What if your biggest marriage arguments aren’t really about money, parenting, or sex—but about time itself?

In this mind-expanding episode of Marriage IQ, Drs. Scott and Heidi Hastings dive into the surprising power of time perspectives in relationships, inspired by the groundbreaking book The Time Paradox by Dr. Philip Zimbardo and John Boyd.

You’ll discover:

• The 6 hidden time lenses that shape how we think, feel, and fight

• Why your spouse’s spontaneity may drive you nuts—and how to make peace with it

• What happens when a past-focused partner marries a future planner

• How childhood trauma and nostalgia influence intimacy, parenting, and emotional safety

• What couples who understand time do differently—and how it protects their connection over a lifetime

From budgeting battles to bedroom mismatches, unresolved past wounds to future obsession—this episode unpacks the real reason you may be misdirecting messages… and how to reconnect.

Includes practical tools, self-reflection prompts, and a link to a free quiz to help you map your own time perspective.

Because how you see time… might be the hidden script running your marriage.

THE TIME PERSPECTIVE FREE QUIZ: https://www.thetimeparadox.com/zimbardo-time-perspective-inventory/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FBElibQbTs0KdONZDnNHg

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What if one of the most powerful tools for improving your relationship was already happening every month—just largely misunderstood? In this eye-opening episode of Marriage IQ, we sit down with mental health therapist and hormone cycle specialist Shera Jackson Harper to unpack the emotional, mental, and relational impact of the female hormone cycle.

From the quiet clarity of the menstrual phase to the radiant energy of ovulation and the problem-solving drive of the luteal phase, Shara explains how shifting hormones influence mood, motivation, sex drive, and communication—and why most couples are missing the cues.

We dive into:

When to have deep conversations (and when not to)

How to align intimacy with changing desires using a “sex menu”

Practical ways partners can support each other through the ups and downs

How to transform postpartum hormone shifts from frustration to teamwork

This episode will help you replace confusion with connection and frustration with empathy. It’s not about fixing hormones—it’s about learning to flow with them, together.

We made it—Marriage IQ turns one! And what a year it’s been.

In this special anniversary episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on everything we’ve learned (and fumbled through) during our first year of podcasting together. From unexpected challenges to unforgettable wins, we’re getting real about what it takes to build a podcast—and a stronger marriage—one episode at a time.

• Expectation vs. Reality: The truth about starting a podcast—hidden costs, time commitments, and the steep learning curve of content creation and tech trouble.

• Top Episodes + Listener Insights: Curious which topics hit home? We’re sharing your favorite episodes and a peek at our audience’s age, location, and listening habits.

• Marriage Meets the Mic: How vulnerability, authenticity, and real-life storytelling became the heart of what we do—and why we chose a broader vision than just talking about sex.

• Behind-the-Scenes Bloopers: Tech fails, awkward edits, and the unscripted moments that made us laugh (and grow).

• How Podcasting Changed Our Marriage:

  • It exposed weak spots we didn’t know were there

  • Taught us new ways to collaborate

  • Brought us closer through the work of talking it out, on and off mic

• What’s Next: Our biggest lessons, our hopes for the future.

💛 Whether you’re a long-time listener or brand new to Marriage IQ, this episode is a celebration of connection, curiosity, and the courage it takes to keep growing—together.

🎁 Don’t miss our anniversary giveaway! We’ve got something special to thank you for growing with us this year.