{"podcast":{"title":"Happy in The Middle, a Podcast for Christian Midlife Women","slug":"happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636","podcast_index_feed_id":6710636,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147625190/feed","website_url":"https://www.jane-copier.com/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/147407/podcasts/5b17865-3863-678d-b47c-72de448f2f_Cream_Simple_Guest_Speaker_Podcast_Cover-59.png","author":"Jane Copier","episode_count":132,"summary":"How can I enjoy my life more now that the kids are grown? How can I navigate the shifts in my roles as a wife and mom? How can I strengthen my faith, even when those I love don't believe as I do? How can I create better connection and deepen the love in my personal relationships? How can I have MORE FUN? And the biggest question of all, \"How can I feel more confident and peaceful, and love the second half of my life, even more than the first? Whether you are already an empty nester, or it's looming on the horizon, this is the show for you. The Happy in the Middle Podcast will give you real help with the circumstnaces you're facing as a Christian, midlife woman.. Real tools, real strategies, and everything you need to up level your life, feel more peace and joy, and make YOUR second half, the BEST half! Be sure to subscribe and download so you don't miss an episode! We'll cover topics like these: Parenting Young Adults Finding new purpose, beyond parenting Strengthening your midlife marriage How to become a better communicator How to stop carrying everyone else's negative emotions How to love your midlife body How to change bad habits How to get your goal How to stop procrastinatin…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636"},"episode":{"title":"#122 Healthy Validation in Marriage: The Christlike Skill That Builds Trust After Conflict","slug":"122-healthy-validation-in-marriage-the-christlike-skill-that-builds-trust-after-conflict","published_at":"2026-04-02T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636/122-healthy-validation-in-marriage-the-christlike-skill-that-builds-trust-after-conflict","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636","url":"https://www.jane-copier.com/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/episodes/2149187290","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149187290.mp3","summary":"Why does validation feel so hard in marriage, -even when we deeply love our spouse? In this faith-based marriage episode, we’re breaking down one of the most important intimacy-building skills couples can learn: healthy validation. Validation is not agreement, weakness, or self-abandonment. It is the Christlike practice of helping your spouse feel seen, understood, emotionally safe, and less alone , especially during moments of conflict or hurt. In this episode, we explore: What healthy validation really is The difference between healthy and unhealthy validation Why so many spouses become defensive instead of empathetic How shame, family conditioning, and problem-solving habits block emotional attunement Why validation lowers defensiveness and builds emotional safety A simple 3-step validation formula you can start using today How Jesus modeled this same kind of compassionate connection If conflict in your marriage tends to escalate quickly, or your spouse often walks away feeling unseen, this episode will help you bring more empathy, trust, and Christlike love into your relationship.   ❤️ Are you ready to make your marriage amazing?  I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation   Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier.  Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who want to make the second half of life, the BEST half. This podcast is all about helping women reignite their spark and step into their…","meta_description":"Why does validation feel so hard in marriage, -even when we deeply love our spouse? 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