Episode 11 - A Therapist and a Comedian Walk Into a Marriage | Tools for Marriage
In this episode we feature the incredibly talented duo, Robert G. and Anne Lee . This is not your average couple - Robert is a seasoned comedian, known as Hollywood's top sitcom warm-up comic for over 1,500 episodes of shows like Golden Girls, Becker, Wings, and the last episode of Cheers. He's also a professional stand-up comedian with upcoming shows and was a writer for the beloved children's series, VeggieTales.
Anne, a gifted family and marriage therapist, and Robert, a master of humor, have combined their unique skills to create the "Humor, Healing, and Hope Marriage Retreats" Their upcoming book, “A Therapist and a Comedian Walk Into a Marriage” offers a humorous and wisdom filled take on marriage. Together, they offer practical, tangible tools, like the "25/5" communication method and the Marriage Emergency Toolkit, to help couples build strong, lasting relationships.
Podcast Chapters:
(0:00:23) - Guest Introduction: Anne and Robert G. Lee
(0:01:23) - The Story of How They Met at Ohio University
(0:05:08) - Anne's Journey to Becoming a Therapist
(0:10:18) - Robert's Career as a Sitcom Audience Warm-Up Comedian
(0:18:46) - The Realities of Living with a Comedian
(0:31:40) - The Launch of the Humor, Healing, and Hope Marriage Retreat
(0:34:06) - The "25/5" Tool for Communication
(0:59:58) - The Importance of Partnership in a Marriage
(1:11:44) - How to Connect with Anne and Robert
Show notes:
Tools for Marriage - https://toolsformarriage.comhttps://www.robertglee.com/
https://www.instagram.com/robertgleecomedy/
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1557883/
https://www.annewlee.com/
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