Why Couples Drift and How to Reverse It, with Lindsay Maestas – Episode 43
SUMMARY: What happens when a marriage starts drifting apart — and one or both spouses wonder if it’s even possible to reconnect?
In this honest and hope-filled conversation, and sit down with author, speaker, and podcast host to talk about the quiet disconnection many couples experience and the practical ways healing can begin — even when things feel broken.
Drawing from Lindsey’s personal story and her new book Don’t Burn Down the House, this episode explores:
- Why many marriages slowly drift into “roommate mode”
- What often causes emotional disconnection beneath the surface
- How resentment and hopelessness quietly build
- Why change can begin even if only one spouse is willing
- The small shifts that can create major transformation
- How to prioritize your marriage without losing yourself
- What rebuilding trust and connection really looks like
If you’ve ever felt discouraged, lonely, unseen, or unsure whether your marriage can recover, this conversation offers practical wisdom and genuine hope.
LINKS AND RESOURCES: Book: Don't Burn Your Own House Down: Prioritizing Your Marriage, Your Spouse, and Yourself for a Deeper Connection: Maestas, Lindsey: 9780310369479: Amazon.com: Books
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