The Revolutionary Marriage Podcast

The Revolutionary Marriage Podcast

Hosted by: Dr. Debi Smith, PsyD

Welcome to Revolutionary Marriage, the podcast for couples who are ready to break free from the status quo and create an extraordinary relationship. Hosted by Dr. Debi Smith, this show dives deep into proven...

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The Reactionary Marriage: Like a Runaway Wagon on Fire

Are your arguments escalating faster and faster? Do quick fixes just make things worse? In this episode of The Revolutionary Marriage Podcast, Dr. Debi explores the Reactionary Marriage — the quadrant where couples...
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Going Nowhere? A Marriage Stuck in the Mud

Are you in a marriage stuck in the pain of the past? In this episode, Dr. Debi unpacks the Regressionary Marriage path—a relationship weighed down by old baggage, unresolved pain, and patterns that keep couples from...
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Lost in Translation? Why Your Spouse Hears Something You Didn’t Say

Do your conversations get lost in translation? Have you ever said something to your spouse—only to realize later they heard something completely different? That’s exactly what happened to an engaged couple I worked...
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Breaking the Cycle: When He Shuts Down and She Pushes Harder

Are you focused on breaking the cycle in your marriage? Emily was exhausted. She kept trying—initiating conversations, planning date nights, even suggesting counseling. But the more she tried, the more Kyle pulled...
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Living Like Soulmates or Roommates: Why Good Couples Quietly Drift Apart

Are you soulmates or roommates? On the outside, Rachel and Marcus looked like they had it all—two careers, a beautiful home, and a calendar full of commitments. But behind closed doors, they felt more like roommates...
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Why Marriage Counseling Fails (and What to Do Instead)

Why does marriage counseling fail for so many couples? Some thrive. Others leave more frustrated than before. In this episode of The Revolutionary Marriage Podcast, Dr. Debi reveals the truth: couples who stay stuck...
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The Ultimate Power Couple Advantage: A New Vision for Your Marriage

Are you a power couple? You’ve achieved so much in life—why settle for anything less than extraordinary in your marriage? If you’re tired of feeling like your gender differences are pulling you apart, it’s time to...
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Better Couple Communication: 3 Key Secrets to Finally Being Heard

Want better couple communication? Do your conversations with your partner go nowhere? Do you feel misunderstood, dismissed, or shut out? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Debi shares 3 powerful secrets that have...
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Why Marriage Feels So Hard: Stage 4

Here's why your marriage feels so hard right now—and how to begin fixing it. Every couple struggles—but not every couple understands why. In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of A Wise Woman’s Guide, Dr. Debi...
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Appreciation in Marriage: When He Feels Used—And So Does She

The lack of appreciation in marriage causes more problems than either mate realizes. In this episode of A Wise Woman's Guide, Dr. Debi unpacks what happens when both partners feel unappreciated—but experience it in...
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Does She Want Him to Lead? Rediscovering Love in 3/4 Time

Does she want him to lead? Some say it's old-fashioned. Others say it's unrealistic. But what if the idea of a man leading in love—and a woman joyfully responding—isn’t outdated at all … but deeply human? In this...
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Couple Problems and Patterns, Heal the Connection: How to Fix What Keeps Going Wrong

Are you having couple problems? You're in good company! Every couple gets stuck in a pattern sometimes. It starts with simple problems—something small—like not talking, or a simple comment about the grocery bill—and...
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