Embracing The Complexity of Life Helps Us to Love Others Better
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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,…

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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….

What if We Came to Love How Complicated Life is?
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What if We Came to Love How Complicated Life is?

Sarah clenched her hands together, her heart racing as she watched her dog take his last breath—sweet, sweet Dog. Tears fell freely from her eyes, blurring her vision. She felt her heart would never heal from losing her four-legged companion, her best friend, since she was ten. She vowed never to love a dog again….

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…

Is There Value In Talking About Uncomfortable Topics?
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Is There Value In Talking About Uncomfortable Topics?

Tomorrow, my interview with Cindy Clemshire will be published.I’ve received feedback from some who question why I’m doing this interview, and a few have even suggested that I shouldn’t. I want to take a moment to explain why I believe this interview is not only important but necessary. This interview is not an attack on…

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Happy People Accept These Two Truths

This week’s episode explores the two essential truths that happy people embrace, especially during challenging times. These foundational insights offer a pathway to greater happiness, even when life gets tough. By harmonizing our mental and physical worlds, we can continue to grow and cultivate lasting happiness. Tune in to discover how these truths can transform…

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“Why We Need To Let Our Kids Fail”

Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into an essential aspect of parenting: allowing our kids to experience failure. While it may be instinctual to shield our children from disappointment and setbacks, embracing failure as a natural part of life can yield profound benefits. One significant advantage is that it helps children learn to self-regulate….

The Importance of Emotional Resilience and How to Build It
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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…

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Inside Out 2: A Good Start with a Glaring Problem

In this episode, we dive into the enchanting world of the Inside Out movie franchise, a groundbreaking series that brilliantly brings the conversation about emotions to the forefront of society. Through its imaginative storytelling and relatable characters, Inside Out has opened up a dialogue about the complexity of our emotional lives. However, while celebrating its…