{"podcast":{"title":"John Griffin (Life 2.0)","slug":"john-griffin-life-2-0-7567938","podcast_index_feed_id":7567938,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/2PNA_Qel","website_url":"https://john-griffin-life-2-0.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d31ecaaf-f914-42ac-b6bf-f43d64c4e169/20383221-c653-424a-8887-19a9bd72a584/3000x3000/life-202-0-202.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"John Griffin","episode_count":205,"summary":"Life 2.0 helps men aged 25-70 build fulfilling lives through practical relationship wisdom, financial protection strategies, healthy lifestyles, and personal development - even if you've made mistakes before.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T02:20:12.617633+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-griffin-life-2-0-7567938"},"episode":{"title":"Why Common Sense Won't Save Your Marriage","slug":"why-common-sense-won-t-save-your-marriage","published_at":"2026-09-21T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-griffin-life-2-0-7567938/why-common-sense-won-t-save-your-marriage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-griffin-life-2-0-7567938","url":"https://john-griffin-life-2-0.simplecast.com/episodes/why-common-sense-wont-save-your-marriage-z3tEw0Ti","audio_url":"https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/79af43aa-e3b9-4161-a506-e175795ecd31/episodes/028ef541-f072-4e62-a613-91f41513faa1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=79af43aa-e3b9-4161-a506-e175795ecd31&awEpisodeId=028ef541-f072-4e62-a613-91f41513faa1&feed=2PNA_Qel","summary":"What happens when a woman trusts tarot cards, astrology, and “the universe” more than the marriage she spent decades building? In this episode of Life 2.0, John examines why common sense often disappears when novelty begins to feel like happiness—and why a “fresh start” may not deliver the life someone imagined. Using humor, psychology, and real relationship stories, we explore: - Why people outsource major decisions to astrology, tarot, and fate - The difference between temporary excitement and lasting happiness - How resentment quietly accumulates inside a marriage - Why agency and accountability cannot be separated - How midlife and hormonal changes may affect emotions and relationships - The myths people believe about divorce, dating, and “trading up” - Why gratitude, communication, and consistency matter more than novelty - How one impulsive decision can create decades of financial and emotional consequences The cards may promise freedom, excitement, and a better future—but the cards never have to live with the consequences. If your marriage is struggling, seek qualified professional guidance before making irreversible decisions. This video offers commentary and personal perspective, not medical, psychological, or legal advice. For personal coaching and more Life 2.0 resources, visit: https://johnsgriffin.com Subscribe for honest conversations about marriage, divorce, relationships, autonomy, and rebuilding an authentic life. Stay healthy—and if you can, stay grateful. #MarriageAdvice #Divorce #Relationships #Life20 Join The Life 2.0 Community: johnsgriffin.com You can get Life 2.0 merchandise featuring Debu the dog here: https://johnsgriffin.com/shop Find all the equipment I use at my Amazon Store: https://a.co/d/0fWwzY5Z Sign Up for Coaching Today or grab a copy…","meta_description":"What happens when a woman trusts tarot cards, astrology, and “the universe” more than the marriage she spent decades building? In this episode of Life 2.0…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2278,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/john-griffin-life-2-0-7567938/episodes/why-common-sense-won-t-save-your-marriage/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-griffin-life-2-0-7567938/why-common-sense-won-t-save-your-marriage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}