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Marriage Unhindered

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

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50:24

What couples should know before marriage

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/16

Doug continues to unpack 13 things marriage therapists wish couples knew before they got married. Listener questions and comments: Don - My wife has told me that I've become jaded because of the gross work I do as a paramedic. I feel like I can't share that stuff with my wife because she shouldn’t be subject to it. She feels alienated. (18:04) Richard - My wife left me for our marriage therapist. How do I find a good therapist in the future? (45:44) Resources: Catholic Therapists

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49:20

Hope & Reconciling

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/15

Doug shares the inspiring story of a couple who got back together after their annulment. He emphasizes the importance of seeking a profound encounter with God, as well as finding a skilled therapist. Reconciling takes courage, faith, and trust in God that He will make all things new. Listener questions and comments: Theresa - My husband was running around with other women. Is that grounds for annulment? (18:56) Kelly - What should you do when you’re not happy in your marriage? My husband

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Rebuilding Trust

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/14

Doug shares 5 things marriage therapists wish couples knew before they got married. Listener questions and comments: Sarah - How do I build trust with my fiancé after we had something happen that broke it. (3:46) Resources: Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/ Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/ Hold Me Tight https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/031611300X Things therapists wish you knew Marriage isn’t a fix for a

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Post-traumatic Growth

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/13

Have you suffered a traumatic event in your life or more specifically your marriage? Today on Marriage Unhindered, Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn joins Doug to discuss growing through trauma. Listener questions and comments: Mary - After suffering physical traumatic injuries how do you deal with doctors who trivialized and dismiss what happened to you? (23:53) Monica - How do I navigate coping together with my family who have all been affected by child abuse in the home? (35:59) Deedee - Are there studies

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Building Emotional Safety

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/10

Doug shares the importance of establishing a strong emotional connection in marriage. PLUS: The Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Mary - Contraception gets in between a husband and a wife. (8:36) Anita - Everything you are saying are things I've said to my husband. I feel like I've been so distant. (22:43) Lorraine - Would you agree that once the honeymoon is over that you should make an effort to think 'what would my life be without them?' Be grateful. My husband died and now

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50:25

Living with a Hoarder

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/09

Why do break ups happen? How do you live with a hoarder? Can AI improve your marriage? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Christine - I want to give you a solution: A friend of mine said that they made a very small area and her husband could be messy there. (17:41) Mike - I am a hoarder and I would like to tell you how it is good. (28:56) Rita - I am a retired therapist and my suggestion is that for the things you feel you can’t

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50:26

With God All Things Are Possible

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/08

Doug shares a case study fromImpossible Marriages Redeemedby Leila Miller. When getting married, the wife’s backup plan was divorce. After years of arguing and the husband’s alcohol abuse, hope seemed grim. Listener questions and comments: Ted - My wife filed for divorce about a month ago and I am wondering how to keep her here or if I need to let her go. (35:11) Angel - I was a military wife and my husband had a cheating and drug problem. He kept it from my children until right before

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Goals and Resolutions for your Marriage

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/07

Doug shares 6 New Year’s resolutions to help marriages thrive. He also gives rules for how to limit your teens social media use and screen time. Listener questions and comments: Tracey - My daughter took my granddaughter’s car. They think she was drunk driving but she was not and now my granddaughter is angry and wants to come live with me. What should I do? (21:59) Resources: The Anxious Generation https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036

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Growing in Virtue as a Couple

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/06

What are some ways you would like to strengthen your marriage? Today on Marriage Unhindered, Doug shares how to stay focused on God’s love in your marriage. He discusses the importance of growing in virtue as a couple. Listener questions and comments: Maria - I am struggling because I don’t receive the love and gratitude for all that I do for my family. (19:14) Hugh - My thought on the quote from St. Francis De Sales: it's a call for married people to take every problem in their

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49:06

What it means to be joined together

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/03

What does it mean to be joined together in matrimony? What is the difference between natural and sacramental marriage? Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to tackle these questions and more. Listener questions and comments: Robert - If the wife concealed the fact that she was infertile, is that grounds for an annulment? (12:45) Susie - We were married by a protestant minister as non-practicing Catholics. What is the status of our marriage? (23:30) Patrick - What does the Church think about prenuptials

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Advice for dealing with grumpy teenagers

