{"podcast":{"title":"Master Your Marriage","slug":"master-your-marriage-6011000","podcast_index_feed_id":6011000,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/sharla-and-robert-snow/","website_url":"https://masteryourmarriage.us","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/316d4016-1b61-4921-acdc-543558797a65/MYM-Podcast-Cover-2025.jpg","author":"Sharla and Robert Snow","episode_count":168,"summary":"The average couple waits 6 years to get help in their marriage. That's 6 years of pain, hurt, frustration and lost opportunity. This podcast is designed to help you NOT become a part of that statistic. Hosted by Dr. Robert and Sharla Snow — themselves married for 31 years — The Master Your Marriage show is here with straight-talking guidance on how to fill your marriage with fun, friendship and love, without it ever feeling like \"hard work.\" No matter how long you've been struggling with your marriage, or how long it's been since you've felt that \"spark,\" we promise you, there is hope! Your MASTERFUL marriage starts here.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T16:17:20.171576+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/master-your-marriage-6011000"},"episode":{"title":"Don’t Run From Tension – Stephen Curry’s Marriage Wisdom","slug":"don-t-run-from-tension-stephen-curry-s-marriage-wisdom","published_at":"2026-06-18T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/master-your-marriage-6011000/don-t-run-from-tension-stephen-curry-s-marriage-wisdom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/master-your-marriage-6011000","url":"https://sharla-and-robert-snow.captivate.fm/episode/dont-run-from-tension-stephen-currys-marriage-wisdom","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8e799338-5782-448c-8bc0-dbaf873e46cb.mp3","summary":"What if the secret to a thriving marriage isn’t avoiding conflict… but learning to lean into it? In this episode, Sharla and Robert explore NBA superstar Stephen Curry’s powerful marriage advice from his recent interview with Michelle Obama: “We don’t run away from the tension on the daily.” They unpack why this simple idea is backed by decades of research from John and Julie Gottman, Terry Real, and divorce lawyers — and why so many couples still resist it. You’ll learn: Why 69% of relationship problems are perpetual (and why that’s actually good news) How the 5:1 positive-to-negative ratio works in real life — and what happens when it doesn’t over 5–10 years The compounding effect of small, unaddressed negatives (and how it leads to “falling out of love slowly, then all at once”) Practical ways to reframe tension, use soft startups, get underneath gridlocked issues, and repair quickly Whether you’ve been married 5 years or 25, this episode will shift how you see conflict in your relationship. Resources & Links Mentioned: Michelle Obama’s IMO Podcast with Stephen & Ayesha Curry (full episode) Medium Article: “Stephen Curry’s Best Marriage Advice Is Backed by Psychologists and Divorce Lawyers” John & Julie Gottman – Fight Right Terry Real – Relational Life Therapy Our Repair Mini-Series (previous episodes) Challenge This Week: The next time tension rises, name it gently: “I’m noticing some tension here, and I want us to lean into it together. What’s going on for you?” Stay in the conversation, listen openly, and make a repair if needed. Research Opportunity: We’re in the early stages of developing a new marriage program and would love your input. If you’ve ever felt successful in your career but struggled to connect at home, Sharla would love to hear your s…","meta_description":"What if the secret to a thriving marriage isn’t avoiding conflict… but learning to lean into it? In this episode, Sharla and Robert explore NBA superstar…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1864,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/master-your-marriage-6011000/episodes/don-t-run-from-tension-stephen-curry-s-marriage-wisdom/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/master-your-marriage-6011000/don-t-run-from-tension-stephen-curry-s-marriage-wisdom.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}