268. Is Avoiding Conflict Conversations Hurting Your Quality of Life?
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268. Is Avoiding Conflict Conversations Hurting Your Quality of Life?

In this enlightening episode, join us as we dive into the dynamic interplay between conflict, expectations, and personal growth. Conflict often carries a negative connotation, but what if we reframe it as a catalyst for transformation? Let’s explore how embracing conflict can lead to unexpected opportunities for learning and development. Conflict is one of the…

267. Constructs Create Our Understanding of the World

267. Constructs Create Our Understanding of the World

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we delve into the intricate world of constructs. Constructs serve as the scaffolding of our understanding, akin to mental models, guiding us through the complexities of our existence. They aid us in deciphering the world’s intricacies, offering both clarity and confusion. However, to ensure our mental landscapes remain…

How to Have the Most Difficult Conversation with Our Children
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How to Have the Most Difficult Conversation with Our Children

In this episode of The Joe Martino Show, we dive into the crucial topic of discussing drugs with your children. It’s a conversation that many parents find daunting, yet it’s one of the most important ones to have. Host [Host Name] shares personal experiences and insights, highlighting the significance of regular and open dialogues about…

Bad Therapy Book Review Podcast: A book I wanted to love but was left mostly frustrated with
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Bad Therapy Book Review Podcast: A book I wanted to love but was left mostly frustrated with

Good books should bring us all to the table for conversation. They should honestly survey the research, which will almost always show some research that contradicts the author’s thesis. Therapy is one of the topics that should invite such a book. It is a topic that should be held accountable for its outcomes. In a…

263. Why I Think it’s Incredibly Important to Talk about Men’s Mental Health; An Answer to a Listener Email

263. Why I Think it’s Incredibly Important to Talk about Men’s Mental Health; An Answer to a Listener Email

Someone wrote in and wanted to know why I spent “so much time talking about men’s mental health.” This episode is my answer to her. The stakes are so high!Men are literally losing their lives. Talking about men’s issues doesn’t disparage women; it honors them! It recognizes that there are problems that affect women. Listen…

Grieving with a Friend: Why It’s Important to Show Up

Grieving with a Friend: Why It’s Important to Show Up

In this episode, we delve into the profound importance of showing up for friends and exploring the myriad ways in which our presence can be the greatest gift we offer. From celebrating their successes to holding space during their struggles, being there for our friends transcends mere convenience—it’s a cornerstone of meaningful connection. It is…

261. Are there hidden dangers to Accommodation Culture?
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261. Are there hidden dangers to Accommodation Culture?

Accommodating people who need help seems like a no-brainer. And often it is exactly that; wheelchair access for people, seat accommodations for people with sight needs, readers for people with dyslexia all seem like solutions that are nearly moral obligations.  And yet, are aspects of accommodation culture hurting the people we are trying to help?…

One of the Most Powerful Questions We Can Ask Ourselves is Also the Most Freeing.
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One of the Most Powerful Questions We Can Ask Ourselves is Also the Most Freeing.

In life’s journey, we often face various challenges and obstacles, each demanding our attention and resolution. Yet, amidst this myriad of issues, one fundamental truth remains: we possess the power to choose our response to these problems. While we may not always have control over the circumstances that befall us, we have agency over how…

Can we accept our feelings and love to challenge them at the same time?
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Can we accept our feelings and love to challenge them at the same time?

We all have emotions and feelings. For a long time, it seemed like our society tried hard to downplay emotions, and we’ve done a lot of work as a society to incorporate our feelings and emotions into our collective consciousness, but have we overcorrected? Allowing our feelings to steer the course of our lives can…