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WHMP RadioUMass Prof Kevin Young: UMass climate goals abandoned & the fed govt v. the environment7/9/25: Amherst Coun Pres Lynn Griesemer: potholes & schools. UMass Prof Kevin Young: UMass climate goals abandoned & the fed govt v. the environment. Brian Adams w/ former Arcadia Wildlife Director Jonah Keane: a magical place & a magical festival. Larry Hott reviews "Frederick Douglas -- When the Lion Wrote History & “The Speech Is the Star.”2025-07-0919 minWHMP RadioBrian Adams w/ former Arcadia Wildlife Director Jonah Keane: a magical place & a magical festival7/9/25: Amherst Coun Pres Lynn Griesemer: potholes & schools. UMass Prof Kevin Young: UMass climate goals abandoned & the fed govt v. the environment. Brian Adams w/ former Arcadia Wildlife Director Jonah Keane: a magical place & a magical festival. Larry Hott reviews "Frederick Douglas -- When the Lion Wrote History & “The Speech Is the Star.”2025-07-0926 minWHMP RadioLarry Hott reviews "Frederick Douglas"7/9/25: Amherst Coun Pres Lynn Griesemer: potholes & schools. UMass Prof Kevin Young: UMass climate goals abandoned & the fed govt v. the environment. Brian Adams w/ former Arcadia Wildlife Director Jonah Keane: a magical place & a magical festival. Larry Hott reviews "Frederick Douglas -- When the Lion Wrote History & “The Speech Is the Star.”2025-07-0917 minWHMP RadioAmherst Coun Pres Lynn Griesemer: potholes & schools.7/9/25: Amherst Coun Pres Lynn Griesemer: potholes & schools. UMass Prof Kevin Young: UMass climate goals abandoned & the fed govt v. the environment. Brian Adams w/ former Arcadia Wildlife Director Jonah Keane: a magical place & a magical festival. Larry Hott reviews "Frederick Douglas -- When the Lion Wrote History & “The Speech Is the Star.”2025-07-0924 minWHMP RadioAlex Osterman & Victoria Worth: the ACLU in Ashfield6/11/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: ICE in Amherst, school budgets, Juneteenth. Alex Osterman & Victoria Worth: the ACLU in Ashfield. Filmmakers Larry Hott, Andy Kolker & Paul Stekler: political films—past present & is there a future? GCC science prof Brian Adams w/ UMass Ph D candidate neuroethologist & Jumping Spider expert, Alex Winsor.2025-06-1117 minWHMP RadioAmherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: ICE in Amherst, school budgets, Juneteenth6/11/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: ICE in Amherst, school budgets, Juneteenth. Alex Osterman & Victoria Worth: the ACLU in Ashfield. Filmmakers Larry Hott, Andy Kolker & Paul Stekler: political films—past present & is there a future? GCC science prof Brian Adams w/ UMass Ph D candidate neuroethologist & Jumping Spider expert, Alex Winsor.2025-06-1127 minWHMP RadioGCC prof Brian Adams w/ UMass Ph D candidate neuroethologist & Jumping Spider expert6/11/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: ICE in Amherst, school budgets, Juneteenth. Alex Osterman & Victoria Worth: the ACLU in Ashfield. Filmmakers Larry Hott, Andy Kolker & Paul Stekler: political films—past present & is there a future? GCC science prof Brian Adams w/ UMass Ph D candidate neuroethologist & Jumping Spider expert, Alex Winsor.2025-06-1120 minWHMP RadioFilmmakers Larry Hott, Andy Kolker & Paul Stekler: political films—past present & future?6/11/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: ICE in Amherst, school budgets, Juneteenth. Alex Osterman & Victoria Worth: the ACLU in Ashfield. Filmmakers Larry Hott, Andy Kolker & Paul Stekler: political films—past present & is there a future? GCC science prof Brian Adams w/ UMass Ph D candidate neuroethologist & Jumping Spider expert, Alex Winsor.2025-06-1124 minWHMP RadioAmherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: schools at fiscal cliff? alternatives to policing.5/14/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: schools at fiscal cliff? alternatives to policing. Author Larry Tye: "The Jazzmen: How Ellington, Armstrong & Basie Transformed America." Brian Adams w/ author & naturalist Sy Montgomery: “The Soul of the Octopus.” Documentary filmmakers Larry Hott, Louis Alvarez & Paul Stekler.2025-05-1425 minWHMP RadioAuthor Larry Tye: "The Jazzmen: How Ellington, Armstrong & Basie Transformed America."5/14/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: schools at fiscal cliff? alternatives to policing. Author Larry Tye: "The Jazzmen: How Ellington, Armstrong & Basie Transformed America." Brian Adams w/ author & naturalist Sy Montgomery: “The Soul of the Octopus.” Documentary filmmakers Larry Hott, Louis Alvarez & Paul Stekler.2025-05-1419 minWHMP RadioAmherst Council Pres Lynn Greismer (Ed D.): finances, schools, and library.4/9/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer (Ed D.): Finances, schools, and library. Law prof Jill Hasday (J.D.) author of “We the MEN: How Forgetting Women’s Struggles…Perpetuates Inequality.” Anne Dietrich (Ph.D. Sports Mgmt) w/ Brian Adams: sports & climate change. Betsy Leondar Wright (Ph.D. Sociology), author of ”Is It Racist, Is it Sexist?...”2025-04-0923 min
Doing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastCouples Birth: Strengthening Your Connection with Your Partner and Including Them in the Experience with Lynn Griesemer (DIAH Classic)Ever heard any of these approaches to birth: couples birth, daddy delivery, husband and wife birth?Well today our guest Lynn Griesemer, who is a mother of 6, marriage coach, podcaster and author (among many other things) joins us for a conversation about including your partner in the birth experience. Giving them an active role and making birth a family-led experience. We chat about some of Lynn’s own experience with 4 hospital births, followed by 2 unassisted births (or free births), as well as her insight into creating a safe and trusting environment for birth that can inf...2023-12-2952 min
Feminist LawHow To Decrease the Demand for Pornography with Lynn Griesemer (pt 2)In today's episode, Clara and Courtney continue their interview with Lynn Griesemer on decreasing the demand for pornography, and how pornography is harmful in our society. If you would like to read Lynn's book, it is available on Amazon here.
