{"podcast":{"title":"Awesome Marriage Podcast","slug":"awesome-marriage-podcast-1059245","podcast_index_feed_id":1059245,"rss_url":"https://awesomemarriage.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://awesomemarriage.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/a/4/6/ea46d5196b1a4e98d959afa2a1bf1c87/Podcast_3000x3000.jpg","author":"Dr. Kim Kimberling","episode_count":896,"summary":"Far too many couples are just surviving their marriage when it was meant to thrive. This is the place for practical tips on how to build an awesome marriage. Our passion is to help you strengthen your marriage. Dr. Kim Kimberling hosts the show. Dr. Kim is the President of Awesome Marriage, has been married for over 50 years, and has been a professional counselor for 40+ years. He is the author of 7 Secrets to An Awesome Marriage ,14 Keys To Lasting Love, and most recently Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half. Dr. Kim will be joined once a month by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Kimberling. He will also host other great guests that will teach and encourage you as you intentionally pursue an awesome marriage. Tune in each week to hear practical advice from Dr. Kim. This podcast is brought to you by the ministry of Awesome Marriage.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T12:21:50.534374+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awesome-marriage-podcast-1059245"},"episode":{"title":"Worth Repeating: Unvoiced Expectations: How to Put a Name to What you Need Ep. 740","slug":"worth-repeating-unvoiced-expectations-how-to-put-a-name-to-what-you-need-ep-740","published_at":"2026-07-09T16:17:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awesome-marriage-podcast-1059245/worth-repeating-unvoiced-expectations-how-to-put-a-name-to-what-you-need-ep-740","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awesome-marriage-podcast-1059245","url":"https://www.awesomemarriage.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awesomemarriage/Unvoiced_Expectations_-_How_to_put_a_Name_to_What_you_Need_-_Edited.mp3?dest-id=307718","summary":"In this week's episode, Dr. Kim and Mrs. Nancy unpack the powerful topic of expectations—focusing on how to clearly express what you need from your spouse. With honest conversation, a willingness to listen, and an open heart, you can transform how you communicate and connect in your relationship. Quotes from this episode: \"I just thought you knew. And when you didn't I would go along and get resentful\" \"We were trying to fit each other in the mold.\" \"Our first big argument scared the heck out of me. My unrealistic expectation was that we would never fight.\" \"It's a good idea to have a signal or cue so that you make your spouse aware.\" Questions for Reflection: What are some expectations—spoken or unspoken—that we each bring into our marriage, and how well do we feel they've been understood by each other? When was a time we misunderstood one another because expectations weren't clearly communicated? What can we learn from that moment? How can we create more space in our relationship for honest, judgment-free conversations about what we each need or hope for? What's one expectation we can both express more clearly this week—and how can we support each other in meeting it with love and grace? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Find Dr. Kim on Instagram If expectations feel like too big of a topic to tackle alone- try out Dr. Kim's Marriage Expectations Worksheet. He has used this resource in his counseling office for over thirteen years and now we are sharing it with you! When you're frustrated, it's easy to let words fly out of your mouth. Our new FREE resource: 17 Unintentionally Disrespectful Phrases To Cut Out When Speaking To Your Spouse will help couples choose words that bring life instead of cause chaos. Awesome Marriage has a great Premarital course to help couples have…","meta_description":"In this week's episode, Dr. Kim and Mrs. Nancy unpack the powerful topic of expectations—focusing on how to clearly express what you need from your spouse…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1726,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/awesome-marriage-podcast-1059245/episodes/worth-repeating-unvoiced-expectations-how-to-put-a-name-to-what-you-need-ep-740/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awesome-marriage-podcast-1059245/worth-repeating-unvoiced-expectations-how-to-put-a-name-to-what-you-need-ep-740.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}