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Married and Connected
Married & Connected helps high-achieving couples build stronger, more emotionally connected marriages. Hosted by certified marriage coach Kameran Thompson Alareqi, each episode blends psychology, faith, and practical tools to improve communication, rebuild trust, and reignite connection. Hear real couples and experts share how to break patterns, heal attachment wounds, and create a marriage that actually works. New episodes every Monday.
Episodes
160 episodes
Ep 159: Unlocking Intentional Leadership, Accountability, & Emotional Maturity in Marriage with David Yep
Are great marriages built by accident, or are they created through deliberate action? In this episode of Married and Connected, host Kameran Alareqi sits down with relational leadership coach and founder David Yep to break down what it...
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Ep 158: Bringing Back Classic Romance with Proposal Expert Ash Fox
Has romance died, or are we just looking for it in the wrong places? In this heartwarming and insightful episode, Kameran sits down with Ash Fox, founder of Ash Fox Proposals and a pioneer in the proposal planning industry, to dissect why class...
Ep 157: The Cost of Ego in Your Marriage
Have you ever felt like an argument with your spouse turned into a high-stakes court case where both of you were fighting to win rather than connect? When communication breaks down, it’s rarely a lack of love—it’s usually the ego taking the dri...
Ep 156: Rebuilding Identity & Intimacy After Betrayal with Drs. Heidi & Scott Hastings
What if the key to a thriving, lasting marriage isn't just focusing on your partner, but developing a deeper, stronger sense of self?In this episode, host Kameran Alareqi sits down with Drs. Heidi and Scott Hastings—researchers, marriage...
Ep 155: How High Achievers Stop Self-Sabotage in Life and Marriage with Steve Barton
In this episode of Married and Connected, host Kameran Alareqi sits down with life and leadership coach Steve Barton to dismantle one of the most pervasive myths in relationships: the idea that your partner is your "better half." They ...
Ep 154: Healing After Betrayal: 7 Words That Can Save Your Marriage with Dr. Bruce Chalmer
Can a marriage truly heal after betrayal or severe disconnect? On this episode of Married and Connected, host Kameran Al-Areqi is joined by psychologist, coach, and author Dr. Bruce Chalmer, who brings over 30 years of clinical ...
Ep 153: Are You Thriving or Just Surviving? Unpacking Authenticity & Identity with Kurt Bush
Are you carrying the weight of the world, feeling like you’re constantly hustling just to survive? In this episode of Married and Connected, host Kameran Alareqi sits down with seasoned coach, former pastor, and author Kurt Bush...
Ep 152: Emptying the Emotional Cup: Why Traditional Communication Fails in Your Marriage (with Dr. David Marcus)
Have you ever tried to have a perfectly logical conversation with your spouse, only to watch it instantly erupt into a screaming match or stone-cold silence? When communication breaks down, it’s rarely about the topic itself—it's because your e...
Ep 151: Overcoming Codependency, Choosing Self-Respect, and Building Epic Love with Chaya Garcia
Are you trapped in a loop of toxic relationships, or feeling like your marriage has turned into a transactional business deal rather than a deep, soulful connection?In this episode of the Married and Connected Podcast, host Kamera...
Ep 150: What True Self-Love Actually Looks Like (With Victoria Icenhower)
Getting a massage, buying a new handbag, or booking a facial are all fantastic—but they aren’t self-love.In this episode of the Married and Connected Podcast, Kameran is joined by Victoria Icenhower, "The Self-Love Scientist," r...
Ep 149: Consideration- One Word and 10 Seconds To Completely Change Your Marriage
If you pay the bills, don’t cheat, coach little league, and rarely yell, society tells you that you are a great spouse. So why does your marriage still feel cold? Why is there still tension walking into your own living room?In this episo...
Ep 148: Perimenopause wrecking your marriage? What Men and Women Need To Know with Dr. Tiffany Ruder
Are you waking up at 2 AM with night sweats, plucking new chin hairs in the rearview mirror, and wondering where your sex drive went? You aren’t crazy, and you aren’t just "getting older."In this episode of Married and Connected...