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/02

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss tips for dealing with a grumpy teenager. Listener questions and comments: Clara - How do you handle balancing your emotions and venting while dealing with teens? (22:38) Sarah - You both are super helpful. How do we speak to teens about helping around the house and being attentive to the needs of people and the household? (32:29) Len - There is a great story. Teens are aware of the growth they have experienced after the end of their teen years. (38:34)

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48:41

Responsibility for a good marriage

Marriage Unhindered ·

2026/01/01

Whose responsibility is it that you are in a good marriage? Doug continues to share common phrases that can help each spouse take responsibility in strengthening their marriage. Listener questions and comments: Michelle - My husband is in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction right now, and he has taken on the addiction of working, and I want to navigate through this while he can’t fulfill my needs emotionally. (19:14) Chris - I struggle with telling my wife that I trust her. She will have

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49:55

ChatGPT Marriage Therapy?

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/12/31

Have you ever used ChatGPT to gain a deeper understanding of your spouse? Have you used AI to help you understand your spouse's emotions? Today, Doug discusses the harm ChatGPT is doing to marriages. Listener questions and comments: John - My friend used ChatGPT to do therapy, but he kept it from his girlfriend. It led to the end of their relationship. (21:34) Angelica - I used AI to be playful with my husband. (35:55) Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

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Faulty Assumptions of a Super Marriage

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/12/30

Dr. Christine Bacon joins Doug to discuss her book,The Super Couple. PLUS: 6 faulty assumptions of a super marriage. Listener questions and comments: Kimberly - My husband was in a substance abuse program, and I didn't know about it. I found out the hard way. How can I support him from a spouse's perspective? He's not Catholic, and he's adamant about divorcing me but also wants to be a better father. (18:07) Rosie - How can I mend the relationships in my family? (28:50) Colleen - During my

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48:21

Why do we fight?

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/12/27

Dr. Alexandra Marcotte joins Doug to discuss why couples fight and how to rebuild trust. Listener questions and comments: Julia - How can you regain trust after it’s been lost? I lied to my future husband to help a friend, and I lost his trust. (11:21) Kathy - I am a graduate of DMU, and I can’t speak more highly of it. I am actually in the EFT class! (20:54) Resources: Sacred Ground Psychotherapy https://www.sgpsych.com/ Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

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Reducing anxiety during the holidays

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/12/24

The holiday season is here, and with it comes stress and anxiety. Today on Marriage Unhindered, Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss the concept of Optimal Work and how it can reduce anxiety in your life. Listener questions and comments: Deedee - If you lack prudence, do you end up with depression or anxiety? (24:05) Zizi - How do I let God take care of all my worries so I don't worry and stay up all night? (26:47) Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

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48:27

Self-giving Love

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/12/23

Doug explores the Knights of Columbus booklet, God’s Plan for Love and Marriage. Listener questions and comments: Liz - I am in a marriage where my husband is not a Christian and he sees my faith as exclusive and a wedge. How do I address this? I have been married for 26 years. (21:06) Bobby - How do you connect with someone who is selfish? (39:27) Resources: God's Plan for Love and Marriage https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/cis/cis333.pdf 5 Key Points Self-giving love Original Solitude

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Growing Through Trauma

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/12/20

Joe Sikorra joins Doug to discuss his bookDefying Gravity.They also discuss post traumatic growth, sharing how we can heal through finding purpose and meaning in suffering and trusting in God’s will for us. Listener questions and comments: Deedee - Is there such a thing as one type of suffering being more valuable than the other, such as spiritual over physical? (18:05) Stephen - I have a broken relationship with my sisters because they want my Vietnam war pension and I want to know what to

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48:28

Advice for dealing with grumpy teenagers

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/12/19

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss tips for dealing with a grumpy teenager. Listener questions and comments: Clara - How do you handle balancing your emotions and venting while dealing with teens? (22:24) Sarah - You both are super helpful. How do we speak to teens about helping around the house and being attentive to the needs of people and the household? (32:15) Len - There is a great story. Teens are aware of the growth they have after the end of their teen years. (38:20)

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Raising Blue-Collar Kids

Marriage Unhindered ·

2025/12/18

Conor Gallagher joins Doug to discuss his book:Raising Blue-Collar Kids in a White-Collar World. Listener questions and comments: Ilene - What do you have to say about kids who are great in public, getting tons of praise but at home are really bad. (18:14) Paul - My mom always said 'offer it up' to any problem my kids have and we can link it to the Mass. (24:15) Brother John - Do you have any sons going into the priesthood? (27:21) Steven - Most kids who misbehave in public usually misbehave in

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