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In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Eddie explores the invisible stories shaping how we experience marriage, politics, and everyday life.

Most of us don’t realize we’re swimming in narratives we’ve built—narratives that can trap us in blame, outrage, and certainty without ever questioning if they’re true.

Through relatable examples from political debates and common marriage conflicts, Eddie challenges us to pause, rethink the stories we defend, and start asking better questions.

Because growth doesn’t come from having all the answers—it comes from learning to see the water we’re swimming in.

If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or exhausted by the same old patterns, this conversation offers a different way forward: one rooted in clarity, responsibility, and real connection.

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Is marriage really a scam, or is that just the pain of failed relationships talking? On this episode of The Voyage Cast, we’re tackling one of the most polarizing questions about modern relationships. Join host Eddie as he digs into the myths surrounding marriage, why so many people feel disillusioned by it, and what true commitment is really about. From cultural misconceptions to the hard truths of emotional growth, discover why marriage might be more meaningful than you think. If you’ve questioned the value of relationships or wondered if love is worth the risk, this episode is for you. Tune in for insightful conversations, surprising data, and a fresh perspective on what commitment can teach us about personal growth and connection.

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Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and like you’re constantly behind? You might be facing more than just stress—you could be burned out. In this episode of The Voyage Cast, therapist and host Eddie Eccker breaks down real burnout recovery strategies for professionals who are done with surface-level advice and self-care clichés.

Forget the bubble baths and breathy Instagram quotes. This episode dives into:

• What burnout really looks like (emotional, physical, and cognitive symptoms)
• Why most self-care advice fails to solve real mental exhaustion
• 4 practical burnout recovery steps that help you take back your time, boundaries, and joy
• How to set healthy limits, reverse-engineer joy, and get help that actually works

If you’re tired of treating burnout like a temporary slump, this conversation offers clear, actionable tools to start recovering from burnout and managing stress in a sustainable way.

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Independence is a virtue—until it turns into emotional isolation. In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker explores what happens when self-focus, over-functioning, and “I’ll do it myself” mindsets quietly erode connection. You’ll learn how hyper-independence affects intimacy, why emotional decline often masquerades as strength, and how to rebuild connection without giving up your sense of self. It’s a real look at what we call “strength” in culture—and how it might actually be keeping us from love.

Recommended Reading: 

• The Two Parent Privilege 
• The End of Sex
• Grateful
• Me, Myself, and Decline - The Original Article for this episode

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Knowing how you feel is one thing. Knowing what to do with those feelings? That’s emotional intelligence—and it can make or break your relationship.

In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker explores why emotional intelligence (EQ) is essential for relational health—and why so many of us were never taught how to use it.

You’ll discover:

• How low EQ shows up in marriage as blame, defensiveness, and emotional shutdown
• How to build emotional awareness without shame or self-criticism
• Why empathy, regulation, and honest expression are critical to connection
• Simple tools to shift from emotional chaos to relational clarity

Think of this as the emotional skills class you should’ve had in school—but for grown-up relationships.

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We all say we want the truth—but do we really? In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker unpacks the emotional and relational cost of avoiding honesty. Whether it’s pretending everything’s fine, avoiding conflict, or withholding your real thoughts to “keep the peace,” comfortable lies slowly fracture connection. You’ll learn how to spot self-protective patterns, how to approach honesty without cruelty, and why facing hard truths is often the most loving move you can make. This one’s for the people who smile and nod while their insides scream “no.”

For the Full Article “Comfortable Lies vs Hard Truths” click here. 

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Not all lies are loud.

In marriage, it’s often the quiet, everyday phrases—“I’m fine,” “It doesn’t bother me,” “I’m over it”—that do the most long-term damage.

In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker explores how small, self-protective lies quietly erode emotional intimacy and relational trust. These aren’t betrayals you read about in books—they’re the slow drips that wear down even strong connections.

With candid insight and a powerful satirical segment inspired by C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, Eddie breaks down:

• The hidden cost of emotional dishonesty in marriage
• How hyper-individualism and unforgiveness distort intimacy
• Why the illusion of “endless options” sabotages commitment
• How to build truth-based relationships that actually last

This episode blends humor, theology, and practical advice, offering a call to action for couples who want more than survival in marriage—they want restoration.

Because real love doesn’t lie—it leans in.

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Behind every family is a story—and sometimes, a secret. In this special interview episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker sits down with the author of The Housekeeper’s Secret to unpack a deeply personal narrative of family trauma, silence, and redemption. Together, they explore how generational pain gets passed down, how forgiveness reshapes identity, and what it takes to interrupt cycles of emotional hurt. This conversation blends storytelling and therapeutic insight, inviting listeners to reflect on their own pasts and consider what it means to reclaim truth, healing, and hope in the face of legacy.

Whether you’ve struggled with your own family history or simply love a powerful redemption arc, this episode is a heartfelt invitation to sit with the uncomfortable—and discover what freedom might be waiting on the other side.

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What happens when we try to control everything—including how we love, protect, or isolate ourselves? In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker reflects on the subtle but costly drift toward self-worship—what happens when we place ourselves at the center of every decision, emotion, and relationship. Through honest insight and a grounded conversation, he explores how the pursuit of autonomy and emotional self-sufficiency can quietly destroy intimacy, limit growth, and leave us lonelier than ever. If you’ve ever been praised for being “strong” while quietly falling apart, this episode is for you.

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Blame feels good—for a moment. But over time, it chips away at trust, prevents growth, and creates emotional distance in even the closest relationships.

In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker breaks down the hidden cost of blame and how it becomes a defensive reflex that shields us from vulnerability but isolates us from connection.

We explore:

• Why blame is so emotionally seductive
• How it shows up in marriages, parenting, and communication
• What blame is actually protecting (spoiler: it’s not your relationship)
• How to move from accusation to ownership—and from disconnection to repair

If you’re tired of the same arguments, miscommunication, or emotional shutdowns in your relationships, this episode offers a roadmap out of blame and back toward healing.

Because real connection starts where finger-pointing stops.

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