Broken for Better

Less Chaos, More Peace: 3 Rhythms That Change the Temperature of Your Home

February 26, 2026·23 min
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Does your home feel too loud emotionally, mentally, or relationally? In this episode, marriage coaches Kurt and Denette Schaer talk about the hidden “crazy cycle” many couples live in: two ships passing in the night, running a household but not building a marriage… and calling it “just a season.”You’ll learn how to stop the slow erosion that drains intimacy over time and replace reactive rhythms with intentional rhythms that bring peace back into your marriage.In this episode, we cover:✅ How to know when you’re mentally/emotionally exhausted (not just “vacation tired”)✅ The crazy cycle and why chaos becomes “normal”✅ The question that changes everything: Is life dictating the pace of your marriage… or is your marriage dictating the pace of life?✅ The difference between reacting and responding (and how to choose calm✅ 3 practical rhythms that restore connection:Daily bookend conversations (morning or night check-ins)Asking better questions to access your spouse’s heartSabbath/rest together (and how to rest when you’re wired differently)Big takeaway: Peace isn’t the absence of problems. It’s the presence of intentional rhythms to navigate them.Drop a comment: What’s one rhythm you’ve created that brought more peace to your home?💛 Want more information about personal marriage coaching? Connect with Kurt and Denette at: https://www.brokenforbetter.com/coaching📍All the links - stay in touch:https://linktr.ee/brokenforbetter?fbclid=IwAR2f3cwNmMsA8IXgK37HAcmQllKJMOlo0MKUmGixKFLOwMmOoKkdMkbPvVo

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