Married Well: Recent Episodes
Valery Krieg
Balancing the kids, your career, and juggling things at home isn't easy. . . now let's talk about your relationship! You want a modern marriage, but it still feels like you're making all the sacrifices to make things work, and it's taking a toll on your partnership. Join Valery Krieg, each week, as she explores modern relationship problems, shares her professional advice, and speaks to other marriage therapists and experts to get their take. Ready to build a better relationship?
Tune in to Married Well the podcast for REAL advice from REAL experts for REAL couples.
Are you looking for more balance in your relationship? Find a more equitable division of labor at home (and stop fighting about chores) by leveraging your marriage management system. See Full Show Notes for more details.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on Instagram @married.well
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Disclaimer: While I'm a practicing therapist, I am not your therapist. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only.
This week I'm re-releasing one of my favorite episodes of all time. I share my least favorite peace of marriage advice and what you can do instead.
In today’s episode, I’m going to share a quick, meaningful alternative to date night that you and your spouse can try today - no planning necessary, I promise. The five-minute date is one of my favorite ways to stay connected with my husband and has transformed the way we approach our relationship. Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
Disclaimer: While I'm a practicing therapist, I am not your therapist. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only.
This week I'm re-releasing episode 1 because this topic is near and dear to my heart.
I’ve been married almost as long as I’ve been a marriage therapist. You’d think I’d have marriage figured out...but I didn't. If you looked at my marriage from afar, everything looked great, but in reality, I was so unhappy! Balancing my marriage, my kids, and my career seemed impossible. I wanted a “modern marriage” but I couldn’t figure out to make it work and I definitely didn’t expect to struggle. Does this sound familiar? Almost 50% of people get divorced, and with the way marriage and society has changed, it’s no wonder people feel dissatisfied in their relationships. But don’t worry, I’m here to help. The good news is, you and your spouse can create your own version of a modern marriage - something that will work for you! I hope you’ll join me and listen in as I dive into the myth of modern marriage and help you get the conversation started with your spouse to manage your expectations and improve your communication skills.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
How do you know if you're in a good relationship? On today's episode, we're talking about the qualities of a healthy relationship, what makes a marriage REALLY work, and the 4 signs you need to know to have a healthy marriage.
Listen to discover:
- the 4 signs of a healthy marriage
- what a good relationship is REALLY supposed to look like
- my healthy marriage checklist
Plus, get my TOP TIP for making your marriage a healthy one.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes for more details.
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM Married Well:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
Disclaimer: While I'm a practicing therapist, I am not your therapist. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only.
Does marriage need intimacy to survive? On today's episode, we're talking about emotional intimacy. We'll discuss why emotional intimacy is important for your relationship, how to rebuild intimacy in your marriage, and my advice for leveling up the intimacy in your marriage.
We'll also discuss three easy ways you can get more intimacy in your marriage today. Plus, get my top Intimacy in marriage tip for couples who are ready to reconnect.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes for more details.
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM Married Well:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
Disclaimer: While I'm a practicing therapist, I am not your therapist. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only.
Do you understand how to speak your partner’s love language? What would it feel like if your partner spoke your love language? This week, I’m discussing the five love languages that were first described by Gary Chapman. I share my own story of discovering how I receive and share love and how that’s changed for both my husband and me since having kids.
Take the quiz to find out your love language!
Check out my blog post for more information on what love languages are and why they matter.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Summer is the time where our kids are out of school, we go on vacation, work isn’t always the same due to vacations or picking the littles up from camps. Overall, our schedules are typically all over the place. That’s why it is the BEST time to level-up your marriage. In this episode, I’m sharing three ways that you can take advantage of summer and create a stronger relationship with your partner.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
It’s so easy to get caught up in everyday life. So many of us fall into the cycle of waiting for the perfect moment or prioritizing different things over our spouses. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the three most common mistakes that couples make and what you can do NOW to fix them and start finding pleasure in your marriage again.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
Sign up for my Summer Series Workshop to level-up your relationship.
See Full Show Notes
I want you to love your marriage. I didn’t always love mine. It’s hard to admit when things aren’t going well in your marriage, BUT it’s very common. In today’s episode, I’m talking about the four elements that every happy couple needs to thrive. The four cornerstones are simple and easy to understand and will strengthen the foundation of your marriage.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
Sign up for my Summer Series Workshop to level-up your relationship.
See Full Show Notes
If you want a better marriage, you have to build better habits. After having kids, it can be challenging to find time for your marriage. This can cause you and your partner to drift apart. In this episode, I’m sharing the top five habits that happy couples share. I discuss how implementing these healthy habits can create ways to connect with your partner and develop a lasting love.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
Start making happy habits with my habit tracker.
Sign up for my Summer Series Workshop to level-up your relationship.
