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Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher

Andrew and Lara Pilcher

If your marriage feels more like a roommate situation than a real connection… if stress, parenting, or unspoken tension has crept in… or if you’ve wondered, “Is this really all we have left?” — this podcast is for you. Marriage, Intimacy & Healing is a real-couple podcast for partners who want honest conversations, practical marriage advice, and a path to deeper connection — without therapy-speak or oversimplified tips. Each week, you’ll get grounded guidance to help you: ✨ Rebuild trust,

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14:05

The Silent Marriage Killer: Unspoken Expectations

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2026/02/11

Some of the most damaging moments in marriage don’t come from fights — they come from silence.If you’ve ever thought, “They should just know,” this episode helps you see what’s really happening underneath that assumption — and how to bring clarity before resentment quietly takes root.🎁 START HERE — FREE GUIDEDownload the 3-Minute Marriage Reset:https://andrewandlara.com/In this episode, we explore:💬 What unspoken expectations actually look like in everyday marriage🧠 Why silence creates emotional

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31:04

Keeping Marriage Alive While Raising Kids

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2026/02/04

Parenthood doesn’t ruin marriages — exhaustion does. Most couples don’t fall out of love after kids… they fall into survival mode. And when you’re depleted, connection becomes harder, not because you don’t care — but because your capacity is maxed out.In this episode, Andrew & Lara unpack what actually happens to marriage after kids, why drift is so common, and how to build real closeness again without guilt or unrealistic pressure.In this episode you’ll learn…Why couples drift after kids (even

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18:34

Micro-Moments of Love: Why the Small Stuff Matters Most

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2026/01/28

Most couples don’t drift because they stopped loving each other. They drift because the small moments that build connection go unnoticed — and over time, intimacy gets replaced by routine.In this episode, Andrew & Lara unpack “micro-moments of love”: the tiny, daily interactions that build emotional safety, closeness, and trust. You’ll learn why the small stuff matters most — and how to turn toward each other again in simple, realistic ways.In this episode you’ll learn…Why intimacy fades quietly

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24:39

From Criticism to Curiosity: The #1 Shift That...

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2026/01/21

Criticism doesn’t just hurt feelings — it signals threat. And once your partner feels attacked, defensiveness takes over and real communication becomes almost impossible.In this episode, Andrew & Lara unpack the #1 shift that changes communication: moving from criticism to curiosity. You’ll learn why “harsh starts” create shutdown and escalation, and how curiosity restores emotional safety so you can actually talk again.In this episode you’ll learn…Why criticism triggers defensiveness so fastThe

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16:23

The Science of Touch: How Your Body Builds Connection

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2026/01/14

Touch isn’t just physical — it’s one of the fastest ways your body signals safety, trust, and emotional closeness.In this episode, Lara and Andrew unpack why touch matters, what happens in your nervous system when you reach for your spouse, and how simple daily practices can strengthen your marriage.Download the free 3-Minute Marriage Reset:https://andrewandlara.comIn this episode, you’ll learn:Why touch increases emotional closeness and trust The nervous-system science behind physical connectionHow

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23:38

Healing After Betrayal: Can You Really Trust Again?

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2026/01/07

Betrayal breaks more than trust — it shatters a sense of safety. Whether the betrayal was sexual, emotional, financial, or a pattern of hidden truths, the path forward can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we unpack what it really takes to heal, rebuild trust, and create a safer marriage than you had before.⭐️ In This Episode You'll Learn:Why betrayal creates long-term emotional + physical triggersThe real reason apologies aren’t enoughHow to rebuild safety through honesty, consistency, and

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25:10

Why Your Marriage Feels Distant — and How to Get...

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/12/31

Do you ever feel like you’re living alongside your spouse instead of truly with them?Marriage drift happens quietly — not through conflict, but through the gradual loss of emotional presence. You’re functioning, you’re managing the home, but the warmth feels thinner than it used to.In today’s episode, Lara and Andrew unpack why drift happens, the nervous-system patterns behind emotional distance, and the simple shifts that help couples feel close again.Download your free 3-Minute Marriage

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21:47

Marriage in the Middle Years: Staying Close Through...

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/12/17

❤️ The middle years of marriage can be beautiful — and brutally demanding. Careers, aging bodies, changing energy, growing kids, and the slow drift into parallel lives can leave couples feeling disconnected without knowing why.We’re Andrew and Lara Pilcher — married 20 years, parents of two, and a couple blending clinical Body–Mind–Heart understanding with real marriage experience.This episode will help you understand the pressures of the middle years and give you grounded, compassionate tools to

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20:16

Why Best Friends Make the Best Lovers

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/12/10

❤️ Strong marriages aren’t built on grand gestures — they’re built on deep friendship. Curiosity, laughter, emotional safety, and feeling like you’re on the same team form the foundation of lasting intimacy.We’re Andrew and Lara Pilcher — married 20 years, parents of two, and a couple blending clinical Body–Mind–Heart understanding with real marriage experience.In this episode, we’re unpacking why friendship is the strongest predictor of long-term marital satisfaction — and how rebuilding your

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21:00

From Snapping to Softness: How to Calm Conflict Fast

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/12/03

❤️ When conflict happens fast, most couples don’t know how to slow it down. Today we’re showing you how to shift from snapping… into softness.We’re Andrew and Lara Pilcher — married 20 years, parents of two, and a couple blending clinical Body–Mind–Heart understanding with real marriage experience.This episode will help you understand why your reactions fire before you can stop them — and how to communicate with more calm, connection, and kindness.✨ Download your free Body–Mind–Heart Marriage Reset

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20:53

Marriage Miscommunication: Why You Keep Missing Each...

