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Extraordinary Marriage Episodes

4 Brutally Honest Reasons Your Husband Doesn’t Want Sex
July 9, 2025

4 Brutally Honest Reasons Your Husband Doesn’t Want Sex

Low labido is often misunderstood as a purely physical issue, but in reality, it's deeply tied to emotional and relational dynamics in marriage. In this honest episode, we explore how habits like porn, emotional withdrawal, criticism, or poor self-care can destroy intimacy. You’ll learn how to reco…
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4 Brutally Honest Reasons Your Husband Doesn’t Want Sex
4 Brutally Honest Reasons Your Husband Doesn’t Want Sex
#317 How Sexual Frustration (or Porn) are Causing Dad’s to Be Grumpy & Disconnected
June 18, 2025

#317 How Sexual Frustration (or Porn) are Causing Dad’s to Be Grumpy & Disconnected

Building healthy relationships at home starts with deep emotional and physical connection between spouses. In this honest conversation, we explore how unmet sexual needs, porn, stress, and lack of intimacy silently erode connection, leading to grumpiness, frustration, and disconnection in both marr…
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#317 How Sexual Frustration (or Porn) are Causing Dad’s to Be Grumpy & Disconnected
#317 How Sexual Frustration (or Porn) are Causing Dad’s to Be Grumpy & Disconnected
#303 Being Married And Having Children Makes You Unhappy. The Shocking Truth?
March 12, 2025

#303 Being Married And Having Children Makes You Unhappy. The Shocking Truth?

This episode explores the deep connection between marriage and parenting and a meaningful life, challenging the modern notion that these roles lead to unhappiness and should be avoided. Drawing from personal experience and cultural trends, Rachel and Greg argue that while family life is undeniably …
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#303 Being Married And Having Children Makes You Unhappy. The Shocking Truth?
#303 Being Married And Having Children Makes You Unhappy. The Shocking Truth?
#298 Get on the Same Page With Your Spouse to Create Marriage Magic & a Family Legacy
Feb. 5, 2025

#298 Get on the Same Page With Your Spouse to Create Marriage Magic & a Family Legacy

In this inspiring episode, Greg and Rachel Denning reveal how to unlock true marriage magic by moving beyond mediocrity and intentionally building a thriving, fulfilling relationship. They share powerful insights on conflict resolution, overcoming self-sabotage, and turning challenges into growth o…
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#298 Get on the Same Page With Your Spouse to Create Marriage Magic & a Family Legacy
#298 Get on the Same Page With Your Spouse to Create Marriage Magic & a Family Legacy
#293 Transforming Marriage Dynamics: How Life Coaching Can Build a Stronger Relationship
Jan. 1, 2025

#293 Transforming Marriage Dynamics: How Life Coaching Can Build a Stronger Relationship

In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning explore the complexities of marriage dynamics, offering valuable insights on how communication, understanding, and mutual growth are esse...
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#293 Transforming Marriage Dynamics: How Life Coaching Can Build a Stronger Relationship
#293 Transforming Marriage Dynamics: How Life Coaching Can Build a Stronger Relationship
#284 Building Family Culture and Emotional Intelligence
Oct. 30, 2024

#284 Building Family Culture and Emotional Intelligence

Are you struggling with building family culture? Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in fostering a healthy environment where everyone thrives. This episode of The Extraordinary Family Life Podcast is a recorded live ...
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#284 Building Family Culture and Emotional Intelligence
#284 Building Family Culture and Emotional Intelligence
#283 When and Why to Consider Divorce
Oct. 23, 2024

#283 When and Why to Consider Divorce

Welcome to the Extraordinary Family Life podcast! In this compelling episode, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning address a heartfelt listener question that strikes at the core of personal development and the complexities surroundi...
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#283 When and Why to Consider Divorce
#283 When and Why to Consider Divorce
#273 I’m Tired of Being a Roommate ‘Without Benefits’ with My Wife! (aka Why Women Don’t Want Sex)
Aug. 14, 2024

#273 I’m Tired of Being a Roommate ‘Without Benefits’ with My Wife! (aka Why Women Don’t Want Sex)

In this follow-up episode to #268 I’m Tired of Being a Lonely “Roommate With Benefits” For My Husband , Greg and Rachel Denning talk to their male listeners about how to enhance their sexless life. They make a compelling case...
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#273 I’m Tired of Being a Roommate ‘Without Benefits’ with My Wife! (aka Why Women Don’t Want Sex)
#273 I’m Tired of Being a Roommate ‘Without Benefits’ with My Wife! (aka Why Women Don’t Want Sex)
#270 So You Want to Change Your Spouse? Here’s How You Can Have a Positive Influence For Change in Your Relationship
July 17, 2024

#270 So You Want to Change Your Spouse? Here’s How You Can Have a Positive Influence For Change in Your Relationship

