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Married and Connected

Kameran Al-Areqi

126 episodes

1 week ago

In this special end-of-year episode of Married and Connected, Kameran guides you through a "Holiday Reset Ritual." In This Episode, We Cover: The 2025 State of Marriage: A look at the top Google searches for couples this year (hint: it wasn’t about money, it was about emotional safety).The "Three-Layer Gratitude" Practice: Why saying "thanks for doing the dishes" isn't enough, and how to use gratitude to reset your nervous system.Lessons from the Experts: The top relationship insights from 20...

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In this special end-of-year episode of Married and Connected, Kameran guides you through a "Holiday Reset Ritual." In This Episode, We Cover: The 2025 State of Marriage: A look at the top Google searches for couples this year (hint: it wasn’t about money, it was about emotional safety).The "Three-Layer Gratitude" Practice: Why saying "thanks for doing the dishes" isn't enough, and how to use gratitude to reset your nervous system.Lessons from the Experts: The top relationship insights from 20...

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Episodes (20/126)

Married and Connected

Ep 125: Year End Reset: A Ritual for Closing 2025 & Reconnecting for the New Year

In this special end-of-year episode of Married and Connected, Kameran guides you through a "Holiday Reset Ritual." In This Episode, We Cover: The 2025 State of Marriage: A look at the top Google searches for couples this year (hint: it wasn’t about money, it was about emotional safety).The "Three-Layer Gratitude" Practice: Why saying "thanks for doing the dishes" isn't enough, and how to use gratitude to reset your nervous system.Lessons from the Experts: The top relationship insights from 20...

1 week ago

27 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 124: I Want My Spouse to Change But They Won't! (and what to do about it)

Are you waiting for your spouse to finally "get it"? Whether it’s their communication style, a habit that hurts the family dynamic, or an emotional wall they’ve built, the pain of wanting your partner to change—and being met with resistance—is one of the loneliest experiences in a marriage. In this deep-dive episode of Married and Connected, we move past the cliché advice of "just talk to them" and look at the hard science and psychology of change. We explore why your partner is neurologicall...

2 weeks ago

52 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 123: Let’s Go to Bed (Together): Why Bedtime Matters More Than You Think

Host: Kam — Marriage Coach, Gottman-trained Episode: Sleep & Shared Rhythms Series Episode Summary Tonight’s episode dives into one of the most underrated marriage habits: going to bed at the same time. No, it’s not about forcing one partner to stay awake or having the perfect bedtime routine. It’s about the micro-moments of connection that happen when couples sync their rhythms. We talk about: Why shared bedtimes increase emotional connection, intimacy, and trustWhat the research says ...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 122: The Cost of Comfort in Marriage: How Playing It Safe Can Destroy Your Relationship

This week on Married and Connected, we dive deep into the cost of comfort in marriage and how playing it safe can quietly erode intimacy, trust, and growth. Comfort in a relationship isn’t inherently bad—but when it becomes a default, a hiding place, or a shield, it can quietly sabotage your connection. In this short episode, Kameran Thompson Alareqi breaks down practical, research-backed strategies to reignite growth, deepen connection, and break free from ego-driven patterns that leave cou...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 121: A Lack of Care or Something Else?

Most partners don’t fall out of love— they fall out of care. In this powerful episode, marriage coach Kameran Thompson Alareqi breaks down why “care” is more than acts of service, more than love languages, and more than doing the dishes. It’s about being noticed, being considered, and being held in mind. Too many couples secretly believe: “My partner doesn’t care about me.” And the truth is…it’s rarely intentional neglect. It’s almost always a lack of awareness, emotional attunement, and ear...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Married and Connected

EP 120: The Christmas Compass: How to Navigate Holiday Expectations Without Losing Your Joy (or Your Marriage)

The holidays are supposed to bring joy, not resentment—and yet, every year, countless couples end up fighting about unmet expectations, mental load, and emotional burnout. In this episode of Married & Connected, certified marriage coach Kameran Alareqi shares how to use the Christmas Compass to realign your marriage, your mindset, and your peace this holiday season. We’ll unpack: ✨ Why resentment always comes from unspoken expectations ✨ How to express what you actually need—without guilt...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 119: Your Father Wound is Calling the Shots

In this episode, we’re getting real about something most adults never stop to unpack — the father wound. Whether your dad was absent, emotionally unavailable, or even well-intentioned but distant, the imprint he left is shaping the way you love, lead, and connect today. You’ll discover how the unmet needs from your father are still influencing your marriage, your triggers, your self-worth, and even your ability to trust. This isn’t about blame — it’s about awareness, healing, and breaking gen...

2 months ago

40 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 118: The Mother Wound: How It Shapes Us, Haunts Our Marriage and How To Start Healing

Have you ever felt like something unseen is quietly sabotaging your relationships — a fear, a barrier, a wound you can’t quite name? That’s often the mother wound: the emotional imprint left by how we were mothered (or not), which later influences how we love, trust, and connect. In this episode of Married & Connected, I (Kameran Alareqi) walk you through: What exactly the mother wound is, and how early caregiving becomes the blueprint for adult relationships How it shows up differently i...

2 months ago

49 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 117: 25 Things Husbands Want Their Wives to Know

Ever wish you could peek inside your husband’s mind and finally understand what’s going on in there? In this episode, marriage coach and relationship expert Kameran Alareqi pulls back the curtain on the 25 things husbands wish their wives knew — but don’t always know how to say. We’re talking about emotional needs, respect, purpose, vulnerability, sex, communication, and yes — the deep stuff like shame, fear, and how the “mother wound” shows up in marriage. This isn’t a man-bashing or woman-b...

