
About this episode
What if the real problem in your relationship isn’t the fight…
What if it’s the lack of recovery afterward?
In today’s episode from Dr. Matt, he shares something he and his wife deeply value — especially after celebrating their anniversary:
Recovery is critical.
Most people:
• Apologize / Ask for forgiveness
• Justify
• Blame
• Move on…
But they never truly recover.
And without recovery?
The same pattern repeats.
In this episode, he breaks down:
• Why just saying “I’m sorry” isn’t enough
• The difference between blame and ownership
• A powerful story about his son that changed how he handles conflict
• How couples can clean things up so the past doesn’t keep resurfacing
• The mindset shift that prevents future fights
Recovery isn’t weakness.
It’s leadership.
If you want stronger relationships — whether married, dating, or committed — this conversation matters.
Listen to the full episode.
And if you’d like a deeper training on boundaries + recovery in relationships, comment below or reach out to us at [email protected].
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Upcoming Empowerment Events trainings.nlp.com
Recovery is critical.
And it starts with y o u.
Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.
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www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com
Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/
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