Depression, Anxiety & Relationships -Supporting Your Spouse Through Hard Times

Are we growing together… or just growing older?

People change. Dreams change. Priorities change. The question is: Are you changing together? In Episode 12 of Unpopular Opinion with Mr. & Mrs. C, we explore one of the biggest challenges facing couples today, staying connected while continuing to grow as individuals. We discuss signs that couples are growing together, warning signs that they may be growing apart, and practical ways to reconnect through intentional conversations and shared vision. After more than 20 years of marriage, we’re sharing honest insights and reallife experiences to help couples strengthen their relationships through every season of life. Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upwithmrandmrsc Find us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@upwithmrandmrsc 📲 Subscribe 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔁 Share 🎙️ Unpopular Opinion with Mr. & Mrs. C Where the truth might not be popular — but it keeps love growing through every season. Real Marriage. Real Conversations. Unpopular Truths!

Rediscovering Each Other After the Kids Leave

How do you raise a family without losing your relationship along the way?  In Episode 11, we explore one of the biggest challenges couples face: balancing the demands of parenting while continuing to nurture their marriage. From busy schedules and endless responsibilities to emotional exhaustion and shifting priorities, it’s easy for couples to become great parents while slowly drifting apart as partners. In this episode, we explore: * Why many couples unintentionally drift apart while raising children * The difference between parenting together and staying connected as partners * Practical ways to maintain connection while raising a family * How to rediscover friendship, purpose, and intimacy after the kids leave home Parenting is one of life’s greatest responsibilities, but it was never meant to replace the relationship that started the family in the first place. For us, we will always be "Christ First" above skin color,  political views, and the status quo of the today's culture. Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upwithmrandmrsc Find us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@upwithmrandmrsc 📲Subscribe 👍Like 💬Comment 🔁Share Listen 🎧 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Alexa, Everywhere almost 🤗 Whether you’re raising young children, navigating teenage years, or approaching an empty nest, this episode invites you to consider how you’re investing in the relationship that will remain long after the children have grown. 🎙️ Unpopular Opinion with Mr. & Mrs. C Where the truth might not be popular — but it keeps love growing through every season.

The Power of Prayer, Meditation & Mindfulness in Marriage

What happens when couples stop making space for peace?  In Episode 10, we explore how prayer, meditation, mindfulness, and intentional stillness can strengthen connection in marriage during both peaceful and difficult seasons. In a world filled with stress, distractions, emotional overload, and constant noise, many relationships quietly suffer from a lack of presence, patience, and emotional rest. In this episode, we explore: - The role prayer can play in strengthening marriage - How mindfulness helps couples communicate more intentionally - The impact stress and anxiety can have on connection - Practical ways couples can create peace and emotional safety together Prayer, mindfulness, and emotional presence won’t remove every challenge, but they can change how couples navigate difficult seasons together. For us, we will always be "Christ First" above skin color,  political views, and the status quo of the today's culture. Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upwithmrandmrsc Find us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@upwithmrandmrsc 📲Subscribe 👍Like 💬Comment 🔁Share Listen 🎧 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Alexa, Everywhere almost 🤗 Whether you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, spiritually disconnected, or simply looking for ways to become more intentional in your relationship, this conversation invites you to slow down, reconnect, and make space for peace together. 🎙️ Unpopular Opinion with Mr. & Mrs. C Where the truth might not be popular, but it brings peace where it’s needed most.

Depression, Anxiety & Relationships -Supporting Your Spouse Through Hard Times

In Episode 9, we continue the conversation by exploring how depression, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and difficult seasons can impact connection inside a relationship. We talk honestly about the challenges couples face when one partner is struggling internally and how support, communication, patience, and understanding become essential during hard times. In this episode, we explore: * How depression and anxiety can affect relationships * The emotional impact on both partners * Practical ways to communicate and stay connected during hard times * Why grace, patience, and emotional safety matter in relationships Mental health struggles don’t just affect individuals they affect the relationship too. But with honesty, support, and intentional connection, couples can learn how to face difficult seasons together instead of alone. For us, we will always be "Christ First" above skin color,  political views, and the status quo of the today's culture. Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upwithmrandmrsc Find us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@upwithmrandmrsc 📲Subscribe 👍Like 💬Comment 🔁Share Listen 🎧 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Alexa, Everywhere almost 🤗 Whether you’re personally struggling, supporting a spouse, or simply trying to better understand mental health in relationships, this episode invites you to approach hard seasons with more compassion, awareness, and care. 🎙️ Unpopular Opinion with Mr. & Mrs. C Where the truth might not be popular but it helps you show up when it matters most.

Continuing the Conversation: Episode 8 Revisited, Let’s Talk About It

Sometimes conversations don’t end when the episode does. In this quick follow-up, we revisit parts of Episode 8 to bring clarity, address a few moments that needed more context, and continue the conversation with intention and honesty. This isn’t about going backwards, it’s about growing, communicating better, and making sure what we share reflects the heart of this podcast. If you’ve been following the conversation, this is one you don’t want to miss. Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upwithmrandmrsc Find us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@upwithmrandmrsc 📲Subscribe 👍Like 💬Comment 🔁Share Listen 🎧 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Alexa, Everywhere almost 🤗 🎙️ Unpopular Opinion with Mr. & Mrs. C Where the truth might not be popular, but we’re always willing to grow through it.