Better Than Perfect Podcast

How To Handle Grief In Your Relationship Without Falling Apart [Ep 115]

What if grief didn't isolate you, but deepened your bond? John and Nicole share raw insights from navigating a parent's death, revealing how vulnerability during loss tests relationships—risking disconnection or fostering unbreakable strength.

How To Handle Hurt Without Ruining Your Relationship [Ep 114]

What if your partner's innocent advice reveals deeper vulnerabilities? John and Nicole unpack a heated barbecuing moment that exposed trust issues, linking physical feats like marathons to emotional resilience.

Happy Wife, Happy Life? Why It Quietly Ruins Marriages [Ep 113]

What if 'happy wife, happy life' is secretly eroding your marriage's foundation? John and Nicole reveal how avoiding conflict—like walking on eggshells to prevent her upset—breeds resentment and inauthenticity. Embrace vulnerability, set loving boundaries, and face hard truths together.

Are You Parenting…Or Punishing? [Ep 112]

What if yelling at your kids reveals deeper flaws in how you parent yourself? John and Nicole share vulnerable struggles with discipline, step-parenting, and tough choices that risk family harmony but build resilience.

The BEST Relationship Habit For 2026 [Ep 111]

What if yelling at your partner feels like protection, but it's really self-sabotage? John and Nicole dive into emotional battles, like overcoming past defensiveness amid verbal attacks, revealing how vulnerability turns pain into strength.

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