Episode 106 - The Holiday Survival Guide for Imperfect Couples (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our “How Not to Kill Your Spouse During the Holidays” series, we dive into the messy, funny, and surprisingly hopeful truth about December chaos. From marital meltdowns to mismatched traditions (IHOP Christmas Eve, anyone?), we unpack why the holidays make communication so hard—and how couples can actually thrive instead of barely surviving.

Inside this episode:
✨ Why failure is the secret ingredient to marital growth
✨ How to use a Couples Council to avoid holiday blowups
✨ FANOS, DEAR MAN, and other communication tools that actually work
✨ Stress-management strategies (mindful walks, bubble baths, and escaping perfectionism)
✨ The power—and hilarity—of traditions, even the accidental ones
✨ Why service, connection, and meaning matter more than perfect parties or perfect gifts

If the holidays make you anxious, emotional, hungry, overwhelmed, nostalgic, short-tempered, or all of the above, this episode is your cozy reminder that you’re not broken—you’re human. And you’re not alone.

Laugh with us. Learn with us. And maybe… build your own December Protocol. 😉

Listen now and make this holiday season more intentional, more connected, and maybe even… scintillating.

🔔Tune in to find out who won our $100 Date Night Giveaway! The winners are announced in this episode.

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