Zach and Laura discuss their words for 2023 and some of the things their clients find most helpful in therapy.  

Laura is pitching a new cooking show. Zach is on his way home from Virginia.  In this final episode of the year, they answer some listener questions and look forward to 2023. Sponsors: Visit Fabric by Gerber Life at https://meetfabric.com/mtr to apply for life insurance in 10 minutes. Visit Rocket Money at https://rocketmoney.com/marriagetherapy to find and...

Zach interviews Biblical scholar (and childhood friend) Dr. Jenffifer Bird https://www.jennifergracebird.com/ about the notion of a “Biblical Marriage”.  Sponsor: Visit https://storyworth.com/mtr and get $10 OFF to preserve meaningful moments and memories in a beautiful keepsake book.

Zach is sporting a hat that Laura does NOT love. Laura is putting together a pitch-black dinner. They reflect on their enneagram numbers and Laura is pumped about how she and her husband are using an Amazon Echo to connect and communicate. They go on to discuss one of Zach’s top 5 therapeutic interventions that...

Zach and Laura have a great conversation with Ian Cron https://www.ianmorgancron.com/ about the impact that deeply knowing yourself and your partner can have on your relationship. Ian is an expert on the Enneagram and offers insight into the use of this tool to improve all of your relationships. 

Zach is flying solo this week. He interviews author A.J. Jacobs, about his recent book The Puzzler https://ajjacobs.com/books/the-puzzler/

Zach was confused by the lack of football. Laura likes the time change and had a bonkers half-marathon. They discuss hernias for a little too long but eventually transition to a great conversation about spiritual intimacy. They batt around sound ideas for developing this intimacy in your relationship in ways that aren’t necessarily tied to a specific religious...

Zach and Laura talk about their old girlfriends and old dogs.  Zach brings a few acrostics that have been helpful in both his parenting and work with clients.  Sponsor: Visit Rocket Money at https://rocketmoney.com/marriagetherapy to find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions 

After a last-minute meditation session, Zach and Laura interview parenting educator/coach Beth Goss. Sponsors:Visit https://Manscaped.com and get 20% off + Free Shipping with code MTR20Visit https://meetfabric.com/mtr to apply for life insurance in 10 minutes.

Zach lost, but on a positive note, his shower wall is no longer adorned with dental floss. Laura also upped her oral hygiene game.  Zach ponders what we do when we don’t have all the information. It leads to a great discussion about empathy and understanding in your relationship.