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Road of Life Podcast

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Welcome to The Road of Life Podcast, hosted by Meredith and Craig. We equip high-achievers and married entrepreneurs with the tools to have a kickass marriage to match their kickass business. We"re not therapists or relationship gurus - we"re just two people who got sick of the "default life" and decided to figure out the real secrets to unstoppable relationships. We share the hard-won lessons, the total fails, and the unconventional strategies that actually work. If you"re ready to ditch the

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88. Reacting vs. Responding| Road of Life Podcast

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2025/06/26

Road of Life Podcast Episode 88Ever blurt out something in anger and instantly regret it? 😣 We are exposing the critical difference between reacting (emotional chaos) and responding (intentional calm) that’s sabotaging your relationships. Discover: 🔹 The body’s betrayal: Why your jaw clenches, voice shakes, and fists tighten before you can stop it 🔹 Harvard’s shocker: How reacting fuels loneliness, shame spirals, and even weight gain 🔹 Our ‘Big Dog’ fight story (and how curiosity saved us from

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87. The Power of Community: Finding Connection and...

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2025/06/19

Road of Life Podcast Episode 87Feeling lonely in our hyper-connected world? You're not alone. Join us as we explore why community is humanity’s secret survival tool – inspired by a chance encounter with a stranger wearing a Michigan hat on a Colorado hike. Discover: 🔹 The evolutionary science behind our hardwired need for belonging (saber-tooth tigers included!) 🔹 Harvard’s 85-year study proving community boosts longevity, health, and success 🔹 How to find "like-hearted" people (not just

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86.How to disconnect - Part Deux | Road of Life Podcast

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2025/06/12

Road of Life Podcast Episode 86Buckle up for a wildly sarcastic and hilarious episode where we reveal exactly how to nuke your relationship. 🚫💔 We’re serving up 5 satirical 'tips' guaranteed to breed resentment, kill intimacy, and leave you both miserable. But here’s the twist: DO THE OPPOSITE if you actually want your relationship to thrive. 😉 In this episode, you’ll discover: 🔹 Why keeping score is like throwing grenades at your teamwork 🔹 How constant criticism makes your partner plan

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85.The Underrated Relationship Superpower | Road of...

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2025/06/05

Road of Life Podcast Episode 85💥 Remember that time ‘chit-chat’ nearly caused a breakup? 💥 In this episode of The Road of Life Podcast,we expose curiosity as the most underrated relationship skill you’re not using. Discover why asking the right questions can: 🔥 Defuse bombs (like when “How was girls’ night?” almost ended us). 🔥 Rewire your brain for deeper connection (dopamine > assumptions). 🔥 Make partners feel seen, heard, and valued in 60 seconds flat. 🔥 Turn conflicts into intimacy

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84.Apologies Aren’t Weakness | Road of Life Podcast

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2025/05/29

Road of Life Podcast Episode 84Why is apologizing so freaking hard? In this candid, no-filter episode of The Road of Life Podcast, we dive headfirst into one of the most triggering and transformational topics in marriage and relationships: the power of a real, honest apology. Whether you struggle to say "I'm sorry," live with someone who does, or keep having the same unresolved fights, this conversation will hit home. They unpack why apologizing feels like weakness (spoiler: it’s not), how

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83.Emotional Detachment in Relationships | Road of...

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2025/05/22

Road of Life Podcast Episode 83Ever feel like you and your partner are just coexisting—not connecting? In this raw episode of The Road of Life Podcast, we unpack emotional detachment: the silent killer turning vibrant relationships into ‘roommate syndrome.’ 🔥 The 5 sneaky ‘bricks’ building walls between you (spoiler: unresolved conflict + unspoken resentment). 🔥 Why scrolling side-by-side on the couch = slow-motion disconnection. 🔥 How to spot the “off” feeling before it becomes a chasm (and

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82.Sweat Together, Stay Together | Road of Life Podcast

