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Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship

Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship

Timothy Olson / Ruth Olson - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins, Tony Robbins 297 Episodes Aug 28, 2025

Mr and Mrs Therapy is a podcast hosted by licensed marriage and family therapists Tim and Ruth Olson, who specialize in trauma, EMDR therapy, and relationship issues. The show provides tools and resources to help listeners manage anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, and past trauma. With over 30 years of combined experience, the hosts aim to equip individuals to become the best version of themselves and build healthy relationships. The podcast covers topics such as communication, healing from PTSD, and overcoming relationship conflicts.

Episodes

Ep 296 - Embracing Authenticity: Stop Changing Yourself for Others Aug 28, 2025 1271 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast, the hosts discuss the issue of changing one's words, behaviors, or values to please others. They explore various reasons for this tendency, such as childhood messages, trauma, societal pressures, and people-pleasing habits. The conversation incl
Ep 295 - Unlocking the Power of EMDR for Trauma Healing Aug 26, 2025 1226 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session Join Tim and Ruth, licensed marriage and family therapists with a background in trauma therapy, as they introduce their self-guided EMDR program for overcoming trauma. This session explores the benefits of EMDR, including its ability to heal past trauma, improve brain function, and increase emotio
Ep 294 - The Myth of Balance: Prioritizing Faithful Presence Over Perfection Aug 21, 2025 971 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of the Mr. And Mrs Therapy podcast, the hosts tackle the modern myth of achieving perfect balance in life. They discuss how constantly striving for balance can leave individuals feeling exhausted, discouraged, and guilty. Instead, they advocate for a focus on priorities and being f
Ep 293 - Escaping the Comparison Trap: How Social Media Affects Self-Worth Aug 18, 2025 1059 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session   In this episode of the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast, the hosts discuss the 'comparison trap' and how social media can distort self-worth. They explain how platforms highlight only the best moments of people's lives, leading to unfair comparisons and feelings of inadequacy. The episode explores t
Ep 192 - Balancing Truth and Love: The Art of Healthy Honesty Aug 14, 2025 981 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of Mr. And Mrs. Therapy podcast, the hosts explore the delicate balance between truth and love, discussing the nuances of healthy honesty, radical honesty, and avoidance. They provide insights into the psychology behind why people gravitate towards either extreme and offer practica
Ep 291 - Unlocking the Power of Vulnerability in Relationships Aug 11, 2025 865 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of the Mr. And Mrs. Therapy podcast, the hosts explore the concept of vulnerability as a crucial and often frightening relationship skill. They delve into what true vulnerability looks like, its significance for emotional connection, and how past wounds can obstruct our ability to
Ep 290 - Commitment Over Chemistry: Debunking the Myth of Compatibility in Marriage Aug 5, 2025 1083 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of the Mr. And Mrs Therapy podcast, the hosts discuss the myth of compatibility in marriage, emphasizing the importance of commitment over initial chemistry. They argue that compatibility and chemistry should not be the foundation of a lasting marriage, but rather commitment, share
Ep 289 - The Art of Effective Apologies: Rebuilding Trust in Relationships Aug 1, 2025 951 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode, we delve into why some apologies fail and how to truly repair trust in relationships when 'I'm sorry' isn't enough. We explore the necessity of emotional validation and changed behavior to rebuild trust. Key points include understanding why a rushed or empathy-lacking apology fall
Ep 288 - Healing vs. Avoidance: Understanding Healthy Boundaries Jul 29, 2025 1051 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast, the hosts delve into the often confusing distinction between true healing and mere avoidance, especially following a traumatic experience. They discuss how trauma can make it difficult to distinguish between setting healthy boundaries and erecti
Ep 287 -- The question that could be destroying your relationships "Why?" Jul 22, 2025 1043 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of the Mr. And Mrs. Therapy podcast, the hosts delve into the problematic nature of judgmental 'why' questions in relationships. They discuss how such questions, even when asked with genuine curiosity, can come across as accusatory and trigger defensive reactions. The episode explo
Ep 286 - Transforming Anxiety into Excitement: Understanding and Managing Your Physiological Responses Jul 17, 2025 799 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast, the hosts delve into the phenomenon of experiencing a racing, jittery feeling and interpreting it as either excitement or anxiety. They discuss the physiological responses driven by the sympathetic nervous system and provide a self-check tool to hel
Ep 285 - Navigating Conflict Styles in Relationships Jul 15, 2025 1289 We want to work with YOU! 15 Minute Free Consultation  Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session In this episode of the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast, hosts Brian and Ruth discuss conflict styles in relationships and how they can either drive couples apart or bring them closer together. They explore the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, which identifies five primary conflict styles: avo

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