{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-tired-dad.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fthe-impact-of-stress-on-relationships-Efzaw70P","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"The Impact of Stress on Relationships","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b539930d-743d-4b8b-9136-3acb0dd5a282/e9c81710-15fa-4395-a701-803c64eab78d/the_tired_dad_tired_mom_1.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In this episode, I talk honestly about how heavy the holidays can feel. The stress, the noise, the expectations—it all stacks up fast. And if you’re not paying attention, that pressure can start to leak into your marriage, your health, and the way you show up at home.\n\nI reflect on how external chaos can quietly create tension between two people who actually love each other. How easy it is to snap, withdraw, or just go into survival mode instead of connection. We talk about why boundaries matter—especially during busy seasons—and how protecting your family sometimes means protecting your energy first.\n\nWe touch on family rhythms and traditions—the ones we’re trying to build, and the ones that keep us grounded when everything feels rushed. And I open up about sobriety, growth, and what it really means to live authentically instead of just getting through the days.\n\nAt the core of it all is this: real support, honest communication, and choosing each other—especially when life feels loud. This is a reminder that growth doesn’t happen when things are easy. It happens when we stay present in the hard moments and keep showing up anyway."}