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2025/05/15

Road of Life Podcast Episode 82🏋️♀️ Forget candlelit dinners—try barbells. 🏋️♂️ In this episode of The Road of Life Podcast, We reveal why shared workouts are the ultimate relationship hack. Discover how lifting weights (or just lacing up sneakers) together can: 🔥 Supercharge attraction (thank you, endorphins + oxytocin!). 🔥 Turn “Ugh, exercise” into “Hell yes, us time!” 🔥 Build unshakable trust (spotting your partner = next-level intimacy). We’ll unpack: ✔️ Why accountability = hotter

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81. The Two Faces of Unworthiness | Road of Life Podcast

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2025/05/08

Road of Life Podcast Episode 81Struggle to set boundaries? You’re not alone. In this raw episode of The Road of Life Podcast, we tear open the hidden epidemic of low self-worth—and why it’s quietly destroying relationships. 🔥 The ‘Dog vs. Cat’ Paradox: How people-pleasing and emotional walls BOTH scream “I’m not enough.” 🔥 Why 95% on a test = lifelong shame (and how childhood gold stars wire your brain for burnout). 🔥 Self-Sabotage 101: How overgiving or isolating becomes a self-fulfilling

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80. The Team Mindset in Marriage | Road of Life Podcast

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2025/05/01

Road of Life Podcast Episode 80This week on The Road of Life Podcast, we drop a truth bomb: Marriage isn’t a competition—it’s a championship team. Drawing from our hilariously controversial game-night drama (where teamwork trumped rivalry), we break down why treating your spouse like a teammate 24/7 is the secret to unstoppable trust, intimacy, and actual fun. 🔥 Why Tom Brady’s Super Bowl mindset works in marriage (hint: practice like it’s game day). 🔥 The ‘Clydesdale Horse’ metaphor that’ll

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79. What the Heck is a Bid for Connection? | Road of...

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2025/04/24

Road of Life Podcast Episode 79Ever heard of a bid for connection? If not, your relationship might be missing its secret sauce. In this episode of The Road of Life Podcast, We unpack the Gottmans’ groundbreaking research on why tiny moments—like a ‘hmm’ or a shared meme—actually make or break your intimacy. 🔥 What 86% of thriving couples do (and why struggling couples score 33%). 🔥 The ‘hmm’ heard ’round the world: How a casual noise became a lifeline for connection. 🔥 Kids, friendships, and

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78.The Power of Raising Your Hand | Road of Life Podcast

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2025/04/17

Road of Life Podcast Episode 78Do you struggle to ask for help? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Road of Life Podcast, we dive into the surprising truth about why RECEIVING help is so much harder than giving it — and why mastering both is the key to avoiding resentment, scorekeeping, and emotional disconnection. 🔥 Why vulnerability is a strength (not a weakness) when you say, “I need you.” 🔥 The hidden cost of ‘I’ve got this’: How self-reliance quietly erodes trust. 🔥 Chicken coop

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77. 5 Ways to Disconnect from Your Partner | Road of...

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2025/04/10

Road of Life Podcast Episode 77Welcome to our most fun episode yet of The Road of Life Podcast! This week, we’re flipping the script: Instead of sharing our usual relationship-boosting strategies, we’re handing you FIVE guaranteed ways to sabotage your connection with your partner. Think of it as a reverse playbook for love. SPOILER: 🔥 Hijack vulnerability: When they share their fears, make it all about YOU. 🔥 Prioritize your Distractions: Scroll Instagram while they pour their heart out. 🔥

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76.Choose Your Hard | Road of Life Podcast

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2025/04/03

Road of Life Podcast Episode 76This week, we had one of those raw, unfiltered conversations that left us both fired up—and we know it’ll do the same for you. 💥 Here’s the truth: EVERYTHING worth having in life is hard. Your career, your fitness, your business… and especially your relationship. But here’s the kicker: there are TWO types of ‘hard’. Do you choose the temporary discomfort of vulnerability, tough conversations, and growth? OR Do you choose the endless grind of resentment, emotional

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75.The 200% Relationship | Road of Life Podcast

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2025/03/27

Road of Life Podcast Episode 75Tired of endless blame games? 🛑 In this episode of Road of Life,we dive into taking 100% responsibility—the secret to transforming conflict into connection. Learn why blaming your partner backfires, how to swap “You never listen!” for “How can I show up better?”, and why owning your role (even when it’s hard) is the key to a thriving relationship. We break down: 🔸 Why ego blocks growth (and how to kick it to the curb). 🔸 The “Russian cab phone” story—a hilarious

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74.How Emotional Validation Transforms Relationships...

