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.

No healthy relationship is void of differences of opinions, disagreements and an occasional argument. After all, couples come from different upbringings and are unique individuals and merging together is an eternal process. Bryan and Holly use a recent fight as an example of how holding in feelings can explode into a fight that can create a set back in your marriage relationship.

Many of us want what we want, when we want, and how we want. And we expect that God will follow that same pattern. But God doesn't work that way. His timetable and His means and different than our own. Bryan and Holly discuss the importance of being open to receiving answers to prayer not how or when we want or expect, but in God's way and in God's time.

Holly and Bryan were invited to the red carpet premiere of Angel Studios' "The Sound of Freedom," the incredible story of Tim Ballard and his fight against child trafficking. Holly and Bryan react to the film and the need for us all to come together to stop these heinous crimes.

When in a disagreement in any relationship, but especially marriage, you might consider asking the other person involved, do you want comfort or a solution? Receiving comfort might not be the solution to the disagreement, and receiving the solution might not be the comfort you need. As Bryan and Holly discuss this, consider whether the individual in your next disagreement is searching for comfort or a solution.

Have you ever heard of, or tried foot zoning? Foot zoning is a form of energy and body work which is used to send signals via your spinal cord to other parts of the body to encourage whole body connection, balance, increased health, and emotional wellness. Bryan and Holly sit down with foot zoning instructor Kristi Corless to discuss the benefits of foot zoning on your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Do you wish that you could make new friends without having to face the awkward introduction phase? Or do you struggle with the desire to make new friends in general? Join Bryan and Holly as they discuss how to increase your friend circle.

Did you know that about 60% of what you put on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream and can affect your health? Bryan and Holly sit down with business owner Jen Lugo to talk about her toxin-free skin care company Verefina and the danger of the toxicity widely used in mainstream health care products.   "For me, it’s all about having the peace of mind that I’m only using the safest, highest quality ingredients on my children and myself." - Jen Lugo   Use MAEBAND15 for 15% products at verefina.com

Who's your #1; your spouse, or your kids? Do you struggle with the weight of this debate? Bryan and Holly discuss this important question and the ways in which you can make your spouse your number one.

Did you know that regular meditation can help to rewire your brain to be happier?   "Neuroscientists have found that monks who spend years meditating actually grow their left prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain most responsible for feeling happy" - Shawn Achor   In this episode Bryan and Holly discuss the benefits of meditation from Shawn Achor's book, "The Happiness Advantage," and how daily meditation can increase the happiness and productivity in your life.

Is a home birth safe for the Mom and baby? Do I need a doctor present? Isn't a hospital birth easier? If you're asking yourself these questions, watch and listen as Bryan and Holly weigh the benefits of a home birth over a hospital birth. After having four of her children born in the hospital, Holly delivers her last two children at home; and Bryan highly recommends it!

Do you suffer from an abundance of negativity in your life? Bryan and Holly discuss the changes in Bryan's mental outlook when he started a gratitude journal and shifted his attitude to one of gratitude. “Gratitude is an antidote to negative emotions, a neutralizer of envy, hostility, worry, and irritation. It is savoring; it is not taking things for granted; it is present-oriented.” – Sonja Lyubomirsky.

Do you ever feel like the relationship you have with your spouse, family members or friends would be better if the other person in that relationship would just change to suit what you want? In this episode, Bryan and Holly discuss how the fastest way to change someone is to change yourself and what you bring to the relationship.

In the 1950's 1 out of 5 mothers with small children worked outside the home; however, in 2008, 4 out of 5 mothers worked outside the home. In this episode celebrating the mothers in our lives, Bryan and Holly discuss the evolution of motherhood over the years and it's effect on the dynamic of modern day families.

How you start your day can change how you live your day. Bryan and Holly discuss the aspects of the Hal Elrod book, "The Miracle Morning" and how waking up early can contribute to what you are becoming. Hal Elrod said, "always remember that who you’re becoming is far more important than what you’re doing, and yet it is what you’re doing that is determining who you’re becoming."