3 months ago

53 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 116: 25 Things Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew

What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew (But Rarely Say Out Loud) Marriage isn’t supposed to feel like roommates. And it doesn’t have to feel like war either.In this episode of the Married and Connected Podcast, certified marriage coach and relationship expert Kameran Alareqi pulls back the curtain on the quiet struggles wives face every day in marriage—things they rarely put into words, but desperately wish their husbands understood. From emotional connection to communication breakdowns, intimac...

3 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 115: Does Your Marriage Have a Mission? Guest Speaker: Dr. Andrea Vitz

Mission-based marriages create a common purpose.Individual growth is essential for a healthy relationship.Recognizing personal gaps leads to accountability.Setting standards in relationships fosters respect.A marriage decree can provide structure and guidance.Understanding contempt is crucial for healing.Authenticity requires self-reflection and honesty.Effective communication is key to understanding each other.Leadership in a relationship is about mutual growth.The upcoming retre...

3 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 114: Marriage Unplugged – The Raw Truth You’ve Been Avoiding

Borrowed from the RevRx Podcast: Is your marriage stuck in the same old arguments? Do you feel like unresolved wounds keep sabotaging your connection? In this episode of The Rev Rx Podcast, I sit down with relationship coach Kameran Thompson Al-Areqi to uncover the raw, unfiltered truth about what’s really going on beneath the surface of struggling marriages. With a proven track record of coaching over 100 couples—and a 97% success rate—Kameran shares why childhood wounds don’t just disappea...

3 months ago

50 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 113: "I Want A Vacation But I Can't Take One"- Moms Everywhere (And What Couples Can Do About It)

Do you ever dream of a vacation, but the thought of leaving the house or kids with your husband makes you more stressed than relaxed? You’re not alone. Many women say they either: Can’t step away because they don’t trust things will get done at home… Or they come back from a “break” only to find their workload has doubled. In this episode, I get brutally honest about why this happens, why/how men need to step up, and how this dynamic is silently wrecking marriages. We’ll dig into: The mental ...

4 months ago

51 minutes

Married and Connected

🚨SPECIAL EPISODE🚨 Lifted Academy Mini Course! Unlocking the Human Potential (Especially in Men) with Coach Ted O'Neill

In this episode, Ted O'Neill, a renowned strength coach and metaphysical architect, discusses the importance of purpose, leadership, and emotional sobriety in relationships. He emphasizes that complacency is a major factor in relationship failures and that individuals must take responsibility for their own growth and development. The conversation explores the cycle of addiction, the significance of willpower, and the difference between happiness, joy, and true freedom. Ted also introduces the...

4 months ago

1 hour 35 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 111: The Top 10 Things People Say to Wreck Their Relationships and What To Say Instead

Words have power. In marriage, the wrong ones can slowly erode trust, intimacy, and connection—sometimes without either spouse even realizing it. In this episode, we’re unpacking the Top 10 things couples say that quietly (or not so quietly) wreck their marriage—and what you can say instead to strengthen your bond. Whether it’s sarcasm that stings, dismissive comments that shut your partner down, or blame that builds walls, these phrases chip away at the foundation of your relationship. But h...

4 months ago

30 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 110: Why You're Not Being Heard In Your Relationship

In this episode, certified marriage coach, Kameran Alareqi breaks down the real reasons why you're not being heard in your relationship. Whether you're the partner who feels misunderstood or the one accused of "never listening," this episode is packed with research-based insights and practical tools that will help you finally get on the same page. We’ll explore how attachment styles, trauma, and nervous system regulation play a huge role in communication breakdown, how emotional pain actuall...

5 months ago

36 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 109: How to Apologize Well, Repair In and After Conflict, and Reconnect

Ever felt stuck in that awkward post-fight silence with your spouse, unsure of how to make things right? Or maybe you're the one who always apologizes first… or the one who never saw healthy repair modeled and genuinely doesn’t know what to do. In this powerful episode of Married and Connected, certified marriage coach Kameran Thompson Al-Areqi takes you deep into the science, the soul, and the skill of apologizing. From Dr. John Gottman's research on repair to Biblical truths about forgivene...

6 months ago

40 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 108: Vows That Matter pt 3- In Sickness and in Health, Forsaking All Others, As long as we both shall live

In this powerful episode of Married and Connected, certified marriage coach Kameran Alareqi takes you deep into the meaning behind some of the most sacred marriage vows—“in sickness and in health,” “forsaking all others,” and “as long as we both shall live.” These aren’t just ceremonial words—they’re the foundation of a resilient, connected, and enduring relationship. We explore: What these vows truly mean in everyday married life Why so many couples unintentionally break them The devastating...

6 months ago

42 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 107: Vows that Matter pt 2 For Better or Worse, For Richer or Poorer

In this powerful episode of Married and Connected, we're diving deep into the true meaning behind two of the most overlooked yet vital wedding vows: "for better or worse, for richer or poorer." These aren’t just poetic words recited at the altar—they’re lifelong commitments that shape how we show up for our partner through life’s highest highs and lowest lows. Host Kameran Alareqi, a certified marriage coach, breaks down how these vows are often abandoned when things get hard—and what to do t...

6 months ago

20 minutes

Married and Connected

Ep 106: What Do Vows Really Mean? Breaking down To Have and To Hold

In this powerful episode, we unpack the timeless marriage vow “to have and to hold”—words many couples say, but few fully understand. What does it really mean to “have” and “hold” your spouse in today’s world of constant distraction, emotional distance, and surface-level connection? How are modern habits and emotional unavailability breaking down the foundations of this promise? And more importantly—what can we do to reclaim this vow and live it out with intention and love? Whether you’re new...

6 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes