Episode 127: "I'm Gonna Want to Divorce You At Some Point," w/ Barbra Bottaro

Welcome to Episode 127 of the Being Human Podcast: "I'm Gonna Want to Divorce You At Some Point," w/ Barbra Bottaro

In this week's episode, Dr. Greg gets personal on the podcast! His wife Barbra joins him to discuss some of the difficulties they grappled with as they entered marriage, highlighting the need for awareness of how our own family of origin issues can impact our vocations.

Discussed in the episode:

• Being aware of the "language" one learns in one's family of origin;

• How experiences in our life teach us what to expect when relationships get difficult;

• The importance of open communication;

• Specific hurdles Dr. Greg and Barbra overcame during their engagement;

• The temptation to self-reliance in marriage;

• Importance of seeking healing from family of origin wounds;

• The sacrament of marriage as a purification of one's self-centeredness.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

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• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to A Marriage Built to Last - Dr. Greg's relationships course;

• Read Living the Sacrament of Marriage on the blog;

• Watch How Mindfulness Can Impact Relationships on YouTube;

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