In this enriching episode, Greg and Rachel delve into invaluable strategies for supporting your spouse's personal growth and enhancing your relationship . What strategies do Greg and Rachel recommend for supporting your spous...
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#270 So You Want to Change Your Spouse? Here’s How You Can Have a Positive Influence For Change in Your Relationship
#270 So You Want to Change Your Spouse? Here’s How You Can Have a Positive Influence For Change in Your Relationship
#268 I’m Tired of Being a Lonely “Roommate With Benefits” For My Husband
July 3, 2024

#268 I’m Tired of Being a Lonely “Roommate With Benefits” For My Husband

If you’re feeling lonely in your marriage, like a roommate ‘with benefits’ instead of partners, best friends, and lovers, then you’ll want to listen to this episode! We received this great question from one of our podcast lis...
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#268 I’m Tired of Being a Lonely “Roommate With Benefits” For My Husband
#268 I’m Tired of Being a Lonely “Roommate With Benefits” For My Husband
#267 The Challenges (& Lasting Impact) of the Baby/Child-Rearing Phases on Your Marriage & Parent/Child Relationships
June 27, 2024

#267 The Challenges (& Lasting Impact) of the Baby/Child-Rearing Phases on Your Marriage & Parent/Child Relationships

If you're NOT a new parent, you still want to listen to this episode -- because it may help you to understand WHY you have the current relationship you do with your children and/or your spouse because of things that happened ...
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#267 The Challenges (& Lasting Impact) of the Baby/Child-Rearing Phases on Your Marriage & Parent/Child Relationships
#267 The Challenges (& Lasting Impact) of the Baby/Child-Rearing Phases on Your Marriage & Parent/Child Relationships
#266 You WANT to Need (& Be Needed By) Your Spouse -- How & Why to Be Interdependent Instead of Autonomous
June 20, 2024

#266 You WANT to Need (& Be Needed By) Your Spouse -- How & Why to Be Interdependent Instead of Autonomous

Greg and Rachel emphasize the value of being interdependent in marriage rather than independent.
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#266 You WANT to Need (& Be Needed By) Your Spouse -- How & Why to Be Interdependent Instead of Autonomous
#266 You WANT to Need (& Be Needed By) Your Spouse -- How & Why to Be Interdependent Instead of Autonomous
#263 My Spouse Doesn't Respect Me, I Crave Intimacy & Feel LONELY in My Marriage
May 28, 2024

#263 My Spouse Doesn't Respect Me, I Crave Intimacy & Feel LONELY in My Marriage

In this deeply honest episode, Greg and Rachel Denning respond to a heartfelt message about feeling stuck in negative thought patterns, overwhelmed by daily pressures, and longing for more intimacy in marriage. They share practical tools for processing intense emotions, understanding core differenc…
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#263 My Spouse Doesn't Respect Me, I Crave Intimacy & Feel LONELY in My Marriage
#263 My Spouse Doesn't Respect Me, I Crave Intimacy & Feel LONELY in My Marriage
#262 Improve Communication with Your Spouse & Process Emotions to Build an Extraordinary Life & Marriage
May 21, 2024

#262 Improve Communication with Your Spouse & Process Emotions to Build an Extraordinary Life & Marriage

This week's awesome questions come from wives asking, "What do you do when your spouse tells you that you need to get a backbone and manage your own emotions when you tell him that the demeaning way he looks at you is hurtful...
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#262 Improve Communication with Your Spouse & Process Emotions to Build an Extraordinary Life & Marriage
#262 Improve Communication with Your Spouse & Process Emotions to Build an Extraordinary Life & Marriage
#261 How to Have the Hard Talks With Your Spouse About Money (+ Teach Your Kids Healthy Mindsets About It)
May 14, 2024

#261 How to Have the Hard Talks With Your Spouse About Money (+ Teach Your Kids Healthy Mindsets About It)

"One thing I did have a question about is teaching kids finances and even talking to my spouse about it . We have no communication when it comes to finances . My husband is an entrepreneur businessman and very smart and I don...
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#261 How to Have the Hard Talks With Your Spouse About Money (+ Teach Your Kids Healthy Mindsets About It)
#261 How to Have the Hard Talks With Your Spouse About Money (+ Teach Your Kids Healthy Mindsets About It)
#256 How to Become More CAPABLE So You Can Do The Work to Achieve Your Extraordinary Life, Marriage & Family
April 9, 2024

#256 How to Become More CAPABLE So You Can Do The Work to Achieve Your Extraordinary Life, Marriage & Family

As a follow-up question to a recent episode about helping your spouse 'show up' or invest in your extraordinary life , we were asked: "I love listening to your podcast. I'm a stay-at-home mom of four and I homeschool. I reall...
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#256 How to Become More CAPABLE So You Can Do The Work to Achieve Your Extraordinary Life, Marriage & Family
#256 How to Become More CAPABLE So You Can Do The Work to Achieve Your Extraordinary Life, Marriage & Family
#254 What to Do When Your Spouse is Not 'Showing Up' or Investing in Your Extraordinary Marriage/Life
March 27, 2024

