Somone didn’t want to grow up: What do you think? #1 -

I heard this the other day, what do you think?

"When you take away all of the BS, all of the veneer and remove all of the name calling and blaming that goes on in a divorce 90% of the time what happened was someone didn't want to grow up."

Forgiveness | Parenting

Vlog #6. What do you do when you screw up as a parent?

ByJoe Martino March 16, 2018

Nothing in life will invite us to more regret than parenting. There are so many times, that no matter how it plays out, you and I will be tempted to think about the 3 million other ways we could have gone. But what happens when you know you really made a mistake? I address that…

Children | Parenting

Please stop telling your kids that you lost your temper because you love them

ByJoe Martino January 23, 2020

You’re teaching your kids through your actions, not your words. When you tell them you did whatever poor behavior because you loved them so much, you’re being dishonest to both yourself and them.

Counseling | Couples Counseling | Hopes and Dreams

Three things that healthy couples do.

ByJoe Martino March 1, 2016

When stress enters the narratives of a relationship, people are often tempted to try and jump directly to problem solving. This is problematic because they are often not in the right place to effectively problem solve. Try the two steps listed below, first. Three Things that Every Healthy Couple Does: 1. De-escalate stress points. In…

Change | Living | Main Ideas

Your life is written by the choices you make: Thoughts provoked by Hamilton the Musical

ByJoe Martino March 5, 2020November 30, 2023

My daughter asked me what I thought about the musical and I told her that I loved it because I believe there are only two stories ever told; stories of brokenness and stories of redemption. Sometimes, both brokenness and redemption are weaved throughout the story.
To me, that is what makes Hamilton so profound. It tells the story of brokenness and redemption. It shows the messiness that is life.

Podcast

Emotionally Healthy People Embrace Examination of Their Words

ByJoe Martino September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Our words have the remarkable ability to shape our reality. An ancient writer once proclaimed that the power of life and death resides in our words. In this episode, we delve into the profound truth that if we wish to manage our emotions and navigate life’s challenges effectively, we must closely examine the narratives we…

Podcast

The Surprising Reason You’re Still Stuck (And How to Break Free)

ByJoe Martino April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Today, we seem to spend so much time, energy, and effort chasing insight. Almost anytime that you engage in psychotherapy or counseling, someone will inevitably bring up the idea of having to look into your childhood to figure out why you do what you do. The idea seems to be that we need insight to…

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