In this heartfelt episode, Curt Brown, Heather’s father-in-law, shares his profound insights on marriage, love, and resilience, drawing from his 46-year journey with his late wife, Sue. He emphasizes the importance of hard work in marriage, the significance of love as a verb, and the lessons learned through loss and caregiving. Curt also discusses navigating the empty nest phase and the vital role of prioritizing the marital relationship for a thriving family dynamic. In this conversation, Heather and Curt Brown explore the importance of prioritizing marriage, especially during the challenges of parenthood and empty nesting. They discuss the significance of caregiving, the role of faith in difficult times, and the concept of finding a 'third alternative' in disagreements within marriage. Curt shares personal experiences and insights from his journey, emphasizing the value of communication, respect, and prayer in maintaining strong relationships.<br><br>00:00 Introduction to Curt Brown<br>01:11 The Importance of Marriage<br>10:33 Navigating Loss and Caregiving<br>13:16 Living Love as a Verb2<br>8:23 Embracing the Empty Nest Phase<br>34:07 Prioritizing Marriage in Parenthood<br>38:15 Navigating Empty Nesting<br>39:07 The Challenges of Caregiving<br>47:15 Finding the Third Alternative in Marriage<br>57:04 Curt's Consulting Journey and Wisdom<br><b><br>Links from this episode: <br></b><br><br><br><ul><li><b>Contact Curt at [email protected]</b></li></ul><ul><li><b>52 WEEK BIBLE VERSE FREEBIE: <a href="https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/bible-memory-plan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/bible-memory-plan</a></b></li></ul><br><ul><li>All books and other resources as well as all books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://amzn.to/42sj8h0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/42sj8h0 </a></li></ul><b><br>Connect with Heather:</b><br><ul><li>7 Days FREE of the HBHB Membership: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/</a></li><li>Heather's ebooks: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/</a></li><li>Heather's Amazon favorites: <a href="https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefront" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefront</a></li><li>Heather's freebies: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/</a></li><li>Heather's favorite liquid collagen: <a href="https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/</a></li><li>Heather's email list: <a href="https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89ea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89ea</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrown</a></li><li>Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videos</a></li><li>LTK: <a href="https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrown</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrown</a></li></ul><b><br>How you can show the podcast some love:</b><br><ol><li>FOLLOW - Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app.</li><li>RATE - We’d love it even more if you could drop a 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.</li><li>REVIEW - Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.</li><li>DOWNLOAD - Click the download button to download an episode!</li></ol>