Gratitude is not just a feeling; it is a practice that has the power to transform your marriage from the inside out. In this episode of Imperfectly Married, Michael and Heather unpack how choosing gratitude, especially when it does not come naturally, can rewire your mindset, rebuild connection, and shift the emotional climate of your relationship. Through honest stories, practical examples, and real moments from their own marriage, they explore how resentment, entitlement, comparison, and hurt quietly block connection, and why consistent appreciation becomes the antidote that restores unity, joy, and intimacy. Whether you are in a difficult season or simply want to strengthen the bond between you and your spouse, this episode gives you the tools to practice gratitude in meaningful ways that change how you see your partner, how you communicate, and how you show up for each other every day.

Imperfectly Married is a weekly podcast where real talk meets real marriage. Hosted by Michael and Heather Brown, who have been married for more than 25 years, the show blends honest conversations, personal stories, faith-based wisdom, and practical tools to help couples grow closer, communicate better, and build marriages grounded in love and grace. Imperfectly Married is all about encouraging couples to pursue connection, overcome challenges, and discover beauty in every messy, meaningful season of marriage.

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Grief doesn’t just happen to you—it happens between you. In this Enneagram Edition of Imperfectly Married, Michael and Heather unpack how each of the nine Enneagram types experiences, expresses, and heals through grief in marriage.From the Type 1 perfectionist trying to “grieve the right way,” to the Type 7 enthusiast avoiding pain through distraction, to the Type 9 peacemaker retreating for peace—each type faces loss in their own unique way.You’ll learn:How each Enneagram type processes pain and loss differentlyHow to support your spouse’s grief with compassion, not confusionWhy vulnerability, not strength, is the key to healing togetherBiblical truths that bring comfort and restoration in seasons of sorrowIf you or your spouse are walking through grief, this conversation will help you find understanding, grace, and renewed closeness in your marriage. Because you don’t have to grieve the same way to grieve side by side.Find us online: Website: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/ Merch: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/store Instagram: imperfectlymarried_thepodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576918626044 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectly_married

Grief changes everything — including your marriage. In this episode of Imperfectly Married, Michael and Heather open up about walking through the pain of losing loved ones, the death of dreams, and the hidden grief that often goes unspoken in relationships.They share how grief can show up emotionally, physically, and spiritually — and how to support your spouse when you both hurt in different ways.In this episode you’ll learn:How to grieve differently without growing apartThe dangers of suppressing grief and how to process it togetherWhat it means to love each other through pain you can’t fixWhy grace is the most important gift in seasons of lossThis is a raw, faith-filled, and deeply comforting conversation for anyone walking through sorrow — reminding you that your story isn’t over, it’s being rewritten together.Find us online:Website: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/Merch: https://imperfectlymarriedpodcast.com/storeInstagram: imperfectlymarried_thepodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576918626044TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectly_married