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/11/26

💭 Ever walk away from a talk thinking, “That’s not what I meant”?Most fights aren’t about content—they’re about tone, timing, and safety.We unpack why couples misread each other and how to reset fast. Learn to recognize stress signals, breathe before reacting, and repair without blame.❤️ Here’s what we cover:💬 Why tone matters more than words (Gottman Research)🧠 The science of the pause + vagus nerve reset👫 2 repair phrases that change everything✨ Download the free 3-Minute Marriage Reset →

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24:47

Intimacy Beyond the Bedroom: Building Emotional Safety

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/11/19

💭 What if the real secret to passion isn’t in the bedroom alone—it’s in emotional safety?You can’t have deep intimacy without trust, calm, and connection.We explore how small, safe moments—soft touches, check-ins, shared laughter—reactivate love. You’ll hear the science behind oxytocin, attachment, and the safety cues that reopen closeness.❤️ Here’s what we cover:💬 How safety builds desire (Sue Johnson & Gottman Institute)🧠 Why the body relaxes before the heart opens👫 2 simple tools for

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17:16

Why Fun Is a Non-Negotiable for Connection

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/11/12

💭 When did you last really laugh together?If you’ve felt more like co-managers than teammates lately, this episode will help you rediscover the joy that keeps marriage alive.We unpack why fun isn’t optional—it’s essential for emotional safety and connection. You’ll learn how laughter lowers stress hormones, why play rebuilds trust, and how one minute of joy can change your evening.❤️ Here’s what we cover:💬 The science of laughter & safety (Harvard Health)🧠 How play resets the nervous system

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45:53

3 Changes That Saved Our Marriage: Money, Parenting &...

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/11/05

💭 Money tension and parenting pressure don’t have to tear you apart.We share the three shifts that helped us stay a team through financial strain, parenting chaos, and big moves.❤️ Here’s what you’ll learn💬 Turning budget stress into teamwork🧠 Values alignment for shared decisions👫 Parenting with connection 📿 Staying anchored in faith and purpose✨ Free Guide: 3-Minute Marriage ResetRe-center as a couple when life feels too full.Subscribe for weekly marriage support

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27:09

Marriage Burnout: 5 Signs You’re in Trouble (and How...

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/10/29

💭 Tired, short-tempered, or running on autopilot?Marriage burnout is real — but repair is possible.We unpack why couples burn out and how to recover before resentment sets in.❤️ Here’s what you’ll learn💬 5 warning signs your relationship is overstressed🧠 Shared Stress Recovery + Daily Decompression rituals therapists recommend👫 How to divide the mental load without score-keeping📿 Weekly Repair Ritual that restores warmth✨ Free Guide: 3-Minute Marriage ResetSlow down, breathe, and reconnect in

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32:58

Why You’re Feeling Lonely in Your Marriage (and How...

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/10/22

💭 Feeling married but still lonely?You’re not broken — you’re just disconnected.In this episode, Andrew and Lara talk about why emotional loneliness happens even in “good” marriages and how to start to rebuild closeness tonight.❤️ Here’s what you’ll learn💬 Why couples drift even when they aren’t fighting🧠 Dr John Gottman’s “bids for connection” + Dr Sue Johnson’s emotional responsiveness👫 The 3-Minute Connection Check-In you can start tonight📿 Small daily rituals that turn logistics into love✨

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27:44

Healing Old Wounds in Marriage Without Rehashing...

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/10/15

💭 Do you ever feel like you’re having the same fight on repeat?Old wounds resurface because the brain — and body — hold onto unresolved emotional memories. But talking for hours about the same story doesn’t heal — it re-activates the pain.In this episode of Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara, we share how to heal the wound without reliving the story — so you can reconnect and move forward stronger together.❤️ Here’s what we cover:💬 Why unresolved pain gets triggered again and

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24:39

The 5-Minute Conversation That Ends Most Fights

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/10/08

💭 What if most fights in your marriage could be stopped in the first five minutes?Research shows that the opening 3–5 minutes of conflict usually predict whether the fight will spiral into disconnection or move toward repair. The good news? You don’t need hours of hashing it out to turn things around — just a few intentional minutes can shift everything.In this episode of Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara, we’ll share:❤️ Why the first five minutes decide the whole direction of

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29:15

Marriage in Overwhelm — Simple Ways to Reconnect Fast

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/10/01

💭 Ever feel like your marriage is drowning under the weight of life — like you’re more roommates managing chaos than partners in love?You’re not alone. Overwhelm doesn’t mean your marriage is broken — it means your nervous system is overloaded. The key is knowing how to reconnect before distance grows.In this episode, we share the body–mind–heart tools and mindset shifts that help couples reset, even in the busiest seasons. These simple practices can rebuild connection, intimacy, and trust without

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18:31

The Secret Glue of Love in Marriage: How to Rebuild...

Marriage, Intimacy & Healing with Andrew & Lara Pilcher ·

2025/09/24

💭 Ever feel like love is slipping into routine — like you’re more roommates than soulmates?You’re not alone. Stress, parenting, and survival mode can pull couples apart. But there’s a “secret glue” that holds marriages together — and it’s simpler than you think.In this episode, we walk you through the daily practices and mindset shifts that rebuild connection. These tools can strengthen intimacy, trust, and healing in your relationship — without long, exhausting conversations.❤️ Here’s what we

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