Help for Loving Relationships
This podcast courageously discusses the messy and amazing parts of loving relationships, exploring complex problems and sharing inspiring love stories. Host Shane Adamson, a professional counselor with over 25 years of experience, offers insights on what helps and what hurts individuals, marriages, and families. The show features interviews with authors, experts, and everyday heroes who share wisdom on strengthening relationships in your community. Listeners are inspired to do hard things and find better ways to live, love, and parent.
Episodes
Summer Break & 3 Day Trauma Intensive launching fall 2026
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share the vision behind a new 3-Day Trauma Healing Intensive designed to help people move beyond simply understanding their past and begin experiencing genuine healing. Drawing from the work of Troy Love's Finding Peace, Pia Mellody's Post-Induction Therapy (PIT), and Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry, I describe how these three complementary appr
Why Men Struggle to Heal from Betrayal—and How They Can
Send us Fan MailWhen infidelity and betrayal are discussed, the experiences of men are often overlooked. In this episode, Adam Nisenson sheds light on the unique challenges faced by men who have been betrayed by a partner, exploring the stigma, shame, and societal expectations that often keep them silent and unsupported. Adam introduces the concept of Masculine Betrayal Trauma (MBT) and walks list
The Empathetic Warrior: Helping Men Show Up After Betrayal
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful conversation, recovery coach Tryan Stutes unpacks what he calls the “gap” in betrayal recovery—the often overlooked space between a man’s personal recovery and his partner’s healing process. While many men have access to structured resources like SAA, sponsors, and intensives, their partners are often left navigating deep emotional pain with fewer supports. Tryan s
April Fools Takeover: Lisa Eliason takes over the Mic
Send us Fan MailIn this special April Fools episode, the script gets flipped as Lisa Eliason takes over the mic and puts Shane in the hot seat. What starts as a lighthearted role reversal quickly turns into a meaningful and honest conversation about the heart of Shane’s work—helping couples navigate betrayal, rebuild trust, and create deeper emotional connection. From the realities of working with
Anatomy of Emotional Intimacy
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Shane shares how emotional intimacy grows through the attachment lens of accessibility, reliability, and emotional engagement, inspired by Sue Johnson’s ARE model. He explores the powerful idea that intimacy means “In-To-Me-I-See,” inviting couples, friends, and family members to move beyond surface conversations and courageously share their inner emotional world.
Anatomy of Sexual Intimacy
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with sex therapist Dr. Lisa Elieson to explore how sexuality is far more than a physical act — it’s an expression of self and a creative language of love within marriage. Dr. Elieson shares how she integrates art into therapy to help couples better understand their sexual identity, emotional connection, and the deeper meaning behind intimacy. Together, w
Book Review: Cultivating Love
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Ken McGill, a practical and compassionate guide to growing wisdom and love throughout life. Drawing from psychology, theology, and neurobiology, McGill explores how wisdom can become compromised by trauma and maladaptive coping, and how it can be recalibrated through self-awareness, reparenting, and intentional growth.
2026 Theme: Love
Send us Fan MailWelcome to 2026! We’re exploring this year’s theme—Love—what helps it grow and what causes it to fade. Drawing from relationship research, psychology, and spiritual wisdom, we highlight key qualities that strengthen love toward self and others—such as emotional availability, compassion, healthy boundaries, gratitude, accountability, and repair. We also discuss common habits that di
Good Bye 2025; Hello 2026
Send us Fan MailIn this solo episode, Shane recaps the standout moments from the year on the Help for Loving Relationships Show. From exploring the foundations of a happy life to learning about empathy, anxiety, and trauma recovery, he highlights insights from guests like Stevie Hall, Jeremy Edge, and the inspiring story of Heidi and Alex’s journey from pain to renewed connection. Shane also share
Healing from sexual betrayal Matt & Joanna Raabsmith
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Matt and Joanna Raabsmith share how their Intimacy Pyramid helps couples heal from sexual betrayal by starting with honesty and emotional safety before moving toward deeper vulnerability and intimacy. They discuss the importance of slowing down, doing individual work to stay regulated, and learning how betrayers can respond to their partner’s trauma with humility i
Reignite the Connection: How “Hold Me Tight” Workshop Transforms Relationships
Send us Fan MailDo you ever wonder why the same arguments keep surfacing in your relationship—or why it’s so hard to feel truly heard and understood? In this episode, we explore the Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop, a powerful, science-backed experience based on Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).You’ll hear how couples learn to slow down conflict, express deeper needs, and rebuild
Healing the Brain, Healing the Soul
Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of brain health and personal transformation. Our guest Lisa Marie Shaughnessy shares her journey from a successful career in radio to a life redefined by self-discovery, neuroscience, and long-distance pilgrimage. From the Amen Clinic’s cutting-edge use of brain scans in mental health to her powerful experience walk
Summer Break 2025
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review highlights of 2025 and look forward to final 3 months of 2025 when we return Oct- Dec. We are looking for theme ideas for 2026.Maybe it will be "Resiliency". Other thoughts....? Enjoy your Summer!
