Build Your Relationship, Don’t Burn it Down.
You can’t build something you burn down.
The Secret to Becoming a Great Communicator (part 3)
Introduction: This week, we continue our journey through the six rules of communication. I recommend starting with parts one and two, if you’ve not read them yet. Today, we’ll explore how to engage in conflict once we have identified that there is a problem that needs addressing. I love these ideas because they have been…
How do We Love our Toxic Parents and be Healthy?
Episode 271 is now live. In this insightful episode, we dive into one of the most challenging and nuanced aspects of family dynamics: loving your elderly toxic parents while maintaining healthy boundaries. Many of us struggle with the complex emotions that arise from dealing with toxic behaviors in those who raised us, especially as they…
The Secret to Becoming a Great Communicator (part 2)
Introduction: This week, I’m continuing my series on the six rules of communication. If you haven’t read rule one, go here. This post will focus on rules two and three. You can also find a great introduction to these rules and how they emerged. These rules are also found in my book, The Emotionally Secure…
Challenge and Accept Your Emotions for Personal Growth
This article delves into the vital balance between accepting and confronting our emotions, emphasizing how embracing our feelings fosters personal development and enhances our decision-making. It offers actionable strategies to cultivate emotional acceptance and elucidates its profound advantages. Introduction to Accepting and Challenging Feelings Emotional acceptance is a transformative process that plays a vital role…
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…
3 Essential Self-Care Habits for a Balanced and Fulfilling Life That You Will Love
Discover three effective habits for good self-care, including setting boundaries with No Meeting Mondays, starting the day with pleasure and beauty, and decluttering life from negativity. These habits can enhance overall well-being, reduce stress levels, and improve work-life balance. Three habits for good self care Self-care is not just about pampering oneself with occasional treats…
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…
10 Ways to Have a Summer You’ll Love and Make the Most of Every Day
r is the perfect time to engage in outdoor activities to fill your days with excitement, laughter, and a sense of adventure.
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…