361: I'm Sharing My Life with This Stranger?

In this heartwarming episode, Val is the guest on the Therapy Brothers podcast hosted by brothers & fellow relationship therapists Brannon and Tyler Patrick.   

The topic is navigating the choppy waters of a marriage in distress due to the faith journey of one of the partners--a demographic of couples that is multiplying rapidly.  

The bottom line? A faith transition can (and has) weakened or destroyed many a marriage.  But guess what?  A faith transition can actually strengthen a marriage in ways that virtually nothing else can--if both partners have the framework and the tools.  

Listen in as Valerie shares her experiences and strategies helping countless distressed couples rediscover love by:

•  redefining what healthy marriage is
• focusing on values over beliefs
• embracing discomfort for growth 
• fostering deep connections through compassion, curiosity, and healthy differentiation of self.   

Whether you're in a faith-expanding journey or just want to deepen your relationship, this episode is packed with wisdom to guide you through the intricate dance of intimate relationship & spiritual evolution.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Going Live

00:33 Weekend Stories and Parenting

02:33 Introducing Valerie Hamer

04:00 Valerie's Professional Journey

06:08 Navigating Faith and Relationships

11:49 The Role of Compassion and Understanding

32:39 Process Over Content in Relationships

42:14 Valerie's Resources and Conclusion