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What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't: A Conversation with Rhoda Mills Sommer, LCSW

November 18, 2025 • Modern Husbands • Season 13 • Episode 5

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

I’m Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands. Sometimes our listeners want more support than a podcast can give, individual or couple support, which I now provide. Details can be found at modernhusbands.com or you can email me at brian@modernhusbands.com.

For today’s podcast we welcome Rhoda Mills Sommer, who has been helping couples for nearly 45 years, and is the host of the podcast, What Healthy Couples Know that You Don't.

Today’s conversation explores the root causes behind money struggles, how to improve problem-solving and communication, and practical strategies for navigating hard conversations—especially around major topics like college expenses and shifting money values. Couples will walk away with tools to foster courage, connection, and clarity in their financial journey together. Enjoy the show.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction
01:35 What do you believe is underneath the struggles that couples have over money?
03:15 What does it mean to share power?
08:50 What is one big thing that interferes with couples problem solving over money?
11:25 What can help relationships improve their problem solving abilities?
13:38 What is one quality that husbands & wives can both embrace to help financial success move forward?
17:55 What can couples do to find their courage to have conversations about money?
20:20 What can improve hard conversations?
22:29 Your thoughts about spending money for kids on college?
32:55 Would you address money values changing over time?
34:32 What should couples watch out for that can easily derail money conversations?
36:31: Actionable advice for your life

Rhoda Mills Sommer LCSW
Blog & Website: therapyideas.net
Twitter & Instagram: @rhodaoncouples
Podcast: What Healthy Couples Know That You Don't

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