Heidi & Alex: Heartache to Happiness
Send us Fan MailTune in to hear the inspiring story of a couple who overcame the crippling challenges of depression and behavior that threatened their marriage. Heidi and Alex are courageous and vulnerable to share their story. It details how they met, the periods of heartache, the turning points of growth, the lessons learned, and the joy and connection they now enjoy. We hope this episode ins
Empowering Women in Relationships
Send us Fan MailWhat holds women back in relationships? Therapist Anita Sandoval and Shane cover topics includingThe reflex to people please, and how this can be harmful long-termGuilt and cultural expectations that trap women in self-sacrificing rolesThe signs of betrayal trauma and how it hijacks the nervous systemWhat “duty sex” reveals about emotional disconnection. More fulfilling sex happen
Impacts of Unresolved Trauma
Send us Fan MailShane reviews the literature on trauma as well as shares observations from his 30 years as counselor and from his personal work of healing to share some markers that would indicate that you may be struggling with unresolved Trauma1) He reviews trauma's trauma's impact on physical health and especially the nervous system2) He details how truams is related to mood disorders
High-achieving Men and Addiction
Send us Fan MailWe know addiction gets in the way of happiness and relationships, but why is recovery so difficult for high-achieving men? Professional coach Roland Cochrun shares his insights and the realization that making real connections (and discovering your purpose in life) are essential. He is the founder of The Successful Addict recovery group, The Sex Addiction podcast, and author of The
Healing Generational Trauma & People-Pleasing
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when you didn't receive comfort consistently while growing up? You look for other ways to receive it. That can lead to unhealthy habits that damage relationships even when they give good feelings. Therapist Anita Sandoval & Shane discuss the Still Face Experiment demonstrated on YouTube, trauma treatments, and how re-parenting yourself helps you show up bett
Finding Peace Retreat—My Journey
Send us Fan MailWhat is an intensive therapy retreat like? What benefits does it have over doing a therapy workbook or individual counseling? Shane gives his personal experience of the retreat coming up this fall near Lake Texoma that is designed to help people dig deep into themselves, discover the attachment wounds and negative core beliefs that are holding them back, and re-establish their inne
Swimming through the Blue Trench
Send us Fan MailOne of the scariest scenes in Finding Nemo was when Dory & Merlin swam through the blue trench—being afraid and vulnerable out in the open ocean. Men's coach Bob Smith shares his experiences personally and professionally in how doing that—feeling and accepting negative emotions including vulnerability—opens up individual happiness and leads the way to more connection in re
Balance in Relationship with Self & Others
Send us Fan MailThere are 4 key components to creating balance in relationships, that equilibrium between autonomy and closeness that feels good to both partners, according to psychotherapist David Schnarch:A flexible, solid selfA quiet mind & calm heart (emotional regulation)Grounded response (avoid reactivity, seek first to understand the other)Meaningful endurance (tolerating discomfort for
Digital Addictions: When screen interfaces replace human faces
Send us Fan MailWhat defines problematic screen use? What are the real harms? Whether it’s gaming, social media, or online porn, digital addictions can eat up time, tank productivity, increase anxiety, and hurt what really helps—relationships with loved ones. Counselor Jeremy Edge specializes in teens with gaming addictions and tells us what feeds some of these addictions and how to redirect those
Empathy & Happiness
Send us Fan MailHow does empathy change the dynamic of big, negative emotions? What is it about emotional intelligence that allows us to bring our best selves to relationships? What is cognitive dissonance and why is it easier to change our thinking about our behaviors than to actually change them? Tune in to this and more from therapist Stevie Hall, who leads us on this deep dive into empathy.Ste
Happiness Builders and Blockers
Send us Fan Mail2025 is the year to better understand happiness! In this episode Shane shares what research indicates increases happiness as well as what blocks it. You might be surprised! "Happiness does not have to be a grand adventure—it can just come from simple things." Here's 9:Strong relationships (no surprise here!)Sense of purpose in lifeGratitudeActs of kindnessPhysical h
How Holiday Traditions Strengthen Relationships
Send us Fan MailThey foster connection, create a sense of belonging, and reinforce shared values. Shane shares some of his own family traditions as well as from asking others what traditions were meaningful to them. He reminds the listeners to stay tuned to 2025 where the theme will be happiness. What are the ingredients for a happy life. He is open to guests submitting their nominee for some
From Rage to Resilience
Send us Fan MailYour world was torn apart by the person you loved the most in the world. Maybe you're still in the relationship, maybe not. Maybe you're trying to decide. What you know is that you don't feel yourself, and you're not getting past it. Therapist Kaylee Dunn talks with Shane about how betrayed partners learn from their anger and channel it to power their transforma
Feeling Disconnected in Your Marriage?
Send us Fan MailFeeling burned out at home? Not getting the love and support you need? Does your marriage need some work? Coach Shiloh Minor talks with Shane aboutboundariesself-carebeing more generous with yourself noticing the energy you give out, andfinding the right time to ask for what you needThey make a HUGE difference in what you bring to your relationship and getting the love you need!Con
Journey Beyond Betrayal
Send us Fan MailAfter the anger, grief, mourning, and loss, is there really hope for a relationship after a betrayal? Kate Conwell gives us a resounding "Yes!" Listen as she & Shane delve into the 3 stages of healing:Safety & stabilizationAnger, grief. . . all the feelingsPost-traumatic growthGetting support with a group really accelerates healing, both for men and women. You can
Summer Break & Online Course in the Works!
Send us Fan MailThe podcast will be on break from at least July - Sept. Related to that, I am excited to announce a new online course coming soon: Heroic Healing: A Couples' Guide to Healing from Betrayal/InfidelityThis is my first time developing an online course. I am uncertain how much time it will require. I may take a longer break than just summer months if I need the time for course
Self-discovery in Nature, Spirituality, and Relationships
Send us Fan MailA decade-long journey to heal from PTSD, depression, and addiction took travel writer Brad Wetzler to the Holy Land, India, and the Himalayas. While immersed in nature, spirituality, and relationships with people (and dogs), Brad discovered himself. Self-compassion was a big healer: "When I softened the way I spoke to myself, I began to emerge, and began to feel more connected
Self as Reflected in Relationships
Send us Fan MailHave you ever gotten annoyed at someone else, only to later realize it mirrored something in yourself that irritates you? Or noticed a pattern in some relationships that went south? "You take yourself wherever you go," says life coach Deb Blum, who focuses on helping women in the second half of their lives to cultivate a relationship with themselves that they can love. Sh
Reframing Self-Sabotaging Perceptions
Send us Fan MailLori Beard focuses on 7 steps of personal development. Today we dive deeper into negative perceptions and how to reframe these so they do not sabotage your life:Lori shares how her perception of not feeling good enough as a child to keep her parents together in marriage impacted her self-esteem and views on love. She explores how she experienced difficulties in forming and mainta
Leadership and Teamwork
Send us Fan MailAs an executive coach, Jelena Simpson leans heavily on the DISC personality assessment to help leaders understand their strengths and areas for improvement in working with their teams. And connecting with them is crucial, she says, because it keeps employees who value security and low conflict from "quiet quitting." She also points out that leadership is not simply a posi
Personal Transformation
Send us Fan MailA dedicated mindset transformation coach specializing in trauma and abuse recovery, Shirley Buck draws from her own remarkable journey to help others.As an energy healer, she understands the intricate connection between mind, body, and spirit. Her personal healing has deepened her understanding of the transformative power of energy work and its ability to facilitate profound emotio
Healing Childhood Trauma
Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered what going to an intensive 5-day therapy retreat is like? Shane reviews his experience at the Green Shoe Retreat, which focuses on healing the pain from childhood dysfunction in your family of origin. You might joke that "Our family put the 'fun' in 'dysfunction'," but in real life it can lead to problems with self-esteem, bounda
Mindfulness, Mental Health, and Relationships
Send us Fan MailJacob Hess is lead author of The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints. With Phil Neisser, he wrote You’re Not as Crazy as I Thought, But You’re Still Wrong, and is a former board member of the National Coalition of Dialogue & Deliberation. Jacob’s life work is dedicated to making space for thoughtful, good-hearted people to find understanding (and affection)
Benefits of Gratitude and Journaling
Send us Fan MailTaking the time to reflect on what you're grateful for and writing down your thoughts both require the ability to detach from the inner dialogues in your brain, and with practice bring a host of therapeutic benefits. Shane details many in this short episode:improves awareness of perceptions & events in your lifehelps you prioritize problems, concerns, fears & goalscrea
Betrayal Trauma Healing, Part 2
Send us Fan MailShane recently completed a training by APSATS (Association of Partner's of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists. He shares some best practices for healing betrayal based on this healing. 1. Safety and Stabilization2. Remembering and Mourning3. Reconnecting and ReinventingShane offers ideas and resources for healing and recovery based on his 15 years of experience in this specia
5 Stages in Healing from Betrayal Trauma
Send us Fan MailGuest Heidi Hastings is a sex and marriage researcher, educator, and advocate. She details the 5 stages women go through in trying to heal from a betrayal:Innocence/naiveteCrisisAftermathHealingTransformation "Women need women for healing," she says. Her research found that support groups were very helpful, not only in the crisis stage, but all the way through transformat
Music that Heals and Inspires
Send us Fan MailKayla started singing along side her father on stage at the young age of 2. Over the years she has brought her music to school assemblies, worship services, and recently recorded her 2nd album entitled, "All Things New." Kayla's Christian faith has been very meaningful to her life and her music. Kayla explains that her style of music is to tell a story that can
Addiction and Loss
Send us Fan MailThe lawsuit against Meta for allegedly harming teens with their addictive platforms. Opioids. Online porn. Addiction, and the resulting loss, touches us all at some time. Shane talks about the accusations that Facebook & Instagram harm teens’ mental health. He also gets into how addiction harms generally and how society can better support people in recovery. Last of all, he ope
Navigating Holidays with Family & 2024 Podcast Preview
Send us Fan MailSometimes family dynamics can increase stress during holiday gatherings. Shane offers 7 tips to help you better navigate these reunions and reduce drama. The second half of the podcast Shane gives a sneak preview into episodes for 2024. Thanks to all of you for being supportive listeners of the show!
