Marriage Under Pressure: Parenting, Stress & Staying Connected with The Freemans

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Feeling disconnected in your relationship isn’t a mystery, it’s a signal. In this hol+ episode, Dr. Taz sits down with Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman to uncover the missing skills every couple needs but most were never taught. Together, they break down why love alone isn’t enough, how stress silently spills over into your kids, and the exact tools that stop resentment before it takes root.

You’ll discover the 3 C’s of marriage satisfaction, how daily “love deposits” build connection, and why mutual care is the hidden key to a thriving home. From boundaries that protect your relationship to rituals that repair conflict, this is the modern marriage playbook.

Dr. Taz and The Freemans discuss:

• Why marriage satisfaction dips when careers and kids peak
• Emotional spillover and crossover, how stress spreads at home
• The 3 C’s, connection, communication, conflict resolution
• Resentment 101, closeness, proximity, forgiveness
• Mutual care vs self-care, love deposits that add up
• Daily check-ins and weekly family meetings that work
• Boundaries that prevent problems before they start
• Men seeking harmony vs women seeking connection
• How one partner can spark change, and why it takes two to sustain
• Designing a modern partnership with growth mindset and curiosity

Topics Covered:
Marriage satisfaction defined in plain language
Emotional health as a family ecosystem
Practical repair, apology, and accountability tools
Mental load, compliance traps, and healthy assertiveness
Parenting while partnering, keeping business out of date night
Friendship, romance, and co-regulation basics
The hero’s journey for both partners

About The Freemans

Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman—known as “The Freemans”—are a powerhouse husband-and-wife team transforming relationships. As marriage coaches with Master’s degrees in Psychology, authors, and hosts of the top-ranked Empowered Couples Podcast, they blend real-talk wisdom with research-backed tools to help couples break unhealthy patterns and build lasting connections. Their viral content reaches over 17 million people monthly, and their sold-out workshops and thriving Instagram community make them go-to voices for couples ready to deepen their partnership and model intentional love for the next generation.

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Host & Production Team

Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding Men's Health in Relationships

02:30 The Impact of Relationships on Physical Health

05:46 The Importance of Growth Mindset in Marriage

07:45 Emotional Closeness and Conflict Resolution

12:37 The Role of Marriage Satisfaction in Family Health

29:30 Modern Marriage Challenges and Solutions

33:51 Cultural Shifts and Mutual Care

38:52 The Role of Physical Health in Relationships

40:32 Men's Psychologica