Welcome back to Marriage IQ! We’re making a borehole through boring and striking out stale marriages.

In this episode, Dr. Heidi Hastings and Dr. Scott Hastings explore the incredible power of committed love, using the jaw-dropping $38 billion divorce of Jeff Bezos as a stunning case study. Scott argues that even amidst immense wealth, virtually every man eventually longs for one woman, one wedding ring, and one life. If a CEO is willing to risk everything to pursue love, how much more should you invest in your marriage?

That investment begins with individual discipline. This episode’s core lesson focuses on The Golden Hour—How Individual Discipline Saves Your Marriage. We take you step-by-step through much of Dr. Scott Hastings’ rigorous 28-point Golden Hour routine—from 6:00 AM wake-ups and meditation to self-affirmations and goal reviews.

In this episode, learn:

✅The profound psychological research proving why marriage remains the ultimate, non-negotiable goal for most men.

✅How to use the Golden Hour system to create immediate, non-negotiable daily goals (“light switches”) and long-term identity affirmations (“dimmers”).

✅The scientific findings behind why setting realistic expectations is the only way affirmations lead to sustained psychological well-being.

✅A review of our four cornerstones (Identity, Intentionality, Insight, Intimacy) and the foundation of Integrity that makes every marriage scintillating.

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In this laugh-out-loud —and think-a-little — conversation, Dr. Heidi and Dr. Scott Hastings sit down again with Dr. Gina Barreca, a world-class intellect who studies humor the way most of us need to use it: to survive life, love, and other people.

From bathroom bonding to marriage banter gone wrong, Gina unpacks why laughter is essential in relationships—and how to know when a joke stops being funny and starts being harmful. Discover why women tell stories (not jokes), what makes men and women laugh differently, and how humor can transform tension into connection.

Because in marriage, if you can’t laugh at yourselves… you might just become the punchline.

Topics include:💬Healthy vs. harmful humor in marriage

💬Gender differences in communication and laughter

💬The healing power of shared laughter

💬How to bring humor back when things get heavy
So grab your 500-pound purse, your favorite spouse, and join us for an episode that proves comedy really is a survival skill for love.

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Why do words—and laughter—matter so much in marriage?

In this lively and heartfelt episode of Marriage IQ, Drs. Heidi and Scott Hastings welcome Dr. Gina Barreca—professor, bestselling author, humorist, and truth-teller on women, culture, and relationships. Known for blending sharp wit with deep insight, Dr. Barreca opens up about her Brooklyn roots, how comedy became her survival skill, and why humor is one of the most honest languages of love.

Together, they dive into:

💬 The power of precise communication—and why naming your feelings can be the first step to healing.
💬 How humor helps couples survive pain, stress, and everyday mistakes (including expensive travel mishaps!).
💬 What feminism really means in marriage—and why mutual respect, not rivalry, defines equality.
💬 How shared laughter can build intimacy and authenticity in even the toughest seasons.

From childhood resilience to relationship wisdom, this conversation is as funny as it is profound—a reminder that love, like humor, is all about telling the truth with heart.

🎧 Listen in for a candid, laughter-filled exploration of how being real, precise, and playful can transform the way we love.

🌐You can find Dr. Gina Barreca and learn more about her work at : ⁠ginabarreca.com

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