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Marriage LabRethinking Relative VisitsFamily visits are supposed to bring connection… but sometimes they bring exhaustion, awkward expectations, and a drained bank account.In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when the way you’re visiting family isn’t working anymore — and how to get creative about connection without spending a fortune. We’ll share our own story (including a few hard lessons from our in-laws 😅) and offer practical alternatives for families who live far apart: meeting in the middle, combining trips, camping, even serving together.If you’ve ever felt torn between your budge...
2025-11-1133 min
The Habit LabFriendship Files #2: The Lie of OverwhelmOverwhelm loves to sound wise. It tells us to cut back, protect our energy, and press pause on “nonessentials.” But when friendship gets labeled as optional, we lose the very support that carries us through demanding seasons. In this second installment of the Friendship Files, Jenna Zint digs into the quiet lie that says, “I have nothing to give,” and shows how that belief isolates us right when we most need people, perspective, and prayer.We explore how growth—new jobs, new babies, new ministries—creates a learning curve that feels like chronic strain. Instead of defaulting to all-or-no...
2025-10-2227 minMarriage LabThe Do's & Don'ts of Processing w/ Your SpouseIn this episode of Marriage Lab, Erin and Jenna dive into the do’s and don’ts of processing with your spouse—how to share what’s on your heart in a way that invites care instead of conflict. From everyday recaps to high-stakes conversations, they unpack why intentionality matters, how to check for capacity, and why leading with emotions creates connection. Along the way, they share practical “dos” like focusing on feelings, clarifying expectations, and processing elsewhere first—and the “don’ts” that can derail intimacy, like dumping endless details, seeking commiseration, or winging it in painful moments. They also illustrate...
2025-08-2945 minThe Habit LabEpisode 73: Why Self Awareness isn't enoughWhat if simply naming your emotions isn't enough to create genuine emotional health? Common misconception that emotional awareness automatically translates to emotional intelligence.Drawing from research and personal experience, Jenna unpacks the five essential components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. The episode examines what happens when we excel in certain areas while neglecting others. For each component, Jenna offers practical, "offensively small" habits you can implement immediately. This episode provides an understanding where your emotional intelligence needs strengt...
2025-07-0831 minThe Habit LabEpisode 72: Why Sunday nights became non-negotiablesAre your Sunday habits secretly saving your week?In this episode, Jenna Zint shares what happened when she got “flexible” with her Sunday routine—and everything fell apart. From wasted food to calendar chaos, she realized those few habits were doing way more than she thought.Tune in to learn why some small habits have high ROI, how to identify your own sacred time slots, and how protecting them can actually bring more peace and spontaneity to your week.What rhythms in your life are worth protecting?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2025-06-2619 minMarriage LabAvoiding Birthday Blues & BlowoutsBirthdays—love them or dread them, they can be a surprisingly tense topic in marriage. 🎂 From unspoken expectations to last-minute letdowns, these special days often carry more emotional weight than we realize. In this episode, we’re diving into the highs and lows of celebrating birthdays with your spouse, sharing our own birthday wins and major misses over the years.You’ll hear about: ✅ The silent pressure & expectations that often ruin birthdays ✅ Why no one should be the designated party planner for life 🎉 ✅ How to openly communicate what you actually want for your birthday (without disappointme...
2025-03-1638 minThe Habit LabEpisode 61: Patterns of Jealousy & habits of healingWhat if jealousy is more than just a fleeting emotion, but an eye-opening revelation about our inner insecurities? Join me, Jenna Zint, as we unravel this complex feeling through the comforting lens of Christian faith. You'll hear personal stories that showcase the surprise and shame often accompanying jealousy, even when we think we've moved past it. Together, we’ll explore how our sense of identity and self-worth can influence how susceptible we are to envy and how grounding our self-image in God’s love can offer a powerful antidote.Imagine jealousy as an unwelcome chin hair—suddenly appear...
