Stop the Spiral: How to Calm a Marriage Crisis Before You Decide with Dr. Becky Whetstone
The Beyond I Do PodcastDecember 17, 202500:09:09

Stop the Spiral: How to Calm a Marriage Crisis Before You Decide with Dr. Becky Whetstone

When one person says “I think I want out,” most couples panic. In this episode, Byron and Margaret sit down with Dr. Becky Whetstone, PhD, a Marriage and Family Therapist and “Marriage Crisis Manager” to talk about what to do when your marriage hits the danger zone.

We cover:
Why marriage crisis puts your nervous system in fight/flight/freeze
How to stop the chasing/withdrawing spiral
What “Managed Separation” looks like when separation happens
The 5 stages of a dying marriage (and the stage where you still have real leverage)
What kids carry for decades after divorce when parents stay at war

Book: I (Think) I Want Out: What To Do When One Of You Wants To End Your Marriage
Website: marriagecrisismanager.com

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