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Legacy Driven Marriages4 Harmful Communication Habits Ruining Marriages - Part 4: STONEWALLINGIn this episode, Walt and Stephanie McKinley discuss stonewalling in marriage, which is a toxic communication pattern that can drive a wedge between partners. We share personal experiences and examples of stonewalling, such as the silent treatment, refusal to discuss issues, physical withdrawal, and one-word responses. We emphasize the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for communication, addressing underlying issues, and seeking professional help when needed. We also encourage listeners to stay plugged in and continue working on their marriages to build a legacy-driven relationship.
Takeaways
Stonewalling in marriage can create a...2024-02-2035 min
Legacy Driven Marriages4 Harmful Communication Habits Ruining Marriages - Part 2: CriticismIn this episode, Walt and Stephanie McKinley discuss the destructive nature of criticism in marriage and provide alternative approaches to address issues. They share personal experiences and examples of critical statements, emphasizing the importance of empathy, gratitude, and effective communication. They encourage couples to focus on the team and find compromise, while also reflecting on their own behavior and choosing a different approach. The episode concludes with a commitment to building a strong marriage and elevating generational legacies.
Takeaways
Criticism can be destructive in a marriage and should be addressed to...2024-02-0646 min
Legacy Driven MarriagesMarriage Money StrategiesWalt and Stephanie McKinley discuss the importance of being on the same page financially in a relationship. They share their personal experiences and the lessons they have learned about managing finances as a couple. The McKinleys emphasize the need for creating financial goals, making a budget, and regularly checking in with each other to stay on track. They highlight the importance of honesty, transparency, and discipline in achieving financial freedom and building a strong marriage.
Takeaways
Being on the same page financially is crucial for a healthy relationship.Creating a budget...2024-01-0945 min
Legacy Driven MarriagesGoal Setting For Couples in 2024Walt and Stephanie McKinley discuss the importance of setting goals for a strong and thriving marriage. They emphasize the need to prioritize the marriage relationship and treat it as the second most important relationship after one's relationship with God. The couple shares personal experiences and highlights the impact of individual and couple goals on the overall relationship. They stress the importance of building a vision for the relationship and executing goals through consistent effort. Additionally, they discuss the significance of focusing on micro goals and celebrating wins together as a couple. The episode concludes with a call to action...2024-01-0246 min
Legacy Driven MarriagesHow To Earn and Build Trust In MarriageWalt and Stephanie McKinley discuss the importance of trust in a marriage. They emphasize that trust is the foundation of a relationship and without it, the relationship is doomed to failure.
They provide strategies for cultivating trust, including being honest and transparent, sharing responsibilities equally, expressing appreciation and gratitude, and maintaining boundaries with the outside world. They highlight the need for open and honest communication and active listening in building trust.
Overall, they emphasize the importance of trust in all aspects of life and the need to actively work...2023-12-2646 min
Legacy Driven MarriagesHow To Deal With Drifting Apart In Your MarriageIn this episode, Walt and Stephanie McKinley discuss the tragedy of drifting apart in marriage and the importance of acting with intention to prevent it.
They emphasize the need to fight for your marriage and commit to staying together, even in challenging times. The couple shares their own experiences of feeling disconnected and the impact of having children on their relationship.
They highlight the importance of communication, changing the way you communicate, and taking personal accountability. They also stress the significance of effort and change in maintaining a strong...2023-12-1946 min
Legacy Driven MarriagesDiscovering Spiritual Intimacy as a Couple (Part 3)In this episode, Walt and Stephanie McKinley discuss the importance of spiritual intimacy in a relationship. They emphasize that spirituality should be the foundation of who we are as human beings and how it can bring grace, forgiveness, inner peace, and joy to our lives. The couple shares their personal experiences with spiritual growth and how it has transformed their marriage. They encourage couples to lead by example, pray together, confront sin together, and encourage each other in their spiritual journeys. The episode concludes with a call to invest 100% in the relationship and work towards a healthy and thriving...2023-12-1252 min
Legacy Driven MarriagesBreaking Barriers to Physical Intimacy (Part 2)In this episode, Walt and Stephanie McKinley discuss the importance of physical intimacy in a marriage. They debunk the myth that a great sex life creates a great marriage and emphasize the need for emotional and spiritual intimacy as well. The couple explores barriers to physical intimacy, such as past relationships or experiences, busyness of life, insecurity with body image, pornography, and the challenges of having children. They provide solutions, including open communication, scheduling time for intimacy, understanding each other's love languages, and prioritizing emotional and spiritual connection. The episode concludes with the reminder that all aspects of intimacy...2023-12-0550 min
Legacy Driven MarriagesExpectations: The Silent Killer of RelationshipsIs your marriage on thin ice because of unspoken expectations? ❄️
🔹 Legacy Driven Marriages with Stephanie and Walt McKinley covers this marriage minefield in the next episode titled, 🎧 "Expectations: The Silent Killer of Relationships".
