Expedition Marriage with Chris & Jamie Bailey

In this episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Christine Baker, a trauma specialist and somatic therapist, to explore the crucial role that nervous system regulation plays in marriage. Dr. Baker shares her expertise on how understanding and managing our nervous systems can transform the way we connect with our spouses, handle conflict, and build a stronger, more resilient relationship. We’ll dive into practical strategies for recognizing signs of dysregulation in yourself and your partner, and learn how to create a more balanced and healthy marriage. Whether you’re navigating stress, conflict, or simply seeking deeper connection, this episode will give you the tools you need to help you and your spouse thrive together. Tune in to discover how a well-regulated nervous system can be the key to a healthier, happier marriage!   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-130-nervous-system-regulation-in-marriage-with-dr-christine-baker   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org   Find Dr Christine Baker at https://wayfarecounseling.com/providers/christine-baker/ Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drcbtherapy/ Get the FREE Collaborative Calm Cards for Couples https://drcbtherapy.myflodesk.com/cccfreebie DISCOUNT ➡️ Join Dr. Baker’s Somatic Wellness Collective: Somatic Wellness Collective for $20 off using our code EXPEDITIONPOD- http://somatic-wellness-collective.teachable.com/p/somatic-wellness-collective  

Is your marriage at a midlife crossroads? Tune in to this episode, where we dive into 5 essential questions every couple should ask to strengthen their relationship. From dreaming about your future together to understanding your personal responsibility in your marriage, we’re giving you practical steps to keep your marriage strong and thriving.   Plus, we’re grounding each discussion in scripture, offering a faith-filled approach to navigating this season of life. Whether celebrating your strengths or considering seeking outside help, this episode has wisdom and actionable advice. Don’t miss out—listen now and start your journey towards a more connected, Christ-centered marriage.     Find our show notes and get your Listener's Guide at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-133-midlife-marriage-check-in-5-questions-to-strengthen-your-marriage/   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org     LINKS-   What’s Up with this Gray Divorce Trend? https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-32-whats-up-with-this-gray-divorce-trend/   Work with us for Counseling and Coaching: https://expeditionmarriage.org/marriage/   Marriage Weekend Reboot Intensive: https://expeditionmarriage.org/marriagereboot/    

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christine Baker, a trauma specialist and somatic therapist, to explore the connection between setting boundaries and maintaining a healthy nervous system. Boundaries are essential for protecting your peace, especially in toxic relationships or challenging situations, but they can be incredibly difficult to establish and enforce.   Dr. Baker explains how our nervous systems can become overwhelmed and dysregulated when we fail to set healthy boundaries, leading to stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. She also shares practical advice on how to recognize when your boundaries are being crossed, and how to strengthen your nervous system to confidently enforce them.   Whether you’re struggling to set limits with a toxic person or trying to maintain your well-being in a difficult relationship, this episode offers the tools and insights you need to reclaim your peace and protect your mental and emotional health. Tune in for a conversation that will empower you to build stronger boundaries and a more resilient nervous system.   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-132-boundaries-and-the-nervous-system/   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org   LINKS-   DISCOUNT ➡️ Join Dr. Baker’s Somatic Wellness Collective: Somatic Wellness Collective for $20 off using our code EXPEDITIONPOD- http://somatic-wellness-collective.teachable.com/p/somatic-wellness-collective   Find her private practice here: - https://wayfarecounseling.com   Grab some FREEBIES: FANOS Couples Check-in: https://expeditionmarriage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FANOS-Couples-Check-In.pdf Free Nervous System Tracker Workbook: https://drcbtherapy.myflodesk.com/nstracker Free Collaborative Calm Cards: https://drcbtherapy.myflodesk.com/cccfreebie Free iPhone Screensavers: https://drcbtherapy.myflodesk.com/iphonefreebie

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Christine Baker, a trauma specialist and somatic therapist, to discuss the impact of betrayal trauma on the nervous system. Betrayal can leave us feeling broken and stuck in patterns of fear and hypervigilance, but understanding how our nervous systems respond is the first step toward healing.   Dr. Baker explains the science behind these responses and offers practical strategies to calm and restore the nervous system, helping you move from survival mode to a place of peace. Whether you’re dealing with betrayal or supporting someone who is, this conversation provides the tools and insights needed to begin the journey toward healing and renewal.   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-131-betrayal-trauma-and-the-nervous-system/   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org   LINK-   DISCOUNT ➡️ Join Dr. Baker’s Somatic Wellness Collective: Somatic Wellness Collective for $20 off using our code EXPEDITIONPOD- http://somatic-wellness-collective.teachable.com/p/somatic-wellness-collective     Find her private practice here: - https://wayfarecounseling.com   Grab some FREEBIES: FANOS Couples Check-in: https://expeditionmarriage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FANOS-Couples-Check-In.pdf Free Nervous System Tracker Workbook: https://drcbtherapy.myflodesk.com/nstracker Free Collaborative Calm Cards: https://drcbtherapy.myflodesk.com/cccfreebie Free iPhone Screensavers: https://drcbtherapy.myflodesk.com/iphonefreebie    

God wants you to have more than a mediocre marriage. He wants you to break free from mediocrity because it does not represent who He is or how He loves His bride, the church. In this episode, we’re diving into the dangers of living a lukewarm life as a couple and looking at the example Jesus gives us to follow that will make your marriage thrive.   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-129-freedom-from-a-mediocre-marriage/   Get more information on Christian Marriage Counseling and Coaching at https://expeditionmarriage.org/marriage.     Check out this episode on Hype-mates: https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-85-what-exactly-is-a-help-mate/   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org         *Disclaimer: The information discussed in this podcast is meant for entertainment purposes and is not meant to replace counseling or working with a trained healthcare professional.

Is your home emotionally healthy? Would you know how to identify it if it wasn’t? On this episode we’re sharing some great info to help you determine if the things that go on on your home are producing safety or creating a lack of it. We trust that your goal is to have a home that everyone wants to come back to as a refuge. As the place where every family member knows they are seen, heard, and loved. Go ahead and hit play and see what new thing you can learn today!     Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-128-creating-an-emotionally-healthy-home/     Get info for the NEXT LEVEL MARRIAGE MEMBERSHIP! https://expeditionmarriage.org/nextlevelmarriage/   Take the ACE assessment here. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage           Disclaimer: The information discussed in this podcast is meant for entertainment purposes and is not meant to replace counseling or working with a trained healthcare professional.

Today, we’re diving into a topic that every couple encounters: learning to embrace change together. Whether it’s a new job, moving to a new city, starting a family, or any other life transition, change is inevitable. But how we handle these changes can make all the difference in our marriages. Join us for an honest and encouraging conversation filled with insights to help you and your spouse embrace change with confidence and love. Get on the list for our Next Level Marriage at https://expeditionmarriage.org/nextlevelmarriage Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-127-learning-to-embrace-change-as-a-couple   Follow us!   https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org

Not all marriage counselors start out in healthy marriages, especially when they started before they were counselors and when they were far from God. On this episode we’re sharing the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of our marriage story hoping along the way you’ll see the goodness of God and the hope of healing. NEXT LEVEL MARRIAGE (membership and community): Get information and sign up for waiting list at https://expeditionmarriage.org/nextlevelmarriage Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-126-from-chaos-to-commitment-our-marriage-journey Want to hear more about Jamie's story, check out episode 47 - https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-47-special-episode-jamies-redemption-story/ Want to gift your spouse a custom song? Check out Song Finch and use this link for $20 off! https://www.songfinch.com/r/MTQyMTkw   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org    

Have you ever been disappointed as a couple? Is your marriage going how you expected it to go? Have you endured a job loss or a health crisis, or are you dealing with something that you never thought you’d have to? You don’t have to let the disappointments of life derail your marriage. Listen in today and let us help you learn how to navigate them together!   Make sure to give us a REVIEW!   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-125-handling-disappointment-as-a-couple   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage

Did you know that your mindset can powerfully influence the health of your marriage? It can be the deciding factor in whether your marriage grows stagnant or flourishes. Check out today’s episode to find out what your mindset is and how to get it where it needs to be to start thriving in your marriage.   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-124-your-marriage-mindset-matters/   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage  

Have you ever wondered how important learning your spouse’s love language is? In this episode we’re sharing about the good and the potential not so good of the Five Love Languages if they’re misused. Tune in today if you want to be sure you’re using this marriage resource the right way! Don’t forget to leave us a review! Get the App to find out yours and your spouse's love languages if you don't already know - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/love-nudge/id495326842   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-123-hot-take-on-the-five-love-languages   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage  

On this episode, we explain what we mean about focusing on yourself when you are in a struggling marriage... The end goal of marriage isn’t just to stay married. It’s to have a healthy, God-honoring marriage that thrives. One of the best ways to do that when your marriage is struggling is to focus on yourself because that’s something you can control. Listen in today to learn several more valid reasons why you should get your eyes off your spouse and onto yourself if you want to see a change in your marriage.  Help! My Spouse’s Flaws Drive Me Nuts! Episode 42 https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-42-help-my-spouses-flaws-drive-me-nuts/   Find our show notes at https://www.expeditionmarriage.org/podcast   Follow us!  https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org

Some seasons of marriage can be emotionally exhausting, but this exhaustion should never become the norm. Your marriage is designed to add value to your life, not to constantly take from it. In this episode, we’re sharing several reasons you might feel emotionally drained in your marriage. Be sure to join us to find out if any of those culprits are affecting your marriage.   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-121-is-your-marriage-emotionally-exhausting-you/   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage   Need ideas for bringing energy back to your marriage? Have a Date Night on us! Ready to get your FREE Customized Date Night Box from Happily (just pay $7.99 shipping) AND to get 25% for all your other Date Night Boxes after that? Make sure you use the code: EXPEDITIONMARRIAGE when you go to https://datebox.thehappily.co/expeditionmarriage/ for more information and get signed up!!!

