The Voyage Cast: Real Talk on Marriage, Mental Health, & Emotional Growth
When life needs more than a session, we’re here to help beyond the office.
Welcome to The Voyage Cast, a podcast for anyone seeking real guidance in relationships, emotional health, personal growth, and mental health news. Hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker, this show offers therapy-informed insights for navigating the tough stuff like conflict, communication breakdowns, and disconnection in marriage or family life.
🎙️ Each episode covers topics like:
👉 Marriage repair and relationship tools
👉 Emotional intelligence and mental wellness
👉 Communication strategies that actually work
👉 Real-life stories and interviews about healing, change, and resilience
👉 Current news impacting & shaping our culture & the field of mental health
Whether you’re facing challenges in your relationship, trying to break unhealthy patterns, want a roadmap for deeper connection and lasting love, or you just want to know what's going on - The Voyage Cast helps you stay the course.
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The Voyage Cast: Real Talk on Marriage, Mental Health, & Emotional Growth
The 6-Second Kiss & the 20-Second Hug: Small Habits That Heal Big Wounds
You don’t need a weekend retreat or a five-hour heart-to-heart to reconnect with your partner. Sometimes, all it takes is six seconds of presence. In this episode, Eddie unpacks the surprising power of two tiny but transformative rituals—the 6-second kiss and the 20-second hug.
Backed by research from Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Paul Zak, and rooted in lived relational wisdom, this conversation explores how intentional touch can reset trust, soothe the nervous system, and rebuild emotional safety in tired or tense relationships. Whether your marriage feels distant or just dull, these small habits might be the lifeline you didn’t know you needed.
🎧 Tune in to learn:
- Why your nervous system craves connection more than resolution
- The science behind oxytocin, touch, and emotional bonding
- How to start simple, even when things feel awkward or fragile
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