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With The Real Imhoffs
The Real Imhoffs
Chad and Angela Imhoff invite you to join them in real conversations about relationships. You'll hear validating content that normalizes interactions between partners, then you'll listen as the Imhoffs give you tools to have new conversations around familiar content. They use examples from their own relationship and give you practical and tangible options that you can apply in your relationship to feel more connected.
Dr. Chad Imhoff earned his PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Arkansas. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor and the Clinical Director at The Joshua Center, a private agency in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Angela Imhoff earned her masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University. She is the Ministry Leader for a faith based 12-step program at their church and she is a Certified Life Coach.
The Imhoffs often host workshops for couples and enjoy helping people find ways to feel more connected to themselves and to each other. For more information about Chad and Angela, check out their website at: www.therealimhoffs.com
Episodes
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Do you ever consider the amount of effort that you and your partner put into impressing each other when you were dating. The curiosity. The intentionality. The communication that went it to the next time you would see each other. While it is great the there is a level of acceptance and comfort that comes when you are married, we can often forget to make an effort for our partners. In this new series, Chad and Angela discuss the fade that can happen in our relationships when we stop dating each other. They cue up a conversation that will remind you how it all started. Check in out.
For more information about the Imhoffs go to their website: www.therealimhoffs.com
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
In this final episode of their mini-series on speaking The Same Language, The Imhoffs help you apply the tools from the previous episode and also set your partner up to respond well when you finally open up. Let's face it, it's not only about being able to be vulnerable, it's also about that risk being responded to in a way that helps to build, not disconnect, your security. Chad and Angela give you wording around a great response and set up a conversation for you and your partner to have about what you might need in some of the tougher places. Check in out.
To contact or read more about Chad and Angela, go to:
www.therealimhoffs.com
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Have you ever tried to explain something to your partner, but they just don't understand? What if you could both speak the same language? In this episode, Chad and Angela give you practical tools around how to articulate your experience to your partner in a way that will be understood. First, Chad breaks down his acrostic PERMS about how you are feeling- Physically, Emotionally, Relationally, Mentally and Spiritually, then Angela discusses how to rate your emotion or feeling on a scale of 0-10 so that your partner will understand precisely the level of urgency needed in the response. Possibly one of their most practical podcast episodes... you won't want to miss it.
For more information about Chad and Angela, check out: www.therealimhoffs.com
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Have you ever felt that you were clearly communicating yet your partner just wasn't understanding? It happens in all relationships. No matter how clear you try to articulate, sometimes the words just don't mean the same thing. In this new mini-series, Chad and Angela normalize the very common practice of misunderstanding. They not only give you examples to relate to, but they also set up the conversation for you and your partner to have about finding more clarity in the areas where you've misunderstood. Check it out.
For more information about the Imhoffs, go to: www.therealimhoffs.com
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
There are clearly things that can be done to schedule, planning holidays, vacations, having budget talks, keeping a family night, going on dates... but underneath all of the events that are calendar worthy, there needs to be a secure foundation. In this final episode of their Marriage Maintenance series, Chad and Angela discuss the importance of having an understanding about some of the fundamental things. The values and principles that make the two of you who you are as a couple and as a family. They'll share practical ideas to safeguard the relationship that means the most to you. Check it out.
To contact them or read more about Chad and Angela, go to: www.therealimhoffs.com
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Its the small things we do on a daily basis that can really have an impact on how our connection feels. In this episode of their maintenance series, Chad and Angela discuss things you can do each and every day that will help you stay more in tune and in touch with your partner. From being intentional about exits and entries, to including rituals like praying or calling when you are on the way home, listen as Chad and Angela give some of the most practical and tangible ideas around making daily investments to your connection.
Daily Bread Prayers Both Partners develop a short but crucial habit of praying 3 things every day
Step 1 is OUT LOUD- Each spouse takes a turn. 1. Together- pray protection for each other and the marriage. Every day. • This can be a serious time with intentional focus, or it can be short and mechanical (check the box for the day). • In most marriages there should be some of both. The marriage itself is something that should be prayed for by both parties every day ‘God protect my (husband/wife’s) heart and mind, and protect our marriage…’ AMEN
Step 2 and 3 are alone and don’t have to be out loud- On your own time. 2. Forgiveness- In the form of a prayer, speak forgiveness over your spouse. Every day. • This should be done during times of struggle and times of success. • If applicable, speak details of a specific offense, if not it serves as a daily re-commitment to maintaining a posture of grace toward your spouse. “I choose to forgive _____ today for letting me down, disrespecting me, etc… 3. Blessings- Pray blessings for each other about specific spiritual things. Every day. • This intercession – by its truest definition is to stand in the gap for your spouse. • Praying over their weaknesses/insecurities and struggles. • This also emphasizes the importance of each spouse letting the other party know about their current spiritual condition so it can be prayed for (text, phone calls, emails…)
(Ryan Rana, Ph.D, LPC, Marriage and Family Therapist)
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Monday hits and it's already Friday. The weeks come quick and are filled with lots of opportunities to connect that we often miss. In this episode of their Marriage Maintenance series, Chad and Angela discuss the intentional ways we can connect in the midst of the business. From weekly rituals like a special night out to eat to the anticipation of connecting physically throughout the week, join them as they give cue up a conversation you and your partner can have about making your weekly run more efficiently.
For more about Chad and Angela, check out www.therealimhoffs.com
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
In this episode of the Marriage Maintenance Series, Chad and Angela share the practical and necessary conversations to connect with your partner on a regular basis. Maybe its a monthly date night or sitting down with the calendar to see what this quarter holds. Either way, without these conversations events can sneak up on a couple and get them into a negative cycle. The Real Imhoffs cue up the conversation for you and your partner to have that will help these events go more smoothly.
For more information about Chad and Angela, visit their website at: www.therealimhoffs.com