Fighting for Connection - Creating a Secure Marriage Brett Nikula, LMFT

How do you measure the success of a journey? For me, it’s seeing the growth and hearing the heartfelt stories that come from listeners like you. After 90 consecutive weeks, we reach the poignant finale of the Fighting for Connection podcast. As I sign off from this incredible journey, I reflect on the power of simple gestures, like a young boy's genuine thank you, which mirrors the gratitude I feel for every listener who has supported this endeavor. Each episode has been a labor of love, aime...

Ever wondered why your partner's opinions can make or break your day? On this episode of the Fighting for Connection podcast, we unravel the profound influence of emotions on relationships. I openly share my own vulnerabilities so that we can dissect how our partner's viewpoints can dramatically affect our emotional well-being and how miscommunications often ignite conflict cycles. You'll discover the onion-like layers of "cover emotions" like anger and frustration, and how unmasking these ca...

Have you ever felt the sting of betrayal from a close friend and wondered how to move past it? Join me as I recount an incident from my middle school days involving stolen bubble gum and a painful breach of trust by a friend. Through this story, we delve into what it means to truly forgive and the difference between forgiveness and forgetfulness. Discover why true forgiveness means releasing the need for restitution and how it empowers you to let go of grudges while still learning valuable le...

Ever find yourself as the proverbial nail, always getting hammered with criticism in your relationships? Tune in for a heart-to-heart with me, Brett Nikula, where I dives into the deep end of feeling underappreciated and perpetually in trouble with your significant other. I don't just sympathize; I rolls up my sleeves, sharing candid stories and drawing from his rich tapestry of life as a husband, father, and all-around fun-loving guy to offer practical tools for steering your relationship to...

When was the last time you stopped to consider the role compassion has played in your own journey through life? Join me, Brett Nikula, as I share how embracing compassion has been my cornerstone to Fatherhood. In "The Power of Compassion," I reveal the personal growth spurring from my professional endeavors, opening up about the compassion in my childhood from those close to my heart. From the Connected Couples Campus to the Save the Date program, I ponder their future while reaffirming my co...

Have you ever found yourself searching for a place to belong, a tribe to call your own? Today's story takes you on a heartfelt journey of a young boy, illustrating a life lesson about the transformative power of being someone else's cheerleader. As I recount his quest for connection, I share how his pursuit of personal fanfare shifted to a discovery that true belonging comes from supporting those around us. This narrative opens our eyes to the impact of investing in relationships and the warm...