Married and Connected

In this special end-of-year episode of Married and Connected, Kameran guides you through a "Holiday Reset Ritual."

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The 2025 State of Marriage: A look at the top Google searches for couples this year (hint: it wasn’t about money, it was about emotional safety).
• The "Three-Layer Gratitude" Practice: Why saying "thanks for doing the dishes" isn't enough, and how to use gra...

Are you waiting for your spouse to finally "get it"? Whether it’s their communication style, a habit that hurts the family dynamic, or an emotional wall they’ve built, the pain of wanting your partner to change—and being met with resistance—is one of the loneliest experiences in a marriage.

In this deep-dive episode of Married and Connected, we move past the cliché advice of "just talk to them" and look at the ha...

Host: Kam — Marriage Coach, Gottman-trained
Episode: Sleep & Shared Rhythms Series

Episode Summary

Tonight’s episode dives into one of the most underrated marriage habits: going to bed at the same time.
No, it’s not about forcing one partner to stay awake or having the perfect bedtime routine. It’s about the micro-moments of connection that happen when couples sync their rhythms.

We talk about:

• Why shared bedtimes inc...

This week on Married and Connected, we dive deep into the cost of comfort in marriage and how playing it safe can quietly erode intimacy, trust, and growth. Comfort in a relationship isn’t inherently bad—but when it becomes a default, a hiding place, or a shield, it can quietly sabotage your connection. In this short episode, Kameran Thompson Alareqi breaks down practical, research-backed strategies to reignite growth, deepen conne...

Most partners don’t fall out of love— they fall out of care.

In this powerful episode, marriage coach Kameran Thompson Alareqi breaks down why “care” is more than acts of service, more than love languages, and more than doing the dishes. It’s about being noticed, being considered, and being held in mind.

Too many couples secretly believe:
“My partner doesn’t care about me.”
And the truth is…it’s rarely intentional neglect. It...

The holidays are supposed to bring joy, not resentment—and yet, every year, countless couples end up fighting about unmet expectations, mental load, and emotional burnout. In this episode of Married & Connected, certified marriage coach Kameran Alareqi shares how to use the Christmas Compass to realign your marriage, your mindset, and your peace this holiday season.

We’ll unpack:
✨ Why resentment always comes from unspoken e...

In this episode, we’re getting real about something most adults never stop to unpack — the father wound. Whether your dad was absent, emotionally unavailable, or even well-intentioned but distant, the imprint he left is shaping the way you love, lead, and connect today.

You’ll discover how the unmet needs from your father are still influencing your marriage, your triggers, your self-worth, and even your ability to trust. This isn’t ...

Have you ever felt like something unseen is quietly sabotaging your relationships — a fear, a barrier, a wound you can’t quite name? That’s often the mother wound: the emotional imprint left by how we were mothered (or not), which later influences how we love, trust, and connect.

In this episode of Married & Connected, I (Kameran Alareqi) walk you through:

• What exactly the mother wound is, and how early caregiving becomes the...

Ever wish you could peek inside your husband’s mind and finally understand what’s going on in there? In this episode, marriage coach and relationship expert Kameran Alareqi pulls back the curtain on the 25 things husbands wish their wives knew — but don’t always know how to say.

We’re talking about emotional needs, respect, purpose, vulnerability, sex, communication, and yes — the deep stuff like shame, fear, and how the “mother wou...

What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew (But Rarely Say Out Loud)

Marriage isn’t supposed to feel like roommates. And it doesn’t have to feel like war either.In this episode of the Married and Connected Podcast, certified marriage coach and relationship expert Kameran Alareqi pulls back the curtain on the quiet struggles wives face every day in marriage—things they rarely put into words, but desperately wish their husbands understood.

Fr...

• ​Mission-based marriages create a common purpose.
• ​Individual growth is essential for a healthy relationship.
• ​Recognizing personal gaps leads to accountability.
• ​Setting standards in relationships fosters respect.
• ​A marriage decree can provide structure and guidance.
• ​Understanding contempt is crucial for healing.
• ​Authenticity requires self-reflection and honesty.
• ​Effective communication is key to understanding each other.
• ​Le...

Borrowed from the RevRx Podcast:

Is your marriage stuck in the same old arguments? Do you feel like unresolved wounds keep sabotaging your connection? In this episode of The Rev Rx Podcast, I sit down with relationship coach Kameran Thompson Al-Areqi to uncover the raw, unfiltered truth about what’s really going on beneath the surface of struggling marriages.

With a proven track record of coaching over 100 couples—and a 97% success ...

Do you ever dream of a vacation, but the thought of leaving the house or kids with your husband makes you more stressed than relaxed? You’re not alone. Many women say they either:

• Can’t step away because they don’t trust things will get done at home…

• Or they come back from a “break” only to find their workload has doubled.

In this episode, I get brutally honest about why this happens, why/how men need to step up, and how this...

In this episode, Ted O'Neill, a renowned strength coach and metaphysical architect, discusses the importance of purpose, leadership, and emotional sobriety in relationships. He emphasizes that complacency is a major factor in relationship failures and that individuals must take responsibility for their own growth and development. The conversation explores the cycle of addiction, the significance of willpower, and the differenc...

Words have power. In marriage, the wrong ones can slowly erode trust, intimacy, and connection—sometimes without either spouse even realizing it. In this episode, we’re unpacking the Top 10 things couples say that quietly (or not so quietly) wreck their marriage—and what you can say instead to strengthen your bond.

Whether it’s sarcasm that stings, dismissive comments that shut your partner down, or blame that builds walls, these ph...

In this episode, certified marriage coach, Kameran Alareqi breaks down the real reasons why you're not being heard in your relationship. Whether you're the partner who feels misunderstood or the one accused of "never listening," this episode is packed with research-based insights and practical tools that will help you finally get on the same page.

We’ll explore how attachment styles, trauma, and nervous system re...

Ever felt stuck in that awkward post-fight silence with your spouse, unsure of how to make things right? Or maybe you're the one who always apologizes first… or the one who never saw healthy repair modeled and genuinely doesn’t know what to do.

In this powerful episode of Married and Connected, certified marriage coach Kameran Thompson Al-Areqi takes you deep into the science, the soul, and the skill of apologizing. From Dr. Jo...

In this powerful episode of Married and Connected, certified marriage coach Kameran Alareqi takes you deep into the meaning behind some of the most sacred marriage vows—“in sickness and in health,” “forsaking all others,” and “as long as we both shall live.” These aren’t just ceremonial words—they’re the foundation of a resilient, connected, and enduring relationship.

We explore:

• What these vows truly mean in everyday married lif...

In this powerful episode of Married and Connected, we're diving deep into the true meaning behind two of the most overlooked yet vital wedding vows: "for better or worse, for richer or poorer." These aren’t just poetic words recited at the altar—they’re lifelong commitments that shape how we show up for our partner through life’s highest highs and lowest lows.

Host Kameran Alareqi, a certified marriage coach, breaks d...