2025-02-1827 minMarriage LabInternal vs External Processing StylesIn this episode, we talk about our respective styles of processing how we are feeling. Aaron is an external processor, needing to externalize what's he's feeling in order to understand it. Jenna is an internal processor, needing time to internally mull over what she's feeling in order to understand it. These two different styles can make conflict unnecessarily difficult unless you know how to work with them. We'll share the growth paths for each to avoid the common pitfalls in relationship.Links from episode:Attachment Styles EpisodeThat's What She...
2025-02-1639 minThe Habit LabEpisode 60- Part 3: Breaking up with Over-Responsibility HabitsWhat if your well-intentioned habits of people-pleasing and perfectionism are actually driving you towards loneliness and burnout? Join me, Jenna Zint, as I wrap up our enlightening three-part series on over-responsibility in relationships. Discover the intricate patterns of behavior that can lead us to take on more than our fair share, from the martyr complex to the overwhelming need to be everyone's savior. By breaking free from these cycles, we can encourage more balanced dynamics in our interactions with others. Through my personal journey of unlearning these habits, I share practical tools and insights that can help you release...
2025-02-1337 minThe Habit LabEpisode 59: Part 2- Ditching Over-ResponsibilityWhat if your acts of generosity are driven by fear rather than joy? Join me, Jenna Marie Zint, on the Habit Lab Podcast as we uncover the complexities of over-responsibility in relationships. In this episode, we unravel the fine line between acts of love and the unhealthy patterns of overextending ourselves. Through a lens of curiosity and compassion, we explore how seemingly selfless actions can stem from fear and obligation, rather than genuine care, and how this affects our well-being and relationships.We dive into the art of setting boundaries and recognizing our limits in offering support...
2025-02-0533 minThe Habit LabEpisode 58: Part 1- Breaking Free from Over-ResponsibilityWhat happens when the admirable trait of responsibility takes a toxic turn? Explore the intricate dynamics of over-responsibility with me, Jenna Zint, as I unpack its hidden pitfalls. In this opening episode of our enlightening three-part series, I share personal stories that highlight how overgrown strengths can become dysfunctions, leading to chronic loneliness. You’ll hear how my own experiences of taking on more than my share in relationships, like with my husband, have led to unintended consequences, and how the recognition of these patterns is key to nurturing healthier connections.The conversation continues as we delve in...
2025-01-2437 minMarriage LabPeaceful holiday plans for couples with different opinionsIn this episode we talk over how we intentionally plan for a peaceful holiday season when you both have different ideas about what that means. If you would like an assist in your planning grab a copy of Jenna's Peaceful Christmas PlannerSupport the show------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------->>> Become a sponor of our shows
2024-11-2525 minThe Habit LabEpisode 49: The Secret Habit to live to 100 years oldSecret to live to 100 years oldHabits for Longevity and GrowthEver wondered if the secret to living a long and fulfilling life lies not in comfort but in embracing everyday resistance? Join me, Jenna Zint, as I explore this intriguing idea, inspired by the world's longest-living communities featured in the Netflix series "Live to 100: The Secrets of the Blue Zone." We'll discuss the importance of incorporating resistance into daily routines—whether through the natural exercise of navigating hilly terrains or the resilience built by living simply. These habits illuminate th...
2024-11-0942 minThe Habit LabEpisode 47: From snacks to fanny packs- Habit Hacks with AudreyEver wonder how small habits can lead to big transformations? Join me, Jenna Zint, and my 11-year-old daughter, Audrey, as we dive into the ups and downs of life with type 1 diabetes.But this episode isn’t just for those dealing with diabetes. It’s for anyone facing challenges in life. Instead of getting stuck in shame or hopelessness, we encourage you to get curious. Asking yourself: What habit tweaks could bring practical solutions to your own struggles? We’ll show you how small changes...
2024-10-2136 minThe Habit LabEpisode 45: Habits on how-to guard HOPE through life's challengesI'd love to help you process relational dynamics or your habits in a way that gets you better in touch with what your feeling, invite the Holy Spirit for insights to healing & building a plan to show up differently.Book a coaching session with Jenna: CLICK HEREIn this episode- Jenna unpack how to remain hopeful amidst life's curveballs. Discover how detaching hope from immediate outcomes and focusing on eternal promises can revolutionize your outlook. Experience a shift in perspective through insights from "Imagine Heaven" and the soul-stirring Maverick City Music song "...
