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Final Episode of 2024

This marks our final episode of the year as we take a well-deserved pause to reflect, recharge, and prepare for an exciting and successful launch into 2025. We’re deeply grateful for every one of you who has joined us on this journey and listened along the way. Thank you for your support, time, and energy—see…

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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…

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Say No, Protect Your Greatest Power in Parenting

In today’s fast-paced world, many parents feel exhausted and worn thin by the endless demands of daily life. If you’re one of those parents, this episode is for you. Today, I want to give you permission to say no to overscheduling. We’ll explore the incredible benefits of learning how to protect your time and energy…

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Relationship Wins. Be A Great Parent. Build The Relationship

In this episode, I dive into a topic that’s been on my mind lately—parenting. I’ve been conversing with many parents who feel like they’re constantly second-guessing themselves, unsure if they’re doing things right. But from an outside perspective, it looks like they’re actually succeeding. Maybe it’s because the pressure to be perfect is so high…

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Counseling is More Than Ruminating

Lately, a growing number of people argue that therapy is nothing more than endless conversation. The word “ruminating” is thrown around like a curse. But is that really what therapy boils down to? Is counseling just rehashing our problems? Is good therapy simply sitting and dwelling on what’s wrong? I strongly believe it’s much more…

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Emotionally Healthy People Embrace Examination of Their Words

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…

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Let’s Have Better and More Productive Conversations About Book Banning

Banned Book Week is approaching, offering a valuable opportunity to discuss what we mean by the term “banned” and to consider whether there are more accurate alternatives.I hope we can use this occasion to spark meaningful conversations, using books as a catalyst for more productive discussions on the various issues that divide our society and…

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285. What Kind of Tales Do You Tell Yourself?

Welcome to episode 285 of The Joe Martino Show. In today’s episode, we’re exploring the powerful stories we tell ourselves—those of comfort, commitment, and capability. These narratives hold more influence over our lives than we might realize. Often, we lean on tales of comfort to shield ourselves from responsibility and the challenges that lie ahead….

Being Thankful for the Life We Have and Lamenting What Could Have Been
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Being Thankful for the Life We Have and Lamenting What Could Have Been

When Cindy Clemishire was twelve years old, a family friend and church pastor began sexually assaulting her. Five years later, she told her family. Roughly three decades later, the story went public. In those intervening years, her abuser expressed remorse over “having an inappropriate relationship” with a woman other than his wife.He never mentioned that…