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Unintentionally Hurting Your Partner - Episode 245
There is a metaphor used in the Boy Scouts called the “blood circle”. To summarize, it encourages young boys to create an area around you where you are less likely to cut someone with your pocket knife. In this...
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Disarming Coercive Behaviors - Episode 244
How do you deal with coercion and emotional immaturity from other people? Do you defend yourself, disengage, or meet the other person at their level and try to play their game? In this episode we discuss the...
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The Challenge of Rebuilding Trust - With Brannon Patrick - Episode 243
I was recently invited to be a guest on the “Therapy Brothers” podcast. In this thought-provoking episode, Brannon Patrick and I delve into the complex and crucial topic of rebuilding trust in relationships affected...
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Inpatient vs. Outpatient Treatment - Episode 242
Sobriety, safety, support, and stability are crucial in the aftermath of addiction and betrayal, and can be found in both inpatient and outpatient treatment scenarios. Join me as I outline the importance of...
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A Post-Disclosure Pep Talk for the Betrayed Partner - Episode 241
Discovering you have been betrayed is an extreme life-altering moment. Knowing what to do or where to turn next can feel insurmountable. In this episode I share 4 thoughts as a “pep talk” for the betrayed partner....
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A Post-Disclosure Pep Talk for the Recovering Partner - Episode 240
The road after a betrayal and disclosure can be long and arduous. In this episode I share 4 thoughts as a “pep talk” for the recovering partner who is inevitably facing extreme discomfort and uncertainty. Stepping...
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"No More Mr. Nice Guy" - with Dr. Robert Glover - Episode 239
The need to be accepted, combined with the fear of abandonment and rejection can lead us into becoming what other people want us to be while hiding who we truly are. This can drive us to deceit, manipulation, lies,...
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The Lure of the Victim Mindset
This week we are re-visiting an episode that aired one year ago, but is an important topic that is continually relevant as we navigate the ups and downs of life.
Life is full of situations that are out of our control....
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Resilience in the Aftermath of Betrayal - with KayLee Dunn - Episode 238
It's common for betrayed partners to wonder if they'll ever be themselves again. Enduring sleepless nights, constant stress, and regular emotional breakdowns can cause doubt that there can be a future worth looking...
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Narcissism or Emotional Immaturity? - with Tony Overbay - Episode 237
Narcissism has gained momentum in everyday conversation. While many individuals exhibit varying degrees of narcissistic tendencies, true Narcissistic Personality Disorder needs much more attention and diagnosing than...
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The Importance of Men's Work - with Kurt Francom - Episode 236
One of the biggest casualties men experience, often when they are boys, is getting separated from their own hearts and living life on autopilot. Addictions, trauma, abandonment, and other challenges can create more...
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The Four Levels of Communication - with Nathaniel Gustafson - Episode 235
Communication in a marriage or committed relationship isn't always easy, especially in the aftermath of betrayal. We've invited fellow therapist Nathaniel Gustafson to teach us more about the four levels of...
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