2024-10-1028 minThe Habit LabEpisode 44: The Power of your RSVP: Why how you respond mattersWant to enter for a chance to win a free coaching? Simply repost one of my podcasts on your social media stories & tag me in it. Enter as many times as you want. I'll pick a winner & announce it on Wed, Oct 9th.Imagine the power of an RSVP. It’s more than just a simple response—it's a commitment to connection and community. Join me, Jenna Zint, as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Habit Lab Podcast by uncovering how our responses to invitations can transform our relationships and ourselves. Together, we’ll explore...
2024-10-0441 minMarriage LabChange your marriage: what your spouse needs the mostIn this episode, Jenna and Aaron share the secret sauce to seeing change in your marriage. It's simpler than you think. Just more humbling.Get my Habit Reboot E-Course! Support the show------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------->>> Become a sponor of our shows
2024-09-2638 minThe Habit LabEpisode 43: Tweaks to make to your invites: get more YES'sLast week to join Jenna's Habit Lab mastery course:Click here for more infoWe're wired for community, but in our current culture- it can be challenging to build what you're dreaming of. It's common to hear that people are inviting others into things that could be very life giving, but their invites get rejected before anything has the chance to grow. In this episode Jenna starts at the beginning of this building process... how you craft your "invites." After two decades of honing her own asks & coaching others through familiar road b...
2024-09-2528 minMarriage LabIs your spouse pushing your buttons? Conflict & Boundaries in ActionIn this episode, Jenna and Aaron talk through a conflict they had that morning. This particular one was not a new dynamic in their relationship and had created disconnection many times before. However, this time they successfully paused in dysregulation, intentionally moved towards connection and set some boundaries.Main takeaways:If your buttons are getting pushed, remember, they are your buttons and you are responsible for themIf you are the one unintentionally pushing buttons, it's not your fault that they have those buttons, but choose kindness and stop pushingBoundaries are meant to protect the connection, not...
2024-09-2346 minThe Habit LabEpisode 42: Mindful Motherhood- how to use small habits to quiet mom guiltTake 10 week to invest in building better habits with Jenna's Mastery Course Class starts Oct 1, 2024In this episode Jenna dives into the various ways she's applied the principles of tiny habits to investing in her kids. As moms we all want our kids to flourish- but there can a seemingly big gap between what our capacity is vs what our inner critic can tell us "is enough."Jenna lists a few ways she doesn't let the ALL-OR-NOTHING mentality limit her options on what she has to give her kids.
2024-09-1828 minThe Habit LabEpisode 41: Pause to Progress- the power of breaking habitsTake 10 week to invest in building better habits with Jenna's Mastery Course Class starts Oct 1, 2024- In this episode Jenna talks about the power pausing habits holds. We dive deep into building habits- but the reality is we all have limits so endless adding habits to what is on our plate is unrealistic. She talks about pausing habits as your season shifts (She referenced this past episode about seasonally shifting your habits.)on a weekly/daily basis (as different factors effect your capacity) for crucial...
2024-09-1137 minMarriage LabBreaking Free from Passivity: Empowering Your Marriage with Intentional ActionTake 10 week to invest in building better habits with Jenna's Mastery Course Class starts Oct 1, 2024-Can passivity be the silent killer in your marriage? In this episode, Aaron and Jenna get real about their own struggles with passivity, sharing how ignoring, avoiding, or delaying discomfort led to feelings of being stuck. Through candid personal stories, they shed light on how this behavior can evolve into rationalizations and bitterness, affecting everything from relationships to personal growth. Aaron also provides insight into his upcoming online small group for porn recovery, where passivity is a...