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If you enjoyed today's episode, please remember to...2023-05-2227 minFeminist LawHow To Decrease the Demand for Pornography with Lynn Griesemer (pt. 1)In today's episode, Courtney and Clara speak to author Lynn Griesemer about the harms of pornography, how to decrease its demand, and the release of her latest book 'Porn Free: How to Decrease the Demand for Pornography', available on Amazon here.
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Living a Culture of LifeDecreasing the Demand for Pornography | Lynn GriesemerHow can you help your kids avoid porn? That’s what Lynn Griesemer wanted to know. There’s lots of information about pornography addiction and recovery. But how can we decrease the demand in the first place?On this episode, Lynn discusses her book, "Porn Free: How to Decrease the Demand for Pornography,” which offers practical advice for people looking to help their families avoid pornography. By cultivating a healthy relationship with your children, and by fostering certain virtues, you can prepare your children to say NO to pornography.Lynn’s book on Amazon: https://www.amaz...2023-04-2739 min
Integrity Restored PodcastEpisode 149 - Porn Free with Lynn Griesemer Part 3 of 311Don’t miss the third in this series with Lynn Griesemer, author of Porn Free, How to Decrease the Demand for Pornography. Family, though imperfect is meant to be holy and safe and porn damages that in every area of the familial relationships. How can we protect our families starting today? Listen as we discuss ways to protect families: 1. Parents must be the first to educate and protect their children from pornography 2. Porn indoctrinates our kids to a "sterile" approach to intimacy instead of a real one 3. Your child is a gi...2023-02-0225 minIntegrity Restored PodcastEpisode 148 - Porn Free with Lynn Griesemer Part 2 of 3Join us for the second part of a series with Lynn Griesemer, author of Porn Free , How to Decrease the Demand for Pornography. We will discuss the impacts of pornography on our relationships with God, with family, with friends and with coworkers. Tune in to hear how: Porn wounds all relationships even our relationship with God Porn damages our relationship with ourselves Ask yourself - Has porn changed the way I look at others? 2023-01-2622 minIntegrity Restored PodcastEpisode 147 - Porn Free with Lynn Griesemer Part 1 of 3Lynn Griesemer, author of Porn Free , How to Decrease the Demand for Pornography, joins Jim on the podcast to discuss her approach to decreasing the demand for pornography in our own lives, our families, Church and society. Listen as we discuss how: Porn won't stop until we curb our appetite for it Porn has no place in a culture that values respect and integrity Everyone has porn story one way or the other 2023-01-1922 min
Clean Men's Health Club with Joseph F Price7 " Porn Free" How to Decrease the Demand for Pornography by Lynn GriesemerIn this segment, Joseph has a conversation with family and marriage professional Lynn Griesemer about the dangers of Pornography for kids and raising a generation of porn-free kids. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-porn-clean-mens-health-club-with-joseph-f-price/exclusive-content2022-11-051h 01
Healthy FamiliesPornography: Why Should We Care?Interview with Lynn Griesemer
https://lynngriesemer.com
Although millions of Americans regularly view or struggle with pornography, many of us don’t seem to be affected by pornography in our day to day lives.
Why should we care if it doesn’t affect us?
In this talk, Lynn will show you why pornography is all around us and how we are subtly, or not so subtly impacted.
Lynn Griesemer is the author of the newly released “Porn Free: How to Decrease the Demand for Pornography,” available on Amazon.
