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The show that has couples talking, in more ways than one! A podcast dedicated to no fluff, funny and just real straightforward tips and hacks for marriage and family life! Every week the host's Sean and Jessica address the challenges of marriage such as communication, intimacy, finances, parenting, and more! They even dive into the things people don't talk about or are hard to address such as major betrayal, dishonesty, affairs (emotional and physical) porn addiction, drug, and alcohol addiction. They leave no corner of marriage uncovered. They believe that husbands, wives, and their marriage need guidance, action steps, support, and real tangible tools to maneuver through the hard times we all face in the different seasons we will encounter in our marriage and personal life. ROCK your new marriage with CONFIDENCE! Visit our website for blogs, one-on-one mentorship, our social links, videos & more! www.theconfidentmarriage.com

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The show that has couples talking, in more ways than one! A podcast dedicated to no fluff, funny and just real straightforward tips and hacks for marriage and family life! Every week the host's Sean and Jessica address the challenges of marriage such as communication, intimacy, finances, parenting, and more! They even dive into the things people don't talk about or are hard to address such as major betrayal, dishonesty, affairs (emotional and physical) porn addiction, drug, and alcohol addiction. They leave no corner of marriage uncovered. They believe that husbands, wives, and their marriage need guidance, action steps, support, and real tangible tools to maneuver through the hard times we all face in the different seasons we will encounter in our marriage and personal life. ROCK your new marriage with CONFIDENCE! Visit our website for blogs, one-on-one mentorship, our social links, videos & more! www.theconfidentmarriage.com

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English


Episodes
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Love, Marriage, and Addiction

3/2/2021
Addiction. It is a shameful thing not often talked about or dealt with. Addiction can encompass many different things, from pornography to sex, hard and recreational drugs to alcohol, gambling to eating, and on and on. It is a widespread problem in our country and all over the world. In this episode, Jessica and Sean discuss the realities of being married to or in a relationship with an addict. Sean gets personal, talking about the hard truths of his life as a drug addict and how it...

Duration:00:47:38

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What Was I Thinking: Are These Thoughts Normal?

2/23/2021
Having some abnormal thoughts about your spouse? Thinking some things about your marriage that you’re afraid to share with your husband or wife? But, are these thoughts abnormal or do most people in marriages or relationships have similar thoughts? What are some of the thoughts that may seem weird, and how do we process these thoughts in a healthy way? This week, on The Confident Marriage Podcast, Sean and Jessica talk about thoughts people have about their marriage or spouse and what to do...

Duration:00:37:22

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Porn Addiction and Betrayal Trauma A Discussion With Joshua Shea

2/16/2021
Porn – The topic that was so nice, we had to talk about it twice! One of our first topics, this week on The Confident Marriage, Sean and Jessica dive back into pornography. This time, though, we have a special guest…friend of the show, betrayal trauma specialist and porn addiction expert Joshua Shea! He’s a Ted Talks speaker, a published author and journalist, and he has some incredible insights into the world of pornography addiction, as well as real-life experience. We talk about how...

Duration:00:45:41

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Perfectly Imperfect Marriages AND a bonus The Ultimate Gift Guide, A fool proof way for gift giving on any occasion

2/9/2021
Feeling the stress of finding the right gift for your husband, wife, or partner for Valentine’s Day? Did you wait till the last minute to put something together? Are you worried that you didn’t get them something that will make them feel truly loved? Maybe you aren’t the greatest at picking out gifts or you are a procrastinator. You might be worried that your spouse will screw up the big day. If any of these are true in your marriage or relationship, then this is the podcast for you! This...

Duration:01:00:19

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Being Intentional In Your Marriage. What Does That Even Mean?

2/2/2021
Not feeling the love in your marriage or relationship? Not feeling respected at home? Feeling like life has become a little mundane? Feeling the cold numbness of complacency setting in? Feel like your personal growth has stalled? Maybe it’s time to get intentional. Often used, but not often explained, the concept of intentionality is BIG in relationships and marriages, as well as your personal and home life. In this week’s episode of The Confident Marriage, Jessica and Sean explain what...

Duration:00:35:02

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Organize Your Life, Get Your Marriage in Order! with Special Guest Lisa Woodruff of Organize 356!

1/26/2021
Feeling disorganized? Scattered? Is feeling all over the place getting in the way of you and your spouse connecting? This week, Sean and Jessica talk organization with Lisa Woodruff, CEO of Organize365! She’s an expert with tons of info on organizing your life, home, family, and marriage! When we feel organized, we feel more at peace and are able to connect better with our husband, wife, or partner. Tune in to hear how organizing your life can lead to better intimacy and more time...

Duration:00:30:42

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Stay Positive and Don't Obsess: The dangers of Negativity and Obsessive Thoughts In Your Marriage

1/19/2021
Your thoughts have tremendous power and must be used responsibly. This week, on The Confident Marriage, Sean and Jessica talk about positive versus negative thoughts about your spouse and how it affects your marriage or relationship. We also layout the differences between healthy reflection and obsessive thinking. How do you know you are having obsessive thoughts and how can you break away from them? Don’t obsess, stay positive, and be confident! Your relationship depends on it! Visit our...

Duration:00:33:56

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Balance: The Natural State of Life and How to Get There

1/12/2021
Feeling a little tipsy? Unsteady on your feet? Like the scales may be tipping the wrong way? Maybe you need to bring a little balance into your life and relationship. Balance is our natural state of being, so when we are unbalanced somewhere, we feel it. Whether it’s in your marriage, relationship, parenting, career, sex life, or with your spouse, finding balance is an important step to being happy, healthy, and fulfilled. In this week’s episode, find out how we, in our busy lives, get out...

