New Episode #235. Did It not Work or Do We need to Be Willing to Fail Some More

Our lives are full of possibilities. With that comes the potential for failure. When we face failure, we will often face uncomfortable emotions. These emotions can lead us to the conclusion that “it didn’t work.”But was that really the problem?Did it not work? Or….Did we need to keep going until we succeeded? It doesn’t work…

Media Monday. Podcast Episode 125. Mental Models

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Media Monday. Podcast Episode: 122. Who Do You Want To Be When Your Emotions Are Strong?

We all experience strong emotions. What we do at that moment is what matters the most. Those decisions will often shape who we become and the life that we live.  This episode gives strategies on how to best deal with those moments so that we can have the life that we want to live. If…

New Podcast Episode: 123. Make A Small Shift In Your Thinking To Improve Your Stress Response

With the election and holidays coming, many people are experiencing more anxiety and stress. That's before we talk about things like Covid. This podcast episode deals with a simple yet profound shift in our thinking approach to stressful things. If you'd like to hear more episodes feel free to search "The Joe Martino Show" in…

New Podcast Episode: Healing Our Society Through Emotional Regulation

Handing our emotional distress can be a lot like putting a puzzle together. Putting that puzzle together can help us heal as individuals, families, and society. Listen below to my newest podcast episode on the healing power of emotional regulation. You can also listen in your favorite podcast player, simply search The Joe Martino Show….

Change takes time

Joe, we have a problem. If you're like most people I know, there is probably something about your life that you'd like to change.  If you're like some people I know, you've probably engaged the change process to some extent. And you've probably experienced distress and disappointment because you didn't accomplish what you set out…

Thinking About Therapy? Some Common Questions.

The following is a post I wrote for a local publication. Thinking About Therapy? Let’s talk about some common questions. (Part 1) With the pandemic going on, our lives are continually facing difficulties and disappointments from last year’s lost graduations to lost sports seasons. Some are undoubtedly minor inconveniences, while others are events and possibilities…