The Dr. Dodd Podcast

One of the most difficult and least talked about subjects today is, how to “parent” your child… who is now an adult. What a balancing act. What a challenge. The hard reality is today’s young adult lives in a very different world. And the “spill over” of all this on to the family, particularly parents, cannot be overstated. Join Dr. Dodd as he provides some suggestions/guidelines on how to parent your child, who is now an adult.

A common question is, “Can you ever truly achieve emotional healing?” A very similar question is, “Can people really change?” Dr. Dodd states that, “I tell you that it is absolutely possible. It is my desire, to define what that healing “looks like and entails,” as well as provide some practical suggestions on how to achieve and maintain it. Again, to heal emotionally is always possible. With time (it’s going to whatever time it takes), a genuine “want to,” the willingness to seek help, and God…it is very possible.”

We often talk about balance…keeping the right amount of air in the tires of our car, the balance needed to roller/ice skate, or the balance required to simply go up and down the stairs. But what about finding/having balance in our lives? Join Dr. Dodd, as he invites the listener to consider balance in all the different aspects of our life…everything (to name a few) from relationships, our work life, health and fitness, finance, our social life, emotional well-being, and of course…our spiritual life. He states that… “balance leads to a positive outlook, it focuses on good habits, it helps to lower stress. Being “out-of-balance” can shortchange what is important to us and diminish our overall quality of life.”

Dr. Dodd shares, "I have come to believe, that most men I know, would strive/work toward being a spiritual leader… but simply have no idea what that even means. They’ve never had a scripturally sound and emotionally healthy model, to teach or mentor them. Also, men may struggle with feeling very inadequate (spiritually, emotionally, mentally) to lead. There is often the fear of being not good enough, of being transparent, accountable, and vulnerable."  

So, being a spiritual leader…what does that even mean? In this episode, Dr. Dodd sheds light on what he has come to believe it means, to spiritually lead... as well as, what it doesn’t. 

In this episode, Dr. Dodd invites the listener to begin experiencing joy despite the trials, stress, and circumstances of life. He spends time distinguishing between Happiness and Joy, stating that joy is attributed to something that is very consistent and internal. Happiness is usually triggered externally…it is something that happens to us. Join Dr. Dodd as he provides several suggestions on how to have this joy despite your circumstances.

Dr. Dodd states, “By far, the most common types of fear that I encounter in clients are the fear of failing, of being inadequate, rejected, and abandoned.” Join him as he describes some of the possible causes, typical symptoms, or consequences, as well as treatment options. There is hope and help for all those who suffer with any one, or all, of these fears!

It’s true that we can all experience anxiety. A certain degree of feeling anxious can even motivate us to prepare more diligently and practice more intently. However, there are so many who suffer with intense fear and distress, becoming overwhelmed and often unable to perform everyday activities…leading to the diagnosis of an anxiety disorder.

In this episode, Dr. Dodd speaks especially to those individuals who find themselves daily, struggling with the condition of an anxiety disorder. He offers direction, information, and practical strategies on how navigate through this very common struggle in our society. 

Any life, every life…is a life of change. It’s an inevitable part of life. That doesn’t always mean that dealing with the change is always easy. It requires a level, a degree of adjustments. Even good changes, that you’re excited about, can be stress-inducing.  

Change can disrupt your routine. The associated stress can bring feelings of being overwhelmed. But finding ways to accept, cope, work through, learn from them, can make these transitions smoother, less troubling or stressful. Having coping strategies can help you become more resilient to stress and make it easier to adapt to the changes in your life. Join Dr. Dodd as he gives several very practical suggestions/tips on how to cope with change.

Being a good listener is one of the most important skills you can have. It is key to all effective communication. If you are a good listener, you will find that people will be drawn to you. They will want to be around you. The simple act of paying attention and listening to someone else, tells them that are interesting and worthwhile. It tells other people that you care about what is happening to them, how they think, and how they feel. Join Dr. Dodd as he shares his thoughts on being an active and empathic listener, open minded, and with awareness. 

The spoken word, being a strong verbal communicator, is a critical skill for everyone to learn. It is incredibly valuable in both your personal and professional life. There are many different verbal communication skills and abilities. Everything from the obvious, e.g., speaking clearly, confidentially, concisely to being an effective listener. In this episode, Dr. Dodd provides some basic principles/thoughts pertaining to the spoken side of communication.

He states, “It is beyond critical that individuals involved in any meaningful relationship…speak. It’s especially true within families, marriages, or any other close relationship. To share your thoughts, needs, desires, etc. are imperative. If you don’t, then others in your life are put in a position of guessing what you are thinking…of having to assume.”