She wrote “Porn Free” because no other book addresses how to DECREASE THE DEMAND...2022-11-0429 min
The Jenny Hatch ShowEpisode 15 Husband and Wife Homebirth ChatTrump Arizona Rally kicked off the 2022 Campaign Season last night.Better Days are ahead. Resources for a Homebirth: https://jennyhatch.com/2021/09/28/resources-for-an-emergency-childbirth-compiled-by-jenny-marie-hatch/I started a new Rumble account and am back to making daily political videos.Here is a roundup of the rally: https://rumble.com/vsom7i-arizona-rally.htmlAnd my recent Substack Newsetter features a video produced by Lynn Griesemer on homebirth: https://jennyhatch.substack.com/p/newsletter-c42Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com2022-01-1713 minThe Jenny Hatch ShowSunday Night Bookclub!7pm Denver time Navarro and Kennedy booksBook Club Edition! Show Page on my Blog: https://jennyhatch.com/2021/12/05/husband-and-wife-homebirth-chat-bookclub-edition-tonight/We will be chatting about several books tonight.Peter Navarros Book In Trump TimeNow available on Kindle Link: https://www.amazon.com/Trump-Time-Journal-Americas-Plague-ebook/dp/B09DQ3VWLL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3O9U5ZCCV3VHL&keywords=in+trump+time+peter+navarro&qid=1638636178&sprefix=In+trump+%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-2Jennys Book for DadsNow available on Kindle for $.99https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KAO58Q/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0Robert Kennedy Jr. Book on Dr. FauciNow...2021-12-0801 minThe Jenny Hatch ShowEpisode 11 Husband and Wife Homebirth ChatBook Club Edition! Show Page on my Blog: https://jennyhatch.com/2021/12/05/husband-and-wife-homebirth-chat-bookclub-edition-tonight/We will be chatting about several books tonight.Peter Navarros Book In Trump TimeNow available on Kindle for $2.99Link: https://www.amazon.com/Trump-Time-Journal-Americas-Plague-ebook/dp/B09DQ3VWLL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3O9U5ZCCV3VHL&keywords=in+trump+time+peter+navarro&qid=1638636178&sprefix=In+trump+%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-2Jennys Book for DadsNow available on Kindle for $.99https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KAO58Q/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0Robert Kennedy Jr. Book on Dr. FauciNow available on Kindle for $2.99https...2021-12-0638 min
Your Marriage Matters Podcast“Podfading” – YMMP071"Podfading" refers to the end or transition of a podcast program. The Your Marriage Matters Podcast has consistently published a weekly show for almost 18 months, or 71 episodes. I must turn my efforts toward writing on the topics of marriage, family and childbirth and am no longer able to keep pace with a weekly show. Instead, I will look for opportunities to present sporadic programs in the future. Until next time, "make your marriage great." -Lynn, www.marriagecoachlynn.com and www.unassistedhomebirth.com.2019-06-2400 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastMarriage: The Next Generation – YMMP070Marriage: The Next Generation. Listen to Lynn and Bob talk about their experience at the wedding of their first child. What's it like when your adult child gets married?2019-06-1700 minYour Marriage Matters Podcast“Happy Together: the Catholic Blueprint for a Loving Marriage” – YMMP069This podcast episode is a book review of John Bosio's "Happy Together: the Catholic Blueprint for a Loving Marriage. It is also the foundation of the program "Happy Together: 6 Dates for Catholic Couples." www.happy-together.net. http://marriagecoachlynn.com/index.html - You're invited to join the Your Marriage Matters Movement if you support lifelong, happy marriage. https://www.facebook.com/MarriageCoac... https://www.amazon.com/Reenergize-You... https://twitter.com/MarriageCoachLn2019-06-1000 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastHanging by Threads: What to do When Your Marriage is in Crisis – YMMP068What can you do when your marriage is hanging by threads? Many will give up, thinking they’ve exhausted all possibilities. But wait - listen to this podcast. There may be just one thing - one thing you can do that can turn things around.2019-06-0300 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastOne More Try: What to do When Your Marriage is Falling Apart – YMMP067What can we do when our marriage is at the end? Can we salvage it? How can we reconcile? What can we do when we’ve exhausted everything? Today we’ll take about Gary Chapman’s book, “One More Try: What to do When Your Marriage is Falling Apart.” Don’t lose hope! There’s a lot you can do.2019-05-2700 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastLoving Solutions: Overcoming Barriers in Your Marriage – YMMP066Workaholic spouse? Non-communicative Spouse? Controlling Spouse? Abusive Spouse? Unfaithful spouse? How can we overcome some of the most difficult problems? Today’s episode is on “Loving Solutions: Overcoming Barriers in Your Marriage.”2019-05-2000 minYour Marriage Matters Podcast4 Seasons of Marriage – YMMP065Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. What are the 4 seasons of marriage and what can we do if we find ourselves in a season that is not very enjoyable? Find out on today’s episode where we’ll discuss “The 4 Seasons of Marriage: Secrets to a Lasting Marriage.”2019-05-1300 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastCovenant Marriage: Building Communication and Intimacy – YMMP064Do you know the 4 pitfalls to communication? 3 secrets you can easily do to ensure a thriving relationship? Listen to today’s podcast as we talk about Gary Chapman’s book, “Covenant Marriage: Building Commitment and Intimacy.2019-05-0600 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastThe Marriage You’ve Always Wanted – YMMP0632 books will be discussed today: “Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married” and “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted.” Do you have the marriage you’ve always wanted? Do you know what’s going wrong? Have you gotten off track? There are some simple areas to pay attention too. Let’s take the mystery and frustration out of relationships and focus on what matters.2019-04-2900 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastLove Languages – YMMP062We’re beginning a 6-part series on books by Dr. Gary Chapman. We’ll start with his most well known book: The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. What’s your love language? Do you know your spouse’s? Knowing your love language and those around you is beneficial in building intimacy and improving your relationship. Speak your partner’s language, whether it’s words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, or physical touch.2019-04-2200 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastHow to