Why Do We Argue So Much? | Laura Heck & Zach Brittle | #121
Published on Feb 24, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:46:39
Published on Feb 24, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:46:39
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Today In this episode of Stronger Marriage Connection, Dr. Liz Hale and Dr. Dave
Schramm sit down with Laura Heck and Zach Brittle, co-hosts of Marriage Therapy Radio. Together, they break down why couples argue and how to navigate disagreements in a healthy way. Drawing from Dr. John Gottman’s research, they explore practical strategies to express needs, take responsibility, regulate emotions, and increase appreciation. Whether you're looking to stop recurring fights or strengthen your connection, this episode is packed with actionable insights to improve communication and create lasting harmony in your relationship.
About:
Laura Heck is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Certified Gottman Therapist. She is
a relationship specialist, meaning she doesn't work with teenagers, doesn't treat eating
disorders, and doesn't heal past life trauma. Nope...Laura is solely focused on helping couples.
That's it.
Better yet, if you are a busy professional couple with children at home that struggle with conflict and intimacy, you are exactly who Laura loves to help.
Laura is co-host of Marriage Therapy Radio, hosts The Seven Principles for Making Marriage
Work workshop for couples, coaches women through the Epic Wives Experiment, speaks and
trains for The Gottman Institute and is a regular media expert on the topic of intimate
relationships.
Laura can often be found running through the wilderness with her pup, cooking up something
fierce and golfing poorly. Laura has been with her beloved and patient husband for 16 years
and they have a seven -year-old son together.
Zach Brittle has been teaching, coaching, mentoring and counseling couples for nearly 20 years. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington and a Certified Gottman Therapist (CGT) specializing in evidence-based couples therapy based on over 40 years of marital research.
He is the founder and co-host of Marriage Therapy Radio, creator of Your Marriage Masterclass, and the author of the best-selling relationship guide The Relationship Alphabet and the Marriage Therapy Journal. My writings and insights have also been featured on the Gottman Relationship Blog, Vanity Fair, Men’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, The New York Times and the Washington Post.
He is happily married to Rebecca for 21 of 23 years – years #8 and 18 were both
pretty rough. We live in Seattle with our two daughters (14 & 18). We own a mini-van and most of the silverware we got as wedding presents.
Links:
Laura's Links:
Marriage Therapy Radio Podcast
Workshop For Couples
Epic Wives Experiment
Laura's Gottman Profile
Zach's Links:
Your Marriage Masterclass
The Relationship Alphabet
Marriage Therapy Journal
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This episode provides a compassionate and practical guide for anyone seeking to build healthier perspectives around sexuality, reduce shame, and improve intimacy in their relationships. Don't miss this deeply insightful discussion!
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!