The Hero Husband Handbook: How to Be the Man Your Marriage Needs - Lesli Doares
Discover how marriage coach Lesli Doares empowers men in relationships by highlighting the benefits of healthy marriage, addressing male-friendly relationship skills, and offering a positive, strengths-based approach to marriage success.
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00:00:26 — Introduction by Nyah Phelps
00:00:49 — Introduction of Lesli Doares, her background, experience, and unique approach to marriage coaching
00:01:56 — Lesli shares why healthy relationships are critical for emotional, mental, and physical well-being
00:04:02 — Research findings: Marriage as a top predictor of happiness and life satisfaction
00:05:34 — Growing skepticism toward marriage and its impact on couples today
00:06:01 — The Four Stages of Competence in relationships and where most couples fall
00:07:01 — 70% of couples don't understand the realities of marriage stages
00:08:05 — The false belief that relationships are "natural" and why skills are essential
00:09:12 — Challenges men face in traditional marriage counseling settings
00:10:00 — The impact of shame, vulnerability, and social stigma on men in therapy
00:12:11 — Lesli’s coaching approach: Men aren’t broken—they need support, not fixing
00:18:00 — Using the "Hero Husband" metaphor to empower men in relationships
00:22:03 — Hero Husband Rule #1: Be Honest and Honorable in relationships
00:27:19 — Hero Husband Rule #2: Be Humble and Open to Growth
00:31:05 — Hero Husband Rule #3: Be Fully Committed and Prioritize Your Marriage
00:37:19 — Hero Husband Rule #4: Be Compassionate and Empathetic to Your Partner’s Needs
00:43:06 — Hero Husband Rule #5: Be Courageous and Willing to Lead with Confidence
00:49:50 — Final thoughts: The power of support, accountability, and growth in marriage
00:50:30 — Encouragement for professionals: Be a partner in men’s growth, not a critic
About Lesli Doares:
Lesli Doares brings over twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples as a coach and therapist. Combined with her personal experience in an almost 40-year relationship with her husband, she has created a paradigm shift in marriage so it can become a space where both partners feel respected and included.
Lesli is well known for her direct but compassionate approach – gentle, but total honesty is what you’ll get. Her commitment to her marriage and children led her to crisscross the country a couple of times until the L. A. girl settled down in the South. She brings this fusion of cultures to both her business and her life.
She is also the author of Blueprint for a Lasting Marriage: How to Create Your Happily Ever After with More Intention, Less Work and Being a Hero Husband: How to Make Your Wife (and You) Happy.
Lesli Doares's Links:
https://foundationscoachingnc.com/
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