Beyond a Happy Marriage podcast

A short story about us

Beyond a Happy Marriage isn't just another relationship advice show. It's an English-language extension of our successful Polish podcast, bringing the same research-backed, faith-integrated approach to Catholic couples worldwide.

Hosts Arkadiusz and Dr Monika Dowejko have been married 18 years, navigated a 10-year infertility journey, weathered pandemic parenting without outside support, and are now rebuilding their lives as a British-Polish family returning to Poland. They know what it takes to build a marriage that doesn't just survive—but truly thrives.

In this podcast, you'll discover practical tools grounded in both Catholic teaching and reproductive science. Every episode is built on real research, real stories, and real wisdom from a couple who's walked the difficult paths they discuss.

What is Beyond a Happy Marriage podcast?

When to liten?

✅ You want transformation, not surface-level tips

We dig deep into the systems and patterns that build extraordinary marriages, backed by peer-reviewed research and 18 years of lived experience.

✅ You're Catholic and want faith integrated with science

No false choices here. We weave John Paul II's Theology of the Body with reproductive endocrinology, creating a uniquely Catholic approach to marriage and intimacy.

✅ You value authenticity over authority claims

We don't pretend to have all the answers. We share what's worked in our marriage, what research reveals, and the ongoing learning that comes from 18 years together.

✅ You're ready to invest in your marriage

This podcast is for couples willing to do the real work. You'll get practical action steps, not platitudes.

WHO ARE ARKADIUSZ & DR MONIKA?

Dr Monika Dowejko holds a PhD in reproductive endocrinology and is a certified Natural Family Planning instructor. After spending 10 years navigating PCOS and infertility, she brings both scientific expertise and deeply personal understanding to conversations about women's bodies, cycles, and fertility.

Arkadiusz Dowejko is a software engineer turned marriage student-teacher. He's spent years studying John Paul II's Theology of the Body and applying systematic thinking to relationship dynamics. As a father of two boys, he shares practical wisdom about husbands, fathers, and leadership in modern Catholic families.

Together: They're a British-Polish couple who spent 20 years in the UK and are now navigating life in Poland with their children. Their diverse experiences—international living, cultural differences, family integration, house renovation as a team—inform every conversation.

WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER

📚 Research-backed episodes — Every topic draws from 3-5 credible sources, primarily peer-reviewed studies and Catholic teaching documents

💬 Real stories from their journey — Including their 10-year infertility experience, pandemic parenting challenges, and what 18 years of marriage has taught them

🎯 Practical action steps — Not just theory. Every episode closes with specific things you can do this week with your spouse

✨ Faith woven throughout — Theology of the Body, JP2's marriage teaching, and Catholic perspectives on intimacy, fertility, and partnership

🔬 The science explained — Dr Monika translates complex reproductive science into language couples can actually use