365: The One Thing That Changed Our Marriage Pt. 1 - Greatest Hits

About this episode

Justin and Abi discuss how the nervous system affects relationships and share personal insights from their marriage.

We've all been in situations where conflict slowly builds between us and someone else, only to find ourselves acting in ways we're not proud of. Suddenly, we're asking, "How did I get here, and how can I stop this from happening again?" Yet, we often repeat these cycles, unsure of how to break free. It's challenging for everyone involved—but there are solutions! In part one of this two-part episode, Justin and Abi explore how our nervous system can throw a massive monkey wrench into relational dynamics. They also share critical telltale signs of a dysregulated nervous system. Lastly, they open up about their own marriage and apologize to one another for how their dysregulation has impacted each other. This two part series is a game changer for any relationship. You won't want to miss out! You can WATCH us at https://www.justinandabi.com/theconnectedlife Don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!

People in this episode

Hosts: Justin Stumvoll, Abi Stumvoll

Topics covered

• marriage
• conflict resolution
• nervous system
• relationship dynamics
• self-regulation

Keywords

• marriage
• nervous system
• conflict
• dysregulation
• relationship advice

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