Duration:00:45:19

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What Honesty Means With Your Spouse, Your Marriage, and Yourself

1/5/2021
Honesty. Many people struggle with this most important aspect of a relationship. In the first episode of our new season, we talk about lies, the damage they can do to your marriage, trust, intimacy, and how to bring honesty and truth into your personal life as well as your relationship. From being honest with yourself to being honest with your spouse and beyond. This episode is packed with information and practical tips to help you practice honesty with Confidence! Visit our website for...

Duration:00:53:15

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Wraping It Up With a Bow - Your Marriage Questions Answered

12/29/2020
Thoroughly sick of 2020? It’s time to wrap up the year with a bow and send it on it’s way! In this week’s episode of The Confident Marriage, Jess and Sean give the gift of a little extra discussion on some previous topics, preview the exciting 2021 season 2 lineup of topics and guests, and answer real questions from listeners like you! Let’s send this year packing in style and look forward to a Confident 2021! Visit our website for extra content, resources, our social media links and to...

Duration:00:45:36

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Healing Your Spouse and Yourself After You Have Had an Affair

12/22/2020
We know that the person who was hurt by an affair, or any other breach of trust, needs to heal, but what about the one who committed the wrong? In this final installment of our three-part infidelity series, we talk about the importance of healing for the one who was unfaithful and their integral part and responsibility in healing their spouse. Whether husband or wife, the one who cheated or hurt by cheating, this is an equally important part of healing your marriage or relationship. Visit...

Duration:00:52:29

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Healing when your spouse has had an affair

12/15/2020
How can you hope to heal when your spouse has been unfaithful? This week on The Confident Marriage Podcast, we show you that it is, in fact, possible to heal after an affair and walk you through the healing process. Infidelity is one of the hardest things a husband or wife can go through. The pain is intense and this episode focuses on the spouse who has been cheated on. We tell you what to expect, what’s normal, share our personal experience, and share practical tips and actions you can...

Duration:01:04:53

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Unfaithful, my marriage feels like a hurricane

12/8/2020
Affairs. No one wants to talk about them, and yet they are probably one of the most important things that need to be talked about if they’re happening in your relationship. In the first part of this three-part series, Sean and Jessica dive into what an affair is. We talk about the different types of affairs, why they happen, the effects they can have on your relationship, and why it’s so important to talk about them. In the following weeks, we will be covering how to heal from affairs,...

Duration:00:51:31

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Covid-19 pandemic spectacular!

11/30/2020
This week on a very special episode of The Confident Marriage Podcast, we present our Covid-19 pandemic spectacular! Jessica and Sean tackle some of the issues of our “new normal” such as too much togetherness, being trapped at home, keeping the kids entertained, and how to turn this adversity into a positive in your relationship and family. We are all in this together, for better or worse, so let’s get through it together in a healthy way! If you need help please use these...

Duration:00:41:42

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Toxic Behaviors

11/24/2020
Is your relationship feeling a bit under the weather? Is something poisoning your love life? Could be your relationship is suffering from toxic shock syndrome. In this week's episode of The Confident Marriage, Jessica and Sean address the many subtle and not so subtle toxic behaviors that erode a marriage, or any relationship! There are so many huge toxic behaviors that are so obvious. Some of the subtle ones are not, though these usually stem from some of the bigger ones. Please join us as...

Duration:00:37:27

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Step Parenting, don't make it hell!

11/16/2020
These are some crazy times we are living in and time with our family has become the new norm. We are experiencing trials and tribulations we didn't have before, it has been by far a huge burden on marriages and families. Take the time to go back and listen to the other podcasts and try to be the exception to the outcome of so many marriages and families happening right now, don't give into the situation, use it as an opportunity to better yourself, your marriage and your family! Please do...

Duration:00:31:36

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In-laws making you feel like an outlaw - How to deal with your in laws so that you win every time!

10/24/2019
Extended families can get messy, really, really messy. Especially when it is your in-laws. From overbearing, opinionated, and sometimes just down right mean or cruel. It can all take a toll on you and your marriage. Maneuvering through these relationships can become quite complicated and overwhelming all the while trying to balance a happy face to keep from putting gas on the fire. It can also often cause you and your spouse to argue about it is creating rifts and frustration in your...

Duration:00:34:07

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Lingering eyes

10/13/2019
Is it normal for your husband or wife to look at someone else? How long is too long? Is it ok to be hurt by it? Are you crazy for feeling jealous? Is it too much and would it be wrong to ask them to stop? Find out what the psychologist says this means for your marriage. Jessica addresses what is healthy and what is crossing boundaries. How to set your boundaries and stick by them and when you can breathe and not worry about it and how to keep their eye on only you! Visit our website for...

Duration:00:45:26

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The Other Affair- Emotional Cheating. We underestimate the severity of it and worse yet, it's on the rise!

10/2/2019
Lets talk about Emotional affiairs and what they do to you, your marriage and your spouse devastation. We will address how to protect yourself and your marriage from making this seemingly harmless no sex mistake before you realize you may have just made the biggest mistake of your life or repair your marriage if you have already made the mistake. Please visit the resources page with direct links to books I recommend. On the show I talked about the Covenant Eyes application, you can get it on...

Duration:00:28:30

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Showing Love Through Respect

6/12/2019
Regardless of the definition you give respect when you break it down, respect is trust, being truthful and trustworthy….and that is love. Without that component in a marriage, you can not have love. The difference is understanding what LOVE really is, and the ones who have figured it out are the people who have a lifelong love. We will break down the components of love and a life long marriage. We will explore the secrets to keeping your marriage loving and have that rare once in a lifetime...

Duration:00:27:39