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2025/03/20

Road of Life Podcast Episode 74Ever feel unheard or dismissed when sharing your feelings? 💔 Emotional validation isn’t about agreeing—it’s about acknowledging someone’s emotions (even when you don’t “get it”). In this episode of Road of Life, Meredith and Craig break down why validation is the secret sauce for trust, intimacy, and conflict resolution. We unpack: 🔸 Why saying “That must be hard” beats “Why do you feel that way?” (spoiler: resentment dies here). 🔸 How to validate emotions

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73. Stonewalling: The Silent Killer of Relationships ...

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2025/03/13

Road of Life Podcast Episode 73Stonewalling—shutting down, silent treatments, or walking away during conflict—is the fourth toxic "horseman" in relationships, according to John and Julie Gottman’s research. It’s emotional isolation, leaving partners feeling unheard and disconnected. In this episode, we break down: Why stonewalling happens (hint: emotional overwhelm + fear of conflict). How it fuels resentment and damages trust (think: relationship solitary confinement). Simple fixes: Taking

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72. Defensiveness: The Third Horseman Sabotaging Your...

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2025/03/06

Road of Life Podcast Episode 72Ever feel attacked and instantly throw up your guard? 🛡️ Defensiveness—blame-shifting, excuse-making, playing the victim—is the third toxic habit in our Four Horsemen series (thanks, Gottmans!). It’s sneaky, it’s destructive, and we’ve both been guilty. How to swap excuses for ownership (spoiler: “I’ll set a reminder next time” beats “You didn’t remind me!”). The 200% Marriage Mindset: Taking 100% responsibility (even when it’s hard). Simple fixes: ✅ Pause before

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71. Contempt: The Silent Relationship Killer | Road...

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2025/02/27

Road of Life Podcast Episode 71Contempt isn’t just eye-rolls or sarcasm—it’s relationship napalm. In this Road of Life Podcast episode, we break down the second Horseman of the Apocalypse (thank you, Gottmans!) and why it’s the #1 predictor of divorce. We’ve both been guilty of it — picture Meredith's Judge-Judy-Level eye-rolls 👀 — but here’s how we swapped sarcasm and eye rolls for respect: Exactly what contempt is and why we do it Why CONTEMPT is the #1 predictor of divorce (yes, #1, worse

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70.Why Criticism Sabotages Relationships | Road of...

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2025/02/20

Road of Life Podcast Episode 70Ever catch yourself nitpicking your partner’s flaws? In this episode of the Road of Life Podcast, we’re kicking off a 4-part series on the Gottmans’ Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse—the biggest predictors of relationship breakdowns. First up: Criticism (the sneaky habit we all pretend isn’t that harmful). We’re breaking down: 🔍 Why phrases like “You never listen!” slowly poison your connection. 💔 How criticism chips away at your partner’s confidence ✨ The

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69. Let’s Talk About Sex| Road of Life Podcast

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2025/02/13

Road of Life Podcast Episode 69In this spicy episode of the Road of Life Podcast,we dive into the #1 topic couples avoid—sex—and why it’s the secret sauce to a thriving relationship. We’ll spill: 🔥 Why sex isn’t just physical 🚫 The “spontaneity myth” 💡 How to warm the oven You’ll learn: ✨ Why men think they want sex, but actually crave connection. ✨ How to turn “I’m too tired” into “Let’s go” (hint: it’s not about the dishes). ✨ Why physical touch ≠ love language (and how to spot the

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