Family stress seems to be more of a theme around the holidays. It seems to me most people are caught between wanting to spend time with family and not wanting to wade through the distress of a divisive political conversation. In today’s episode, I share some strategies to finding a peaceful way to spend time…
Nearly all of us say we hate cancel culture, but in this episode, I explore the possibility that maybe we like it a little bit more than we let on. What happens when all or nothing combines with a dislike of being questioned?Often, we engage in a mini version of cancel culture. That is to…
So many people are hurting right now. There are days when getting out of bed feels like an act of rebellion. When the world feels too heavy, and hope feels too small to matter. Maybe it’s the loss that won’t heal, the mistake that won’t stop echoing, or the endless cycle of trying and failing…
The words you speak shape the world you live in. When you learn to own that truth, you can stop reacting to life and start creating it, one word at a time.This episode dives into how your language defines your reality, your mindset, and your freedom.Let’s talk about how changing your words can change your…
We love the idea of independence. It’s baked into our culture, stitched into our stories, and reinforced in nearly every self-help message. We’re told to “stand on our own two feet,” “not need anyone,” and “take care of ourselves.” Sometimes, these messages are explicit. Often, they are implicit. And there is some value to those…
When life shifts, we like to think we’re being tested, but most of the time, we’re being revealed. Change doesn’t create your character; it exposes it. In this episode, we’ll talk about how turmoil shows what’s really driving you, and how to use those moments to grow instead of spiral. You’ll walk away with practical…
Have you ever been hurt by someone you cared about?Of course you have. We all have. Maybe it was a friend who betrayed your trust, a family member who couldn’t resist taking cheap shots, or a coworker who always seems to find new ways to drain your patience. Sometimes, it’s not even about deep betrayal….
Are you one person at work and another at home? In this episode of The Joe Martino Show, we talk about what happens when the version of you your family gets isn’t the same one everyone else sees—and how to start closing that gap. Plus, I answer a listener question about “The Rule of Three”…
A few years ago, I sat across from a man in my office who said, “I’ve tried everything, Joe. Nothing works. I’m just wired this way.” He wasn’t being dramatic. He was tired. His marriage was falling apart, his anxiety was eating him alive, and he was exhausted from trying to “get better.” You could…
What do you do when the person who raised you can’t celebrate you? In this episode, I respond to a listener whose father’s health struggles and jealousy make their relationship complicated. We’ll unpack the tension of situations like this, and how to carry success without shame or guilt. Listen to episode 318 here or in…
