What if the most powerful boost for happiness, health, and stability isn’t found in a pill, a paycheck, or a new app—but in your marriage?

This week we welcome Dr. Brad Wilcox, professor of sociology at UVA, director of the National Marriage Project, and author of Get Married. He unpacks why marriage matters now more than ever—not only for kids, but for adults too. From lower mortality rates to greater joy, stronger finances, and deeper meaning, the evidence is in: marriage still wins.

Brad also reveals the 5 C’s of thriving marriages—Communion, Children, Commitment, Cash, and Community—and why simple habits like regular date nights and shared rituals make all the difference. We explore what elites aren’t saying about family life, how to de-politicize marriage, and why choosing “we” over “me” may be the most revolutionary step you take.

Tune in and discover why marriage isn’t just personal—it’s vital to our civilizational!

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What if the very struggles in your marriage — especially around sex and intimacy — are the fuel for growth?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Corey Allen (PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist, and host of Sexy Marriage Radio), we explore the deeper side of marital intimacy. Drawing on the Crucible Model of Dr. David Schnarch, Corey unpacks how true connection is built when two people hold onto themselves and the relationship — even in the most vulnerable areas of sex, desire, and closeness.

In this episode of Marriage IQ you’ll learn:

✅ How to balance individuality and togetherness in marriage

✅ Why sexual struggles can actually become catalysts for growth

✅ What “fusion” is — and why it can stifle intimacy

✅ How to build erotic energy without losing yourself

✅ Practical insights from Corey’s decades of work with couples and his own marriage journey

This is a candid, hope-filled conversation about what it takes to create not just a good marriage, but a vibrant one — where intimacy, identity, and insight come together.

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What happens when your marriage is tested by betrayal — and how do you grow through it instead of giving up?

In this powerful episode of Marriage IQ, Dr. Heidi and Dr. Scott Hastings sit down with Dr. Corey Allan — licensed marriage and family therapist, podcaster, and creator of Sexy Marriage Radio. Corey opens up about his own story of infidelity, the turning point when his wife handed back her wedding ring in a Texas food court, and the two years of deep therapy that reshaped him as a man, husband, and father.

Together, we explore:

✅ Why marriage exposes us to ourselves — for better or worse

✅ The role of identity and insight in building a thriving relationship

✅ How Dr. David Schnarch’s Crucible Model helps couples balance separateness and togetherness

✅ Why “Would I want to be married to me?” may be the most important question you ever ask

✅ How couples can move from reaction to reflection after betrayal or conflict

Corey’s honesty, combined with the Hastings’ research and coaching insights, will challenge you to stop blaming, start reflecting, and bring your best self to your marriage.

🔗 Don’t miss Part 2, where we dive deeper into sex, intimacy, and the lessons couples need most.

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