2024-09-0937 minThe Habit LabEpisode 40: Family Redemption- making a habit of noticingTake 10 week to invest in building better habits with Jenna's Mastery Course Class starts Oct 1, 2024-This is a more personal episode- where Jenna reflects on the testimony of redpemtion the Lord has done in her life, in her family & in healing childhood pain. Most of us have pain or some trauma from our early years, but God is in the business of redemption. Do we notice his whispering in our tender spots of past pain and notice the pieces of redemption he's puttiing together?Jenna shares about her...
2024-09-0643 minMarriage LabReconnecting Through the Everyday: Small Habits, Big ImpactTake 10 week to invest in building better habits with Jenna's Mastery Course Class starts Oct 1, 2024-In this episode of Marriage Lab, Aaron and Jenna dive into the realities of maintaining a strong connection in marriage, especially during transitions and busy seasons. They share personal stories and insights on how small, consistent habits can significantly impact a marriage's health. They discuss how even brief disconnects, like those experienced during family trips or shifts in routines, can affect a relationship. The couple emphasizes the importance of being intentional in creating connection points, even if...
2024-09-0231 minThe Habit LabEpisode 38: Emotional Eating Habits (Part 1)Take 10 week to invest in building better habits with Jenna's Mastery Course Class starts Oct 1, 2024Building healthy eating habits can be twice as hard if you're someone like Jenna who has to also untangle her habits of using food for emotional comfort as well.This is episode 1 in this series Jenna talks about Untangling her value/ worth from what I weigh. Changing my strategy for building my eating habits by addressing my emotional eating. Adjusted my for my habits : out of love for my body not shameEditing her self talk helpe...
2024-08-2829 minMarriage LabWill my needs ever get met? w/ Jordan & ClaireIn this episode our good friends, Jordan and Claire, share with us how they each grew in the ability to care for each others needs despite the fear that their own would never get met. Jenna and I (Aaron), have done a number of Couples Coaching sessions with them in which we witnessed a masterful use of the communication tools in the midst of processing pain and feeling defensiveness.They discuss how to properly validate, have compassion and help the other person feel seen and heard before passing "the talking stick". They also share how they've learned...
2024-08-191h 04The Habit LabEpisode 37: Closing Out Your Summer HABITSAs we head into the next season, it is helpful to spend time reflecting on how we showed up in the last season. What worked & what didn't work. It's helpful to do this so we can remember the helpful habits to use again next year and to process through the disappointments so they don't subtly steal from us like they can do if left unaddressed. Join the interest list for Jenna's 10 Week course: Habit LabWant coaching? Check out Jenna's coaching calendar hereClick here to Book a...
2024-08-1645 minMarriage LabControl in MarriageIt's been both our experience of ourselves and of many other marriages that we've coached, that there is one spouse who has a propensity towards Control. We define "control" as one person's attempt at manipulating the outcome through managing another person's actions. In this episode, Jenna talks about how control shows up for her and what is happening on a deeper level, namely with fear. She lays out the growth path for those who are struggling with trying to control their spouse and the pitfalls that line that path. Aaron talks about his experience of being on t...
2024-08-1248 minMarriage LabResentment vs Investment | What I wish I knew Part 3Don't be overwhelmed by your summer! You can balance all that's on your plate- while still hitting your hopes. Grab Jenna's mini course as your guide to: Set-Up Your Summer In this episode- Jenna & Aaron talk about how you can do the same thing but with a different motivation- and it can shift everything. What is your motivation? Are you telling yourself you are powerless & "have to do XYZ" because of your spouse? That's your sign your feeding resentment.What if you simply switched your self...
2024-06-1331 minMarriage LabLove Language User Error | What I Wish I Knew Pt 2Buy Jenna's mini-course: Setting-up Your Summer.Dr. Gary Chapman's Love Languages concept and consequent books revolutionized our understanding of how we communicate, hear and receive love, especially in marriage. It became a tool we used constantly to better understand ourselves and our spouse. And, we commonly misused this tool as a way to better serve ourselves rather than its original intent: to love others better.This is what we'd call a user error. When the concept of love languages gets weaponized as a measuring stick for how your spouse is fa...
