You Good? The Check-Ins That Restored Our Marriage | S2 E3

<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224050/fan_mail/new" target="_blank">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Episode Summary  <br />In this powerful episode of *Cutting Up with the Crawfords*, Derrick and Dari Crawford—an interracial couple navigating life and love with faith and intentionality—get real about emotional health, communication, and the transformative power of regular relationship check-ins.  <br /><br />They share vulnerable insights from their own marriage, exploring how emotional check-ins helped them better understand each other’s mental and emotional state, reduce miscommunication, and create a safe space for honest conversations. From dealing with anxiety and depression to dismantling pride and shame, this conversation highlights the critical role of mental health in marriage and everyday relationships.  <br /><br />Whether you're married, dating, or just trying to be a better friend, this episode is full of practical tools and powerful encouragement to help you check in with the people you love.<br /><br />Keywords<br />relationship check-ins <br />- Christian marriage advice  <br />- emotional health in relationships  <br />- faith-based podcast on marriage  <br />- interracial couple podcast  <br />- mental health and marriage  <br />- overcoming shame in relationships  <br />- healthy communication strategies  <br />- therapy in Christian relationships  <br /><br />Episode Takeaways  <br />- Regular check-ins can improve emotional health and connection.  <br />- Understanding your partner’s emotional state helps prevent conflict.  <br />- Therapy is a valuable tool for emotional and spiritual growth.  <br />- Mental health struggles like anxiety and depression should be discussed openly.  <br />- Pride and shame often block honest conversations.  <br />- Safe, judgment-free zones allow for vulnerability and deeper connection.  <br />- Open-ended questions spark meaningful conversations.  <br />- Sharing struggles with a trusted partner or friend builds intimacy.  <br />- Awareness of each other’s schedules can boost emotional support.  <br /><br />Chapters  <br />00:00 – Why Relationship Check-Ins Matter  <br />06:21 – Reading Emotional Cues &amp; Responding with Care  <br />10:06 – Marriage, Anxiety, and Being a Supportive Spouse  <br />12:00 – How Communication Builds Stronger Bonds  <br />17:09 – Mental Health in Marriage: Breaking Cultural Stigma  <br />19:07 – The Emotional Weight of Vulnerability  <br />21:10 – Anxiety vs. Excitement: Knowing the Difference  <br />22:10 – The Pressure to Be “Strong”  <br />23:53 – Letting Go of Pride &amp; Shame  <br />25:18 – Creating a Safe Space for Hard Conversations  <br />27:46 – Ask This, Not That: The Power of Open-Ended Questions  <br />30:13 – How to Check In Without Being Awkward  <br />32:46 – Building Safe Spaces That Last  <br />35:48 – Call to Action: Who Will You Check In With?<br /><br />🎧 Listen to this episode on:  <br />Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Podcasts  <br />👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224050/support" target="_blank">Support the show</a></p><p><b>Cutting Up With The Crawfords </b></p><ul><li>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingUpWithTheCrawfords</li><li>IG: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingupwiththecrawfords/?hl=en</li></ul><p><b>Distracted, Not Disqualified</b></p><ul><li>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DistractedNotDisqualified</li><li>IG: https://www.instagram.com/distractednotdisqualified/?hl=en</li></ul><p><b>Podcast Email: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:crawfordpodcastmedia@gmail.com" target="_blank">crawfordpodcastmedia@gmail.com</a></p>