Breaking Free Together: Overcoming Addiction in Marriage | Kris & Adrian | #59

Kris and Adrian Maiava join Dr. Dave Schramm and Dr. Liz Hale to talk about theirexperience in meeting with Dr. Liz Hale. They talk about their experience in coming togetherthrough therapy and overcoming addiction.About Kris and Adrian Maiava:Kris and Adrian met in Utah although they grew up in Hawaii and Australia. They share anincredible story of working through struggles and addictions, separations and learning to loveand trust again. After three years in an intensive treatment program, Kris learned things abouthimself and his marriage that changed his life. And Adrian learned patience and experiencedtremendous growth as she hung on to hope and learned to forgive. Together they have grownstronger than ever and enjoy parenting their 5 year old daughter Lola.Insights:“I guess some questions to ask yourselves as to you know, do you still want to be partners with them, with your significant other? Do you still want to do this with them? If so, if yes. And if they want to as well, then I think it's worth it.” - Kris Maiava“Better choices lead to better chances.” -Dave Schramm“But there was a point in your life where you decided, this is the person that I want to do lifewith. So that should be the person that you offer the most grace to.” -Adrian MaiavaInvites:If you are struggling with addiction, seek outside help.Have a 10 minute discussion with your partner about something that is challenging yourrelationship and find a way to overcome it togetherVisit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways:StrongerMarriage.orgpodcast.strongermarriage.orgFacebook: StrongerMarriage.orgInstagram: @strongermarriagelifeDr. Dave Schramm:https://drdaveschramm.comhttps://drdavespeaks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveUSUFacebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Facebook Parenting Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542067440314642Dr. Liz Hale:http://www.drlizhale.com/ Happy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life.Available now starting at 99¢ on Amazon and Dave's Book StoreWritten by Dr. Dave Schramm, this practical and uplifting new book offers simple, research-based strategies to help you build greater happiness, strengthen resilience, reduceThe opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org  Podcast.stongermarriage.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongerMarriageLifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strongermarriagelifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.comhttp://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/