 2024

    Episode 40 of the Road of Life Podcast:

    This week we're talking about making a pretty huge shift in your mindset. We're talking about unlearning the basic premise of EVERYTHING you learned in school.

    Instead of obsessing about HOW to do everything yourself - learn WHO you can become and WHO can help you get there.

    Discover why focusing on becoming the person who achieves your goal, and leveraging the expertise of others is the ultimate efficiency ninja move to get where you want to go - whether it's building a kick-ass business, a rock-solid marriage or peak health and vitality.

    We've got some mind-blowing insights and practical wisdom (aka lessons from our own failures and experiences) coming your way, guaranteed to elevate your journey.

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    13 mins
  • 39. Take the express lane to success | Road of Life Podcast
    Jul 18 2024

    Episode 39 of the Road of Life Podcast:

    Are you ready to turbocharge your path to success? Tune into this episode of the Road to Life Podcast where we flip the script and reveal why the slow way is actually the fast lane!

    Say goodbye to those shiny shortcuts and magic bullets that scream 'quick fix'.

    We’re unpacking why fundamentals in business, relationships, and health are your true game changers.

    Learn why building solid foundations, showing up daily, and embracing consistency, are the real speed tickets to success.

    Forget those get-rich-quick schemes, grab your earbuds, and dive deep into why the 'slow way' is your ticket to winning big and sustaining that success.

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    11 mins