The Dr. Dodd Podcast

Join Dr. Dodd as he discusses the increasingly prevalent, damaging, hurtful, and trust breaking behavior…the emotional affair. He provides several of the warning signs, the negative consequences associated with the behavior, and what to do if you're involved in it. Dr. Dodd states that, “With technology enabling the proverbial round-the-clock, hidden, communication…it has never been easier to fall into the trap of moving from “just friends” to “more than friends.””

He further states, “that while there are those who believe that an emotional affair is harmless, since there is not a sexual component to the relationship, most marriage and relationship experts view it as being unfaithful.” Emotional affairs often serve as a gateway to sexual infidelity. They take place when an individual invests more of their emotional energy outside of their marriage. They receive emotional support and companionship from the “other” person…not their spouse.

Every relationship has varying degrees, or levels of expectations. And contrary to popular opinion/belief, expectations are not always a bad thing or as the adage says, “expectations lead to disappointments.” In this episode Dr. Dodd helps the listener understand, establish, and work through Relationship Expectations. 

“It is my desire to share with you some of the more common hurdles associated with those expectations, such as realistic vs. unrealistic expectations, and what to do when those expectations are not met.”

Calling all you dads, dads-to-be, stepdads, grandads, male guardians, father figures, etc.…please listen up! Join Dr. Dodd as he discusses the critical role of being dad! Numerous studies continue to support the belief that the pivotal role of a father figure, can significantly influence the life…the well-being of a child. He describes what he believes a healthy dad/child relationship looks like and the critical importance of it.

In this podcast, Dr. Dodd shares that “over the last several weeks, I’ve received a lot of questions pertaining to the issue of depression.” He further states that, “I hope to answer many of those questions in a way that is both helpful and practical to the listener, including taking a quick look at the four more common types of depression versus a day or two of feeling “down” or sad.  

“I am scared to death of what’s coming!” “There is so much uncertainty in my life!” “I hate change!” “Can I do something to help me be able to walk in faith?” “The idea of surrendering to God’s will, makes sense to me… but I’m afraid of what He may want me to change.” “If I let God be God in my life, then how will that play out? Can I trust Him?” Join Dr. Dodd as he addresses the fear of the unknown, some of possible causes, and practical tips on “what to do about it.”

Everyone can have moments of feeling worried about what could go wrong, of being irritable, maybe have feelings of sadness, or have trouble sleeping. But when these feelings become so persistent (lasting for more than just a day or so) that they begin to interfere with your ability to work, to maintain relationships, to think clearly, or even handle everyday activities…you may be struggling with a more significant mood disorder. In this episode, Dr. Dodd especially “wants to speak to men” about depression and/or anxiety.

"The idea that every day starts to feel the same, that you have very little motivation to do anything, or “I’m just trying to get through yet another day,” when life feels unfulfilling, yet…. I’m scared to make any real change because “I don’t like change and I don’t want to deal with all the unknown.”

In this episode Dr. Dodd declares that, while we all can go through times of feeling like we’re in a rut, “You absolutely can do something about this!” He shares with the listener several tips/suggestions on how to become “unstuck.” Whether it’s mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual “stuckness!”