2024-06-0532 minThe Habit LabEpisode 32: Summer HabitsClick here for Jenna's E-course: Setting-up Your Summer Most of us have visions of fun filled summers, but Jenna shares how she had some shame about how their summers usually turned out vs her expectations of the summer.A few years ago, She started using the principles she's learned around habits to intentionally build a plan to support their summer hopes... and it was a game changer for their family.In this episode:we'll take a moment to break off any lingering shame if you've judged y...
2024-06-0234 minMarriage LabDebunking "Don't go to bed angry" | What I Wish I Knew Pt 1Buy Jenna's mini-course: Setting-up Your Summer.Aaron and Jenna begin a series titled "What I wish I knew" sharing what they wish they'd learned early in marriage. This first part dives into the topic of "urgency." Most conflicts in the early stages of relationships feel urgent. They become very high stakes when they don't need to be. Why? Because it's possible to be connected even when there is no resolution to the problem. This brings us to the scripture from Ephesians 4:26 "...Do not let the sun go down on your an...
2024-05-3037 minThe Habit LabEpisode 31: Friend Habits- Getting excluded & Excluding peopleBuy Jenna's mini-course: Setting-up Your Summer.We know- it is not possible that all our friends hang out together all the time, but there is very real pain that happens in us when we don't get included in an event.It can also be challenging when you're the one doing the inviting. For a ton of valid reasons- we cannot include everyone in all our plans, but that can cause pain in others who we love.This episode unpacks some thought habits Jenna through when:she is exc...
2024-05-2426 minThe Habit LabEpisode 30: Kid Emotion HabitsTake 10 week to invest in building better habits with Jenna's Mastery Course Class starts Oct 1, 2024Aaron & Jenna interview their 7 year old daughter, Rosie- to talk about their habits as a family around teaching their kids about to be aware of their emotions.Habits we chat throughdoing the Emotion Wheel as a family @ dinner: Download your free copy hereour emphasis on "you can connect with their sad & it doesn't mean you're bad." Rocket Ships: visual pictures we give them to give words to how they're feel...
2024-05-1444 minThe Habit LabEpisode 29: Mother's Day Habits - Balance of Traditions & Self-CareBuy Jenna's mini-course: Setting-up Your Summer. In this Mother's Day episode- Jenna chats about the:1) logistics of her own Mothers Day habits and how she balances it with traditional family time in the morning with some fun Moms-Only hangout time in the afternoon. 2) How she's learned to set her family & herself up for success & connection around this holiday ( navigating her own expectations and emotions.) 3) Facing the Mom-Guilt that can steal from Mother's Day; instead engaging in a quick habit to reflect on...
2024-05-1040 minMarriage LabHow to Stop Fighting Over Stupid StuffHave you ever said, "We got in a big fight about something so small and stupid!" It happens in every marriage when there is emotional pain behind a "small and stupid" logistical problem. In this episode, Jenna and Aaron reverse engineer their fight about a toothbrusher charger and how something so small and stupid had the potential to create a lot of disconnection but didn't. Get my Habit Reboot E-Course! Support the show------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------->>> Become a sponor of our shows
2024-04-1532 minThe Habit LabEpisode 24: Dismantling Unhelpful HabitsWe all have habits we're looking to ditch, in this episode Jenna walks through the 4 steps she takes her coaching clients through to help them dismantle their unhelpful habits If you'd like to chat with Jenna about booking a coaching session ...do it!Email her at: jennazint@gmail.com These are the 4 steps she refers to in this episode: Increase awareness Replace w/ another habit Get true comfortLittle bits of betterhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/sugar-is-my-porn-addiction-comfort-and-kindness-with/id1559373076?i=1000...
2024-03-0835 minThe Habit LabEpisode 20: Kids Jesus HabitsJenna talks through some of the mindset shifts that were helpful adjustments for her to give herself permission to experiment with various Jesus Habits for the kids.Here is the link to get the resource page emailed to you for all the tools she referenced in this episode. https://thehabitlab.myflodesk.com/episode20Resource page includes:-our favorite bibles- kids christian books- kids christian podcast- Jenna's playlists - youtube channels If you're an alumni with Jenna's Habit Course & interested i...
