You Want Change—But Do You Want to Change?
You want change. But! Do you want to change?
Slow Down. Breathe. Enjoy Today. Tomorrow isn’t Promised
There are four things I wish for everyone. Four practices I believe can reshape your pace, your peace, and your presence. Engage with them, and your entire life could shift.Listen to Episode 312 now.
Use Your Voice to Develop Important Character Skills
Your voice is more powerful than you think—it shapes your confidence, influences others, and plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth. In episode 299 of the Joe Martino Show, we explore how using your voice effectively can help develop essential character skills like leadership, empathy, and resilience—and how you can use them to…
What You Won’t Face, Will Control You. Learn How to Face Anything
The truth has a way of demanding to be seen. Anything we refuse to face—our fears, pain, regrets, or even our deepest desires—will find a way to control us. It lingers in the background, shaping our choices, limiting our freedom, and keeping us stuck in patterns we don’t understand. But here’s the good news: we…
When Counselors Feel Overwhelmed: A Human Perspective
In a recent episode, I casually mentioned feeling tired and weary, almost in passing. The response was overwhelming—many of you responded with kind words, concern, and a recurring sentiment: “It’s nice to know you’re human.” This struck a chord and got me thinking. As counselors, we’re often seen as the ones with the answers, but…
Embracing The Complexity of Life Helps Us to Love Others Better
Last week, we explored the complexity of life and even considered learning to love it. Depending on your preference, you can find the post here or here if you missed that discussion. I’m frequently reminded of how complex life can be, and how that complexity often makes life challenging. Based on your comments and emails,…
The Importance of Emotional Resilience and How to Build It
What is Emotional Resilience? You might wonder what in the world is emotional resilience. It’s a great question. Emotional resilience refers to the ability to adapt to stressful situations and crises. It is the mental reservoir of strength that people can call on in times of need to carry them through without falling apart. People…
Raising Kids: It’s Terrifying and Wonderful
This post is an open letter from my wife to my daughter’s supervisor. We’ve never met her, but we have heard some statements and questions from her through our daughter. Dear Kendra’s Supervisor, I have heard that you want to meet us. Kendra has mentioned how highly you speak of her. Her charisma, love for…
Don’t Quit: An Old Poem For Modern Hard Times
This poem hung on the wall in our house as a kid. I saw it repeatedly, slowly sinking into my memory over time. And now, almost everyone I’m talking to mentions life being really hard. So many people talk about giving up.And I get it. Sometimes, I think about quitting. Just selling everything and moving…
Utilize these four questions to make difficult decisions.
Welcome to today’s episode, where we delve into the hopeful ideas behind making wise decisions. By exploring four essential questions, we can make better, wiser choices that guide us toward the life we long to live. Let’s be honest: life and decision-making can be complicated. However, these four questions can serve as invaluable guideposts as…