Connecting Out Loud

In this summer series, I discuss terms therapists use that might not mean what you think they mean and how those terms can be helpful to you.
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What does it mean to be lonely? Is loneliness a sign of depression? More importantly, how do you get rid of it and STOP feeling lonely? This episode answers all of these questions and looks at loneliness from angles of friendships, singleness, and married life. You're going to want to listen to this because you will get tips on how to combat periods of loneliness in your life.
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Being in a relationship- whether romantic or familial- with someone with a personality disorder has its own unique challenges.  In this episode, I talk with Christine Hammond,
LMHC about how to recognize the signs, what to do if you're in this situation, how to help your loved one and get the most of of your relationship.
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Read about Christine's practice here. You can also listen to her podcast "Understanding Today's Narcissist."

Special guest, Fr. Josh Johnson shares insights for engaged and married couples. You're going to want to hear Fr. Josh's "non-negotiables" for both marriage prep and married life. He even shares some of his favorite love songs!
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Listen to the Ask Fr. Josh podcast
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Check out the upcoming Marriage Retreat for Black Catholics!
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Download our FREE E-book "10 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage."

Today, Regina unpacks the 3 most common communication styles (plus a 4th bonus style!). In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize what your default communication style is and what that could mean for interacting and connecting in your relationships.

Today Regina shares ways that you can utilize the gift of gab in order to make your relationship even better and take your connection one step deeper.
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Learn more about the Gottman Card Decks app here.
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For more ways to have connecting conversations with your beloved, check out my video on "How to Have Life Changing Conversations with Your Spouse."

Former Marriage and Family Therapist for 30 years and current founder of the John Paul II Healing Center, Dr. Bob Schuchts shares about the inspiration behind his book, "Be Devoted: Restoring Friendship, Passion, and Communion in Your Marriage." Dr. Bob breaks down applying the 5 Key Areas of Unity in a relationship while drawing from his own professional and personal experience. You're not going to want to miss this episode! It is a must for any engaged or married person! 

Ever worry about how to go about having "The Talk" with your children? Or wonder when is the right time to have it? Here, I share age-appropriate ways to broach the birds and the bees so you can feel confident ripping the band aid off AND be the first to instill sexual values into your children.
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Find children's Theology of the Body resources here and here.
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Read more parenting blog posts on my website.
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Some of the information in this episode was taken from Today's Parent.

Vibrant and joyful speaker and teacher, Mari Pablo, shares her insights from her daily work and ministry with teens. Listen as we discuss everything from mental health, current challenges for our youth, and family life. You're going to want to hear this jam-packed episode because it's full of ways to connect with the young person in your life. You'll also get a fresh perspective into their inner worlds (with a few jokes and laughs thrown in!).