🔹 We dissect this hidden issue affecting countless relationships and share our personal struggles with unmet expectations.
✔️ Listen in as we unravel the potential dangers of un-communicated desires and provide solutions on how to deal with them.
✔️ Learn the impact of the media, young men's dealings with explicit content and it's effects in a rel...2023-11-2147 min
Legacy Driven MarriagesSupercharging Your Marriage with CommunityWelcome to Legacy Driven Marriages, where we explore the power of connection, community, and lasting relationships. In today's episode, titled "Where's My Tribe: The Power of Connection & Community," hosts Stephanie and Walt McKinley jump into the fascinating world of marriage longevity and the crucial role that social support plays in our lives.
We'll discuss the secrets of communities with a high concentration of centenarians, and discover the common characteristics that contribute to their long and fulfilling lives. But it's not just about lifespan; it's about finding our tribe, our people who support us through the ups and...2023-10-1745 min
Conversations with GeoffConversations with Geoff with special guest Walt and Stephanie McKinley
🚀 Get ready for an EPIC episode of Conversations with Geoff
Prepare to be swept off your feet and emotionally touched by the extraordinary Walt and Stephanie McKinley! ❤️✨
For an astonishing 24 years, they've shared their lives, dreams, and built an unbreakable bond, all while raising two incredible daughters, now aged 19 and 16. 🌟👨👩👧👧
Walt, a professional speaker, and the acclaimed #1 best-selling author of "Monsters In My House, A True Story," is not just an inspiring podcast host but also a retired Naval Intelligence Officer and former Fortune 300 executi...2023-09-0854 min
KOPE LifeA Legacy Driven Marriage🎙️ Join us on the KOPE Life Nation Show for an incredibly insightful and engaging episode featuring Walt and Stephanie McKinley, the dynamic duo behind the Legacy Driven Marriage Podcast! 🌟
Walt and Stephanie are not just any couple; they've been happily married for an impressive 24 years, and their wisdom on building a strong and enduring relationship is unparalleled. With two wonderful teenage daughters, aged 19 and 16, Walt and Stephanie know the challenges and joys of balancing family life while nurturing a thriving marriage.
In this special episode, Walt shares his extensive experience as a professional speaker, #1 best-selling author o...2023-07-271h 07
Addicted to GROWTH!S1 E8: Special Guests, Walt & Stephanie McKinley, Creator and Hosts of the Legacy Warrior PodcastI would describe this episode as, Exceptionally Inspiring. Not only do we have one, but we have two, INCREDIBLE Special Guests here for the Addicted to Growth Podcast Community! I am thrilled to introduce Walt and Stephanie McKinley.
Walt and Stephanie have been married for 23 years. They have two teenage daughters, 18 and 16 years old. Together, they have created the Legacy Warrior Podcast, which they host as well.
Walt is a Professional Speaker, #1 Best-Selling Author of, Monsters In My House, A True Story, and Podcast Host. He is also, a retired Naval Intelligence Officer and former Fortune 300 Executive.
Stephanie is the Co...2023-04-191h 27
Life Without Secrets with Jillian RiddellHow To Have a Relationship That Thrives with Walt and Stephanie McKinleyFor our series on relationships, I invited back onto the show a previous guest, Walt McKinley, but this time with his wife Stephanie. They have a powerful story of saving their marriage through conscious choices, big changes, and a lot of love and they just launched a podcast to share their wisdom. If you enjoyed hearing the relationship episodes with my husband, I know you'll appreciate Walt and Stephanie's insights as well. Follow Walt and Stephanie's new podcast on InstagramFollow Jillian on InstagramEmail jillian@lifewithoutsecrets.com with your story t...2023-03-0859 min
Legacy Driven MarriagesWelcome to Legacy Driven Marriages Podcast! We're the McKinleys - Ep 1Welcome to Episode 1 of the rebranded Legacy Driven Marriages Podcast!! We're Walt and Stephanie McKinley! We are extraordinarily excited to help bring out the best version of you and help you create a legacy changing, powerful, and happy marriage!
In this episode we'll cover:
What is a Legacy Driven Marriage?Who are weWhy are we on this missionWhat you can expect from the show moving forward!Oh, and of course some humor and fun even in the midst of serious conversations because that's who we are.
Walt and Stephanie have been married for 24 years. They...2023-02-1237 min