Season 4
Episodes
How to Explore the Story of Sex in Your Marriage | Pre-marital Preparations Part 5
In this episode, counselors Tracy Johnson and Chris Bruno discuss the importance of understanding and discussing sex in a marital relationship. They focus on how past experiences, cultural influences, body image, and...
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How To Build Trust That Lasts | Pre-Marital Preparations Part 4
Explore the importance of trust in marriage on this episode of Thrive Marriage Lab. Join Tracy Johnson and Chris Bruno as they delve into premarital conversations, building trust, and addressing betrayal in...
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Did You Marry Your In-Laws? | Pre-Marital Preparations Part 3
In this interactive talk, Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson, delve into the top conflicts in marriages, specifically focusing on the challenge of in-law relationships. They explore the often overlooked aspect of loyalty...
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What's Really Going On When You Fight | Pre-Marital Preparations Part 2
Discover the real reasons couples fight as Tracy Johnson, a story work coach, and Chris Bruno, a licensed professional counselor, explore the emotions and fears behind conflicts, especially as the wedding day...
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The MOST Important Thing to Know Before You Walk Down the Aisle | Pre-Marital Preparations Part 1
In this podcast episode, we explore the significance of individual narratives in a relationship and the importance of understanding your partner's story. Our marriage counselors, Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson, share...
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What if it Doesn't Work? | Therapeutic Separation Part 7
In this episode, Chris Bruno delves into the dynamics of therapeutic separation in marriages. He discusses the cases where couples find success and rekindle their relationships and the situations where separation...
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When to End a Therapeutic Separation? | Therapeutic Separation Part 6
In this episode of the Thrive Marriage Lab podcast, Chris Bruno delves into the crucial question of when and how to conclude a therapeutic separation in a marriage. Chris emphasizes the importance of having a clear,...
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2 Essentials: Rupture and Repair | Therapeutic Separation Part 5
In this episode, Chris Bruno discusses a surprising warning sign in marriages – the absence of conflicts. He highlights the importance of addressing ruptures in a relationship through the concept of rupture and...
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Is it biblical? | Therapeutic Separation Part 4
In this episode of the Thrive Marriage Lab, Chris Bruno delves into the topic of therapeutic separation, particularly for Christian couples facing marital challenges. He explores whether therapeutic separation aligns...
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What About the Kids? | Therapeutic Separation Part 3
In this episode, Chris Bruno discusses the impact of children during a therapeutic separation. He emphasizes the importance of explaining the therapeutic separation to children, setting clear expectations, addressing...
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3 Elements of a Therapeutic Separation | Therapeutic Separation Part 2
In this podcast episode, we explore the essential elements of therapeutic separation, emphasizing the importance of mutual agreement between partners. We delve into the significance of a well-defined separation...
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What is the Difference Between Therapeutic Separation and Separation? | Therapeutic Separation Part 1
In this episode, we explore the concept of a "therapeutic separation" for couples facing challenges in their marriage. Chris Bruno highlights the key differences between a therapeutic separation and a regular...
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