The He Wants She Wants Marriage Podcast
The He Wants She Wants Marriage Podcast

The He Wants She Wants Marriage Podcast

Mark Usher and Matilde Crocini

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Does your marriage feel like a war of unmet wants? We know how this feels. Follow our conversation in The He Wants She Wants Marriage Podcast. We’ll help you both get what you want in marriage so you never have to feel at war again. Hosted by relationship coaches, and husband and wife, Mark Usher and Matilde Crocini.

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14: 5 relationship hacks to fuel the flame in your marriage this spring
APR 16, 2026
14: 5 relationship hacks to fuel the flame in your marriage this spring
<div> <p>Do you want to know why most marriages fail to keep the flames of intimacy and connection going? <br>Because life gets busy and most couples forget to fuel the flames, so those flames slowly die. And with them so do emotional intimacy, sexual connection and overall happiness in marriage. Spring renewal is not all about spring cleaning your house and refreshing your wardrobe. It can also be a very effective way to spark life back in your marriage and bring that connection back online. In this episode we share 5 relationship hacks to help you fuel the flames in your marriage. This is an opportunity for husband and wife to get together and transform their relationship this spring! This is your time to bloom together!</p><p>Chapters: <br>00:00:00 Harness spring energy for deeper couple connection<br>00:05:20 Celebrate your shared victories<br>00:07:40 Fuel this to fuel the flame<br>00:12:46 Remove what drains your energy<br>00:16:04 The best way to make it happen<br>00:18:57 The environment is important too</p><p>Related episode:<br>Ep4: <a href="https://audioboom.com/posts/8857792-if-your-partner-ignores-your-dreams-use-these-3-steps">If your partner ignores your dreams use these 3 steps</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/wkA2fW6WW7c?si=8BCjtSl0Y7vHcoLu">Ep 4 YouTube video</a></p><p>Share this episode with your partner and unlock even better results together!<br> <br>If you enjoyed this episode follow, subscribe and leave a review. It truly helps us reaching more listeners that, just like you, want to unlock the full potential in long-term relationship.</p><p>Track 1253823– Monetization ID: 9HWIVQATIQUJECP3.</p><p>#marriagepodcast #relationshipadvise #bethehusbandshebragsabout #emotionalintimacy #intimacy #husbandandwife #relatioshipcoaching #consciousmarriage</p></div>
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28 MIN
13: 4 steps to avoid defensiveness from hurting communication in your relationship – Marriage Apocalypse Series Part 3
APR 10, 2026
13: 4 steps to avoid defensiveness from hurting communication in your relationship – Marriage Apocalypse Series Part 3
<div> <p>Do you want to know why most communications in relationship end up with a fight? <br>This happens when unchecked criticism and defensiveness rule interactions with your partner. What comes first? Does feeling always criticised by your partner cause you to be defensive? Or is your default defensiveness that causes your partner to up the volume of their criticism? The answer is: both. </p><p>Criticism and defensiveness will bring more and more conflict between husband and wife to the point of every communication ending with a fight or stonewalling. In this episode we are sharing the 4 steps that will help any couple to transform the way they communicate, eradicating the need to get defensive and creating more emotional intimacy and connection.</p><p>Chapters: <br>00:00:00 Understanding defensiveness<br>00:01:34 How defensiveness impacts communications<br>00:04:51 Childhood trauma and the cycle of criticism<br>00:09:25 The 4 steps that will change everything<br>00:14:49 The transformative power of owning your inner state and resistance<br>00:18:50 Using mirroring and labelling to disarm resistance<br>00:29:19 Implement these actions to achieve change<br>00:36:58 Empower your marriage with these communication tools </p><p>Related episodes:<br><a href="https://audioboom.com/posts/8878837-the-4-traits-that-will-doom-your-marriage-if-you-don-t-act-now-marriage-apocalypse-series-part-1">Ep11: 4 traits that will doom your marriage if you don’t act – Marriage Apocalypse Series, Part 1</a><br><a href="https://youtu.be/ZEv1QjYmB5k?si=FNuNk-Gx0CJuL-u8">Ep 11 You Tube video</a></p><p><a href="https://audioboom.com/posts/8882597-how-to-stop-toxic-criticism-from-ruining-your-marriage-marriage-apocalypse-series-part-2">Ep 12: How to stop toxic criticism from ruining your marriage – Marriage Apocalypse Series Part 2</a><br><a href="https://youtu.be/1a0nZdNeubk?si=UbYhVteRH71yfhUX">Ep 12 YouTube video</a></p><p>Track 1253823– Monetization ID: 9HWIVQATIQUJECP3.</p><p>#marriagepodcast #relationshipadvise #bethehusbandshebragsabout #emotionalintimacy #intimacy #husbandandwife #relatioshipcoaching</p></div>
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39 MIN
12: How to stop toxic criticism from ruining your marriage – Marriage Apocalypse Series Part 2
APR 3, 2026
12: How to stop toxic criticism from ruining your marriage – Marriage Apocalypse Series Part 2
