The Marriage Podcast for Smart People Podcast
1) Listen to Understand
How awesome does it feel to be completely understood by someone – to feel that they ‘get’ you when you are explaining a problem!? Do you want to be a spouse that is able to give this blessing? Listen...Show More
2) How Betrayal Trauma Impacts the Brain and Body: A Complete Guide to Neurobiological Changes
Introduction Betrayal trauma profoundly affects both brain function and physical health, extending well beyond emotional pain. When a trusted person—such as a romantic partner, family member, or close...Show More
3) 12 Hidden Signs of Childhood Trauma ACEs in Adult Life
Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) frequently manifest in adult life through patterns so subtle that many people never connect them to their early years. These hidden signs oper...Show More
4) Understanding and Calming Hypervigilance: Grounding Techniques for Feeling Safe
Introduction Understanding and calming hypervigilance through grounding techniques for feeling safe involves learning specific strategies that help regulate your nervous system while maintaining neces...Show More
Understanding and Calming Hypervigilance: Grounding Techniques for Feeling Safe
16:46 | Dec 22nd, 2025
5) Marriage Conflict: What Is Your Fighting Style?
“How couples argue and disagree about issues appears to be more consequential to the success of marriage than what they argue about or how often they experience conflicts.” To reword the above quote t...Show More
6) Gaslighting Explained: The Ultimate Guide to What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Stop It
"I’m not crazy... am I?" If you have ever asked yourself this question after a conversation with your partner, you might be trapped in the fog of gaslighting. In this episode, Clinical Director Cal...Show More
7) Is My Spouse a Sex Addict? Understanding This Massive Challenge and Reclaiming Your Marriage
If you're asking, "Is my partner a sex addict?" you are in a place of deep pain and confusion. In this solo, in-depth episode, Therapevo's Clinical Director and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Cale...Show More
8) Loving a Sexual Abuse Survivor: A Partner’s Practical Guide
Loving a spouse who is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a unique and challenging journey. Many partners feel lost, confused, and alone, struggling to understand the trauma's impact on int...Show More
9) Is Past Trauma Affecting Your Singing Voice?
Expert therapist and vocalist Ron de Jager reveals how unresolved trauma manifests as vocal blocks and performance anxiety—and shares the path to setting your voice free. ### **iTunes Summary / Sho...Show More
10) How Do I Know When My Marriage Is Beyond Repair?
Feeling like your marriage is broken is an incredibly painful and isolating experience. But does it mean it's truly beyond repair? In this episode, Therapevo's expert therapists, Verlynda and Caleb, p...Show More