The Maeband Podcast Maeband

Have you ever been disrespected? Did someone personally disrespect you, or were the feelings of disrespect caused by something that was said, not intended to be disrespectful. Is there a difference between love and respect? Which would you prefer? Bryan and Holly discuss the difference between being disrespected by someone and feeling disrespected because you are triggered by something that was said by sharing experiences from their lives.

Do you know your spouse's love language? Do you find it difficult to express love using your spouse's love language. Bryan and Holly discuss the importance of learning how to express love to your spouse using one of the five love languages, even if your spouse's chosen love language is not your chosen love language. The five love languages are: Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman https://5lovelanguages.com/

Have you ever wanted what someone else has or been jealous of their success? Bryan and Holly reminisce of touring a 25,000 sq. ft. house and how it led to the comparing of someone else's success to their own. It is important to accept what you have and if you want more, you have to do more.

Allowing others to feel their emotions is important. Although it may be difficult, especially as a parent, to watch a child express their emotions, it is critical in their emotional and mental growth. Bryan and Holly discuss why it is important to not change the emotions of others around you, but rather to accept, support, strengthen and comfort.

Every 40 seconds someone takes their own life. In that same amount of time, someone can make the Promise2Live. Studies show that people are more likely to stick to a commitment when they promise to do so. Bryan and Holly welcome Brandy Vega, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and mother, whose daughter attempted to take her own life on multiple occasions. Together they discuss the importance of checking on the mental health of your friends and loved ones and the dire need to stop the stigma surrounding mental health. The Promise2Live Challenge empowers individuals to (1) make a promise, whether or not they are struggling, that if they EVER feel sad, depressed, hopeless, or suicidal that they will reach out to a friend, family member, trusted resource, or call/text 988! And (2) share on social media. Visit https://promise2live.org/ to join with others in making the Promise2Live. Tune in to the worldwide Promise2Live livestream event on September 10th at https://promise2live.org. The event features actors, musicians, and influencers in collaboration to help everyone Find The Light, Stop the Stigma, Start Conversations & Save Lives!

"A good marriage is not one where perfection reigns; it is a relationship where a healthy perspective overlooks a multitude of "unresolvables." - James Dobson. What is a healthy perspective in marriage? Brian and Holly discuss positive and negative perspectives in marriages, including false perspectives that spouses may think their companion may have towards them.