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The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. Marshall

Andrew G. Marshall
Mental Health
Relationships
Therapy
Personal Growth
Attachment Theory
Mindfulness
Parenting
Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Boundaries
Self-Improvement
Jungian Psychology
Death
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Sabotage
Healing
Communication
Empathy
Forgiveness
Christmas

Hello, I am a marital therapist, communications trainer and author. I have thirty-five years helping couples and individuals make better relationships. I have written twenty-plus self-help books which include the international best-sellers ‘I love you but I’m not in love with you’ and ‘How can I ever trust you again?’ My books have been translated into twenty languages. I trained with RELATE the U... more

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Episode: Helen Tower & Lisa Arends: Infidelity: Lessons from My Recovery
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Author of Lessons from the End of a Marriage and blog of the same name
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JJ Bola
Poet, author, educator and youth worker
Author of Mask Off, Masculinity Redefined
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Viv Groskop
Stand-up comedian, journalist, motivational speaker and author
Author of Lift As You Climb; Speaker and Performer
Episode: Viv Groskop: How to be Heard, Really Heard
Alina Kastner
Dr. Alina Kastner, systemic family therapist and author of Break Up With Narcissism, How to Break Free and Stay Free
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Sarah Swenson
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Silva Neves
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Pippa Evans
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Andrew G. Marshall
Host of The Meaningful Life; marital therapist and communications trainer with extensive publishing and broadcasting experience

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • An excellent, thought provoking listen

    I am a newcomer to this podcast and I found it by listening to the interview with Dr James Hollis, which was excellent.

    I have since listened to several more interviews.

    I love the gentle, intelligent, incisive reflections and I always learn lots.

    Thank you for sharing wisdom in the way you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackieALawlor
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • An excellent listen

    Thank you Tim Dowling (my favourite columnist by a mile) and Andrew G Marshall (who’s always an excellent listen) for a terrific show full of perceptive points. I missed this edition first time around and feel very fortunate that you re-issued it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holly Budd
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • SO insightful

    I like to think I’m emotionally intelligent but I still learned loads from Andrew G Marshall’s discussion with Dr Samantha Roden Whiten. Thank you both.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holly Budd
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A great marriage is not an accident!

    I love the way Andrew weaves his vast experience in helping people enjoy a great marriage into the conversations with other super smart guests. His passion and joy to help others create a positive experience in their most important life relationship comes through loud and clear. This podcast is a beacon of hope to all of us who are looking to get the most from our marriage!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael @ InfiniteCEO
    United States2 years ago
  • A thoughtful approach to finding meaning in turbulent times

    Andrew is a gentle, intelligent and thoughtful host, and his obvious deep preparation for each guest makes this podcast a really rewarding experience for the listener, and for the guests too it seems. His range of guests is impressive and unusual and looks as he interrogates what it means to seek a meaningful life in these tumultous and confusing times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jody Day - Gateway Women
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The show is praised for being a hopeful, meaning-focused resource in turbulent times.
Listeners appreciate the host's gentle, intelligent approach and deep preparation.
Guests are described as insightful and diverse, offering practical wisdom across topics.

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Helen Tower & Lisa Arends: Infidelity: Lessons from My Recovery
Q: What does it mean to be in control of oneself in the aftermath of betrayal, and how can someone begin to heal?
Recognize you cannot control the other person or the affair; you can control your responses, your boundaries, and your own healing journey, including seeking information honestly when needed and engaging in activities that rebuild your sense of self.
Helen Tower & Lisa Arends: Infidelity: Lessons from My Recovery
Q: What was the turning point that allowed you to begin to pick yourself up off the floor?
The turning point for Helen was a shift from being overwhelmed by suffering to taking back control of her life, choosing to focus on her own growth, and turning the pain into a forward-moving process that included anger as a creative force and a commitment to self-care.
JJ Bola: Men: How to Take the Mask Off
Q: How do guilt and shame affect men's behavior, and how can they be used constructively?
Guilt and shame strongly influence behavior, but they can be redirected as signals to reflect and process emotions rather than suppress them; therapy and open discussion help.
JJ Bola: Men: How to Take the Mask Off
Q: Is aggression something that can be channeled in a healthy way?
Aggression can be managed through outlets like physical activity and martial arts, emphasizing self-control and de-escalation rather than unrestrained violence.
JJ Bola: Men: How to Take the Mask Off
Q: What were the key points on your journey to becoming the man you are today?
The guest described growing up between Congolese and London cultures, recognizing masculinity as a performance, and gradually embracing a more flexible, emotionally open identity.

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This show centers on meaning, relationships, and personal growth, blending clinical insight with reflective storytelling. Guests range from therapists and researchers to authors and practitioners who share lived experience or expert frameworks to help listeners build meaningful lives, healthier relationships, and resilient mindsets. The host likely favors conversations that are empathetic, evidence-informed, and practical, often exploring topics like infidelity, narcissistic dynamics, neurodiversity in relationships, end-of-life meaning, loneliness, and the psychology of happiness. Listeners may value thoughtful, compassionate dialogue that connects psychology, spirituality, and daily life, with a steady emphasis on self-awareness and pract... more

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Recent guests on The Meaningful Life include:

1. Helen Tower
2. Lisa Arends
3. JJ Bola
4. Viv Groskop
5. Alina Kastner
6. Sarah Swenson
7. Silva Neves
8. Pippa Evans

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