To lie is to attempt to make something true that is inherently untrue. At it's core, lying is an attempt to make a new reality for oneself. Why do we do this? What are the consequences of living this way? How does pornography fit in this paradigm? What's the way forward? All this and more in this week's episode.

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Why we do what we do as humans is a big question. Knowing what drives you, or gives you meaning and purpose is an important idea to wrestle with. Jump straight into the deep end in this episode as we grapple with finding meaning in the midst of seemingly meaningless moments.

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Everyone has needs and desires, but how we go about satisfying them can get messy. Join today's conversation to learn about the different ways we try to get what we want.

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Tim is a licensed professional counselor, who has found himself spending a lot of time working with clients in the field of sexual addiction. How does one end up as a Sex Addiction Therapist? In this episode Tim shares his personal journey, how it has led him to where he is now, and some important lessons he has learned along the way.

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Music by Max Hunter

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Attachment styles are about how we relate to others and to ourselves. This is a pt.2 of our discussion. In this episode we look at the topic through the lens of parenting. How can we foster healthy attachment styles as we raise our kids? Join the conversation to find out. 

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Music by Max Hunter

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Ever wonder how and why you relate to others the way you do? Come learn how your view of self and others lends itself to a particular attachment style. Understanding Attachment Theory helps us understand how to build relationships in a more healthy way. 

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Music by Max Hunter

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Dr. Joshua Kreimeyer is a Professor in the Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Among his many credentials and experiences, he is currently a part of advocacy efforts in the Ukraine, for effective mental health services and access to care for military veterans and their families. Join this conversation to hear how the war in Ukraine has impacted his work and where he sees that field is headed. 

Check out Dr. Kreimeyer's book that describes his work with military families here.

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Music by Max Hunter

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The landscape of common thought in America regarding mental health and the act of seeing a counselor is shifting, but today we discuss some common stigmas regarding mental health that still exist. Join us as we discuss where some of these stigmas come from, and how we might be able to think of this field in a more helpful way.

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Music by Max Hunter

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Everybody has made a resolution to kick a stubborn habit before. Everybody also understands the sense of defeat that is accompanied by a lack of success.  Making a change that has a lasting impact is a real challenge. Join today's discussion for some helpful steps that could reframe the way you approach this idea. 

Link to Prochaska and DiClemente's Cycle of Change here.

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Music by Max Hunter

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Grieving our losses is an important part of life, but actually warrants grief? What is the cost of not learning to grieve well? What practices can we implement to begin grieving in a healthy way? Check out today's discussion to find out. 

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Music by Max Hunter

Edited by Sam Meyung