Create Your Happily Ever After – YMMP061"Blueprint for a Lasting Marriage: How to Create Your Happily Ever After with More Intention, Less Work," by Lesli Doares. A great book to give as a gift to engaged couples or newly married couples, Doares outlines 5 steps in creating a blueprint or plan for a marriage that will flourish if you do a few basic things.2019-04-1500 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastGreat Marriages Must be Created – YMMP060How do we create a great marriage? That's the topic for today. When two people get married, they enter a process of creating a whole new relationship. What does it take? How do you do that? Does it naturally happen? Listen to today's episode to learn two ways or shortcuts to creating a great marriage.2019-04-0800 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastSuccess in Life, Success in Marriage – YMMP059If you are successful in most parts of your life, will you be successful in your marriage? Do you know what you want and are you working toward sharing your talents with the world? Knowing what you want not only effects you, but others. How does your success and happiness or lack of success and happiness effect your spouse and family? How do you deal with challenges and differences in your relationship?2019-04-0100 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastWhy Differences Make a Marriage Great – YMMP058How can differences strengthen a marriage? That's the focus of today's episode.2019-03-2500 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastHow to Have a Happy Marriage – YMMP057Happiness. We all want it. What is it and how do we go about building a happy marriage? Today's episode is the first in a series about how to have a happy marriage.2019-03-1800 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastThe 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse – YMMP056Marriage Therapist and Author Dr. John Gottman has identified 4 kinds of negativity, if allowed to grow and fester, would be extremely lethal to a relationship: criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling. Listen to today’s podcast where we talk about the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse. This concludes the Middle Years of Marriage Series. Remember to adopt the right attitude within. Practice gratitude, forgiveness and charity and your spaceship will soar to great heights.2019-03-1100 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastHow to Deal with Irritations in Marriage – YMMP055What does your spouse do that bothers you? Today’s show might surprise you as we focus on YOU rather than what you think your spouse does that irritates you. Where do these irritations originate? What is the source of these irritations? What bothered you when you first got married and no longer bothers you? Why did this change? What did you do? We’re going to dissect irritations and how you can manage them. The first point we need to make is that irritations come in many forms and intensities. Irritations have to do with your expectations.2019-03-0400 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastDo’s and Don’ts for Dealing with Middle Age Malaise – YMMP054Do’s and Don’ts for the Middle Years and Beyond: Don’t be a complainer. Don’t neglect each other. Don’t deceive or lie. Don’t put excessive energy into your past or future and instead, live in the present - that’s all we’ve got. Do make your home a sanctuary, speak kindly to each other, bring pleasure to your partner, cultivate a proper temper and feed the heart.2019-02-2500 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastMiddle Age Malaise and the Middle Years of Marriage – YMMP053Middle Age Malaise doesn’t have to creep into your marriage if you know what to look for and how to address important areas of your relationship. What are crucial things to look for? Boredom, neglecting the concept of LOVE MAPS - or sharing your inner world with your spouse, the importance of having a passion and shared goals. Today’s episode is the first in a 4-part series on the Middle Years of Marriage.2019-02-1800 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastThe Choice Wine: 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage – YMMP052"What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder." (Matthew 19:4-6). A happy marriage usually contains happy people, better physical and mental health and a higher level of wealth. Author Steve Bollman ("The Choice Wine: 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage") says if you follow the 7 steps, your marriage will have a foretaste of paradise. The last chapter ties everything together and Bollman explains how the steps parallel the holy family. He says God wished to give couples the superabundant joy that was experienced by man and woman in paradise. He doesn't want us...2019-02-1100 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastThree to Get Married – YMMP051In "Three to Get Married," Fulton Sheen addresses the longings in our hearts, the imperfections of relationships, the relationship between man and God, and husband and wife. As you might have guessed in the title, it takes a husband, wife, and God to make a marriage profound and meaningful.2019-02-0400 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastMen, Women & the Mystery of Love – YMMP050What is mature love? What is responsible love? Is chastity necessary in marriage? What about contraception? Is it harmful to marriage? If yes, how so? What are Pope John Paul II’s views on children and family? Listen to today’s podcast episode and discover some interesting viewpoints that run counter to our culture, but can bring great joy to marriage. We will review Edward Sri’s “Men, Women and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II’s ‘Love and Responsibility.’ “2019-01-2800 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastMale & Female He Created Them: on Marriage and the Family – YMMP049Although “Male and Female He Created Them” was written in 2003, it’s a book worth reading. From the history of marriage to marriage as a sacrament, there’s so much in this book that shows the beauty of marriage. I like how this book states plainly and clearly the reasons behind such topics as chastity, love, the indissolubility of marriage and many other topics. Here’s a question to ask: “Do I think about my duty to be for my spouse a support in his sanctification or his or her search for God?” Listen to today’s podcast for a good look at “Mal...2019-01-2100 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastMarriage: A Path to Sanctity – YMMP048“Marriage: A Path to Sanctity,” by Javier Abad and Eugenio Fenoy