2024-02-1537 minMarriage Lab7 Unhelpful Beliefs About Sharing PainJenna and Aaron share 7 unhelpful beliefs people have (they themselves used to have) about sharing pain with your spouse. Stay tuned for an episode on the helpful beliefs!Here is a review of those 7 unhelpful beliefs:Tell them everything I’m thinkingReveal to them how they hurt meGet them to see how they failed meI can resolve my hurt by hearing an apology/admission of guiltThis is urgent. Don’t go to bed angry (two sleepy dysregulated people are horrible communicators)
2024-02-0630 minMarriage LabBreakthrough IS Possible : w/ Anna & Alan MullikinIn this episode, we interview our friends Anna & Alan Mullikin who share about the breaking of a ten year cycle. We were so encouraged by their story and know that this testimony is for everyone who's felt hopeless in their own cycles of pain and hurt in their marriage. You can follow Anna at Please rate, review & share the podcast!>>> Would you consider financially supporting our shows?
2024-01-291h 03Marriage LabPastoring a Church Together in Marriage w/ Joaquin & Renee EvansWe interviewed our friends Joaquin and Renee Evans pastor a church called Bethel Austin in Austin, Texas. In this episode they share about what it requires of them to co-pastor a large church while staying connected in their marriage and in their family life. They hit on:BoundariesIntentionalitySigns of disconnectionTime to get away just the two of themStaying connected to mentors and peersPlease rate, review & share the podcast!>>> Would you consider financially supporting our shows? >> Become a sponor of our shows
2024-01-2256 minThe Habit LabEpisode 16: Jesus HabitsEnroll in Jenna's 10 Week: Habit Mastery Course >> Classes start Jan 23/24In this episode Jenna shares her progression of her Jesus Habits over the last 2 years and how even with starting so small that have generated so much fruit. Her current Jesus Habits 1) one worship song2) communion 3) 10 mins of Bible readingClick here to Book a coaching with Jenna --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2024-01-1931 minMarriage LabGenuine Apologies in MarriageIn a previous episode, we when into depth about no requiring an apology from your spouse when you felt hurt from them but rather focusing on sharing your heart in order to be known. This is one side of the coin for us. And an important one at that. The other side is that due to not requiring apologies from each other, we wind up giving way more genuine apologies than ever before. In this episode, we talk about how the lack of requiring an apology from each other and the grace that accompanies that allows for...
2024-01-1638 minThe Habit LabEpisode 15: How-to Build a HabitEnroll in Jenna's 10 Week: Habit Mastery Course >> Classes start Jan 23/24Jenna walks you through how to build a habit to hit your goals for 2024 in this episode. Grab a pen & paper and turn your new years resolution into a ridiculously small habit. As you DIAL in consistency, with this starter step- you then can upgrade to more!Most people's resolutions fail because they go too big too fast. Here is the link to the free HABIT FORMULA https://thehabitlab.myflodesk.com/habitformulaClick here to Book a...
2024-01-1232 minMarriage LabForgiving Your SpouseChoosing a spouse is choosing the person you'd like to offer the most forgiveness to of anyone else over a lifetime. Why? Because the intimacy in marriage creates more opportunity for hurt than any other relationship. Therefore, to have a thriving marriage, we must lean into the heart of Jesus and forgive each other like He forgave us. Generously, for the big and the little trangresses, without measure. Especially when we feel we've been hurt by our spouse so often or so deeply, it can feel like an injustice to offer forgiveness. It feels unfair. Like they...
2024-01-0330 minThe Habit LabEpisode 13: Habits of GenerosityRegistration for Jenna's Habit Lab: Mastery Course opens Jan 3rd. Join the waitlist for On this episode: Jenna talk about how Jesus served her with a Truth slap that challenged her to expand her Habits of Generosity beyond "just throwing money at it" like she had in the past. Food for thought whether you're in a season of feast or faminie with your own budget....Silver & Gold have I none...but I wonder what I do have to give to thee? Bonus points if you say "the...
