02 The 30 Days That Saved Our Marriage
01/07/25 • 37 min
TAKE THE CHALLENGE: Share this episode with your spouse and be sure you both listen to it. Then, commit to the challenge we share in the episode for AT LEAST 14 days (30 days = even better). Email us (https://www.balancedfamilies.com/contact-us) and share how it’s impacted your marriage. We’ll select one lucky couple’s story to read aloud in a future episode and gift them a $100 “date night gift card”! More about this episode:
They say opposites attract, but that wasn’t the case when Ben and Jessica began dating. They were both stubborn, opinionated, and relentlessly passionate. Even as they got married and started a family, it felt like every discussion turned into “intense fellowship” or needless criticism of one another. This constant friction put their marriage on a path towards constant cynicism and disappointment, even if their covenant remained strong. Everything changed when Ben had an idea for a 30-day challenge. Today, you’ll hear their individual versions of the story. While they still can’t agree on when this story took place (hilariously), they both agree it was massively transformative on a personal level and changed the trajectory of their marriage forever.
Become an informed, inspired, and confident parent through our resources, live events, and vibrant online community: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/
Our Bestselling Childbirth Course: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/birth-class-for-couples
Get Your Baby (& yourself) More Sleep: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/baby-sleep
For Good Dads Who Want to Be GREAT: dadclass.net
TAKE THE CHALLENGE: Share this episode with your spouse and be sure you both listen to it. Then, commit to the challenge we share in the episode for AT LEAST 14 days (30 days = even better). Email us (https://www.balancedfamilies.com/contact-us) and share how it’s impacted your marriage. We’ll select one lucky couple’s story to read aloud in a future episode and gift them a $100 “date night gift card”! More about this episode:
They say opposites attract, but that wasn’t the case when Ben and Jessica began dating. They were both stubborn, opinionated, and relentlessly passionate. Even as they got married and started a family, it felt like every discussion turned into “intense fellowship” or needless criticism of one another. This constant friction put their marriage on a path towards constant cynicism and disappointment, even if their covenant remained strong. Everything changed when Ben had an idea for a 30-day challenge. Today, you’ll hear their individual versions of the story. While they still can’t agree on when this story took place (hilariously), they both agree it was massively transformative on a personal level and changed the trajectory of their marriage forever.
Become an informed, inspired, and confident parent through our resources, live events, and vibrant online community: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/
Our Bestselling Childbirth Course: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/birth-class-for-couples
Get Your Baby (& yourself) More Sleep: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/baby-sleep
For Good Dads Who Want to Be GREAT: dadclass.net
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Trailer: The Balanced Family Podcast
Launching January 7, 2025! The Balanced Family podcast is a heartfelt talk about building a family in a polarized, stressed-out world. Ben and Jessica Lagrone, former teachers and parents of three, share their experiences and insights in a way that's relatable, entertaining, and inspiring. They're all about being intentional and talking about the stuff that matters. It’s the perfect blend of deep yet down-to-earth - like sitting down with good friends you can laugh with but also talk about the important things. Pull up a seat and listen in as they try to find more balance in their marriage, parenting, and perspectives.
Become an informed, inspired, and confident parent through our resources, live events, and vibrant online community: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/
Our Bestselling Childbirth Course: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/birth-class-for-couples
Get Your Baby (& yourself) More Sleep: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/baby-sleep
For Good Dads Who Want to Be GREAT: dadclass.net
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The Lagrones have a wild story for you, today. It’s about the circumstances surrounding their lives when they had their third baby and why raising her looked differently than their other kids. On the surface, you might think this is about formula versus breastmilk. But that is FAR from what this episode is about. It’s about knowing when to endure but also knowing when to quit. It’s about making decisions as a united couple and shutting out the noises in your lives. Most importantly, it’s about finding peace in chaos. MEN: don’t think this is episode is just for women. If you want to learn to love your wife better, you need to understand her world (as Ben attempts to today). And this is a just a small glimpse into it. Welcome to the world of MOM SHAME.
Become an informed, inspired, and confident parent through our resources, live events, and vibrant online community: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/
Our Bestselling Childbirth Course: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/birth-class-for-couples
Get Your Baby (& yourself) More Sleep: https://www.balancedfamilies.com/baby-sleep
For Good Dads Who Want to Be GREAT: dadclass.net
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