The sacrament of matrimony gives couples lasting strength to fulfill their duties as spouse and parent. Do you want a life filled with faith, hope and love? Than all you have to do is surrender with a cheerful heart, set aside your ego, and respect natural law. You have a higher probability for blissful harmony if you adhere to fidelity in marriage. Today’s podcast is a summary of this insightful book.2019-01-1400 min
Doing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastCouples Birth: Strengthening Your Connection with Your Partner and Including Them in the Experience with Lynn GriesemerEver heard any of these approaches to birth: couples birth, daddy delivery, husband and wife birth?Well today our guest Lynn Griesemer, who is a mother of 6, marriage coach, podcaster and author (among many other things) joins us for a conversation about including your partner in the birth experience. Giving them an active role and making birth a family-led experience. We chat about some of Lynn’s own experience with 4 hospital births, followed by 2 unassisted births (or free births), as well as her insight into creating a safe and trusting environment for birth that can inf...2019-01-1354 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastCovenanted Happiness: Love & Commitment in Marriage – YMMP047Covenanted Happiness: Love and Commitment in Marriage by Cormac Burke. There are certain rules that couples can follow and this book explains why we get into predicaments and encounter unhappiness and demise in marriage. Love is other-centered, not self-centered. "A married love that is fully human is a compound of sense and spirit." A beautiful book with challenging concepts.2019-01-0700 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastNonviolent Communication – YMMP046Nonviolent Communication is a way to create peace and calm in the home. Who wouldn’t want to make a connection in a way that everybody’s needs get met through natural giving? Listen to today’s podcast and discover the process of nonviolent communication, when the speaker cites an observation, feeling, need and request. For more information, look up Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and www.cnvc.org.2018-12-3100 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastFighting Fair: Tips for Couples on Resolving Conflict – YMMP045Arguments. We all have them. Sometimes disagreements can bring us down and keep us down. Some people say, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” but it is said that the little things can do damage to a marriage - especially if those so called little things are left unsolved or unattended. A wall of resentment can build due to the little things. It’s much harder to demolish a brick wall, so let’s try to not build that wall in the first place and deal with conflict as it arises. Today, we are going to discover some secrets to dealing wi...2018-12-2400 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastAre You Listening? – YMMP044Are you a good listener? How do you know? Find out what it takes to be a good listener and how to go about listening for meaning. If you aren’t a good listener, chances are, you are not in tune with your spouse.2018-12-1700 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastCommunication: What Are We Talking About? – YMMP043This is part 1 in a 4-part series on communication. Today’s episode will explore why we have breakdowns and what we can do about it. There are many ways we can ensure effective communication.2018-12-1000 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastRecovering from the Shock of Infidelity – YMMP042In this final part of our 6-part series on Emotional Fidelity, we discuss what you can do to repair and rebuild a relationship that has been rocked by a sexual and emotional affair. It will take time, vulnerability and reconnection to start anew. What else? Listen to today’s episode for guidance and suggestions.2018-12-0300 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastMonogamy: Who Are We Kidding? – YMMP041Monogamy. Are We Kidding Ourselves? Find out why cheating is common, the 3 main reasons we cheat, and what we can do to prevent against it happening to us.2018-11-2600 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastPornography: The Breakdown in Human Love – YMMP040Pornography is contributing to a breakdown in love and marriage. People who regularly view pornography have a 300% increase in having an affair or hookup outside marriage. It is negatively influencing the way humans perceive and relate to each other. Pornography isn’t just an art form or harmless individual freedom, it’s the portrayal of explicit sexual subject matter for the purposes of sexual excitement and erotic satisfaction, minus love or mature relationships. Porn is disrespectful of women. It brings with it tremendous consequences that shouldn’t be overlooked. We’ll talk about those devastating consequences on today’s episode, episode 4 of...2018-11-1900 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastHow to Guard Against Emotional Infidelity – YMMP039Emotional Infidelity is a silent killer. How can you guard against Emotional Infidelity? There are at least 8 ways. Can you name some? Here are 2: (1) Commit to love as a decision, not a feeling. (2) Don’t put energy into the past.
You must continuously tend to the garden of your relationship lest it become overwrought with weeds. There are many ways in which to ensure the emotional health of your marriage. Find out on today’s episode.
This is episode 3 of 6 in the Emotional Fidelity Series. Subscribe to Your Marriage Matters Podcast on your favorite platform.2018-11-1200 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastEmotional Health and Marriage -YMMP038Secrets to mastering emotional well-being.
Emotional health in marriage means developing a high degree of self-awareness. It means seeking a balance or control when emotions are strong. Emotional health means taking responsibility and not blaming or burdening others. What else can we do to increase emotional health in marriage? Today is Part 2 of a 6-Part Series.2018-11-0500 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastMeeting Emotional Needs in Marriage – YMMP037What are the most common emotional needs we all have and how do we go about fulfilling those needs? Find out the 10 secrets to a great relationship and see how you measure up.2018-10-2900 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastRadical Honesty – YMMP036More marriages are ruined by dishonesty than honesty. What is the policy of “Radical Honesty?” According to Dr. Willard Harley, “Reveal to your spouse as much information about yourself as you know: your thoughts, feelings, habits, likes, dislikes, personal history, daily activities, and plans for the future.” Today’s episode will make you think twice if you conceal things from your spouse. Do you want an authentic relationship where your spouse understands you or are you building a “false harmony” partnership?
