Overcoming Anger, Addiction & Finding Deeper Connection in Marriage

Описание: In this raw and transparent episode of The Mended Podcast, we sit down with Noah & Hailey, a couple who has walked through anger struggles, addiction, and the challenge of learning vulnerability—and come out stronger than ever.

💥 Ever felt like your fights go nowhere?
💥 Struggle with anger or emotional walls in marriage?
💥 Wonder how to break free from past baggage and create a God-centered relationship?

Noah & Hailey get real about learning to communicate through conflict, overcoming drug addiction, and reshaping their marriage through faith. They share the mistakes, breakthroughs, and lessons that helped them build a marriage rooted in love, respect, and God’s design.

🔹 The Truth About Anger: Why it's never a primary emotion and what it's really covering up
🔹 Addiction & Healing: The battle with drugs and pornography and how bringing it into the light changed everything
🔹 Faith & Marriage: How they went from barely surviving to thriving through God’s grace
🔹 Vulnerability & Trust: Breaking free from secrecy and learning how to be truly known

Marriage is beautiful, but let’s be real—it’s also tough. In this episode of The Mended Podcast, Logan and Hannah sit down with Noah and Hailey to pull back the curtain on marriage struggles, from learning to fight the right way to tackling anger, addiction, and emotional baggage.

You’ll hear about:
✅ How anger isn’t the real problem—it’s what’s underneath it
✅ Addiction & secrets in marriage—why hiding makes it worse
✅ How childhood trauma sneaks into your relationship (and what to do about it)
✅ How to grow vulnerability with your spouse—even if it feels impossible
✅ Faith, family, and finding your way back to each other

This conversation is raw, real, and will hit home for any couple struggling to stay connected while navigating past wounds and everyday pressures.

📌 Timestamps & Key Topics:

00:00 - Intro

Welcome & what this episode is all about
04:15 - The biggest struggles in marriage no one talks about

Why love and respect are the foundation—but not always easy
How we repeat patterns from childhood without realizing it
10:42 - Anger isn’t a primary emotion (and what that means for your marriage)

The real reason we get angry (hint: it’s deeper than you think)
How childhood wounds can trigger anger in unexpected ways
18:30 - Learning to communicate when you weren’t taught how

What to do when you and your spouse process emotions differently
The struggle of being quick to anger (and how to slow down)
25:05 - The hardest part of breaking addiction in marriage

Why addiction thrives in secrecy
How confessing struggles actually builds deeper connection
32:50 - How childhood experiences shape your marriage without you realizing

The hidden ways childhood trauma affects your reactions today
Breaking cycles and healing old wounds together
41:20 - How to actually grow vulnerability in your relationship

Why some people struggle to open up (and how to change that)
How confession can actually make your marriage stronger
50:18 - What we wish we knew earlier about marriage

The hard lessons that could have saved years of pain
The biggest shifts that made a difference in our relationship
58:40 - Balancing work, kids, and keeping the marriage alive

How to make time for each other when life is crazy
Why alone time is crucial for keeping the spark alive
1:07:12 - The secret to rebuilding trust after a rough season

How to overcome resentment & move forward
The power of consistent small wins in rebuilding connection
1:15:30 - The ONE piece of advice we’d give our younger selves

The #1 thing we wish we did differently
How prioritizing faith changed everything
1:26:55 - What we want our marriage & family to look like in 5 years

How to set a vision for your marriage and stick to it
The daily habits that will make or break your future together
1:39:00 - The hard truth about marriage counseling vs. coaching

Why traditional counseling didn’t work for us
What actually helped us start healing & growing
1:50:22 - The real priorities of a strong marriage

Why your spouse should come before your kids
The biblical order of priorities that leads to a thriving marriage
2:00:05 - Final thoughts & encouragement for couples

You’re not alone in your struggles—here’s how to start healing
How faith, honesty, and mentorship can change everything
🔥 This is an episode every couple needs to hear. If you’re struggling in your marriage, feeling distant, or just want deeper connection, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and equip you.

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