# REBOOT: Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Marriage w/ Ron Deal - 4 Steps from Neuroscience to Break Your Toxic Pattern EP 1027

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Podcast: [Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/men-in-the-arena-christian-men-s-podcast-984346)
Published: 2026-07-10T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://podcast.meninthearena.org/1025
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## Resource

Ever handled a situation with your wife so poorly that you wished you could rewind and do it all over again? What happens when your brain's programming from childhood collide with real-life challenges in your marriage? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos brings in expert Ron Deal for insight on how your brain's wiring can lead to assumptions or reactions that sabotage communication. You'll get four practical steps to stop your toxic cycles in their tracks, rebuild trust, and learn how to respond to your wife with wisdom instead of emotion in tough moments. Check our Ron Deal's book 'The Mindful Marriage ' . Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .

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