This episode poses over a dozen of important questions. For a full list, sign up for the YMM Movement by visiting ma...2018-10-2200 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastHonesty – YMMP035EVERYONE LIES! Today’s podcast reveals why we lie and examines the detrimental effects of dishonesty. If you’re not honest with yourself or your partner, you’re shortchanging yourself. Discover why you’re at risk if you have too many little lies circulating and what you can do to get back on track.2018-10-1500 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastHonoring Your Spouse – YMMP034DO YOU HONOR YOUR SPOUSE? Do you place your spouse on a pedestal? Listen to today’s episode and discover why listening, patience and trust are part of honor. We’ll talk about everything from creating a safe environment so that honor can flourish. We’ll talk about fidelity, openness and how to create more honor in your marriage. In four words: Be consistent, not conditional.2018-10-0800 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastFriendship – YMMP033Today we will discuss friendship in marriage. Aristotle says there are 3 reasons for friendship: pleasure, utility and perfected friendship. Find out why you probably don’t have a perfected friendship on your wedding day and how to attain it through the years. Partners who are good friends with each other are likely to have long-lasting marriages that thrive.2018-10-0100 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastForgiveness – YMMP032THE BIG 4: Perfect these and your marriage will be highly satisfying. The Big 4 are forgiveness, friendship, honor and honesty. We’ll start the series with FORGIVENESS. Why is forgiveness important? What does it require? What blocks us from forgiving? What happens if we refuse to forgive? Listen to today’s episode and discover why forgiveness is important for marriage - and not just forgiving the big things. Make forgiveness an ongoing process in your marriage. Continue to forgive yourself and your partner and watch your relationship thrive.2018-09-2400 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastTips for Marriage While Raising Young Children – YMMP031This concludes the series “How Babies Impact Marriage.” Episodes: #28 - So, You're Having a Baby! How to Have the Pregnancy and Birth of Your Dreams #29 - Infancy and Postpartum Challenges for Couples #30 - And Baby Makes 3: How to Transition to a New Family Unit #31 - Tips for Marriage When Raising Young Children
Get enough rest; be a planner; make your marriage relationship a priority. Find out the top 7 tips you need to know when raising a family.2018-09-1700 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastAnd Baby Makes 3 – YMMP030And Baby Makes 3: How to Transition to a New Family Unit
The birth of a child means changes for marriage. Who will do the chores? How can I get enough sleep in order to function? How do we balance home life and work life? What will our vacations look like? What will our life look like? We’ll talk about expectations and the many changes that happen in marriage when a baby is welcomed into the family.2018-09-1000 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastInfancy and Postpartum Challenges – YMMP029Infancy and postpartum recovery pose different challenges for different couples. How will you adjust to your new life? What are some of the challenges that arise when a new baby joins the family? Today’s episode explores the adjustments that couples face when starting a family.2018-09-0300 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastHow to Have the Pregnancy and Birth of Your Dreams – YMMP028So, You're Having a Baby! How to Have the Pregnancy and Birth of Your Dreams
Your first pregnancy and baby are not only life-changing events, but add a whole new dimension to your marriage. How, exactly does this change your life? Today’s podcast explores ways of having a satisfying pregnancy and birth and how to navigate through the physical and emotional changes taking place.
This is Part 1 in a Series of 4 on "How Babies Impact Marriage." Subscribe to Your Marriage Matters Podcast and don't miss out on thought-provoking episodes.2018-08-2700 minYour Marriage Matters Podcast4 Gifts of Love – YMMP027Give the 4 Gifts of Love and watch your intimacy soar! The Gift of Care, Protection, Honesty and Time. What is most important to you? Your partner? Here’s a phrase that can change your life: “Honesty is the only way that you and your spouse will ever come to understand each other.” - Dr. Willard Harley. Inspired by Dr. Harley’s book titled “The Four Gifts of Love: Preparing for Marriage that Will Last a Lifetime,” today’s episode is bound to reveal something new to you. Listen and write down the four promises you can refer to that will keep you on th...2018-08-2000 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastSecrets to Creating an AWEsome Marriage – YMMP026Do you want an AWEsome marriage? Affection, Warmth and Encouragement are the secrets! They are responsible for building physical and emotional intimacy.2018-08-1300 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastSecrets for Newlywed Bliss – YMMP025Want to find out everything a newlywed needs to know? Here’s a list of the top 12 things to set you on the right path.2018-08-0600 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastHelp! I Married a Narcissist! – YMMP024“What do I do if I married a Narcissist?!” This is not an unusual question. Today’s episode explains narcissism and some helpful techniques to consider if you live with a narcissist. Important resources are listed on website www.marriagecoachlynn.com and on youtube channel “marriagecoachlynn” during the last few minutes of the 7/30/18 video episode of Podcast #24.2018-07-3000 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastPreparing for Marriage – YMMP023Preparing for Marriage
What are you doing to prepare for a lifetime of marriage? Not the wedding day, the marriage? Find out the most important things you can to do to prepare for marriage.
Welcome to the “Before You Get Married” Series. 4 episodes have been designed especially for those who are unmarried and considering marriage. These episodes will remove any mystery or questions you may have.
Part 1: Episode #20: Know Yourself / Your Best Self / Be the Right Mate
Part 2: Episode #21: Know Your Partner/ Selecting the Right Mate
Part 3: Episode #22: “How Do I Know if He / She’s the Right One?”
Part 4: Episode #2...2018-07-2300 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastIs He / She “THE ONE?” – YMMP022How Do I Know if He / She’s “THE ONE?” This is one of the most important question’s of your life! Episode #22 is Part 3 in the Four-Part Series, “Before You Get Married.”
Welcome to the “Before You Get Married” Series. 4 episodes have been designed especially for those who are unmarried and considering marriage. These episodes will remove any mystery or questions you may have.
Part 1: Episode #20: Know Yourself / Your Best Self / Be the Right Mate
Part 2: Episode #21: Know Your Partner/ Selecting the Right Mate
Part 3: Episode #22: “How Do I Know if He / She’s the Right One?”
Part 4: Episode #23: Preparing for Marriage2018-07-1600 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastKnow Your Partner! – YMMP021Before You Get Married: Knowing Your Partner
There are things you need to know before getting married. Why set yourself up for failure when success is at your fingertips - or eardrums? Don’t miss this episode!
Welcome to the “Before You Get Married” Series. 4 episodes have been designed especially for those who are unmarried and considering marriage. These episodes will remove any mystery or questions you may have.
