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Why does your spouse listen to everyone else — friends, coworkers, even podcasts — but not you?

If you’ve ever felt unheard, dismissed, or misunderstood in your marriage, this episode breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface.

In this conversation, Ed unpacks the neuroscience of communication in marriage — including how tone, stress, and something called emotional prosody shape how your words are interpreted before your spouse even consciously understands them. You’ll learn why miscommunication isn’t usually about stubbornness or disrespect, but about how two nervous systems process the same sound differently.

We cover:

• Why your spouse may not actually be hearing what you think you’re saying
• The difference between empathy and projection
• How stress changes communication patterns in men and women
• Why assuming you “already know” kills intimacy
• Practical ways to repair communication in marriage

If you’re tired of repeating yourself and still feeling unheard, this episode will help you stop fighting the person — and start understanding the process.

This is for couples who want real growth, not surface-level advice.

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