See Full Show Notes
In today’s episode, we are talking all about creating balance within your marriage to cultivate a sense of “we” between you and your partner. I discuss the difference between “I-ness” and “we-ness” and the problems that can come when they’re unbalanced. I talk about how having a sense of “we-ness” in your relationship can help you and your spouse level-up your teamwork and strengthen your marriage.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
Sign up for my Summer Series Workshop to level-up your relationship.
See Full Show Notes
In today’s episode, I’m taking you through how gratitude can rebalance and strengthen your relationship. I share how to create a culture of appreciation in your marriage that will help you fight less and feel more connected with your spouse. I highlight why a culture of appreciation is lacking in modern marriages and what you can do today. Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
Is guilt taking over your life? Is it leaving you feeling resentful in your relationship? In this week’s episode, I’m talking all about guilt and what you need to get rid of it. I discuss what guilt is and how it can cause issues within your marriage. I explain two important versions of guilt and what to do when we experience them.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
Everyone does invisible labor, but no one should feel lonely or unappreciated because of the unnoticed work they do. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about unseen labor. We discuss how it can impact your relationship, how it creates huge problems in your marriage, and what you should do if you’re feeling stressed out and unbalanced in your relationship. Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
What do expectations look like in your marriage? What does the conversation look like when you’re setting them? Are you often stuck with unmet expectations and the feeling of disappointment? In this week’s episode, I’m talking about all expectations. I discuss why you should have high expectations, how you should set them, and how to maintain an open dialogue to ensure you and your spouse are meeting each other’s expectations. Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
In today’s episode, we’re talking all about why friendship is the key to a lasting marriage. After Mother’s Day, I was met with a lot of couples who felt unseen, unheard, and unappreciated because their spouse didn’t do what they had expected for their special day. On the flip side, the husbands felt unappreciated because the special things that they did weren’t noticed. When this happens, it is a huge indicator that your friendship is drifting apart.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
How you talk to your partner matters. In today’s episode, I’m talking all about the biggest communication mistakes couples make. These are considered The Four Horsemen: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling. I cover what they are, how to spot them, and what to do if they’re present in your relationship. With communication being the biggest predictor for divorce, I want to help you become a better communicator in in your relationship.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
Today we’re talking about how to master the business of being married and how to create a better marriage management system to ditch the stress, the guilt, and the overwhelm. As a marriage therapist, I have seen too many couples argue over childcare, chores and work because they are trying to do it all. Some couples even begin to drift apart or resent each other. When you create a marriage management system, you can reconnect with your spouse and escape the constant overwhelm. In this episode, I share what it means to master the business of being married and how to create a functional marriage management system to bring balance back into your home and marriage. I understand your stress, life is overwhelming. I’m here to help. Mastering the business of being married will change your life. Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
Today we’re going to talk about marriage mindset. In my experience as a marriage therapist, marriage mindset is a huge struggle for couples, yet it’s rarely addressed! Did you know how you think about your marriage and your spouse plays a role in the success or failure of your marriage? It makes sense, but if you’re stuck in a negative marriage mindset, what’s the solution? Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG: Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
In today’s episode, I’m going to share a quick, meaningful alternative to date night that you and your spouse can try today - no planning necessary, I promise. The five-minute date is one of my favorite ways to stay connected with my husband and has transformed the way we approach our relationship. Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
I’ve been married almost as long as I’ve been a marriage therapist. You’d think I’d have marriage figured out...but I didn't. If you looked at my marriage from afar, everything looked great, but in reality, I was so unhappy! Balancing my marriage, my kids, and my career seemed impossible. I wanted a “modern marriage” but I couldn’t figure out to make it work and I definitely didn’t expect to struggle. Does this sound familiar? Almost 50% of people get divorced, and with the way marriage and society has changed, it’s no wonder people feel dissatisfied in their relationships. But don’t worry, I’m here to help. The good news is, you and your spouse can create your own version of a modern marriage - something that will work for you! I hope you’ll join me and listen in as I dive into the myth of modern marriage and help you get the conversation started with your spouse to manage your expectations and improve your communication skills.
Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @married.well
See Full Show Notes
Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
MORE FROM VALERY KRIEG:
Which Level-up strategy is right for your relationship? Start with our free quiz!
Balancing the kids, your career, and juggling things at home isn't easy. . . now let's talk about your relationship! You want a modern marriage, but it still feels like you're making all the sacrifices to make things work, and it's taking a toll on your partnership. Join Valery Krieg, each week, as she explores modern relationship problems, shares her professional advice, and speaks to other marriage therapists and experts to get their take. Ready to build a better relationship?
Tune in to Married Well the podcast for REAL advice from REAL experts for REAL couples.
Full Show Notes: https://www.marriedwell.co/podcast