Part 1: Episode #20: Know Yourself / Your Best Self / Be the Right Mate
Part 2: Episode #21: Know Your Partner/ Selecting the Right Mate
Part 3: Episode #22: “How Do I Know if He / She’s the Right One?”...2018-07-0900 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastBeing the Best Partner You Can Be – YMMP020Before You Get Married:
Knowing Yourself and Being the Best Partner You Can Be
Stop right there! This episode focuses on knowing yourself and being the best mate you can be. It’s packed with valuable info you won’t want to miss. Everyone is looking for the perfect partner. Find out how and why YOU need to be the “perfect partner.” One of the most important things you can do: ADAPT, ADJUST, GROW.
Welcome to the “Before You Get Married” Series. 4 episodes have been designed especially for those who are unmarried and considering marriage. These episodes will remove any mystery or ques...2018-07-0200 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastWhat’s the Purpose of Marriage? – YMMP019Why Bother Getting Married? What is the Purpose of Marriage? What is the reason people cite for getting married today? It’s not what it used to be. Listen today for some interesting statistics and a few things to consider - especially as you ask yourself and your spouse:
What is the purpose of our marriage?!2018-06-2500 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastWhat’s it Like Raising a Large Family? – YMMP018What’s it Like Raising a Large Family?
Join Lynn and Bob as they discuss what it was like raising a large family. What they have to say might surprise you.2018-06-1800 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastWhat’s it Like Growing Up in a Large Family? – YMMP017What’s it Like Growing Up in a Large Family? Fun and fascinating - never a dull moment! Today Bob and I are joined by our six children who share their perspective on growing up in a large family. Our sons are 30 and 16, and we have four daughters in their twenties.2018-06-1100 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastWhat Makes a Good Father? – YMMP016What Makes a Good Father?
Bob and I discuss key qualities for a fantastic father and vibrant family. What do you think is the #1 secret to a stellar father? Listen to today’s podcast and find out.2018-06-0400 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastWhat Makes a Good Husband? – YMMP015What Makes a Good Husband?
Bob and I discuss key qualities for a fantastic husband and marriage. What do you think is the #1 secret to a stellar husband? Listen to today’s podcast and find out.2018-05-2800 min
Jenny Hatch ShowJenny Hatch Podcast Radio Show with Writer Lynn GriesemerJenny Hatch Web SiteLynn Griesemer Web SiteLynn Griesemer shares the awesome news that she has written a new book on childbirth! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennyhatch.substack.com/subscribe2018-05-2610 min
The Jenny Hatch ShowJenny Hatch Podcast Radio Show with Writer Lynn GriesemerJenny Hatch Web Site
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Lynn Griesemer shares the awesome news that she has written a new book on childbirth!2018-05-2610 min
Healthy Families Podcast 🌎 Jenny Hatch Show 🌏Jenny Hatch Podcast Radio Show with Writer Lynn GriesemerJenny Hatch Web SiteLynn Griesemer Web SiteLynn Griesemer shares the awesome news that she has written a new book on childbirth! Get full access to Healthy World 🌎 Jenny Hatch on Substack 🌏 at jennyhatch.substack.com/subscribe2018-05-2610 min
The Jenny Hatch ShowJenny Hatch Podcast Radio Show with Writer Lynn GriesemerJenny Hatch Web Site Lynn Griesemer Web Site Lynn Griesemer shares the awesome news that she has written a new book on childbirth!2018-05-2610 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastWhen Marriage Becomes Like Roommates – YMMP014Are you stuck in a marriage that feels more like a roommate situation rather than a loving husband and wife relationship? Do you feel your relationship is headed in that direction? You’re just not as close as you’d like to be. Maybe you’re too busy. STOP RIGHT THERE! There’s so much you can do to halt the process and restore the love.
Listen to today’s episode and discover at least 10 things you can do to turn around a marriage that’s going south.2018-05-2100 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastIs Marriage Hard Work? – YMMP013Is Marriage Hard Work?
Ask your partner what he or she thinks. Is this a myth? Is there any truth to it? What exactly makes marriage hard?
Join Lynn and Bob as they discuss this question: “Is marriage hard work?” What do you think?2018-05-1400 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastLet’s Be Honest – YMMP012Let’s Be Honest
Are you being honest with yourself? Have you faced what causes you pain? Have you reconciled with it and found ways to cope? If you can become comfortable with the answers to these questions, you will be better equipped to express vulnerability.
Expressing vulnerability is pivotal in becoming helpmates and forms a pathway to understanding each other. Today’s podcast will show why it’s important to be honest, how to be vulnerable and how to create a safe space in which to be vulnerable.2018-05-0700 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastCreate Shared Meaning – YMMP011https://marriagecoachlynn.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/YMMP011PodcastAudioCreateSharedMeaning.mp3
What’s it like to be in a thriving marriage?
Find out today as we discuss the final level of the Sound Relationship House, “Create Shared Meaning.”
Your Marriage Matters has only been in existence for 11 weeks and we’ve shared a plethora of secrets, techniques and tips to get you to the highest level of a fully functioning marriage.
Isn’t it exciting?!
There’s much more to come.
But, for today, sit back, relax and contemplate the important questions as to why you are married, what is the purpose of your marr...2018-04-3000 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastMake Life Dreams Come True – YMMP010Have you ever felt like giving up during the same old arguments?
WAIT!!! There’s hope!
With almost every argument, there is a dream lurking beneath the surface. Today’s episode, “Make Life Dreams Come True,” sheds hope.
Husband leaves the toilet seat up? Wife is defensive about spending money on trendy fashion items? Husband seems lazy around the house? Wife seems to spend more time talking with friends than her children?
Hold on. It’s not the issue that needs to be corrected. There’s something more going on.
