Why can a seemingly small disagreement become so painful and intense? Often, the argument is not only about what happened. It is about the silent meaning and emotional impact underneath it.

In this episode, Susan explores the difference between the incident and the impact, the hidden voices that activate our triggers, and why couples can find themselves reacting to each other’s reactions instead of addressing what is truly hurting. You’ll learn how to interrupt the conflict spin cycle, ask a deeper question, and help your partner hear the real story beneath your words.

Because when you give that silent voice real words, it no longer has to scream through the conflict.

As you listen to Voices Carry, you may notice a little background noise carrying through this episode. In a fitting bit of irony, even the recording itself offers a reminder: noise carries, and so do the voices, stories, and meanings we bring into our relationships

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Who are you? And… how well do you know the person you’re married to today?

In the first episode of Before & Beyond “I Do,” Susan shares the personal story behind that question and why it became central to both her own marriage and the work she does with couples.

Because somewhere between careers, kids, responsibilities, challenges, and simply doing life together, it’s surprisingly easy to lose touch with who you are, and stop noticing who your partner is becoming.

This episode invites you to look beyond the roles you play and get curious about who you are today, who your partner is today, and who you’re becoming as you continue creating your marriage together.

Because Marriage Success is an Inside Job™.

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You can be years into a struggling marriage ...or planning a wedding thinking it will magically all fall into place- and not realize that marriage success is an inside job. This podcast is where you'll learn about marriage success at every stage, understand where the next chapter of your love story truly begins to build or rebuild a marriage that actually feels like home.

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💫 Grab your free Relationship First Aid Kit:

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