I'm joined today by Ellen Chute, LMSW as we talk through her metaphor of looking at family dynamics and systems ... where everyone sat in the car growing up.

Learn more about Ellen here - https://www.ellenychute.com/

On the Xtended Version ...

Ellen and I keep the conversation going, only the tables are turned and she uses my childhood as a look into how her metaphor plays out. In other words, let's get personal with my life. 

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A regular guest joins me again today, Dr Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, and we dive into the relational dynamic of attraction and desire.

They happen to us, and we choose them.

They naturally ebb and flow.

And how do we get them back if they are lost?

Learn more about Jennifer here - https://www.finlayson-fife.com/

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I'm joined today by JK Emezi, of Elevated Recovery and we have a frank conversation about high speed internet pornography.

Learn more about JK here - https://elevatedrecovery.org/

On the Xtended Version ...

JK and I get personal and talk about our journeys as well as the concept of betrayal trauma.

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Pam and I get into a conversation about how we as married people can so often find ourselves over-reacting to our spouse's over-reaction.

Why does this happen?

What can we do to stop it?

On the Xtended Version ...

Author and modern-day monk, Jay Shetty has a 4 E formula for better relationships. We discuss what they are and if we agree with him.

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Counselor and author Debra Fileta joins me today as we talk about triggers, trauma and the state of the world.

Learn more about Debra and find her books here - https://debrafileta.com/

On the Xtended Version ...

We continue the conversation and shift it towards what are some steps we can take to address triggers and traumas in our lives.

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Pam and I use an email from a wife who is in a sexless marriage, going on 20 years now, and she wants to know if there is anything she can do, but divorce is not an option.

We answer her questions, then expand into some different topics that are at play in every marriage.

On the Xtended Version ...

We do a deeper look at the dynamic of over-functioning and under-functioning.

Which one are you?

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Dr Michael Sytsma joins me again as we dive into the idea of how there is something much deeper going on during sex. There is a higher view to take.

Learn more about Dr Sytsma here - https://intimatemarriage.org/bim-team/mike-sytsma/

On the Xtended Version ...

I continue the conversation with Michael about Dr Schnarch's idea of eyes-open-sex.

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Chandler and Jade Rogers join the show today as they share their story of pornography struggle, its impact on their relationship and their journey towards healing.

Check out the app Chandler created to help others on this journey as well - Relay

On the Xtended Version ...

Pam and I share our story and journey with the struggle and impact of pornography on our marriage and life.

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This week Pam and I are looking back at what we've learned after 30 years of marriage.

Come look back with us.

On the Xtended Version ...

A surprisingly high number of people will admit to snooping on their spouse's phone or devices.

So what's the motivation and results of this path?

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This week Dr Kelly Casperson joins us again as we dive into the world of hormones and menopause. If you are a woman - you won't want to miss this episode.

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