Keeping up with the Rodgers "The Hard Talks"

Episode 3: What Alcohol Did to Our Marriage

Episode 3: What Alcohol Did to Our Marriage In this episode of Keeping Up with the Rodgers: The Hard Talks, we’re having one of the most vulnerable conversations yet. Michael opens up about his struggle with alcoholism—how it started, how it escalated, and how it quietly began impacting our marriage in ways we couldn’t ignore. This wasn’t “our” issue in the same way conflict or communication patterns were. This was Michael’s battle. And in this episode, he takes ownership of how his drinking affected not only himself, but also Courtnee—emotionally, mentally, and relationally. We talk honestly about the tension it created, the trust it strained, the distance it caused, and the weight Courtnee carried while trying to navigate it. From denial and justification to accountability and change, we share what it looked like to confront the problem head-on. We also unpack how alcohol amplified triggers, intensified arguments, and masked deeper wounds that needed healing. This conversation continues our commitment to transparency as we unpack love, conflict, growth, faith, and the hard realities that shape a marriage. No filters. No pretending. Just the truth about addiction, responsibility, and what it takes to fight for your relationship when one person’s struggle impacts you both. This is what alcohol did to our marriage.

Episode 2: Why Being Triggered Was The Best Thing That Happened To Us”

Episode 2: Why Being Triggered Was The Best Thing That Happened To Us In this episode of Keeping Up with the Rodgers: The Hard Talks, we’re diving into something most couples try to avoid—being triggered. Instead of seeing those emotional reactions as signs that something is wrong, we share how they became some of the greatest catalysts for growth in our marriage. We talk honestly about the arguments, misunderstandings, and repeated patterns that forced us to look inward instead of pointing fingers. From feeling disrespected or unheard to confronting old wounds and unmet expectations, we unpack how our triggers exposed deeper issues we didn’t even realize we were carrying. This conversation builds on the foundation we laid in Episode 1 as we continue unpacking love, conflict, growth, and the uncomfortable moments that have shaped us. No filters. No pretending. Just real conversations about how leaning into the hard moments—rather than running from them—transformed the way we show up for each other. Sometimes the very thing that feels like it’s breaking you is actually what builds you. This is why being triggered was the best thing that happened to us.

Episode 1: How It All Started

Episode 1: How It All Started In this very first episode of Keeping Up with the Rodgers: The Hard Talks, we’re sharing the story behind why this podcast exists. From marriage highs to hard seasons, we talk openly about what real life has looked like for us behind the scenes—beyond the social media highlight reel. This episode sets the foundation for the honest conversations to come as we unpack love, conflict, growth, faith, and the struggles that have shaped our marriage. No filters. No pretending. Just real stories and the hard talks most people avoid, shared with the hope of encouraging connection, openness, and healing for couples navigating real life together. This is how it all started.