#254 What to Do When Your Spouse is Not 'Showing Up' or Investing in Your Extraordinary Marriage/Life

In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning answer this question: "Wondering if you have advice for someone who has been trying to pour everything into life/marriage to make it extraordinary but the spouse is not showing up and ...
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#254 What to Do When Your Spouse is Not 'Showing Up' or Investing in Your Extraordinary Marriage/Life
#254 What to Do When Your Spouse is Not 'Showing Up' or Investing in Your Extraordinary Marriage/Life
#253 Sex IS a NEED for an Extraordinary Marriage
March 20, 2024

#253 Sex IS a NEED for an Extraordinary Marriage

On Instagram, I saw a reel that stated " Myth: Sex is a need. Fact: Sex is a desire, not a need." "All of us can live without sex; we cannot live without water, food, or belonging." I had to disagree and responded: "It depend...
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#253 Sex IS a NEED for an Extraordinary Marriage
#253 Sex IS a NEED for an Extraordinary Marriage
#249 Here's Why You & Your Spouse Disagree (Understanding the Values Hierarchy) PLUS Tips to Motivate Teens
Feb. 27, 2024

#249 Here's Why You & Your Spouse Disagree (Understanding the Values Hierarchy) PLUS Tips to Motivate Teens

In this unique episode, I'm sharing a coaching session from my ⁠ 28-Day Challenge ⁠ because Greg is currently trekking to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro with four of our teens and a group of 18 other people. In this coaching sess...
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#249 Here's Why You & Your Spouse Disagree (Understanding the Values Hierarchy) PLUS Tips to Motivate Teens
#249 Here's Why You & Your Spouse Disagree (Understanding the Values Hierarchy) PLUS Tips to Motivate Teens
#249 Here's Why You & Your Spouse Disagree (Understanding the Values Hierarchy) PLUS Tips to Motivate Teens
Feb. 14, 2024

#249 Here's Why You & Your Spouse Disagree (Understanding the Values Hierarchy) PLUS Tips to Motivate Teens

In this unique episode, I'm discussing how to motivate your teen and sharing a coaching session from my 28-Day Challenge because Greg is currently trekking to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro with four of our teens and a group of 1...
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#249 Here's Why You & Your Spouse Disagree (Understanding the Values Hierarchy) PLUS Tips to Motivate Teens
#249 Here's Why You & Your Spouse Disagree (Understanding the Values Hierarchy) PLUS Tips to Motivate Teens
#248 Can I Expect MORE from my Kids Even if my Spouse Isn't Setting an Example?
Feb. 5, 2024

#248 Can I Expect MORE from my Kids Even if my Spouse Isn't Setting an Example?

"I am wondering if I can expect more from my kids than I expect from husband ? He has ADHD so he "gets distracted" easily and spends hours a day looking at news stories with his phone. Can I expect my teens to go on a phone d...
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#248 Can I Expect MORE from my Kids Even if my Spouse Isn't Setting an Example?
#248 Can I Expect MORE from my Kids Even if my Spouse Isn't Setting an Example?
#242 HOW to (Enjoy) Spending More Time with Your Spouse & Kids
Dec. 6, 2023

#242 HOW to (Enjoy) Spending More Time with Your Spouse & Kids

"What would I actually do if I spent more time with my wife and kids? What does that look like? " "I went on a getaway with my husband and I was bored . I couldn't wait to get back to the kids." "I've been going on more dates...
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#242 HOW to (Enjoy) Spending More Time with Your Spouse & Kids
#242 HOW to (Enjoy) Spending More Time with Your Spouse & Kids
#237 The Stability of Your Family Life DEPENDS on the Stability of Your Marriage
Oct. 10, 2023

#237 The Stability of Your Family Life DEPENDS on the Stability of Your Marriage

In this series about raising well-adjusted kids and better family stability , we're now diving into the 2nd level of the Extraordinary Family Life Pyramid -- Marriage! YOU are the foundation of your family life, followed by y...
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#237 The Stability of Your Family Life DEPENDS on the Stability of Your Marriage
#237 The Stability of Your Family Life DEPENDS on the Stability of Your Marriage
#227 Babe, I Want to Be Able to Talk to You About ANYTHING -- Let's Listen & Discuss This
June 20, 2023

#227 Babe, I Want to Be Able to Talk to You About ANYTHING -- Let's Listen & Discuss This

In Greg's work as a coach, he often hears something like this: "Yes I agree, but how do I talk to my spouse about that??? " Sometimes we're shocked that a spouse feels like they can't bring up a topic with their 'better half'...
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#227 Babe, I Want to Be Able to Talk to You About ANYTHING -- Let's Listen & Discuss This
#227 Babe, I Want to Be Able to Talk to You About ANYTHING -- Let's Listen & Discuss This