How Faith Strengthens Relationships: Romaree F. Herbert
Send us Fan MailRomaree's journey in her Jewish faith took a winding road—from feeling disconnected with her Reform upbringing in El Paso to renewed interest while experiencing antisemitism in Germany. She was in college when she decided to go to Israel to attend an Orthodox seminary for girls—an experience that led her to greater spirituality and connection with her faith. Now practicing a m
How Faith Strengthens Relationships: Almas Muscatwalla
Send us Fan Mail"He created you all from a single soul." How does this tenet from Islamic theology change the way we think about our relationships? A faithful Ismaili Muslim, Almas Muscatwalla explains that it helps to diffuse conflict if we see the other as having an equal right to their opinion. And no force. "No mother is going to drag their child to jamatkhana [for local worshi
How Faith Strengthens Our Relationships: the Bujnowskis
Send us Fan MailMembers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Aaron & Julie Bujnowski share how insights gained from prayer and personal revelation informed big decisions: Should we move? How should we tackle cancer treatment? They offer many other spiritual insights about personal development, loving relationships and how worship in the temple brings a spiritual power that co
6 Ways a Betrayer Can Improve Healing
Send us Fan Mail1) Don't lie. How honesty heals2) Have patience with self, spouse, and recovery. (Research shows it's a 1-5 year process)3) Seek help. Involve >3 others in your healing journey4) Improve your distress tolerance. Addiction is really about emotional management5) Take full responsibility6) Be proactive, be transparent, and fight for your spouse's heart!These are 6 wa
Summer Break and Fall Preview
Send us Fan MailI am taking a break from releasing new episodes for July, August and September!August is my daughter Noel's weddingSeptember-October is Recovery Foundations: Pathway to Hope with Janice Caudill. This is 6 week intensive designed for couples focusing on betrayal trauma, problematic sexual behavior and broken trust in marriage. To learn more go to this link:https://intensiv
Talking to Teens About Sex part 2
Send us Fan MailWhat does a healthy relationship look like? What are signs of an abusive relationship? What do you know about the LGBTQ community? Starting conversations with your teens about what's already in their minds and going on around them can be eye-opening and the increased communication helps your relationship.Find out more from EducateEmpowerKids.org, follow on Instagram @eduempowe
Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Send us Fan MailAre you waiting for your kids to start the conversation? Don’t! Dina Alexander, author of multiple books for parents, urges you to “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Our kids are being exposed to a thousand percent more sexualized media than you & I ever were. And because of that, we need to be proactive and allow our kids to know they have the freedom to talk to us. “
Building a Community
Send us Fan MailBrian Schoepf and Jen Rodriguez purchased Crossfit Slake in March of 2020. The timing couldn't have been worse. They found a way to survive the challenges with Covid and built a thriving crossfit community over the past 3 years. In this episode, they share their wisdom of focusing on both fitness and building a community. Learn more about Crossfit Slake by going to their we
Navigating the Empty Nest Stage of Life
Send us Fan MailPeyton and Tony have been married for 36 years and are active “empty nesters.” They moved to Aubrey, TX in 2019 after living in Plano for over 22 years, where they raised three boys. Their oldest son is married and lives in the Los Angeles area, close to their youngest son. Their middle son is also married and lives in Ft. Worth. Peyton is a personal trainer and enjoys CrossFit,
The Gremlins of Hard Emotions and Low Confidence
Send us Fan Mail Podcaster Carmen Hecox is passionate about helping women navigate midlife with more confidence and purpose. She interviewed Shane about his 3 components of self-confidence, what gets in the way, and how to overcome. (Not a surprise: This advice works for men and women of every age!) Some nuggets:A quiet mind, calm heart, and self-compassion lead to inner peaceCompetence in an are
Protecting Children from Sexual Harm
Send us Fan MailThe statistics are staggering: 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before age 18. But parents CAN be proactive in starting conversations with their children, watching for changes in behavior, and listening. Cynthia Gambill works with nonprofit organization Saprea, which offers resources to help not only victims heal, but parents prevent their children from becomin
Healing from Sexual Abuse
Send us Fan MailOne in 5 children will be sexually abused before they turn 18, according to nonprofit charity Saprea. The trauma from abuse can last decades, but healing is possible, with help and support for survivors. Cynthia Abrea explains how the programs at their free retreats for adult female survivors do that.Minute 16:00 What happens in Saprea retreatsMinute 20:00 Sense of communityMinut
Bringing Play and Passion to the Bedroom
Send us Fan MailDr. Watson helps couples liven up their sexual intimacy. She shares ideas around role plays, fantasy, novelty, and spontaneity. She has a wonderful assessment tool called Best Sex Conversations which helps couples identify things that enhance vs reduce sexual desire. You can hear more of Dr Watson at her Foreplay Radio podcast here.
Coping with Differences in Sexual Desire
Send us Fan Mail"One of the really important pillars of a marriage is our emotional connection and our sexual connection," says therapist Dr. Laura Watson, author of the book Wanting Sex Again. But if a low-T male still has four times the testosterone levels of a normal 18 to 22-year-old female, how do couples overcome this difference?
Tools for a Stronger Marriage
Send us Fan MailTherapist Terri Burns shares what "Masters of Marriage" do that "Disasters in Marriage" don't. (Hint: Put more deposits in their emotional bank account.) Her steps to conflict resolution take a page from FBI negotiation tactics: Start with the assumption of similarity. You & the other side are not that far off—you both want the same things. Only after
Hold Me Tight Couples Weekend Workshop Overview
Send us Fan MailHold Me Tight is a two-day workshop based on the emotional focused couples therapy model created by Sue Johnson. Over 70% of couples who seek marital help using this model report feeling satisfied and happier than before therapy. The focus of the workshop is couples practice doing the 7 conversations for a lifetime of love which comes from the book. Masters level therapist intr
How Faith Helps Us Grieve
Send us Fan MailSaying the mourner's Kaddish, preparations for burial, and memorial services: rituals with our faith community help us know what to do in the disorienting days and months after we lose a loved one. They vary between faith traditions and get personalized within families, but all can bring comfort when we need it most.Guest Meli Solomon, host of the Living Our Beliefs podcast, s
2022 Review and Looking Forward to 2023
Send us Fan MailShane reflects on the past year of favorite episodes and the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment that comes from fulfilling his dream of launching a podcast. He gives a sneak peak to 2023 episode topics. Shane also invites others to join him in a journey of self-love with the 2023 Self-love Challenge. You can learn more by opening your Facebook search bar and entering
Ways to Develop Self-Love
Send us Fan MailTroy Love is our first return guest! His episode on "letting the love -in and healing relationship trauma" was the top downloaded episode for 2022. We are opening our 2023 by inviting others to join our self-love challenge. In this episode, Troy Love and I discuss how a foundation of compassion and self-love will impact the choices that you make each day. We tack
Everyday Hero: Scott McKnight on Living by Your Core Beliefs
Send us Fan MailFor his 80th birthday, Scott had bookmark cards printed that listed truths to live by that he gave as gifts to family and friends. Included are sayings from John Rockefeller and Scott’s own remarkable life as a rancher, COO of Fuller Brush Company, father of 6 children, and grandfather of many. See if you don’t find his stories as delightful as we did!
Science of Love & Bonding in Marriage
Send us Fan MailDid you know that having an emotional bond with another person during a trial helps calm your nervous system? We are built for connection. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps couples figure out where they get stuck in their relationship. Hear Dr. Belle, host of the EFT show "We Heart Therapy" on YouTube, talk about how she works with couples to help them understand their at
Raising Adults: Future-Focused Parenting & Blended Families
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we cover common struggles that parents face and how approaching these from a "future-focused" parenting model can be effective. Deana Thayer, co-host of the popular parenting podcast Raising Adults, shares the 3 pillars of future-focused parenting:How to be more intentional and less crisis-management oriented The challenge of excessive screen time and str
Finding Peace
Send us Fan MailShane leans on his courage to be vulnerable and share his personal experience of healing some relationship wounds from his life. He highlights his experience of using the Finding Peace method developed by Troy Love. In this episode you will learn about 6 common attachment wounds, how to recognize shame shadows in your life, and ways to heal your wounds so you can live more in p
How Emotional Intimacy Heals Marriages
Send us Fan MailHow much time do you spend together that is uninterrupted, when you're not distracted? What are you doing for each other to develop that emotional intimacy? Some research shows dual-income couples may spend as little as 2 hours a week. And yet Gottman-trained therapist Bob Good describes emotional intimacy as "the power washing system to heal every relationship that is go
Finding Your Personal Power after Divorce
Send us Fan MailHow do you regain your footing, take control of your finances, and find your way forward post-divorce? Coach Claire Wells tackles these topics as she shares her personal journey and how you can take control of the story in a way that empowers your personal growth.You can find her at www.coachingwithclaire.com. She often works with women who are down on themselves and who struggle t
Summer Break July-August 2022
Send us Fan MailHello Everyone!Thanks to your support we reached 500 downloads in 5 months! I am not releasing episodes in July or August. Here is a line-up of episodes that will release starting September 2022.Bob Good will talk about strengthening marriage. He is John Gottman level-3 trained and has 3 years of counseling experience to draw from to share his favorite ideas for all types of mar
Lark & Janine—A Gay Love Story
Send us Fan MailLark is one of the first children in her working-class family from El Paso, TX to pursue higher education. She announces during our show her plan to retire from practicing law as an attorney in TX and CO. She explains that during her early years relationships were challenging. She was blessed to have two wonderful children Leo and Beth before finding her current partner Janine.
Understanding Loving Relationships in the LGBTQI+ Community
Send us Fan MailGary Kindley shares his story of creating his love story with his husband and his observations of loving relationships within the LGBTQ community. He is trained as a professional counselor and pastor. He offers some important information to consider from his life experiences and living in a gay relationship for over 20 years. You can reach Gary at his website: https://cciadalla
Pride Month: Understanding Gay Loving Relationships
Send us Fan MailA. Todd Jones shares his experiences as a professor, artist, and coach as a gay man. He has learned about himself and love through his marriage with his partner of nearly 10 years. He shares about his experience as a "keeper of Christmas" A. Todd also offers advice for maintaining a long-term committed gay marriage and other ideas from his experiences.
Talking to Young Children about Porn
Send us Fan MailAs a parent, how do you make tough talks with your kids about pornography more comfortable? Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, discusses ways parents can help their kids understand what porn is, why it's harmful, and what to do about it. Her approach aims to keep the conversations with parents going. Check out more from Kristen here:Books/Website: www.defen
Importance of Boundaries in Loving Relationships
Send us Fan MailBoundaries--why do we need them in healthy relationships? Because they both protect us and show respect to others. Tune in to learn tools to practice setting boundaries for yourself and how to handle "steamrollers"--people who don't respect your boundaries. Your relationships will be better for it!To learn more about D2 Counseling services see the website below www.
Ritual & Tradition in Family Bonding
Send us Fan MailCrossing threshholds in life, receiving comfort from the "poor sweet baby blanket," and walking under the full-moon with dad: Author Meg Cox and former journalist for the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post describes how she came to realize the power of rituals in strengthening bonds between family members and friends. Check out the introduction to her revised and upd
Power of 12-step and Self-Love
Send us Fan MailMost people who get caught up in addictions are bound down by shame. Hear the story of Celeste, whose journey to health and self-love came through fellowship in a 12-step program. "Like the Velveteen Rabbit [from the children's book]: by the time you're really loved, you've got most of your fur rubbed off, your eyes pop off, and you're loose in the joints,
Healing a Marriage after Betrayal
Send us Fan MailWhat helps? And can it even be saved? The answer is yes, with help for both partners. He needs to lean into her pain, acknowledge and validate it, and be fully transparent and accepting of boundaries. She needs a support network and to focus on self-care. Love is bigger than pain.References I mention in the podcast:Geoff Steurer's article His Recovery, Her Recovery, and Our Re
Let the Love In--Healing Relationship Trauma and Finding Peace
Send us Fan MailWe are wired for human connection. What gets in our way? That's what counselor and best-selling author Troy L. Love discusses with Shane in this episode. Relationship trauma and the different voices of shame all keep us from reaching out or meaningfully connecting with others. Learn how to let the love in!Check out his book Finding Peace on Amazon--a combination story and wor
Strengthen Your Marriage Challenge & Geeking-out on Romantic Love
Send us Fan MailThis episode has two parts: 1) Shane introduces the strengthen your marriage challenge, an assessment tool for evaluating 6 areas of intimacy, and numerous suggested activities for intimacy building. A 12-month tracking system is provided for you to set goals & evaluate your progress. Download the 5-page PDF of the Strengthen Your Marriage Challenge at https://cmfcdallas.com
Creating a Tech-healthy Family
Send us Fan MailAs a stay-at-home mother of 5 with a degree in secondary education, Andrea has tested the ideas she presents within her own family as well as others in the Better Screen Time community. She and husband Tyler created a structure for conversations with children and teens (including this TED talk by Adam Alter) to help them develop the skill of discernment that will serve them throu
Overcoming Loneliness and Deepening Friendships
Send us Fan MailTony Bacigalupo experienced loneliness as an independent consultant in the IT industry. He developed New Work Cities as way to bring together many who were working from home and struggling with feeling isolated. Now as the community program manager at Smart Passive Income, Tony seeks to eradicate the epidemic of loneliness by showing people how to foster belonging in themselves
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