Accordia Way

Coach Adrian | Coach Susanne
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Couples and families can learn practical tools and strategies to reduce arguing, fighting, and conflicts, and to promote understanding and unity within their relationships and in their lives.

  1. 16 HR AGO

    Spirituality, Culture & the Acordia Way | With Coach Adrian & Coach Susanne

    In this thoughtful conversation, Coach Adrian and Coach Susanne explore how spirituality and culture shape the way couples understand relationships—and why these deeper influences matter when building unity. Coach Susanne explains that spirituality plays a vital role in communication because it reminds couples that each person carries a spirit or soul that may not always be visible, but deeply affects connection. When couples honor each other’s spirit and remain open to spiritual inspiration, they often discover solutions they could not reach through logic or control alone. Spirituality can be expressed in many ways—praying together or individually, attending worship services, or simply experiencing awe in nature. The focus is not on one method, but on creating openness to something greater than ego during conversations. One practice shared in the episode invites couples to imagine their thoughts being placed together into a shared “bowl,” allowing space for inspiration and new understanding to emerge. When partners enter a conversation already attached to an outcome, they close the door to that possibility. The discussion also introduces the deeper philosophy behind the Acordia Way: • Moving beyond traditional conflict management • Challenging the belief that harmful conflict is inevitable • Choosing co-creation instead of control • Letting go of ego to build shared solutions • Focusing on unity and harmony rather than winning The Acordia Way teaches that while perfect peace may not always be realistic, couples can learn to respond to challenges differently—without harmful conflict. When partners stop fighting and start co-creating, communication becomes safer, decisions become clearer, and connection deepens. The conversation also highlights the ripple effect of this shift: when parents reduce conflict and work together in unity, children often respond with greater calm and emotional stability. Coach Adrian shares how applying these principles transformed his own marriage, helping him and his wife communicate with greater acceptance, respect, and shared ownership of solutions. This episode invites couples to consider a powerful question: What becomes possible when you stop trying to win—and start creating together?

    13 min

  2. 3 APR

    From Adversaries to Teammates | With Coach Adrian & Coach Susanne

    In this honest conversation, Coach Adrian and Coach Susanne share personal turning points that transformed their marriages—and why learning to become teammates is the key to lasting unity. Coach Adrian describes early marriage as “building a plane while flying it.” Like many couples, he and his wife, Nina, were unprepared for certain dynamics and challenges, especially after becoming parents. The breakthrough came when they learned how to communicate differently and stopped seeing each other as adversaries. That shift revealed that thriving marriages require more than communication tools—they require humility, compassion, and a genuine desire to be on the same team. Coach Susanne highlights the power of partnership and describes the “process of Acordia” in her marriage with Phil as creating a beautiful flow of communication. In that space, they can safely share fears, concerns, past triggers, and difficult emotions without conflict. Their unity came from intentional practice and a shared commitment to building something new after experiencing high-conflict relationships in the past. This conversation explores: • Why many couples feel unprepared for marriage dynamics • How teamwork replaces competition in healthy relationships • The importance of attitudes, virtues, and heart posture—not just communication techniques • Why trying to change your partner creates distance • How acceptance opens the door for real growth • The role of compassion and empathy in strengthening unity Coach Adrian also shares how learning to view his spouse through empathy instead of judgment changed everything. Letting go of control and focusing on gratitude allowed their marriage to move from frustration to partnership. Coach Susanne reinforces a powerful truth: criticism is one of the most damaging patterns in relationships. When people feel accepted and respected, they naturally feel safer—and growth becomes possible. This episode invites couples to shift from trying to fix each other to building a relationship where both people feel valued, supported, and united.

    12 min

  3. 27 MAR

    Why We Started Acordia Way | Coach Adrian & Coach Susanne

    In this introductory conversation, Coach Adrian and Coach Susanne share the story behind Acordia Way and why prevention—not crisis intervention—is at the heart of their work. Both found their calling in relationship support unexpectedly. Susanne has worked in the space of marriage and relationships for over 21 years. Before that, she worked at British Petroleum and wrote business stories for Newsweek. Her journey into this field began early in her second marriage, when she and her late husband were asked to create a marriage preparation class for a youth group. At the same time, several close friends were going through separations and divorces. That moment sparked a desire to make a difference. What began as a class turned into a book that quickly sold—and eventually into more than 30 books focused on helping couples build strong, lasting relationships. Coach Adrian’s path was also unexpected. With a background in sports management and a master’s degree in the field, she never planned to work in relationships. But around 2014, she began formally supporting couples navigating breakups and separations. She found deep meaning in helping people lay down ego and choose growth in order to nurture healthy love. Over time, she felt called to shift her focus from crisis support to prevention—equipping couples and individuals with tools to avoid destructive conflict altogether. Together, they believe that healthy relationships are the foundation of healthy communities. When couples learn to make decisions in harmony and face challenges in unity, the impact extends far beyond the home. Acordia Way was born from a shared passion to: • Intervene earlier, before relationships reach crisis • Teach practical skills for productive conversations • Help couples build unity and understanding • Equip individuals to grow personally instead of trying to fix their partner • Strengthen marriages in ways that ripple outward into families and communities Their goal is simple but powerful: help couples build strong, happy relationships along the way—so they never have to recover from deep harm. This conversation marks the beginning of that shared journey.

    9 min
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Couples and families can learn practical tools and strategies to reduce arguing, fighting, and conflicts, and to promote understanding and unity within their relationships and in their lives.

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    Coach Adrian | Coach Susanne
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  • Episodes
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