Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Building an Emotionally Healthy Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Building an Emotionally Healthy Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

From Hello Fred! by KCUR Radio

May 5, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

The episode discusses building an emotionally healthy marriage through self-regulation and addressing past experiences that contribute to conflict.

Conflict in marriage can often feel like an all-consuming and explosive cycle that eats away at peace. It’s essential to acknowledge past experiences that contribute to these negative cycles. Ron (a licensed marriage and family therapist) and his wife Nan describe how self-regulation and retraining the brain's triggers can help bring restoration and healing in a marriage. The couple shares their own journey through the tragic loss of their young son and how these principles impacted that difficult process. Receive a copy of The Mindful Marriage and an audio download of "Building an Emotionally Healthy Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

People in this episode

Host: KCUR Radio

Guest: Jim Daly

Topics covered

  • marriage
  • emotional health
  • conflict resolution
  • self-regulation
  • grief
  • healing

Keywords

  • marriage
  • emotional health
  • conflict
  • self-regulation
  • grief
  • healing
  • therapy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Focus on the Family

Books & works: The Mindful Marriage

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