The 200% Marriage Podcast with Meredith & Craig - Episode 123

"I spent a decade single because 'Settle' was a four-letter word to me."

Most people treat their marriage like a low-battery phone—they just hope it stays alive long enough to get through the day. They’ve accepted "fine" as their ceiling. But as Roy Kent says: “You deserve someone who makes you feel as though you’ve been struck by fucking lightning.”

In this episode, Meredith takes the mic to read Chapter 2 of "The 200% Marriage." She gets raw about the infidelity that rocked her family, the decade she spent building walls to protect her heart, and the moment she realized she was shrinking to fit into someone else’s world.

Inside this deep dive, we discuss:

• The Generational Hand-off: How we inherit our "fighting style" from our parents (like "yelling and sweeping") and how to finally break the cycle.

• The 100% Responsibility Audit: Why it takes two people to "open the door" to a relationship collapse (and why that's actually empowering).

• The Decade of Singleness: Why being alone is infinitely better than being with the wrong person.

• The Roy Kent Standard: How to stop "leveling down" and wait for the lightning.

The Play: If you’re currently "white-knuckling" your way through a relationship that feels like a chore, this episode is your wake-up call. You aren’t broken, but you might be playing by an old, outdated script.

It’s time to stop settling. It’s time to build an Unstoppable Team.

Check out the full episode and join the 200% movement!

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Resources:

• Grab the Book: Amazon.com ; Amazon.ca
• Marriage and Business Strategy Call: link to booking calendar
• Infinite Relationship Mastermind: https://the200percentmarriage.com/irmapplication
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithandcraig/meredithandcraig

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithandcraig/

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The 200% Marriage Podcast with Meredith & Craig - Episode 122

What the f*ck are we doing here?

Seriously. If you’ve ever picked up a relationship book and felt like you were reading a dry science manual, you’re in the right place—because we’re setting that stuff on fire.

In this episode, we’re diving into Chapter 1 of The 200% Marriage book. Craig takes the mic to read the opening he wrote while we were hunkered down on Big White ski mountain in June. We talk about about why we refuse to do "stuffy," why Mer swears like a sailor (fair warning!), and why having a "wild streak" is actually a prerequisite for an Unstoppable Team.

Inside this chitchat, we’re breaking down:

• The 5 Categories of Readers: Whether your marriage is "okayish" or you’re currently Surviving in Roommate-ville, we see you.

• Celebrating the Start: Why you don’t have to wait until the "end" of a journey to give yourself a high-five.

• Behind-the-Scenes Writing Secrets: How we wrote this book in a 6-week sprint and why "no book is due before its time."

• The Mom Disclaimer: Yes, our families are mentioned. No, it’s not all about them (but we love you anyway).

We’re done with white-knuckling through life. And if you believe that it’s time to trade "fine" for FIRE. Grab your Toque, pull up a seat, and let’s get into the messy, funny, and honest truth about building a Kick-ass Marriage.

Next week: Mer takes the mic for Chapter 2 to tell you exactly how she got so messed up... we mean, how she got here.

Don’t you dare settle for fine.

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Resources:

• Grab the Book: Amazon.com ; Amazon.ca
• Marriage and Business Strategy Call: link to booking calendar
• Infinite Relationship Mastermind: https://the200percentmarriage.com/irmapplication
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithandcraig/meredithandcraig

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithandcraig/

The 200% Marriage Podcast with Meredith & Craig - Episode 121

We’re throwing the challenge flag on ourselves. 🚩

For 120 episodes, we’ve been the podcast world’s best-kept secret under the name "The Road of Life." But let’s be real - if you’re looking for a kick-ass marriage, that show name doesn't exactly scream "results." It was fine. And around here, "fine" is a four-letter word we don't settle for.

Welcome to Episode 1 of The 200% Marriage Podcast (and episode 121 of our journey).

In this episode, we’re officially re-branding and kicking off a brand-new podcast era where we are taking you behind the scenes of our new book, The 200% Marriage.

We’re talking about the cover art that almost looked like a formal wedding invitation (yuck), why our family has no idea what we actually do for a living, and the "testes" (testimonials) that include everything from spelling debates to creepy wingmen.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

• The Challenge Flag: Our favorite tool for navigating uncomfortable conversations without attacking your partner. And how we threw it on ourselves this week.

• The Cover Story: How we went from "formal wedding vibes" to a cover that looks like "going into the mountains to have sex" (thanks, Aunt Val!).

• The Dedication: A heartfelt tribute to Mer's dad and why this book is for anyone ready to stop being roommates.

• The Forward: A special reading of the forward written by our mentor and friend, Greg L. Kimble

What’s Next? Since you asked (repeatedly), we are making the podcast the "audiobook" version of The 200% Marriage. Every week, we’ll read a chapter and then dive into a chit-chat about stories from the "cutting room floor" that didn't make it to print.

Grab the Book: Amazon.com ; Amazon.ca

Marriage and Business Strategy Call: link to booking calendar

Connect with Lora Brown (The Cover Genius): https://lifedesignduo.com/