2023-12-1520 minMarriage LabPart of Me Feels...While Another Part Feels...Have you ever been trying to honestly explain what you're thinking or feeling and say the words "Part of me feels..." or "Part of me thinks..."? Most people do intuitively. In this episode we talk about how to utilize this phrase into our communciation with our spouse to give the most accurate picture of what's happening inside of us. We also explore how this is used in therapy and how you can use it to bring more compassion and connection within yourself. Please rate, review & share the podcast!------------------------------------------------------------Join Jenna's life-changing...
2023-12-1134 minMarriage LabTools for Connection: Joy Memories & AppreciationIn this episode we break down a couple tools for connecting with your spouse even when you're in the middle of conflict or have something unresolved between you both.Please rate, review & share the podcast!------------------------------------------------------------Join Jenna's life-changing Habit Mastery Course!Registration for next round begins January 3, 2024.------------------------------------------------------------Aaron run's online small groups for men wanting to get connected, pursue growth and walk in sexual wholeness. Check out his book on the same subject. Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn.------------------------------------------------------------For more on wh...
2023-12-0622 minMarriage LabCreating a Refreshing Weekend: what it means to truly rest with familyHave you ever been looking forward to the weekend only to find that what was intended to be restful and relaxing, never actually filled you up? Have you ever headed back into your workweek feeling like you wasted an opportunity to take good care of yourself and your family?We definitely have! In this episode, we talk about the shift that's happened in the last year that has transformed our weekends, especially with young kids, into times of true rest, rejuvination and connection.Please rate, review & share the podcast!Join Jenna's life-changing Habit...
2023-10-2834 minThe Habit LabPart 2: Car Cleaning HabitsThis episode is 2 of 2 parts as Jenna digs into the evolution of her car cleaning habits. Where it started; how it grew.What worked; what didn't work. Please review, subscribe & share this podcast.It's hugely helpful to us.Check out Jenna's 10 week Habit Lab Mastery Course at TheHabitLab.org. Jenna also offers one-on-one habit coaching at ZintSquad.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2023-10-2320 minThe Habit LabPart 1: Car Cleaning HabitsThis episode is 1 of 2 parts as Jenna digs into the evolution of her car cleaning habits. Where it started; how it grew.What worked; what didn't work.From recording this episode, Jenna learned she will better prepare soft endings to two part episodes because this one we had to edit right in the middle. Welcome to grace while we grow. Jenna is on a journey to learn how to be podcasters & you're getting a front row seat as she become someone she's never been before- a podcast producer & editor! haha. If you Please re...
2023-10-1613 minThe Habit LabProcrastination- unlearning franticness to meet deadlinesIn this episode Jenna talks about the anxious footprint procrastination leaves on you & your loved ones lives. Also how it's common for people to have hesitations at laying down their use of procrastination instantly because it's served them as a tool to stir up motivation to meet deadlines. She talks about her own journey of breaking up with procrastination and reads some of her journal during her process. Check out Jenna's 10 week Habit Lab Mastery Course at TheHabitLab.org. Jenna also offers one-on-one habit coaching at ZintSquad.com.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2023-10-1216 minThe Habit LabPerfectionism - the silent habit killerIn this episode- Jenna dives into perfectionism to unveil it for the habit killer it is. We all know consistency is key- but beware of perfectionism- consistency's ugly step sister. It tries to lure you in, promising to motivate you, but really it'll deflate your attempts to change in the long run. Check out Jenna's 10 week Habit Lab Mastery Course at TheHabitLab.org. Jenna also offers one-on-one habit coaching at ZintSquad.com.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2023-10-1215 minMarriage LabThe Growth Path of Anxious & Avoidant Attachment Styles w/ Serena AngeliIn this episode we talk with our friend Serena Angeli who has gone on her own journey around awareness, understanding and growing in her attachment style. Interestingly, she began her journey with an avoidant style and later with an anxious style. Jenna and I, Aaron, talk about how our avoidant and anxious styles, respectively, seem to perfectly trigger each other. Each of us talk about the growth paths we've identified for our specific styles. Join Jenna's life-changing Habit Mastery Course!Please rate, review & share the podcast!For more on what the Zints have t...
