2201: The Forgotten (But Essential) Foundation of a Powerful Marriage by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Martial Advice

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2201: Dr. Kelly Flanagan reveals that communication, while important, is not the foundation of a powerful marriage. He argues that couples need to explore the deeper emotional roots of their conflicts, addressing unresolved childhood needs and traumas together to achieve genuine connection and healing. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/the-disturbing-reason-your-marriage-isnt-joyful/ Quotes to ponder: "Great communication can only take us so far in marriage. The truth is, to take our marriages to the next level, we must be willing to go to the bottom level." "We must stop talking to one another, and we must begin feeling with each other." "May this be the year you join hands with your partner, descend into the darkness of your marital cellars, and surprisingly, joyfully, find there the light of grace and the glow of authentic connection." Episode references: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0609805797 Hold Me Tight: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/031611300X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices