Today Dr. Carol is joined by Lindsey Maestas, a writer and
podcast host known for saying the hard things gently, and for
telling the truth about love with honesty, depth, and compassion.
Together, we talk about what happens when the feeling of being “in
love” begins to fade, and why romance alone is never enough to
sustain a relationship. Lindsey shares vulnerable stories about her
own marriage, including a season when she was ready to call it
quits, and the inner shifts that led her to choose staying, growth,
and daily faithfulness instead of walking away.
We explore common relational patterns that quietly erode intimacy
over time, including attachment dynamics, icing one another out,
and making a partner responsible for needs only God can truly meet.
She also speaks candidly about phone addiction, modern distraction,
and the ways divided attention weakens connection and
intimacy.
And there's plenty of hope and practical wisdom, contrasting grand
gestures with the power of daily consistency. We talk about habits,
self-discipline, and small, repeated investments that keep love
alive over the long haul. This conversation invites listeners to
embrace a deeper, steadier vision of love, one rooted not in
fleeting feelings, but in presence, intention, and choosing one
another again and again.
Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping men, women, and couples experience good health, loving relationships and joyful spirituality that Jesus came to bring.