Beauty in Battle Podcast Jason Benham, Tori Benham

Today we're talking about the recent findings of an 85-year-old study called "The Harvard Study of Adult Development" which shows the #1 characteristics of adults who experience the happiest, most fulfilling lives. As the oldest ongoing study in history, it's discovery on what makes the healthiest and happiest people is mind-blowing. Spoiler alert - it has something to do with relationships! 

Tune in and find out. 

Does your spouse spend a lot of time scrolling on their smartphone? Mindless scrolling is a problem for millions. It’s become a leading obstacle to intimacy. 

Why? Because it violates the law of Priority. 

Our #1 asset/gift is our TIME.  A scroll session takes away that time and is subconsciously received as a lack of priority. 
In today's episode, we're going to share the science behind distraction addiction and five keys to stopping the scroll to connect with our spouse!

Enjoy

Did you know that most conflict in marriage cannot be resolved? You and your spouse are two different people, so resolving perpetual issues isn't the right way to think about it. In marriage, we need to be thinking about managing conflict more than resolving it.

When you learn how to properly manage conflict, the very fight that once tore you apart now draws you together. 

Today, we're doing to talk about four keys to manage conflict to draw us closer rather than tear us apart. 

Enjoy.

Today is our final installment in our series "The Neuroscience of Connection." In this episode we'll dive into the various aspects of forgiveness and show you the power it has in your relationship. 

We'll also give you a different angle in which to view forgiveness, one in which you might not have thought of before. 

A marriage built on forgiveness is a powerful marriage. This episode will help you do it. 

Today is our 8th installment in our series on the Neuroscience of Connection where we answer the question "Am I reinforcing the behaviors that I like or dislike in my spouse?"  Based on Dr. Amen's book "You Happier," this episode is a deep dive into the value of positive thinking toward our spouse and how to combat those negative thoughts that rip us apart. 

We'll give you three steps to overcoming negative thinking and discuss the amazing way our brains are wired to help us connect deeper with those we love. 

You're going to enjoy this one! 

How you think determines what you say and how you act. Ultimately, how you think determines how you love. Nothing could be more important in your marriage than cleaning up your thoughts.

In today's episode, we're going to dive into nine different negative thinking patterns that sabotage relationships, along with five keys that will set you free in your mind and bond you to your spouse.

Based on Dr. Amen's best-selling book, "You Happier," this episode will dive deep into the most important component of your marriage - how you "think" about your spouse and relationship.

And if you haven't taken our free 5-day marriage challenge, you can join us HERE.