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🎙️ Episode 4 – Why You Keep Fighting About Money, Intimacy, and Chores (and how to stop it)

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In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) tackle one of the most common issues couples face: relationship conflict.

Whether you’re married, dating, or engaged, this conversation dives into real-world strategies for improving communication, deescalating arguments, and building deeper emotional connection. From fights about sex, money, and chores, to everyday misunderstandings, Mark and Zack break down the patterns that keep couples stuck—and how to break free from them.

🔍 In This Episode:

How to avoid the most common relationship fights before they start
What your partner really needs when they’re upset (hint: not a solution)
Why the emotion wheel is a game-changer for emotional awareness
A simple method to de-escalate arguments using reflections of thought and emotion
How to use the “slow startup” technique for difficult conversations
The difference between criticism vs. expressing needs positively
The power of empathy and validation in building connection
Why timing and tone are just as important as the words you say
How to ask open-ended questions that invite teamwork instead of conflict
Faith-based insights on humility, self-awareness, and showing up well for your spouse or partner

💬 Zack and Mark share lessons from their work as therapists, coaches, and husbands—along with practical tips you can start using today to build stronger, more emotionally intelligent relationships.

About the Show:
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by the team at Lion Counseling, we focus on mental health, marriage, masculinity, faith, and self-improvement from a grounded, real-world perspective.

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