<div> <p>How is criticism impacting your relationship? Has feedback become a game of who shouts the loudest in your marriage? <br>Do you feel ignored in your relationship when you give feedback? And do you feel in turn constantly criticised when your partner speaks to you? <br>The thing is, your partner is probably ignoring your feedback, leading you to turn up the volume and falling into criticism. And you might be doing the same too. And this table tennis of criticism between husband and wife puts a real strain in communication. </p><p>Common marriage advice is to transform toxic criticism into constructive criticism. But this only gets you so far. What we know is that all criticism is toxic and that there's a different, more effective way to transform communication in your relationship so that instead of feeling unseen you both get to be listened. No need to shout anymore! </p><p>In this episode we offer simple and clear examples of how to transform toxic criticism into constructive feedback that truly lands, forever transforming your relationship from a war of unmet needs into a happy marriage. </p><p>Share this episode with your partner and unlock even better results together!<br>If you enjoyed this episode follow, subscribe and leave a review. It truly helps us reaching more listeners that, just like you, want to unlock the full potential in long-term relationship.</p><p>Chapters:<br>00:00:00 is all criticism toxic?<br>00:04:25 Transforming Explicit criticism with "A part of me..."<br>00:08:26 Overcoming "Always" and "Never" as unhelpful way of communicating<br>00:13:05 Stop comparing: communicate your needs directly<br>00:18:48 Eliminate "Should" statements for deeper connection<br>00:25:11 The damage of sarcasm and hidden humour in relationship<br>00:27:48 The formula to transform communication in your marriage</p><p>Related episode: <br><a href="https://audioboom.com/posts/8878837-the-4-traits-that-will-doom-your-marriage-if-you-don-t-act-now-marriage-apocalypse-series-part-1">Ep11: 4 traits that will doom your marriage if you don’t act – Marriage Apocalypse Series, Part 1</a><br>YouTube video <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=FNuNk-Gx0CJuL-u8&amp;v=ZEv1QjYmB5k&amp;feature=youtu.be">Ep11: 4 traits that will doom your marriage if you don’t act – Marriage Apocalypse Series, Part 1</a></p><p>Track 1253823– Monetization ID: 9HWIVQATIQUJECP3.</p><p>#marriagepodcast #relationshipadvise #bethehusbandshebragsabout #emotionalintimacy #intimacy #husbandandwife #relatioshipcoaching</p></div>
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31 MIN
11: The 4 traits that will doom your marriage if you don’t act now — Marriage Apocalypse Series, Part 1
MAR 27, 2026
11: The 4 traits that will doom your marriage if you don’t act now — Marriage Apocalypse Series, Part 1
<div> <p>Do you want to know what will kill your relationship if you don’t act now? The 4 Horsemen of marriage Apocalypse, as described by John Gottman, when present in marriage are the greatest predictor of divorce.</p><p>The trap most couples fall into is that either husband or wife (often both) feel entitled in practicing these traits during everyday communication, and do not realize the impact these actually have on long-term relating. We did that for a long time ourselves! In this episode we offer clarity on what these traits are and how to spot them, as they can sneak in under the radar of the best intentioned couples. These 4 traits can truly bring doom to your marriage, and yet there's good news: With awareness it's never too late to start implementing changes in your communication, deepening your connection day after day, bringing beautiful transformation to your marriage.</p><p><strong>Share this episode with your partner and unlock even better results together!<br></strong> <br>If you enjoyed this episode subscribe and leave a review. It truly helps us reaching more listeners that, just like you, want to unlock the full potential in long-term relationship.</p><p>Chapters: <br>00:00:00 Understanding Gottman's 4 Horsemen &amp; Why awareness matters<br>00:03:45 Unpacking Criticism &amp; The cycle of defensiveness in marriage<br>00:13:13 Identifying Contempt &amp; The silent killer of Stonewalling<br>00:27:00 Overcoming the Truth Trap &amp; Transforming your marriage</p><p>Related episodes:<br><a href="https://audioboom.com/posts/8882597-how-to-stop-toxic-criticism-from-ruining-your-marriage-marriage-apocalypse-series-part-2">Ep 12: How to stop toxic criticism from ruining your marriage – Marriage Apocalypse Series Part 2</a></p><p>YouTube video: <br><a href="https://youtu.be/1a0nZdNeubk?si=GPUApAzbQLg-Kwnu">How to stop toxic criticism from ruining your marriage – Marriage Apocalypse Series Part 2</a></p><p>Track 1253823– Monetization ID: 9HWIVQATIQUJECP3.</p></div>
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34 MIN
10: 3 steps to generate deeper intimacy couples must know
MAR 20, 2026
10: 3 steps to generate deeper intimacy couples must know
<div> <p>Do you want to know why intimacy dies out in most longterm relationships? It is because no one taught us how to generate deeper emotional intimacy and connection. Most couples believe it should just be there.</p><p>The truth is, building and maintaining emotional intimacy in marriage is a skill we need to cultivate. It doesn't just happen. In this episode we share 3 super practical steps you can start implementing today that will not only help you feeling heard in your relationship, but also experiencing deeper emotional connection with your partner. Empathy in marriage, alongside skillful communication are key ingredients to unlock a happy and fulfilling relationship.</p><p><strong>Share this episode with your partner and unlock even better results together!<br><br></strong>If you enjoyed this episode subscribe and leave a review. It truly helps us reaching more listeners that, just like you, want to unlock the full potential in long-term relationship.</p><p><strong>Related Episode</strong></p></div><ul><li><a href="https://audioboom.com/posts/8853482-the-1-thing-that-will-have-your-partner-love-your-feedback">Ep 3 The #1 thing that will have your partner love your feedback</a></li></ul><div> <p>Chapters:<br>00:00:00 Why intimacy fades &amp; How to cultivate it<br>00:05:59 The power of "It seems like you are feeling..."<br>00:12:51 How "That must be so..." transforms connection<br>00:20:11 Eye contact, touch and generosity for deeper bond<br>00:29:08 Commit to these steps for a transformed relationship</p><p>Track 1253823– Monetization ID: 9HWIVQATIQUJECP3.</p></div>
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31 MIN