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EPISODE · Oct 7, 2025 · 45 MIN

217 | Thriving: Achieving the Right Alignment for Your Marriage, With Sophia Dykstra

from Thriving in Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief · host Dr. Ioana Popa | Psychiatrist Educator, Executive Coach, Speaker & Spiritual Care Formation

Whether you're married or not, in a relationship or hope to be some day, we know that relationships don't come without their challenges. This week I had the privilege of interviewing Sophia Dykstra, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addictions Counselor, and has been practicing for 15 years. Sophia enjoys working with couples and families, helping them heal and thrive. She truly finds great joy in the work she does and it is evident through our conversation in this episode. In this Renewal Conversation, Sophia and I talk about:🔅 The Gottman psychological research on couples and the "4 horsemen of the apocalypse" in relationships.🔅The right alignment and "order of operations" in a relationship that will help it thrive. 🔅 The importance of Rituals of Connection. The Bible Verse that guides Sophia is this: "But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine." Isaiah 43:1 NKJV Click PLAY to watch this episode ▶️👉 https://youtu.be/0tyQK7rqdnk __________________ Want to know more about Sophia Dykstra? 🔗 Check out her website here: https://www.family-wholeness.com/couples-counseling/ 🌟 And if this episode and channel blesses you, leave us a FIVE-STAR Review and DOWNLOAD the episodes you love. NEXT STEPS:- Ready to reclaim your JOY, PEACE & PURPOSE without burnout, as you lead and serve in Christ? CLICK BELOW to find out if Heart In Christ coaching for Christian women program is for you?➡️ https://calendly.com/teamforthesoul/inquirycall - Find out more about our programs here ➡️ https://www.teamforthesoul.com/ - Join 'Thriving In Christ' newsletter to stay up to date with resources right in your inbox, for Christian Women Professionals & Servant Leaders. ➡️https://www.teamforthesoul.com/thriving-in-christ-sign-up DISCLAIMERS:The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Team For The Soul® All information provided on this website is strictly for educational purposes and does not form a physician-patient or coach/consultant-client relationship. All information is provided as is and is used at your own risk. Please speak to your doctor, medical and mental health providers about any information you listen or read on this channel or related websites.

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