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Ep 369 – Start How You Want to Finish: A Real Talk with the Polites

Zach sits down with Krystal and Dedric Polite, real estate entrepreneurs, parents, and partners who built their marriage and business with vision, honesty, and hustle. Known for their HGTV show and business Be Polite Properties, the Polites take listeners behind the scenes of their relationship — from their first date (which felt more like an…

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Ep 368 – The Hard Work of Staying Together: Tarah & EJ’s Story

In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Zach is joined by Tarah and EJ Kerwin, a married therapist duo and co-founders of Relationship Renovation, a counseling center and podcast dedicated to helping couples reconnect and rebuild. With honesty, warmth, and even some tears, Tarah and EJ take us behind the scenes of their own marriage—from honeymoon bliss to…

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Ep 367 – Infertility, Faith, and Deliberate Spontaneity: A Marriage in Progress

Zach is joined by Dr. Brenna and Edmund Squires, a Florida-based couple navigating the complexities of marriage, faith, and long-term infertility. Married for nine years, Brenna—a psychologist and wellness consultant—and Edmund—a military veteran—share how their relationship has been shaped by both deep love and hard-fought resilience. Their conversation explores the emotional toll of unexplained infertility, how they’ve…

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Ep 366 – The Future Starts Now: Naming, Pacing, and Rebuilding

Zach and Annie dive deep into the art of transition, emotional pacing, and connection in long-term relationships. With their signature mix of warmth, honesty, and thoughtful reflection, they explore how couples can move from emotional distance to reconnection—without overwhelming each other. The episode kicks off with banter about TikToks and volleyball, then shifts into the heart of…

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Ep 365 – The Superpowers That Protect Us… And Hold Us Back

Zach and Annie continue their deep dive into the complexities of relationships, trauma, and identity. After their last conversation, Annie had some lingering thoughts—so they reconvene to expand on the “divine setup” in marriage, the role of trauma in shaping our sense of self, and the ways we either grow or get stuck in our…

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Ep 364 – Old Friends, Hard Truths, and the Way Marriage Changes Us

Zach reconnects with one of his oldest friends, Annie, for an intimate and reflective conversation about friendship, marriage, personal growth, and recovery. Having known each other since summer camp in 1992, Zach and Annie have shared decades of milestones—from witnessing each other’s weddings to navigating major life transitions. Their conversation spans everything from early expectations…

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Ep 363 – Love & Business: How Kyle & Ariel Built Both Without Falling Apart

Zach sits down with Kyle and Ariel, a married couple who have been together for over 12 years and now run a business together, Couplepreneur, where they coach entrepreneurial couples on growing their businesses without sacrificing their relationships. From meeting as middle school sweethearts to reconnecting later in life, their story is one of personal…

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Ep 362 – One Year In: Navigating Love, Honesty, and Growth with Robin and Hector

Zach sits down with Robin and Hector, a couple one year into their relationship, to explore the joys, challenges, and growth that come with navigating love in its early stages. Unlike many expert-driven episodes, this one offers a fresh, unfiltered look at a real couple figuring things out in real-time. Robin and Hector share how…

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Ep 361 – The Enneagram, Marriage, and Finding Joy in the Mess with Christa and Wes Hardin

Zach sits down with Christa and Wes Hardin, founders of the Enneagram and Marriage platform. Christa, a seasoned relationship coach with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, has spent nearly two decades helping couples build stronger connections. Alongside her husband Wes, a physician assistant in family practice, they explore how the Enneagram has transformed their 24-year marriage and parenting journey. The…

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Ep 360 – Boat Night: Conversations Of Love, Loss, and Longing

In this special Boat Night episode of Marriage Therapy Radio, Zach brings listeners into an intimate, long-standing tradition—conversations between close friends about relationships, personal growth, and the realities of marriage. Joined by longtime friends Sean and Greg, the three discuss the importance of having deep, open friendships where men can talk candidly about their relationships,…

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