The Hitched Podcast: Perfecting Your Marriage

Michelle Gannon, PhD and Beth Jaeger-Skigen, LCSW explain the latest research by Dr. Brene Brown, which focuses on the power of vulnerability and empathy; what "wholehearted living" means; Rising Strong Workshops and more. For more visit www.risingstrongworkshop.com and www.hitchedmag.com

Is it normal to have attaction to others when you're married? Is it normal to have a crush on others? What to do if you find yourself in this situation? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.

We frequently discuss how talking about marriage problems with friends and family is taboo, but this week we tackle the subject head-on with advice on how to break that taboo. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insight.

Dr. Sue Johnson, the creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy, discusses the importance of adult bonding, why people should care, the research that backs it up and much, much more.

Men and women have biological differences when it comes to their sexual needs. Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen offers tips and information that couples can implement tonight. Text 33444 and type in "bettersex" to get your free handout.

New research reveals there's more to gratitude than creating a pleasant environment. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how gratitude can be used as a tool and how to weild it.

Entering retirement is a big life change: you have a lot of free time, you have more time to spend with your spouse, you might have different aspirations. Dr. Karen Sherman explains how you and your spouse can thrive during this transition.

Sometimes just saying, 'I'm Sorry' isn't enough to smooth over the harsh terrain that was created by an error in the past. Drs. Michelle Gannon and Sam Jinich explain how to deliver a heartfelt and effective apology.

Mental health is a huge issue in this country, but it doesn't get the attention it deserves. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts on what's happening, why it matters, and where it's going.

A new study reveals that those who don't have big expectations for their marriage are happier than those who have high expectations, but fail to reach those goals. Dr. Karen Sherman offers her perspective.

You are two different people with two backgrounds and your own thoughts, feelings and ideas. It can be difficult to find common ground sometimes. Dr. Karen Sherman explains how couples can effectively compromise.

Hopefully you strive to grow and improve throughout your life. So how do you set goals in life life or within your marriage and make them stick? How do you get your spouse to support your goals? How do you even approach such a thing? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.

Before a couple has a child (or right after), Dr. Karen Sherman believes the family should do these things to be best prepared for the new baby.

Why do couples get into conflicts and what are the general rules on how to handle conflict? Dr. Karen Sherman has answers and a fun little story to share.

Marriage is an amazingly close relationship, but that also makes it a space of vulnerability. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers advice on how you can say what you want to your spouse to get closer than ever.