Episodes
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Prep for School
In this episode, Ron and Lexie talk about prepping kids for back to school. Can you believe it's that time already? As time gets closer, it can be a good idea to start dialing back bedtime. A gradual reset can help that first morning to go more smoothly. Do you remember what the beginning of…
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Stupid Argument
In this show, Ron and Lexie talk about their own stupid argument and deconstruct it for you. Ok. We argue too and we don't always do it "by the book." Did we do it wrong? There is not a right way to "argue." What was right? 1. We talked about it once we calmed down. 2. During the argument we...
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6 Simple Rules for Projects with Your Partner
6 Simple Rules for Projects with Your Partner In this episode Ron and Lexie Lee discuss working on a project together. Have you and your partner had trouble working together and end up bickering? We have 6 simple rules that can help this go smoother. 1. Understand the chore 2. Have a budget 3.…
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Non-negotiable
In this episode , Lexie and Ron Lee talk about the importance of having set behaviors or practices in your life that are non-negotiable. They believe that by putting such behaviors to practice within your life could manifest the feelings of joy and happiness. 1. Move your body daily 2.…
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Come on Get Happy
What makes life good positive emotions being engrossed in something that you lose track of time a sense of meaning and purpose a sense of accomplishment positive relationships with others
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7 Ways to Control Emotions
7 Steps to Controlling Emotions in the Moment 1.Label emotion- Name it to tame it. When we are able to label how we feel, we take control of the emotion instead of the emotion controlling us. 2.Recognize that although we don’t choose how we feel, the emotion comes from somewhere. It is triggered…
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How to have a Better Reaction
Do you feel like you and your spouse are always triggering each other? Are you realizing that if you make changes in yourself, the arguments can change? But you may be asking how to change your reaction. In today’s episode, Ron and Lexie Lee, The Married Counselors, discuss their own experience…
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Free Range Kids Vs. Helicopter Parenting
As parents, Ron and I struggle with the balance between giving our children freedom to become self-sufficient adults and keeping them safe from harm. How much freedom should we give? When does parenting go over into the “helicopter” range? In today’s show we discuss the difference between “free...
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10 Steps to a Better Conversation
Blaming is one of those traps that couples can easily fall into that shuts down communication and is a frequent topic in marriage counseling. In todays show Ron and Lexie Lee, The Married Counselors, talk about why we blame, the consequences of blame and 10 Steps to having a better Conversation.
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Guilt…It
Guilt…It seems to campout when we are working on work-life balance. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If we can be intentional about setting certain practices in place, we can take dominion and decrease the guilt. In today’s show, Ron and Lexie discuss how guilt has settled in to our lives and…
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7 Ingredients of An Apology
The 7 ingredients needed to make an effective apology. Before you apologize there are a few things to consider. Decide what went wrong. Did you do something wrong or was someone hurt? Sometimes we need to apologize for hurting someone's feelings even though our action was not wrong
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How To Let it Go in 6 Un-Easy Steps
In this week's episode, The Married Counselors, Ron and Lexie Lee, discuss the topic of letting go and forgiving difficult situations. Some problems are hard to let go. These may include physical and emotional infidelity, financial issues, or breaking plans or agreements. Letting go does not mean...
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5 Steps to Build Your Partner Up and Improve Your Relationship
In this episode, The Married Counselors, Ron and Lexie Lee, talk about how to improve your relationship by learning steps to build your partner up. Many of us tend to focus on the negative and point out our partner's shortcomings. Ron and Lexie use humor and their psychology training to show 5...