What's best for the relationship is not always what's most convenient for you (or your partner). In today's episode, we talk forgiveness & resentment, having difficult conversations, modeling a relationship you'd want your kids to have and more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram!  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

Sometimes the line between perception and reality is blurred. In relationships, what you intended to communicate is different that what was received. In today's episode, we discuss how to walk the line between perception & reality, why perception is more important than reality, how to handle this better and more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram!  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

How do you react when you feel disrespected? For most people, the answer is some for of “like a child...” This lead us to the realization that most people did not feel valued and respected as children. Today, we're talking about ways to ensure that we break this chain and make our children feel valued and respected.Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram!  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

Words have power We all know this, but how do we actually guard the impact of our words on ourselves and those around us? In today's episode, we cover keeping our mouths shut, intentional listening, having an "eject button," body language & tone, and more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

In today's episode, we share the most impactful changes we made in our marriage to go from near failure to happier than ever. We talk why you should run your relationship like a business, the weight of being the model for our kids, learning to speak emotion instead of logic, dropping expectations & more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

Childhood experiences, whether traumatic events or subtle conditioning, can surface at any time.  When they come out in our romantic relationships, it can be especially difficult (& dangerous for our partner) to navigate... Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

Many of us dream of passing down generational wealth, but what about generational knowledge?  What kind of knowledge can we pass down that will change the trajectory of our family tree?  In today's episode, we talk generational wealth vs. generational knowledge, protecting vs. providing, boundaries, the sex talk and more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

"Believe in yourself" is easy to say, but harder to do. This week, we talk about how to develop this faith in ourselves, growth mindset for adults, parenting doubts, "fake it 'til you make it," and more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

Anger has a bad reputation, and understandably so! But can it ever be useful? In today's episode, we talk anger, victimhood, the people who benefit from making you angry, how to use anger constructively & more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

We all KNOW we should choose growth over safety, but it's a lot easier said than done! In today's episode, we talk how to actually choose growth over safety, how the safety isn't actually that safe, how to use the pain of the past constructively & more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

As we reflect back on our recent 10 year anniversary, we answer the "magic time machine" question and share the advice we'd offer ourselves at the start of our marriage. We talk healing together, learning emotions, the problem with expectations, training your husband like a dog, keeping score & more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

No marriage is perfect.  Anyone claiming otherwise is full of crap! In today's episode we talk about how to weather the struggles of a relationship between two imperfect humans, growing together with your partner (or not), working through your own issues & more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

Frederick Douglass said "It's easier to build strong children than repair broken men."  This is deeply true, but the reality for most of us is that we must reparent ourselves into strong men & women in order to be the parents the can raise strong children.  In today's episode, we talk: raising strong kids, reparenting yourself, letting your kids question you, what it's like to get called out by your kids & more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

In today's episode, we're joined by Melissa Smith from the Family Brand. Melissa shows parents how to transform their family cultures, create relationships that last, intentionally grow together, and find the courage to live the life they want for their family. Along with her husband Chris, she co-hosts the Family Brand podcast.We'll cover what a family brand is and how to build one, we'll hear her story of how her husband and her repaired their relationship from separation and near divorce, we'll get into traveling with kids, and so much more. To hear more from Melissa, find her on IG @ourfamilybrandTo download her "Mealtime Magic" Guide, click here!You can find The Family Brand Podcast anywhere you get your podcasts or by visiting their website here.If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

It may not be what you want to hear, but what upsets you in other people reveals more about you than them. This is especially true in your close relationships. In today's episode, we talk "always" & "never," repeating patterns, what your kids are here to teach you & more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

Blame is a dangerous game. It's easy to externalize all of our problems because it feels safer to blame others, but blaming ourselves isn't the answer either. In today's episode we talk blame, how taking responsibility is different than blaming yourself, parenting mistakes and more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

Here's the bottom line: we see others as a mirror of ourselves. This means that the things that anger us in other people can be incredibly informative of where we need to grow. What does that even mean? In today's episode, we go deep on this, the things we admire in others, role models vs anti-models & more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

It seems like common sense that to get to where we want to go, we need to walk away from where we've been... but there are a number of hidden ways that we can be clinging to the past. In today's episode, we talk the stories that we tell ourselves, love vs. fear, creating the exact situations we don't want, and more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

"Should" can become a dominating force in our life if we're not paying attention. They signal stories and expectations that we are creating, and today's expectations become tomorrow's resentments. In today's episode we talk about always and never, why maybe your kids should NOT be listening to you, the damage that expectations can do in relationships, and more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke

"If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do us no harm." We've all heard this quote before, but how do we apply it to our lives, our relationships, our own growth? In this episode we dive deep on what an enemy is, the enemy within our relationships, fears, insecurities & more!Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes.  We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you!If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Podcasts for us? Doing this helps more people find the podcast which means even more people can benefit from the conversations. We really appreciate you and your time, and thanks, as always, for listening!Find us on Instagram, and watch "Coffee Talk w Ashley & Locke," our LIVE show every Friday @ 8:30 AM:  ashley_haman  &  lockehamanTo learn more about the podcast, visit www.TrailBlazersChainBreakers.comTo schedule a call to learn more about the Chain Breaker Men's Group, go to www.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/menTo coach with Ashley. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/ashleyTo coach with Locke. visitwww.trailblazerschainbreakers.com/locke