Find out how and why disputes can drag us down and discover...2018-04-2300 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastSelf-Soothing – YMMP009GO TO TIME OUT!
We send our children to “time out” when they’re misbehaving. It’s a chance for them to think about what they did wrong.
We need to take a voluntary time out when our arguments get heated. We need to disengage, walk away and regroup in the middle of a spat. Come back when we’ve calmed down.
When we get “flooded,” the best thing we can do is to “self-soothe” for 20 or more minutes.
Listen to today’s episode to make sure you don’t fall into the trap of a lose-lose argument.
“Practice Self-Soothing” is on the Manage Conflict ru...2018-04-1600 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastDialogue About Problems – YMMP008Do you want more sex?
Then you need to learn how to dialogue about problems.
You read that right.
Most people think fatigue, lack of libido or interest top the list of why people are not sexually interested.
Think again.
We don’t need to move to a quick resolution when we argue; we need to stop, slow down, listen, understand and show respect.
This is the key to peace among spouses and peace in the bedroom.
Stop being selfish and take time to listen. Learn how to dialogue and listen to this week’s podcast. Watch the weekly youtube vide...2018-04-0900 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastAccept Your Partner’s Influence – YMMP007“What’s it like being married to me?” Ask your partner this question and listen to the reply.
Accepting each other’s influence gives you a firm foundation for compromise when compromise is called for. You’re sharing power and decision making. There is mutual respect. There is a stronger bond and friendship. There is probably more play and more sex in your marriage too!
What are the payoffs of accepting your partner’s influence? What are the risks of not accepting your partner’s influence? Today’s episode will clearly answer those questions.
Find out the 5 questions you must answer “true” to i...2018-04-0200 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastInspirational Athlete Interview – YMMP00650 Half Marathons in 50 states! My guest, 56 yr-old Olivia Story accomplished this amazing feat on 1/14 /18, when she crossed the finish line of the Maui Oceanfront Half Marathon in Lahaina, Hawaii.
From Florida to Alaska and all points in between, Olivia maintained a consistent training routine for 6 years, amidst a busy life as a full time CPA in the Sunshine State.
Olivia is a wife, mother of a young adult, dog owner, and active in her community. How does one find the time to travel and complete a major goal in 6 years? What were some of the challenges she faced? How did...2018-03-2900 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastPositive Perspective – Couple Friendship – YMMP005Psst…
Want to know the best ways to insure your marriage? No monthly or annual installments here. Can you guess what two simple ways are (in addition to daily hugs, of course)?
You’d be right if you guessed the following:
Create a stronger friendship with your spouse.
Adopt a positive perspective to ensure a positive view of your spouse. When the going gets tough, you are equipped with good thoughts and can overcome disagreements more easily.
Today’s episode centers on the “Positive Perspective,” the 4th level of the “The Sound Relationship House” (www.gottmaninstitute.com). Find out how understanding...2018-03-2600 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastTurn Towards Each Other – YMMP004How can we insert more romance into our marriage without trying?
In today’s episode, you’ll discover easy ways to keep your relationship traveling in the direction of comfort and closeness. This episode is short and to the point!
Wipe out neglect by turning towards your partner rather than away from him or her.
This is so simple, yet is one of those things that causes a slow erosion and distance between spouses.
“Turn Towards Your Partner Instead of Away” is the third level of “The Sound Relationship House” Theory as proposed by Dr. John Gottman (www.gottmaninstitute.org).
Be sure to l...2018-03-1900 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastFondness and Admiration – YMMP003Do you want to know how to eliminate the threat of an affair? Want to be in a relationship where the D-word won’t surface? (The D-word = divorce) Give me 12 minutes of your time and you’ll see what I mean.
Do you like your spouse? How do you show it?
Are you fond of your spouse? Do you admire your spouse?
Today we will talk about why it’s important to honor, respect and be kind to your spouse. Some of us take it for granted, but did you know that if you are fond of your spouse and show ad...2018-03-1200 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastLove Maps – The Key to Understanding – YMMP002Did you know that couples get stuck in a cycle of conflict and miscommunication based in large part because they don’t understand each other?
Does your spouse GET you? Does he or she know what’s going on with you? Do you GET your spouse?
On today’s show, we talk about LOVE MAPS - what it means, why it’s important and how you can create an accurate love map.
“Building Love Maps; Knowing One Another’s World” is at the foundation of the Sound Relationship House Theory (as proposed by John Gottman; gottmaninstitute.com). A love map is a road map...2018-03-0500 minYour Marriage Matters PodcastLet’s Build an Amazing Marriage – Welcome! – YMMP001What does it take to make a great marriage? Find out by becoming a regular listener to this new, revolutionary podcast. No one else is talking about the things I will be revealing on Your Marriage Matters.
On this debut episode, you’ll discover that creating a happy, lifelong, fulfilling relationship is not rocket science. I can’t wait to share all of the secrets that will help you grow in love and contentment.
In fact, I’m giving all of my secrets away, as liberally as I can. In this debut episode, my gift to you includes 4 secrets to buildi...2018-02-2600 min
Be Happy Now#45 How'd They Do That? Tips On How to Have A Long and Happy Marriage.Just got married? Hoping to get married? Or wish your marriage was a little happier? Today Tamara and Marriage Coach Lynn Griesemer, will discuss tips on how to have a successful marriage. With such a high divorce rate, let's learn how to beat the odds. Lynn's Griesemer website www.marriagecoachlynn.com2010-11-2300 min