#68: Strategies on How You Can Build a Stronger Marriage with Psychiatrist & Podcast Host Dr. Mike Frazier MD

What if there were simple yet powerful ways to strengthen and restore intimacy in your relationship?   In this episode, we welcome Dr. Mike Frazier MD, host of the "Strong Men, Strong Marriages" podcast, a renowned psychiatrist with expertise in neuroscience and relationship dynamics. Dr. Mike tackles marriage challenges, from expectations around sex to shared responsibilities, along with insights into therapy, offering guidance on finding the right support and dispelling common misconceptions.    Explore Dr. Mike's passion for his work as he vulnerably shares his own personal struggles within his marriage, along with strategies for overcoming relationship challenges. Delve into Dr. Mike's take on sayings like “Happy Wife, Happy Life” and his advice for happier marriages and learn how to nurture intimacy, set expectations, and communicate effectively in your relationships.    “If you can manage your mind better and your emotions better, that affects everything” - Dr. Mike   You’ll leave this episode with…   Tips on how you can strengthen and return intimacy back into your relationship   What are different types of therapy   Dr. Mike's personal journey through marriage struggles, including a year without sex, and how he helps men facing similar struggles today   Dr. Mike’s break down of his thoughts on the saying “Happy Wife, Happy Life”   What the mosquito cycle is and how you can change it for a healthier marriage   What it looks like when you treat your marriage transactionally   How do you deal with the expectations you have when you are the main provider for the family   The difference of being a partner or a contractor in your marriage   What you can do if you feel like you are doing too much or more than your partner   An understanding of why seemingly ‘unrelated things’ are often connected in woman’s minds   How you can make a good request to your partner   The three questions you should ask your partner when having hard discussions   -----   Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. https://ratethispodcast.com/man   What is the Manhood Experiment? It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!   For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:
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