Would it surprise you to know that an example of gaslighting can be found in scripture? Just like it does in real life, this example of gaslighting also led to destruction. If you or someone you love is a victim of this form of emotional abuse, you’ll want to tune in!   Need further help! Check out episode 70 with Dr. David Clarke, Enough is Enough https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-70-enough-is-enough-interview-with-dr-david-e-clarke-phd/   Check out the drink we love that kept us going for this episode! Sharing because we love it! https://criobru.com   Need extensive help for your marriage? Ask us about our Weekend-Intensive Marriage Reboot. https://expeditionmarriage.org/marriagereboot/     Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-120-is-gaslighting-in-the-bible/   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage    

On this episode, we’re bringing our most popular Instagram posts to you. We’re going unscripted to talk about what resonated most with couples and take them one step further. Join us to listen and learn today! Ready to get your FREE Customized Date Night Box from Happily (just pay $7.99 shipping) AND to get 25% for all your other Date Night Boxes after that? Make sure you use the code: EXPEDITIONMARRIAGE when you go to https://datebox.thehappily.co/expeditionmarriage/ for more information and get signed up!!!   Need extensive help for your marriage? Ask us about our weekend-intensive Marriage Reboot. https://expeditionmarriage.org/marriagereboot/   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep119-unscripted-going-deeper   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage

When you get to the end of your life, will you be able to say that you have no regrets when it comes to your marriage? On this episode, we took some of the most common deathbed regrets and discussed how to avoid having them in your marriage. If you want a life and a marriage without regrets, listen in. to part 2 of this series.  Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-118-dont-let-these-deathbed-regrets-affect-your-marriage-part-2   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage   FREE DOWNLOAD from this episode - Death Bed Regrets to Avoid in Your Marriage  Podcast Listeners! You can also get our RESTORING CONNECTION COURSE from our Stan Store.

When you get to the end of your life, will you be able to say that you have no regrets when it comes to your marriage? On this episode, we took some of the most common deathbed regrets and discussed how to avoid having them in your marriage. If you want a life and a marriage without regrets, listen in.     Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-117-dont-let-the-death-bed-regrets-affect-your-marriage-part-1/   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage  

Do you get unsettled when there’s conflict around you or if you know that someone isn’t happy with you? What lengths do you go to in order to get the peace to return? And when it does return, is it even real peace at all? In this episode, we’re sharing the differences between peace-making and peace-faking. Don't miss this episode if you have a strong drive for peace! Want to handle Conflict better - Check out the L.O.V.E. Your Way Through Conflict online course - https://courses.awesomemarriage.com/p/l-o-v-e-your-way-through-conflict-course?affcode=1125594_yxjs_8rs Make sure you use the code - EXPEDITION for 10% off   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-116-are-you-a-peace-maker-or-peace-keeper   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Find us and Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage

Are you an empty nest mom or an adult daughter trying to make everyone happy this Christmas? The transition from parenting to developing more of a friendship for an empty nest mom is challenging, especially around the holidays. Traditions have been firmly rooted for years, and now, they’re suddenly changing. Holidays don’t look like they used to, and neither of you know what to do. This episode speaks to the heart of an empty nest mom and gives insight for the daughters who love her.   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-115-how-to-support-your-adult-children-during-the-holidays-and-still-have-joy-with-special-guest-pamela-hinkelman   Find Pamela at  Https://instagram/com/phenkelman https://pamelahenkelman.com The Midlife Mamma Podcast   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage    

Weekends are meant for relaxation and rejuvenation, yet you may be finding yourself entangled in arguments, ruining your precious time off. Instead of reconnecting, being purposeful, or having fun, you’re stuck sleeping on the edge of the mattress apart from one another out of sheer annoyance. Join us as we explore the common triggers that lead to weekend fights, ranging from differing expectations and miscommunication to the impact of stressors from the week. Through engaging anecdotes and expert insights, we'll guide you through the maze of weekend tensions, helping you identify your potential pitfalls before they escalate.   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-114-weekend-fights-and-how-to-stop-them/   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage