In this episode, Heather Brown and Tiffany Sauder engage in a heartfelt conversation about the complexities of marriage, family dynamics, and personal growth. They explore the challenges faced in relationships, the importance of vulnerability and honesty, and the journey towards healing and rebuilding connections. Through their candid discussion, they share insights on navigating the messy middle of life while maintaining a healthy balance between personal aspirations and family responsibilities. In this conversation, Heather Brown and Tiffany Sauder explore the dynamics of marriage, focusing on communication, individual journeys, and practical tools for maintaining a healthy relationship. They discuss the importance of regular check-ins, aligning family values, and creating explicit agreements to foster connection. The conversation also highlights strategies for reconnecting after time apart and offers insights into fun ways couples can engage with each other, such as the 'Marriage Olympics.'<br><br>00:00 Introduction to Connection and Collaboration<br>04:50 Navigating Marriage and Family Dynamics<br>10:07 Facing Challenges in Marriage<br>19:04 The Journey to Healing and Growth<br>27:05 Navigating Individual Journeys in Marriage<br>28:32 The Marriage Check-In Conversation Guide<br>29:55 Aligning Family Values and Goals<br>32:16 Assessing Marriage Health: The Check-In Process<br>34:33 Creating Explicit Agreements in Marriage<br>36:00 Reconnecting After Absence: Strategies for Spouses<br>38:28 Valuable Communication Tips for Couples<br>39:37 The Marriage Olympics: A Fun Competition<br><b><br><br>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><br><b><br>Links from this episode: <br></b><br><ul><li>Tiffany’s website: <a href="https://www.tiffanysauder.com/connect" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tiffanysauder.com</a></li><li>Tiffany’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scared-confident/id1555762235</li><li>Tiffany’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder/</a></li><li>Outsourcing your Laundry resource: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/stop-doing-your-laundry</li><li>Marriage Check-In Resource: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Marriage-Check-In-Guide</li><li>Marriage Year 20 Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-of-and/id1555762235?i=1000703852049</li><li>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