Be Nice. Date Often. Stay Married. // Marina Mitchell

How do we stay connected in marriage when life is busy, emotions run high, and connection feels out of reach? In this heartfelt and wisdom-rich conversation, we continue our dialogue with Marina Mitchell—wife, mom, and fitness educator—as she invites us into the everyday habits that have built her 26-year marriage from the ground up. With honesty and grace, Marina shares how intentional date nights, emotional regulation, and the simple practice of “being nice” have helped her and her husband grow a thriving friendship through the highs and lows of real life.We also explore the powerful connection between physical and relational health, how to engage in conflict without damaging intimacy, and why staying emotionally fit is just as important as staying physically strong. Marina’s insights are practical, faith-rooted, and refreshingly hopeful.This conversation is for every couple wondering if healthy habits can truly transform their relationship. Spoiler alert: they can.========================================================We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you’re a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.  Until next time, be the leader you would follow! Grateful for you,Jeff & Terra To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: INSTAGRAM@TerraMattson@Living_Wholehearted@MyCourageousGirls FACEBOOK@WeAreLivingWholehearted@MyCourageousGirls WEBSITESLivingWholehearted.comTerraMattson.com MyCourageousGirls.com RESOURCESShrinking the Integrity Gap Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in GraceDear Mattsons Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters