Marriage iQ

 In this powerful episode of Marriage IQ, Dr. Heidi and Dr. Scott Hastings share their firsthand experience serving in Rwanda with the Dream Nziza Foundation—a journey of humanitarian service, marria…

What if the most powerful boost for happiness, health, and stability isn’t found in a pill, a paycheck, or a new app—but in your marriage?

This week we welcome Dr. Brad Wilcox, professor of sociology …

What if the very struggles in your marriage — especially around sex and intimacy — are the fuel for growth?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Corey Allen (PhD, licensed marriage and family therap…

What happens when your marriage is tested by betrayal — and how do you grow through it instead of giving up?

In this powerful episode of Marriage IQ, Dr. Heidi and Dr. Scott Hastings sit down with Dr.…

What marriage advice would you give Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as they head toward “forever”? In this playful, lighthearted episode of Marriage iQ, we celebrate their engagement by sharing relatio…

In the last month, I lost both of my parents, who had been married for nearly 60 years. Their marriage had struggles, just like all marriages, but theirs was marked by deep devotion, rituals of conne…

What if true intimacy in marriage isn’t about saying yes—but about having the freedom to choose?

In this honest and eye-opening episode of Marriage IQ, we sit down with relationship coach Amanda Loude…

What if sexual agency isn’t just about saying “yes” or “no”—but about knowing yourself deeply enough to choose with intention? And what does healthy sexuality really look like in marriage—especially …

This is Part 2 of our two-part series on mastering intimacy by slowing down in the bedroom. Most men rush through love making—yet most women need time to truly feel desire. The result? Frustration, d…

Most men rush. Most women need time. That gap? It’s where intimacy often breaks down.

In this eye-opening episode of Marriage IQ, we introduce the Sloth Approach—a surprising but powerful analogy for …

What happens when your personal passion becomes a public mission—and your marriage becomes the foundation for something bigger?

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Ben and Malissa McKay, Missy…

What happens when your dream feels too big—or your spouse’s dream feels like it’s pulling you apart?

In this real and relatable episode of Marriage IQ, we sit down with Ben and Malissa McKay to talk a…

What happens when betrayal runs so deep that the very idea of forgiveness feels like a punch in the gut?

In this powerful episode of Marriage IQ, we dive into one of the most emotionally charged topi…

In Part 2 of our conversation with Robert and Sharla Snow from Master Your Marriage, we dive deep into the power of core values, emotional maturity, and creative problem-solving. From perpetual confl…

What if the marriage you’re in isn’t the one you need to stay in—but instead, it’s time to build a new one with the same person?

In this heartfelt episode of Marriage IQ, we sit down with Robert and …

Can a few quiet minutes a day actually improve your marriage?In this insightful episode of Marriage IQ, we unpack how meditation isn’t just good for your body—it’s powerful for your relationship, too…

There’s one simple practice—backed by neuroscience and centuries of wisdom—that can reduce reactivity, deepen intimacy, and strengthen your marriage.

It’s not therapy. It’s not communication scripts. …

What do you do when the person you love is battling anxiety or depression—and “buck up” just doesn’t help?

In this powerful Marriage IQ episode, therapist Dr. Mark Ogletree and his wife Janie share ho…

In this episode of Marriage IQ, we tackle one of the biggest threats to connection in modern relationships: busyness. We’re joined by Dr. Mark Ogletree, a seasoned marriage and family therapist, and …

In this heartfelt (and sometimes funny) episode of Marriage IQ, Heidi and Scott tackle one of the most common struggles in marriage: communication. Whether it’s feeling misunderstood or not knowing h…