In this episode, Adrian and Susanne share the heart, history, and purpose behind Accordia Way—a prevention-focused approach designed to help couples and families reduce harmful conflict and build relationships rooted in unity, acceptance, and emotional safety.

With decades of combined experience supporting couples, Adrian and Susanne reflect on how their personal journeys shaped their work. Susanne shares how a painful first marriage and years of preparing couples for marriage led her to dedicate over two decades to helping people thrive in their relationships, including authoring more than 30 books on marriage and connection. Adrian opens up about the challenges in his own marriage, particularly after becoming a parent, and the powerful shift that occurred when he stopped trying to change his spouse and instead focused on personal growth, compassion, and empathy.

Together, they introduce the principles behind Accordia Way—an intentional process that helps couples communicate heart-to-heart, mind-to-mind, and soul-to-soul. Rather than accepting conflict as inevitable, they challenge the culture of arguing and fighting by offering practical tools that support productive conversations, co-creation, and trust.

This conversation explores:

• Why prevention is more effective than repair

• How acceptance replaces criticism and withdrawal

• The role of spirituality in strengthening relationships

• Why small, consistent changes lead to lasting transformation

• How personal responsibility heals both the individual and the couple

At its core, Accordia Way is a guided path toward relationships without harmful conflict—and a vision for stronger families, healthier communities, and a more harmonious society.