Ep 147: Navigating Neurodivergent Kids, Marriage Stress & Bedtime Battles with Melissa Schulz
In this episode, Board Certified Behavior Analyst Melissa Schultz, we confront the heavy reality of how raising strong-willed or neurodivergent children can impact a marriage. With research showing higher divorce rates for parents navigating be...
Ep 146: Navigating Mismatched Sex Drives, Intimacy, and Marriage with Sex Therapist Keri Green
Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit conversations regarding sex and physical intimacy. It is not suitable for little ears. Please use headphones or save this episode for later if you have children nearby.In this ep...
Ep 145: Why Men Swallow Their Feelings & Fixing Your Marital Disconnection with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst
In Episode 144 of the Married and Connected podcast, host Kameran Alareqi sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst to unpack the startling truth about men, boys, and emotional suppression.With nearl...
Ep 144: Stop Demanding What You Don't Deliver
Are you holding your spouse to a standard you refuse to meet yourself? It’s the fastest way to destroy trust, and it’s likely happening in your marriage right now.In this episode, we aren't talking about "fixing" your partner—we’re talk...
Ep 143: Navigating the Complexities of Blended Family Life with Dr. Deana Thayer
Are you trying to figure out how to blend a family without breaking your marriage? In this episode of the Married and Connected podcast, host Kameran Alareqi sits down with Dr. Deana Thayer—author, speaker, and blended family expe...
Ep 142: Your Marriage Doesn't Have a Communication Problem, It Has an Emotional Safety Problem
Most couples think they have a communication problem, but the truth is usually deeper: they have an emotional safety problem. Without safety, you’re just "rolling paint on a crumbling wall."In this episode, Kameran Alareqi ...
Ep 141: Stop Playing Husband: Thomas Eberts on Outgrowing the Boy and Leading Your Marriage
In this episode, Kameran Alareqi sits down with Thomas Eberts, a men’s advisor and initiator, to discuss his dramatic journey from the brink of divorce to building a thriving, connected family.Thomas breaks down why so many men ar...
Ep 140: Stop Arguing, Start Strategizing. Redefining Maturity in Marriage with Dr. Andrea Vitz
Most couples believe that age and experience naturally lead to wisdom, but as today’s guest Dr. Andrea Vitz explains, "Age does not promise maturity." If your relationship feels like a cycle of predictable problems, it’s time to trade in...
Ep 139: Executive Functioning- The Hidden Skill Making or Breaking Your Entire Household
What executive functioning really is, why it’s causing so much frustration in marriages and homes right now, and the research-backed ways to strengthen it — so you can show up as better humans, better parents and better spouses.Descri...
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Ep 138: A Divorce Lawyer’s Guide to Building a Resilient Marriage with Jamie Joy Campbell
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Joy Campbell, a veteran family law attorney from Ohio, to discuss the "half-life" of marriage and how to catch the symptoms of a dying relationship before they become terminal. Jamie shares her unique "Fa...
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Ep 137: Marriage Myths We Need To Let Go Of In 2026
In 2026 the divorce rate is still hovering around 60% — but it’s not because of one big blow-up. It’s because of six common marriage myths that sound logical but quietly destroy connection. In this deep-dive episode of Married and Connected, ma...
Ep 136: Friendship: 4 Tools For Keeping You Connected
The #1 thing missing in most marriages isn’t sex or romance — it’s friendship. Learn research-backed tools from The Gottman Institute, Brené Brown, Dr. Andrea Vitz, Vanessa Marin, and Julie Menanno to rebuild friendship and bring desire back — ...
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Ep 135: How to Reignite Desire When Everything Else Takes Precedence
Is your marriage stuck where everything else — kids’ schedules, work, chores, the dog, bills — always takes precedence? You crawl into bed feeling more like exhausted teammates than passionate partners, wondering, “How do I bring the spark back...