Send us a text

We all wear masks. But when pretending becomes a pattern, it kills trust. In this episode, Jim, Teresa and special guest Ellie Mariyo unpack how emotional masks form, why people fake peace instead of facing pain, and how couples can rebuild real connection through honesty, vulnerability, and grace.

🔔 SUBSCRIBE now for new episodes every Tuesday and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for daily insights.

👇 CONNECT WITH J & T
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriagewithJimandTeresa
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriagewithjimandteresa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/
X: https://x.com/mwjtpodcast
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@marriagewithjimandteresa
Website: http://marriagewithjimandteresa.com/

📖 GET YOUR FREE EBOOK - https://tinyurl.com/mwjt-freebie

ABOUT MWJT
Jim & Teresa have been married for 40+ years and have spent the last decade coaching couples through the highs and lows of modern relationships. Teresa is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Jim—a former college football All-American turned certified Relationship & Entrepreneur Coach—brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective to love, commitment, and personal growth. Together, they share honest conversations and practical tools to help you build stronger relationships, one episode at a time.

Send us a text

Is your relationship toxic or just difficult?
In this episode, Jim and Teresa are joined by their daughter Ellie for an honest, funny, and eye-opening conversation about the difference between healthy conflict and harmful patterns.

Together, they unpack:

• The difference between disagreements and emotional abuse
• Red flags vs. relationship growth opportunities
• Control disguised as “protection”
• Why discernment and patience matter in dating
• How to build relationships rooted in trust, not fear

With 44 years of marriage, therapy and coaching expertise, and one candid family discussion, this episode helps you spot toxic behavior, understand emotional safety, and protect your peace.

🔔 SUBSCRIBE now for new episodes every Tuesday and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for daily insights.

👇 CONNECT WITH J & T
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriagewithJimandTeresa
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriagewithjimandteresa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/
X: https://x.com/mwjtpodcast
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@marriagewithjimandteresa
Website: http://marriagewithjimandteresa.com/

📖 GET YOUR FREE EBOOK - https://tinyurl.com/mwjt-freebie

ABOUT MWJT
Jim & Teresa have been married for 44 years and have spent the last decade coaching couples through the highs and lows of modern relationships. Teresa is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Jim—a former college football All-American turned certified Relationship & Entrepreneur Coach—brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective to love, commitment, and personal growth. Together, they share honest conversations and practical tools to help you build stronger relationships, one episode at a time.

Send us a text

Why do we fear love and sometimes run from the very thing we crave most? In this episode, Jim and Teresa unpack the two kinds of commitment fears:

• The fear of losing love, which leads to people-pleasing, over-functioning, or clinging.
• The fear of keeping love, which leads to avoidance, withdrawal, or self-sabotage.

With honesty, humor, and 44 years of marriage wisdom, they discuss how these fears form from past wounds and how to find security, vulnerability, and faith-based freedom in your relationships.

This episode will help you recognize emotional patterns, communicate with courage, and take practical steps toward deeper connection and lasting love.

🔔 SUBSCRIBE now for new episodes every Tuesday and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for daily insights.

👇 CONNECT WITH J & T
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriagewithJimandTeresa
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriagewithjimandteresa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/
X: https://x.com/mwjtpodcast
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@marriagewithjimandteresa
Website: http://marriagewithjimandteresa.com/

📖 GET YOUR FREE EBOOK - https://tinyurl.com/mwjt-freebie

ABOUT MWJT
Jim & Teresa have been married for 40+ years and have spent the last decade coaching couples through the highs and lows of modern relationships. Teresa is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Jim—a former college football All-American turned certified Relationship & Entrepreneur Coach—brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective to love, commitment, and personal growth. Together, they share honest conversations and practical tools to help you build stronger relationships, one episode at a time.