Published on Sep 18, 2023, 6:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:42:37
On today's episode, Dr. Lee Baucom joins us, and we have a great discussion about
intentionality and actively creating a stronger marriage connection both physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Join Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz in this journey on strengthening marriage connection, relationships, and personal values.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Who is Lee Baucom
2:30 – Number one concern for new couples
5:12 – Shifts you need to make in the first year of marriage
9:08 – Pause button marriage
12:52 – Difference in how you communicate vs communication skills
14:25 – The arc of disconnection
16:14 – Three levels of connection
18:58 – Intentionality is important
22:14 – What can you do to reconnect?
25:51 – Difference between marriage fail point and individual fail point
28:30 – Husbands bootcamp
31:36 – There is intentionality behind everything
35:28 – Key component to a stronger marriage connection
38:06 – Resources
39:07 – Takeaways
About Lee Baucom:
Dr. Lee Baucom is internationally known for his methods and approaches to saving marriages. For three decades, Lee has been helping people around the world save, restore, and create the marriage they deserve and desire. He's the author of the book, “How to save your marriage in three simple steps”, in addition to six other books, and he's the creator of the highly effective internet Marriage program. Save the marriage. Lee is also the host of two popular podcast Thrive nation and save the marriage.
Insights:
Dave: Lack of attention leads to loss of connection. Physical, emotional, and spiritual
connection all have an impact on your partner, what will you do to strengthen those areas?
Liz: The key of the “We” and having each other’s backs, we all want someone to get us and know us. You are in this together.
Lee: Remember the pause button, did you hit pause and what is it going to take to un-pause it. Get more intentional about connecting from a physical, spiritual, and emotional level. Take action.
Invites:
- Shift from “you and me” to “we”. Remember that you are a team, and it is important to acknowledge those struggles as a team.
- Mature relationships are not without the feelings of romance and passion but include communications and connection
- Husband bootcamp is a video bootcamp structured over 30 days to get into shape and address the wounds that men carry around with them that can get in the way of
relationships
Lee Baucom links:
https://savethemarriage.com/
https://savethemarriage.com/podcast
https://savethemarriage.com/books
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Dr. Liz Hale:
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It's often said that marriage takes work. The Stronger Marriage Connection podcast wants to help because a happy marriage is worth the effort. USU Family Life Professor Dr. Dave Schramm and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Liz Hale talk with experts about the principles and practices that will enhance your commitment, compassion, and emotional connection.
More than ever before, marriages face obstacles, from the busyness of work and daily hassles to disagreements and digital distractions. It's no wonder couples sometimes drift apart, growing resentful, lonely, and isolated.
The Utah Marriage Commission invites you to listen and discover new ways to strengthen and protect your marriage connection today!