Becoming One

Dr. Matt Townsend
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Sep 22, 2025 • 8min

How to Know When It's Time to Divorce

Feeling uncertain about your marriage? The discussion dives into the vital steps to gain clarity before deciding on divorce. Discover how independence in various aspects—physical, emotional, and social—can transform relationship dynamics. Learn why addressing fears and insecurities is crucial before making a decision. Matt emphasizes putting your marriage on pause to build personal strength. Ultimately, independence could lead to healthier interdependence, whether that means growth together or a thoughtful separation.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 14min

Stop Waiting for Your Partner to Change (Do This Instead)

A pep talk on reclaiming your peace by changing what you can instead of waiting for the other person. A catchy “Oz effect” idea that puts power back in your hands. Practical steps for emotional, social, and spiritual strength. A short exercise and real-life example showing how personal change reshapes relationship dynamics.
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Aug 2, 2025 • 9min

10 Questions to Ask Yourself to Be a Better Partner

If you want a happier & healthier marriage, but don't have a clue where to start... Then this episode is for you.I walk through 10 powerful questions to ask yourself to help you become a better partner. Because here's the unpopular truth... real change won't come from fixing your partner—it’ll come from one (or both) of you, stepping up & BECOMING the partner you wish you had. Free 30 Minute Training: 3 Secrets to Resolve Conflict & Create Your Dream Marriage https://www.matttownsend.com/3secretsoptinbosmJoin the waitlist for my Becoming One program: https://www.matttownsend.com/becomingone
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Jul 9, 2025 • 14min

Why You’re Losing Interest in Your Partner (and How to Get it Back)

If you've ever wondered why you're losing interest in your partner, If you don't  have the same feelings/feel the love and attraction like you used to, this episode is for you! Free Marriage Training: 3 Secrets to Resolve Conflict & Create Your Dream Marriage https://www.matttownsend.com/3secretsoptinbosmLearn more about Becoming One: https://www.matttownsend.com/becomingoneIf you've ever wondered why you're losing interest in your partner, and you just do have the same feelings/feel the love and attraction like you used to, this video is for you! For daily videos, follow my socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmatttownsendFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmatttownsendTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmatttownsend
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Jun 12, 2025 • 6min

The ONLY Relationship Advice You'll Ever Need (In 6 Minutes)

If you only ever listen to one more podcast on relationships, let it be this one. This 6 minute episode contains what I believe to be the most transformative piece of relationship advice possible. After 25 years, meeting with 5000+ couples face to face. This, if lived consistently, will result in the biggest positive change possible in your relationship. Learn more about Becoming One: https://www.matttownsend.com/becomingoneFree Marriage Training: 3 Secrets to Resolve Conflict & Create Your Dream Marriage https://www.matttownsend.com/3secretsoptinboFor daily videos, follow my socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmatttownsendFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmatttownsendTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmatttownsend
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May 23, 2025 • 23min

How to Break Toxic Communication Habits Before They Break You (& Your Kid's Future Relationships)

Toxic communication doesn’t just hurt your relationship—it teaches your kids how love is supposed to sound. Every argument, shutdown, or harsh word becomes part of the script they’ll carry into their own relationships.In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize the communication patterns that damage trust, connection, and emotional safety—and how to change them before they get passed down.Transform your relationships with Becoming One https://www.matttownsend.com/becomingonesmFree Webinar: The 3 Secrets to Resolve Conflict & Create the Marriage of Your Dreams https://www.matttownsend.com/3secretsoptin
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May 22, 2025 • 9min

Why He 'Turns It On' for Everyone Else—But Doesn’t Try With You

In this episode, I’ll unpack why so many men can "turn it on" in public but, seemingly shut down at home, especially with the person they love most. We'll talk about emotional fatigue, unspoken expectations, and what’s really going on under the surface—and more importantly, what you can do to start shifting the dynamic.If you want to get coached by me on these weekly calls, join my weekly group coaching program, “Becoming One.” It’s open for enrollment for a limited time! 👉 Sign up here https://www.matttownsend.com/becomingonesm
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May 12, 2025 • 13min

How to Regain Your Voice in a Relationship

Recently someone sent me this question..."My partner is super strong-willed and confident. I admire that about them, but over time I’ve found myself just going along with things to avoid conflict. Now I don’t even know what I want anymore. How do I find my voice again in the relationship?”In this episode, I coach a member of my Becoming One weekly group coaching program on why this may be happening, and what to do to find it again.If you want to get coached by me on these weekly calls, join my weekly group coaching program, “Becoming One.” It’s open for enrollment for a limited time! 👉 Sign up here https://www.matttownsend.com/becomingonesm 
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Apr 30, 2025 • 17min

My Husband Doesn't Help Around the House (& Gets Mad When I Ask)

Are you tired of being met with anger from your partner, when you try to vocalize that you'd like more help? If so you're not alone. This is an extremely common problem I see with my clients. In this video, I coach a member of my Becoming One weekly group coaching program on why this may be happening. I also break down why mismatched energy and sensitivity levels can create blowups—and how you can start shifting the pattern, to create a more balanced load.If you want to get coached by me on these weekly calls, join my weekly group coaching program, “Becoming One.” It’s open for enrollment for a limited time! 👉 Sign up here https://www.matttownsend.com/becomingonesm
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Apr 11, 2025 • 16min

How to Get An Avoidant Partner to Stop Shutting Down During Conflict

If you have an avoidant husband/wife, who shuts down, withdraws, or runs away during conflict, then this episode is for you. Today, I coach a member of my Becoming One weekly group coaching program on this very topic.If you want to get coached by me on these weekly calls, join my weekly group coaching program, “Becoming One.” It’s open for enrollment for a limited time! 👉 Sign up here https://www.matttownsend.com/becomingonesm Watch my free 30-minute training called, "The 3 Secrets to Resolve Conflict & Create the Marriage of Your Dreams" https://www.matttownsend.com/3secretsoptin

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