Passion Place

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

6 episodes of Passion Place since the first episode, which aired on September 26th, 2024.

  • 6: Intimacy, Needs, and Communication in Marriage

    November 6th, 2024  |  36 mins 14 secs
    communication, intimacy, mindfulness, needs, play

    In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa venture into the multifaceted topic of sex within marriage, exploring its crucial role in fulfilling various psychological and relationship needs. They reveal how sex is a thread that connects emotional intimacy, communication, and personal growth in couples, weaving these elements into a strong relational fabric.

  • 5: Trust, Commitment, and Love Maps in Marriage

    October 30th, 2024  |  43 mins 52 secs
    commitment, gottman, love maps, sexual intimacy, sound house, trust

    In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa explore the Gottman Institute’s insightful concept of the Relationship Sound House, focusing on the crucial foundations of marital trust, commitment, and understanding your partner's inner world through love maps. By unraveling the intricacies of trust and commitment, they emphasize the importance of truly knowing your spouse's psychological needs, and how these aspects influence sexual intimacy and emotional connection within marriages.

  • 4: Tools for Improving Communication

    October 23rd, 2024  |  37 mins 46 secs
    communication, emotions, feelings, needs, wheel

    In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa explore the art of communication in relationships, spotlighting the power of feelings and needs wheels to enhance connection and understanding. They share insightful examples and practical tools to help couples articulate their emotions and needs more effectively.

  • 3: Attachment Styles and Emotional Dynamics in Couples

    October 16th, 2024  |  50 mins 19 secs
    anxious, attachment styles, avoidant, disorganized, marriage, secure

    In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa explore the transformative power of understanding attachment styles in relationships. They unravel the frustrating emotional dance between couples, providing insights into how these attachment tendencies shape communication, conflict resolution, and intimacy. With relatable stories and expert advice, they delve into the science behind love, highlighting the path from insecure to secure attachments.

  • 2: Couples Counseling and Preventive Relationship Care

    October 9th, 2024  |  44 mins
    couples counseling, dentist, maintenance, prevention, questions to ask, therapists

    In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa dive into the value of couples counseling, shedding light on its preventive benefits and debunking common stigmas. They share practical insights on how couples can proactively maintain their emotional and sexual intimacy, ensuring their relationship stays robust and healthy.

  • 1: Navigating the Middle Married

    September 26th, 2024  |  36 mins 18 secs
    connection, counseling, couples, disillusionment, intimacy, marriage, middle married, therapy

    In this inaugural episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa introduce the podcast and delve into the complexities of the "middle married" stage. Highlighting the common challenges and needs faced by couples in long-term relationships, they present insightful discussions on how to maintain a strong, connected partnership over time.