In this second episode of Season 2, we continue exploring communication — but not just between men and women.

We start somewhere deeper.

After a chaotic week of moving (and rescuing an injured kitten in the middle of traffic), Rachel shares an unexpected realization: communication doesn’t begin with your partner — it begins with how you speak to yourself.

From internal negative self-talk to relationship triggers, from motherhood and marriage strain to the power of prayer and reframing your words — this episode dives into the real roots of communication breakdown.

If we tear ourselves down internally, how can we build others up externally?

This conversation explores:

• The impact of negative self-talk on relationships
• How childhood wounds shape adult communication styles
• Why men often retreat into silence
• The tension that can arise in marriage after children
• Love languages, safety, and emotional maturity
• Why prayer softens hearts and strengthens partnership

Rooted in Proverbs 18:21 — “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” — this episode challenges us to speak life over ourselves, our partners, and our homes.

Episode Chapters

00:00 – Season 2, Episode 2: Women & Communication
02:00 – The Kitten Story and Stress Under Pressure
05:00 – The Realization: Communication Starts With Self-Talk
06:30 – Negative Internal Monologue and Society’s Breakdown
08:00 – Reframing Thoughts Instead of Criticizing Yourself
09:30 – Death and Life Are in the Tongue (Proverbs 18:21)
11:00 – Setting Boundaries and Speaking Kindly
13:30 – Childhood Wounds and People-Pleasing
17:00 – Men’s Silence vs Women’s Interpretation
20:00 – Communication Styles: Passive, Aggressive, Assertive, Collaborative
24:00 – The “Crazy Cycle” in Relationships
28:00 – Marriage, Safety, and Commitment
32:00 – What Happens When Kids Enter the Marriage
36:00 – Feeling Alone Inside Partnership
38:30 – Setting the Tone at Home
41:00 – Love Languages and Emotional Needs
45:00 – The Power of Prayer in Relationships
50:00 – Grace for Yourself and Your Partner
53:00 – We Takes and Solutions

Key Topics Discussed

• Women and communication
• Negative self-talk and emotional triggers
• Marriage after children
• Love languages in relationships
• Men’s communication through silence
• Collaborative vs aggressive communication
• Prayer in marriage
• Emotional safety and vulnerability
• Christian perspective on relationships

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