Engaging Walk

by Drake and Rubie Martinez

Parenting Relationships

Season 1

Episode 55: Why Should Men Get Married in Today's Society When it Seems Like They Shouldn't

Many of the social media influencers have a cult-of-personality celebrating a life of hedonism and a playboy lifestyle. While these men may have pleasure in the moment, they are missing out on the spiritual and emotional growth and healing that occurs when a man takes a woman to be his lawfully wedded wife. On today's episode, Drake discusses the dangers of marriage for men in 2024, but provides some context on how to navigate those waters and the rewards of marriage. www.engagingwalk.com

Episode 54: What Makes a Healthy Family?

May 8, 2024. In today's episode, Drake discusses the importance and composition of a healthy family. What makes up a healthy family? Why is it important that our families are healthy? How have perspectives changed over the recent generations in terms of developing a healthy family? www.engagingwalk.com

Episode 53: Common Problems in Marriage

In this week's episode, Drake has recently gone spelunking into marriage Facebook groups and identified some of the most common issues according to the group members and how these problems can be corrected with a shift in perspective. You won't want to miss out on this week's conversation.

Episode 52: Who Should Apologize First?

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the importance of identifying who should apologize first in the relationship when there is a conflict, misunderstanding, or miscommunication. Make sure you tune in! www.engagingwalk.com

Episode 51: What it Has Been Like to Become Parents

Drake and Rubie now have a newborn at home - their first child. In this week's episode, Drake discusses what it has been like to transition into parenthood. You'll hear some of the challenges, joys, and new perspectives on life that he has gained by becoming a parent for the first time. www.engagingwalk.com

Episode 50: Gottman 7 Principles of Marriage - Principle 7: Create Shared Meaning

In this week's episode, Drake covers the final of the seven principles for making marriage work by Gottman. www.engagingwalk.com www.gottman.com

Episode 49: Gottman 7 Principles of Marriage - Principle 6: Overcome Gridlock

In this week's episode, Drake gives an overview and commentary of the sixth principle for Gottman: overcome gridlock. Drake talks about the most relevant and important aspects of this chapter and gives his own insights to the significance of recognizing your spouse's dreams in order to maintain clarity for the family vision. Engaging Walk is not affiliated with Gottman in any way. www.engagingwalk.com www.gottman.com

Episode 48: Gottman 7 Principles of Marriage - Principle 5: Solve Your Solvable Problems

In this week's episode, Drake discusses the significance of Gottman's fifth principle of making marriage work: solve your solvable problems. For Gottman, this includes a discussion around the solvable and unsolvable problems in marriage, as well as a discussion around solving the solvable problems. Drake gives his perspective on this principle and some of the important factors in being able to solve our solvable problems. Engaging Walk is not affiliate with Gottman in any way. www.engagingwalk.com www.gottman.com

Episode 47: Gottman 7 Principles of Marriage - Principle 4: Let Your Partner Influence You

In this week's episode, Drake and Rubie discuss the significance of Gottman's fourth principle: letting your partner influence you. They also give some commentary about how this relates to conflict resolution, being present in the relationship, and give some concrete examples. You won't want to miss this week's Monday episode! Engaging Walk is not affiliated or sponsored by Gottman Institute. www.engagingwalk,com www.gottman.com

Episode 46: Gottman 7 Principles of Marriage - Principle 3: Turn Towards Each Other

In this week's episode, Drake gives us a review of Gottman's third principle: turn towards each other. He also provides his insight as to why this is so important in marriage and in relationships. You won't want to miss this episode! Engaging Walk is not affiliated with Gottman in any way. www.engagingwalk.com www.gottman.com

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