{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"25th Wedding Anniversary\u2014Love, Parenting, Growth, & IMPACT | Ep. 466","description":"This week is incredibly special. My wife Melanie and I are celebrating 25 years of marriage. WOW! Twenty-five years since February 17, 2001\u2026 and 28 years since I first walked into that graduate teaching assistant meeting at San Diego State University and saw the most beautiful blonde woman with the brightest smile in the room. Little did I know\u2026that woman would become my wife. In this episode, we take you live to Whitefish, Montana, from our Annual Retreat, where Kelli Watson interviews Melanie and me on stage about marriage, faith, parenting, business, hard seasons, deep loss, big dreams, and what it really takes to stay committed for the long haul. I\u2019d like to share part of that interview with you as we received great feedback on it. This one is vulnerable. We talk about the wins, some losses, some wounds, and even some of the arguments. Haha. We talk about relationships, growth, the kids, the calling, and how love looks different 25 years later. If you\u2019re married, want to be married, leading a family, building a business, or walking through a tough season\u2014this episode is for you. Check it out\u2026 What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode: How our definition of love evolved from \u201cwhat can I get?\u201d to \u201chow can I serve?\u201d The best marriage advice we ever received. How to navigate tough seasons with a short memory and thick skin. What raising three athletes taught us about teamwork at home. How faith became the foundation that carried us through tragedy. Why second chances and redemption stories matter so deeply to us. The power of walks, car rides, and intentional conversation in staying connected. How to balance personal ambition with shared family goals. What it means to \u201cdivide and conquer\u201d in certain seasons of life. Why your spouse\u2019s spirit matters more over time than physical attraction. The conversations that shaped us as young parents\u2014and the ones shaping us now. What legacy truly means and how we want to be remembered. What do the next 25-years look like?! Haha. Here are Some of the Interview Questions from Kelli Watson: Todd & Melanie Durkin \u2013 25 Years of Marriage Looking back on 25 years together, what\u2019s one thing that has surprised you most about marriage? Every couple goes through seasons\u2014busy, calm, and sometimes stormy. What practices or habits have helped you stay connected through the different seasons of life? You\u2019ve both supported each other through major career milestones and raising a family. How have you balanced personal dreams with shared goals? What does partnership mean to you now, compared to when you first got married? How do you handle disagreements or tough conversations? Over the years, what small, consistent actions have had the biggest impact on keeping your relationship strong? You\u2019ve both spoken about faith and purpose. How has your faith influenced your marriage and the way you lead as a couple? If your younger selves could sit in the audience today, what advice would you give them about love, communication, and commitment? How has your definition of love changed from year one to year twenty-five? And finally, what\u2019s next for the two of you--as a couple, as parents, and as partners in life and impact? We\u2019ve done a lot in 25-years. We walked through tragedy. We\u2019ve built businesses. We\u2019ve raisedthree incredible kids. We\u2019ve sold a company. We\u2019re launching another. We\u2019ve grown in faith. We\u2019ve wrestled through conflict. And we\u2019ve learned that love deepens when you serve, not when you keep score. I have fallen more in love with Melanie\u2019s spirit today than I did even 25 years ago. Her faith. Her discipline. Her heart for serving others through the Durkin Impact Foundation. Her mothering our 3-kids. I\u2019m more convinced than ever that when your marriage is rooted in faith, purpose, love, and understanding, and good communication, it can weather anything. If this episode touched you, challenged you, or encouraged you\u2014please like it, share it, and follow the show. Send it to someone who needs hope in their marriage or encouragement in their family. Let\u2019s keep building strong families, strong faith, and strong legacies together. IG: @ToddDurkin  FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10 @ImpactXSanDiego **** P.S. #1.  TD MASTERMIND \u2013 Are You Ready to Level Up? Are you a fitness pro, coach, or leader who KNOWS you\u2019re capable of more? The TD Mastermind is where high-performers go to sharpen their leadership, scale their business, and grow personally. Between live retreats, monthly coaching calls, and deep business & life strategy sessions, this is where you stop playing small. Our Platinum Retreat is happening March 26\u201329 and it\u2019s going to be one for the books!!  If you\u2019re ready to step into your BEST season yet (and want to be at THIS retreat), go to: [Schedule a Call Today!] P.S. #2. JOBS AVAILABLE!  IMPACT-X PERFORMANCE \u2013 SAN DIEGO IS COMING! We are launching IXP San Diego in March and we are building something SPECIAL. This is not just another gym. This is a movement. A lighthouse. A culture of excellence. If you want to train, recover, grow, and be part of a world-class fitness family\u2014stay tuned. Doors are opening soon and we cannot wait to serve this city again.   (If you apply for any of the positions, please share in the Subject Line what role you are applying to): Personal Trainer\/Coach Positions. While we are not opening until February 2026, we are currently accepting applications as we prepare to Build a World-Class Team of Trainers starting in January 2026. If you are trainer\/S&C coach who is looking for a great opportunity to change lives in San Diego, CA, now is your opportunity to be part of our team. I will be personally leading this group of coaches who will serve in both personal training AND large-group training roles. More Details \/ Apply Now Here! Stretch Therapists. We will have our signature hands-on \u201cIMPACT Stretch Flow\u201d sessions complimenting our training & recovery services. If you are already certified in FST or other stretch therapy (or you\u2019re a coach who wants to learn hands-on manual stretching of our clients\/members), APPLY TODAY Massage Therapists. Massage therapy has been part of my fitness offerings since Day 1 over 25-years ago. And it\u2019s only MORE important now. We WILL have incredible Massage Therapy available at IXP-San Diego and we are exciting to share the power of touch. APPLY TODAY Directors of First Impressions. We love our \u201cDirectors of First Impressions\u201d as they play a crucial role in setting the culture and offering extreme positivity, encouragement, and support to our clients\/members. If you feel you could be a great addition to our San Diego location, please apply. APPLY TODAY Visit this page to get all the information or to APPLY today\u2026 HERE!   ","author_name":"Todd Durkin IMPACT Show","author_url":"https:\/\/todddurkin.com","html":"