Golf, Burnout, and Boundaries: Can Hobbies Heal Your Relationship?
JUN 18, 202623 MIN
Golf, Burnout, and Boundaries: Can Hobbies Heal Your Relationship?
JUN 18, 202623 MIN
Description
Can something as simple as slowing down change your life—or your relationship? On this episode of Grown and Growing, Keion Henderson and Shaunie Henderson dive headfirst into how America’s obsession with hustle is creating a craving for slower, more intentional moments—often found on the golf course.From pandemic burnout to the curious language of golf, nothing is off-limits in this hilarious, honest, and relatable conversation. You’ll laugh, nod along, and maybe rethink how you wind down (or how you support your partner’s passion).What you’ll discover:
Why golf is booming in the era of burnout and digital overload
The real reason slowing down is saving more than just your swing—it’s saving marriages
Unexpected (and hilarious) secrets behind golf’s wild lingo
How partners negotiate passion, patience, and quality time
Why supporting each other’s hobbies can be complicated—and sometimes comical
If you’ve ever clashed over hobbies, questioned your partner’s obsessions, or wondered how to balance connection with independence, this episode will leave you thinking and grinning.Don’t miss the next real, raw conversation—make sure to subscribe!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:08 - Golf and Slower Lifestyles01:10 - Teasing the Episode Topic01:47 - Burnout and Intentional Living02:38 - Attitudes Toward Golf03:40 - Golf’s Pandemic Surge04:55 - COVID, Stress, and Golf Relief05:53 - Golf Obsession in Daily Life06:34 - Golf Language and Humor07:24 - Relationship Tension Over Golf08:00 - Playful Debate: Golf vs. Marriage10:10 - Golf as Sanctuary11:19 - Golf’s Popularity and Marriage12:13 - Why Wives Hate Golf13:14 - Restaurant vs. Golf Time14:30 - Quality Time and New Beginnings15:35 - Golf Store "Dates"17:19 - Separating Golf From Marriage21:06 - Vacation, Golf, and Compromise23:23 - Birthday Traditions and Resentment23:39 - Outro/Closing
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