Mindful Marriage and Family Podcast with Jake and Tamara Fackrell

Podcast 26 Season 2 Finale: The Secret Sauce to Family Connection

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530303/fan_mail/new] As we wrap up Season 2 of the podcast, we want to thank you for joining us on this journey. We are taking the summer off, but we are excited to announce that Season 3 will return next September. Next season we will focus on helping couples discover and build their own individualized love formula. In this final episode of the season, we share some of the family practices that strengthened our marriage and deepened our connection with our children. We talk about holding weekly family meetings that included a teaching moment, family business and planning, and a fun family activity. These simple gatherings became a powerful way to stay connected and intentional as a family. We also discuss the importance of spending one on one time with each child. Those individual moments became the secret sauce to stronger relationships and meaningful connection. We share how setting goals together as a family helped create unity and purpose in our home. You will also hear about our favorite tradition called runaway dates, spontaneous moments away together that helped us prioritize our marriage amidst the busyness of parenting. Marriage needs intentional time and attention. Do not let parenting consume every part of your relationship. Protect your time together and keep your marriage the focus. Also, we talk about doing “gotchas,” catching our kids in good acts and recognizing the positive things they were doing. Encouragement and praise helped create a more loving and supportive family culture. And then listen for our other secret sauce for connections! Thank you for being part of Season 2. We cannot wait to reconnect with you in Season 3 next September. Link Below for Tamara's Peer Pressure Book https://www.amazon.com/Making-Your-Own-Choices-Strategies/dp/B0DXD52L5Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1URP53PGTV9T1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vw2yvRpvDIJOcBrQmWTHLC6AOa4YZ9WALAJE7pSIuX8.4ZgCMQZuJWGXCloIisnz5DH1YdM_GCF5Qoaf7FRSCDg&dib_tag=se&keywords=peer+pressure+tamara+fackrell&qid=1778158181&sprefix=peer+pressure+tamara+fackrell%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-2 [https://www.amazon.com/Making-Your-Own-Choices-Strategies/dp/B0DXD52L5Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1URP53PGTV9T1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vw2yvRpvDIJOcBrQmWTHLC6AOa4YZ9WALAJE7pSIuX8.4ZgCMQZuJWGXCloIisnz5DH1YdM_GCF5Qoaf7FRSCDg&dib_tag=se&keywords=peer+pressure+tamara+fackrell&qid=1778158181&sprefix=peer+pressure+tamara+fackrell%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-2]

Episode 25: The Heart of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530303/fan_mail/new] This is the long awaited episode on intimacy. In this episode, we sit down with sexual intimacy expert Dr. Chelom Leavitt, a leading researcher on sexuality in marriage, to have an open and thoughtful conversation about strengthening physical and emotional connection between spouses. She shares practical, research-based insights on how couples can improve communication, deepen trust, and create a more fulfilling and lasting intimate relationship. Whether your marriage is thriving or in need of renewal, this episode offers meaningful guidance for maintaining a healthy and connected sexual relationship over time. Please note: This episode contains mature content.  Next episode 26 is the last of season 2! Don't miss it.

Episode 24: Say That Thing! Better Words, Better Marriage

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530303/fan_mail/new] What you say in your marriage matters more than you think. In this episode of Say That Thing: The Power of Positive Words in Marriage, we explore how the words you choose can either strengthen your relationship or slowly tear it down. Healthy marriages aren’t conflict-free—they’re built by couples who know how to navigate conflict with intention and care.  You’ll learn why positive interactions carry more weight than you realize, how to separate your spouse from the problem, and why expressing appreciation out loud is essential to a thriving relationship. This episode is a powerful reminder that peacemaking isn’t passive—it’s a daily choice. If you’ve ever held back a kind word, assumed your partner “just knows,” or struggled to communicate during conflict, this conversation will give you simple, practical tools to transform the way you speak—and the way you love. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is say that thing.

Episode 23: From Good to Great: The Marriage Upgrade You Can’t Ignore

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530303/fan_mail/new] What does it actually take to move your marriage from good to great? In Episode 23, I share what changed everything for me. I didn’t always have a great marriage—but now I do, and I can honestly say I never want to go back. This episode is about the shift: the intentional choices, mindset changes, and daily actions that elevate a relationship beyond just “fine” or “functional.” If your marriage is good but you know it has the potential for more—more connection, more joy, more depth—this conversation will show you how to get there. Great marriages don’t happen by accident. They’re created on purpose.

Episode 22: From Stuck to Strong: Overcome Marriage Blahs by Reigniting Your Marriage with Intention

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530303/fan_mail/new] Feeling stuck in the “marriage blahs”? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay that way. This episode is all about getting intentional with your relationship and rediscovering what truly works for you as a couple. We’ll explore how to break out of autopilot, identify your unique “marriage formula,” and make small, meaningful shifts that bring connection, energy, and purpose back into your relationship. Because a thriving marriage isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s built on understanding, intention, and choosing each other every day. If you’re ready to move from routine to renewed, this conversation will give you the insight and encouragement to start.