Episodi

  • Conflict Resolution
    Mar 21 2025

    In this episode, Ashley and Cam tackle the powerful topic of Conflict Resolution. They dive deep into what it means to truly connect with your partner and break down common struggles like misunderstanding, unmet expectations, and emotional distance.

    Through honest conversations and relatable stories, Ashley and Cam highlight practical strategies for building stronger bonds, handling conflict with grace, and embracing vulnerability in relationships. Whether you're in a long-term relationship or just starting out, their insights will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to deepen your emotional connection.

    Tune in for real talk, helpful tips, and plenty of lighthearted moments with Ashley and Cam!

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    27 min
  • The Importance of Forgiveness
    Feb 20 2025

    In this episode, the Briggs talk about the importance of forgiveness in their own lives and in their marriage. We hit on key topics that forgiveness affects like resentment, healing and toxic expectations.

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    20 min
  • Thriving Together in Marriage with Dr. Brad Wilcox
    May 23 2024

    Joining us on Relationship Real Talk is Dr. Brad Wilcox, whose profound insights into the institution of marriage cut through the noise of an individualistic society. We're thrust into a discussion that uncovers the underpinnings of modern-day relationships and the cultural forces shaping them. Traversing the landscape of affluent living and its impacts, Dr. Wilcox brings to light the intertwining of financial management and marital success, inviting us to reconsider the wisdom in uniting resources with our significant others. His evidence-based stance boldly challenges the skeptic views, advocating for the foundational role of marriage in both personal and societal flourishing.

    What does it truly mean to tie the knot in today's world? Our heartfelt dialogue with Dr. Wilcox reveals a treasure trove of advantages that married life offers over the single alternative. From the financial leaps bound to men's earnings post-marriage to the emotional oasis that marriage and children provide, we examine the multifaceted rewards that come with saying "I do." Our episode paints a vivid picture of how the commitment of marriage serves as a catalyst for a richer, happier, and more meaningful existence, debunking myths that question the value of this age-old institution.

    Ever wonder what makes a marriage not just survive but thrive? We're not shy about sharing our personal recipes for a robust marital bond. We break down how to shield love from the chilling effects of parental divorce, and why education and stable employment are the bricks that pave the way to a prosperous union. Dr. Wilcox and I swap notes on the sacredness of date nights, the embrace of extended family, and the shared tapestry of faith, shining a beacon for those navigating the crossroads of love and life. By the end of our conversation, you'll be left with more than just food for thought—you'll be equipped with a roadmap to achieving the quintessential balance of bliss and stability in marriage.

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    40 min
  • Can we do a DTR?
    Apr 19 2024

    Some of you may know a DTR as the conversation every couple must go through to understand where they stand with each other: define the relationship. Well at Live the Life, we know DTR as something else. It's the simplest tool that we use in every one of our programs: the Daily Temperature Reading. As Ashley and Cameron break down this skill they will also teach the importance of each aspect. Whether you want to learn more about your friends or want to have an intimate conversation with your spouse we encourage you to DTR this week!

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    16 min
  • What is Love?
    Feb 9 2024

    It's National Marriage Week, so of course we're going to talk about L O V E! But what is it? If you go by Webster's definition it leaves a lot to be desired. In this episode, the Briggs take the 5 Love Languages test and discuss what love means to them, how Love Languages change and how we can learn to love our spouse in a way that will meet their needs and bring us closer.


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    26 min
  • #Newlyweds: Getting Real About the First Year of Marriage
    Aug 4 2023

    In this Episode Ashley, and her husband, Cameron, discuss their first 8 months of marriage; the ups, the downs, the good, the bad and the ugly. They talk about subjects such as the myth of "the one", standards for dating, the mental load, what dating apps have done to the culture, the biggest surprises and challenges in their first year.

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    53 min
  • Emotional Vulnerability
    Jun 23 2023

    "Drifting apart is slow. It's like going down a lazy river... and then before you know it you're at the waterfall thinking 'How did I get here"? This week we speak with Lisa May, our Regional Director in South Florida. She speaks about the importance of couples staying connected even when raising children, how to choose emotional vulnerability to create bonding and the different skills we teach to allow couples a practical way to implement emotional openness in a relationship.

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    29 min
  • Parenting Personalities
    May 23 2023

    In this episode Alphonso sits down with Tank and Sarah Ackerman from Live The Life's Tallahassee Office to talk about parenting with different personalities. Tank and Sarah open up about how they met and share their experience parenting 4 kids with 4 of the different personality identities from Smalley & Trent personality test. Parenting is hard work, but the Ackermans explain how important it is to understand your child's personality and how that can be used to parent effectively and ultimately create a stronger relationship with your children instead of more conflicts.

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    47 min