2023-10-091h 09The Habit LabWelcome to The Habit Lab!This is the pilot episode of Jenna Zint's podcast, The Habit Lab. There is life-changing power of creating offensively small habits. Jenna teases that she went from "hot-mess" to "hot dang" after diving deep into the world of behavior science and learning the keys to sustainable life-change are the habits that start small and with consistency, have a compounding effect.Check out Jenna's 10 week Habit Lab Mastery Course at TheHabitLab.org. Jenna also offers one-on-one habit coaching at ZintSquad.com.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2023-10-0910 minMarriage LabWhen Your Spouse is StuckIn this episode Aaron & Jenna talk about what to do when you feel like your spouse is stuck in life. the common mindsets the pop up when you recognize your spouse is stuckwhat to avoidthe best ways to helpJoin Jenna's life-changing Habit Mastery Course!Please rate, review & share the podcast!For more on what the Zints have to offer, check out ZintSquad.com where you can book one-on-one or couples coachings for emotional and relational health with Jenna and Aaron, and check out Aaron's new book Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Aw...
2023-09-281h 03Marriage LabCreating Habits of Connection in Your Marriage with Autumn & AndrewIn this episode we interview our friends Autumn and Andrew Elliott. They saw a major turn in their connection after some counseling revealed a need for a "baseline." This baseline served as their way to stay connected on the most basic level so that the small conflicts that used to tank them before were no longer pulling them down. Another possible name for this "baseline" are "connection habits." It was a few simple, basic habits they put in place that got them out of the red and to a good baseline from which they could get through the craziness...
2023-09-181h 11Marriage LabGrowing Individually to Grow Together w/ Ryan & JessicaIn this episode, we interview our friends Ryan & Jessica Casey about how their individual journey's of growth, risk and healing contirbuted to their ability to connect as a couple.Please rate, review & share the podcast!For more on what the Zints have to offer, check out ZintSquad.com where you can book one-on-one or couples coachings for emotional and relational health with Jenna and Aaron, join the waitlist for Jenna's life-changing Habit Mastery Course and check out Aaron's new book Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn. Aaron also run's online small groups...
2023-09-111h 09Marriage LabCrisis of Faith: my story of choosing God while uncertainIn this extra vulnerable episode, Aaron shares his journey walking through a crisis of faith and Jenna shares her experience walking with him in it.Please rate, review & share the podcast!For more on what the Zints have to offer, check out ZintSquad.com where you can book one-on-one or couples coachings for emotional and relational health with Jenna and Aaron, join the waitlist for Jenna's life-changing Habit Mastery Course and check out Aaron's new book Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn. Aaron also run's online small groups for men wanting to...
2023-09-011h 07Marriage LabSelf-Compassion: Why it's necessary to live in wholenessIn this episode, we talk about what self-compassion is, the importance of it and the impact of it in our lives. We both have our own journey learning we needed it and walking it out for ourselves. There is no finish line. It's an ongoing part of what makes it possible for us to not only love ourselves well, but to love each other, our kids and everyone else well.Please rate, review & share the podcast!For more on what the Zints have to offer, check out ZintSquad.com where you can book one-on-one or...
2023-08-1755 minMarriage LabHabits of Health: Fitness in MarriageIn this episode we dive into the habits of physical health that have been slowly but surely building in our lives over the past couple years. We share our journey about pain felt when one spouse is pursuing fitness and the other doesn't want to join. We also talk about ways to create life-long habits of health.Please rate, review & share the podcast!For more on what the Zints have to offer, check out ZintSquad.com where you can book one-on-one or couples coachings for emotional and relational health with Jenna and Aaron, join the...
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