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The #1 Secret to a Happy Marriage (And it's NOT What You Think)

Author
Judith and Alfonso Rivera
Published
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://courses.nurturingthenest.com/podcasts/nurturing-the-nest/episodes/2149073218

Welcome to the very first episode of the Nurturing the Nest Podcast!


In this premiere episode, Alfonso and Judith, your hosts and co-founders of Nurturing the Nest, open up their living room to you and invite you into an intimate conversation about the most crucial ingredient for a thriving marriage: influence.


Drawing on our combined 30 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist and a relationship educator, we share powerful insights backed by decades of research from renowned experts like Dr. John and Julie Gottman.


Join us as we tackle:


• The Gottman Institute's groundbreaking 12-year study on newlywed couples and its jaw-dropping findings.


• The surprising truth about power dynamics in marriage and why giving up control is actually a sign of strength.


• How toxic masculinity (machismo) can sabotage a relationship and what healthy masculinity looks like.


• Practical tips for building a partnership based on mutual respect, emotional vulnerability, and shared decision-making. Want to take the first step toward a healthier, happier family?


Get our FREE foundational course by clicking the link below! This is a labor of love, designed with busy families like yours in mind. It's digestible, practical, and packed with skills you can implement today. 🔗 https://courses.nurturingthenest.com/...


We're so glad you're here. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! We'd love to hear from you and may even use your feedback for a future episode! #NurturingTheNest #MarriageTips #HealthyMarriage #RelationshipGoals #GottmanInstitute #CommunicationSkills #RelationshipAdvice #ParentingPodcast #Podcast #FamilyTherapy #LoveAndMarriage

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