Caller Chelsea's Question: "I Worry That My Boundaries Are Ruining My Marriage, And My Partner Agrees....…"

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00:00 - Intro

01:42 - Pumpkin Incident

03:08 - Guest: Chelsea

04:20 - Chelsea's Journey

08:10 - Husband's Recovery

12:35 - Impact of Boundaries

15:45 - Shifting Boundaries

18:55 - Healthy Boundaries

23:30 - Label: "Bad Guy"

26:15 - Chelsea's Fight

29:30 - Courage & Consequences

32:40 - True Self Commitment

35:15 - Laughter at Safety Claim

38:20 - Seeking Counsel Wisely

41:05 - Appreciating Chelsea's Style

43:30 - Conclusion & Thanks

Caller Keaton's Question: "Why Is Vulnerability Awesome For Some And Terrifying For Others?....…"

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00:00 Intro

00:29 Setting the Stage

02:02 Fear of Vulnerability

07:15 Addiction Struggles

09:44 Seeking Therapy

14:20 Pressure to Excel

16:40 Crisis and Rejection Fear

21:45 Glimpses of Hope

24:12 Importance of Integrity

26:30 Vulnerability and Risk

33:45 Shame vs. Openness

36:18 Pressure on Relationships

38:40 Changing View on Rejection

41:15 Keaton's Growth Mindset

43:50 Stories to Make a Difference

46:25 Outro & Call to Action

Caller Sandra and Todd's Question: "Is There A Way To Rebuild Our Relationship Or Is There Just Too Much Trauma?....…"

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00:00 - Introduction

00:25 - Episode Title

00:48 - Hosts' Welcome

02:50 - Guest Introduction

03:28 - Relationship Background

05:20 - Separation and Affairs

07:10 - Moving Forward Challenges

09:20 - Childhood Trauma Exploration

12:30 - Todd's Insecurities

16:40 - Sandra's Compassion Struggle

20:00 - Todd's Self-Protection

24:00 - Therapist Recommendation

26:05 - Trauma Work and Healing

29:00 - Final Thoughts

Caller Jason's Question: "The Bomb Just Dropped. Can The Relationship Really Heal?....…"

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00:00 - Intro

01:20 - Tech Struggles

04:45 - Guest: Jason Van Ruler

08:15 - Topic: Overcoming Betrayal

11:30 - Exploring the Chaos

15:55 - Navigating the Middle

20:10 - Taking Recovery Ownership

25:00 - Partner's Role

29:45 - Closing Thoughts

Caller Amy's Question: "I Feel Shame About The Things I Avoided and Didn't Pay Attention To....…"

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0:00 - Intro

1:15 - Tyler's Absence & Amy's Story

5:15 - Daughter's Podcast Revelation

11:30 - Amy's Recovery Journey

26:30 - Patterns and Partner Selection

36:00 - Closing Reflections

In this episode, Brannon delves into the profound impact of accepting reality to alleviate suffering. He shares a powerful formula for facing difficult truths and emphasizes the potential for growth and positive change that arises from embracing painful experiences. Tune in for valuable insights on how acknowledging and preparing to confront reality can lead to greater peace and fulfillment in life.

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0:00 - Intro

1:14 - Review

2:40 - Solo Episode

4:23 - Relieving Suffering

6:12 - Feeling Stuck

9:45 - Acceptance

12:30 - Grieving Reality

14:45 - Facing Pain

17:20 - Examples of Resistance

20:10 - Reality Therapy

22:48 - Suffering vs Pain

24:30 - Formula for Reality

27:10 - Personal Example

30:20 - Embracing Pain

32:45 - Challenge to Face Reality

34:25 - Closing Remarks

Caller Brandon's Question: "Last time we talked after my introduction Tyler said there were a lot of places he wanted to go but wanted to stay to my question let’s go one of those places and sorry for the confusion last time....…"

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0:00 - Intro

1:22 - New Group Announcement

3:45 - Podcast Intro

4:20 - Caller Follow-up

6:05 - Caller's Break and Reconnection

8:15 - Relationship Improvement

10:30 - Understanding Love

12:40 - Brandon's Recovery

15:00 - Recovery Challenges

18:10 - Perception Shift in Love

21:00 - Recovery Struggles

23:30 - Relationship Authenticity

26:00 - Perception Shift in Love

29:15 - Trauma Work Update

31:45 - Personal Progress

33:50 - Impact on Productivity

36:20 - Accountability

39:00 - Conclusion