Man. Woman. Marriage.

Man. Woman. Marriage.

Hosted by: Dr. Debi Smith, PsyD

A man and a woman are different by design. Each experiences life differently. Together, they spark the synergy that creates sweet harmony. Sometimes they’re out of sync and feel like a complete mismatch. But...

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Gender Differences in Communication Styles

Why does he feel challenged when she just wants to talk? Why does she feel ignored when he thinks everything’s fine? This episode unpacks research behind gender differences in communication and how to close the gap in...
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Gender Differences in the Meaning of Words

Men and women may speak the same language — but they do not hear the same meaning. In this episode, Dr. Debi explains how emotional filters shape male and female communication differently and why miscommunication in...
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Gender Differences in the Quantity and Quality of Words

Men and women may speak the same language — but they do not use words the same way. In this episode, Dr. Debi explains the difference in both the quantity and quality of spoken words between men and women. From...
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Gender Differences in Purpose of Language

Men and women may speak the same language — but they have different purposes in mind. In Part 2 of the communication series, Dr. Debi explains why men tend to use language to relay information while women use it to...
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Why Men and Women Miscommunicate in Marriage (And What It Takes to Fix It)

Why do men and women misinterpret each other so easily? In this first episode of a six-part series, Dr. Debi explains how boys and girls are shaped differently — and how that affects communication in marriage....
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Why I Walked Away From Couples Counseling

Why would a licensed psychologist walk away from couples counseling? Because managing conflict isn’t the same as transforming a marriage. In this episode, Dr. Debi explains why traditional couples therapy often fails...
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It's Time to Stop Working on Your Marriage

Marriage isn’t something you fix — it’s something you create. In this episode, Dr. Debi explains why loving and growing as individuals is what actually builds a strong, meaningful marriage — and how emotionally...
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Gender Differences in Marriage Explained

Men and women are different by design—but which gender is more complicated? Dr. Debi explores how men and women process emotion, silence, and stress differently, and why understanding must come before being...
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Couple Communication: Why Understanding Must Come Before Being Understood

Why does communication break down in marriage? Dr. Debi explains why understanding must come before being understood — and how learning the right sequence transforms connection between husbands and wives. Download 3...
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Does a 21st Century Woman Want a Hero?

In today’s world, women no longer need men to survive — but that raises an important question. Does a 21st century woman still want a hero? In this episode, Dr. Debi explores how modern independence has impacted...
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Wired to Love and Be Loved: Part 2 — Gender Differences

Men and women are shaped very differently by biology and early socialization. In this episode, Dr. Debi explores how emotional development in boys and girls leads to common adult relationship patterns — and how...
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Wired to Love and Be Loved: Part 1 — Becoming Attached

How do early experiences shape the way you connect in love? In Part 1 of Wired to Love and Be Loved, Dr. Debi explains Attachment Theory and how a baseline relationship framework forms in childhood—shaping how you...
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