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.
We all fail. It’s part of being human.What we do after the failure? That’s where growth—or deeper damage—happens. In this episode, I talk about what failure can teach us if we’re willing to listen, learn, and lean into the discomfort. I also address some listener concerns about a previous episode, because feedback, like failure, is…
This weekend, I was reminded why I love sports so much. Friends sent me a video of their son playing in a weekend tournament—the final moments captured one of those beautiful truths that sports offer us all. That’s the first half of today’s episode. In the second half, I want to share something powerful—something that,…
In this episode of The Joe Martino Show, we dive deep into the misconception that money is the key to happiness. Many of us chase financial success, believing it will bring fulfillment, only to find that something is still missing. The truth is, what we truly crave isn’t money—it’s meaning. Join me as we explore…
In today’s episode of The Joe Martino Show, we dive into how to slow down and savor time — especially during summer. As the school year wraps up, life speeds up. Days slip by. But what if you could press pause? What if you could truly be present and enjoy summer without rushing? This episode…
What do our kids really need from us? In this episode, I break down three powerful, research-backed essentials every child needs for healthy emotional development. And here’s the thing—we never outgrow them. We all need to know who we are (identity), that we’re truly loved, and that we’re genuinely liked—not just for what we do,…
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…
We tend to think of conflict as a threat to our relationships, but what if it’s actually one of the greatest tools we have to deepen connection and build trust? In this episode, I unpack eight powerful benefits of conflict in relationships, including how it sharpens communication, uncovers hidden needs, builds resilience, and ultimately develops…
Welcome to Episode 304 of The Joe Martino Show. Today, we will continue a topic that doesn’t get enough attention—men grieving. Grief is hard enough, but for men, it’s often complicated by cultural expectations and personal struggles. Too many guys hear “Man up” instead of “How are you holding up?” When called out, one wife…
Empathy matters, but it’s not a magic fix. In this follow-up episode of The Joe Martino Show, we explore what it really takes to use empathy well. I break down five practical steps to move from good intentions to meaningful action and explain why just “feeling with someone” isn’t always helpful. Plus, I read and…
