Caller Andrew's Question: "After a lifetime of pushing my feelings down, ignoring them and not wanting to feel them, how do I start to feel them again? I white knuckled my sobriety for 30 years, unsuccessfully ofcourse. Within the last year I started seeing a therapist, joined a men's group, attending a men's ARP as well as a couples ARP and went to warrior heart bootcamp. I feel my sobriety and recovery are solid but I'm having a difficult time connecting with my emotions, especially when my wife shares her pain, I find it difficult to show emotion. When I sit and ponder on the pain I've caused her I can eventually feel my emotions but that takes awhile for me to get to that point. I desire to connect with myself and my wife emotionally and am having a difficult time with it.....…"

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00:00 - Intro

01:23 - Podcast Introduction

06:10 - Andrew's Struggle

11:36 - Pornography and Shame

16:20 - Coping in Marriage

19:45 - Marriage Journey

23:10 - Therapeutic Separation

27:40 - Individual Work

30:15 - Faulty Core Beliefs

34:20 - Childhood Experiences

39:15 - Final Thoughts

In this episode, Brannon and Tyler dive into the nuanced topic of sex addiction treatment programs. They address recent controversies, emphasizing the need for balanced perspectives. The conversation highlights the importance of open dialogue about sexuality, focusing on personal agency and integrity. The hosts explore potential pitfalls related to behavior-centric approaches and labeling. 

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0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Retreat Reflection

4:12 - Jodi Hildebrandt's Story

7:46 - Sexuality, Addiction, Culture

10:30 - Impact of Messages

13:55 - Compulsive Behaviors, Shame

17:40 - Approaches in Treatment

21:08 - Assessing Behaviors

24:42 - Labeling and Stigmatizing

28:15 - Running LifeStar Groups

31:40 - Nuance in Human Nature

34:20 - Caution in Seeking Help

38:02 - Core Fuel Source: Love

41:18 - Conclusion

In this episode, Brannon and Tyler delve into the critical topic of discerning expert advice. They draw on recent real-life incidents involving trusted figures and emphasize the need to evaluate counsel, even from established authorities. Tune in to gain insights on how to navigate the fine line between trust and critical thinking in seeking guidance, especially in vulnerable moments. 

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0:00 - Intro

1:12 - Recent Incidents

3:45 - Jod's Arrest

6:30 - Maurice's Arrest

9:15 - Tim Ballard Controversy

11:45 - Discerning Expert Advice

14:20 - Hero Worship

17:05 - Authority Influence

19:30 - Milgram Experiment

22:00 - Challenging Authority

25:10 - Importance of Gut Feeling

28:00 - Client Feedback

31:15 - Wrestling with Clients

34:00 - Danger of Blind Allegiance

36:45 - Conclusion

In this episode, Brannon and Tyler discuss how social media can affect kids. They explain how it can be addictive, like something that's hard to stop doing. They also talk about the importance of teaching kids how to use social media responsibly. They mention that too much time on social media can make people feel sad. They share that it's better to earn good feelings by working for them, rather than getting them too easily. Brannon and Tyler wants to help people understand the effects of social media and how to use it in a healthy way.

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0:00 - Intro

1:12 - Review

4:45 - Event Excitement

8:02 - Tyler's Social Media

13:22 - Balancing Use

17:40 - Social Media Addiction

21:55 - Impact on Mental Health

26:15 - Dopamine & Addiction

31:10 - Depressive Effects

34:28 - Comparison & Bullying

38:42 - Outro & Gratitude

Caller Abraham's Question: "I failed at marriage. How do I refocus to become the man God built me to be?"

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00:00 - Intro

02:10 - Childhood: The Slash Incident

08:45 - Guest: Meet Abraham

10:30 - Abraham's Struggles

14:15 - Recovery Efforts

18:40 - Abraham's Self-Perception

22:20 - Role of Boundaries

26:00 - Personal Growth

29:45 - Reflecting on Failures

34:10 - Love in Brokenness

37:45 - Closing Remarks

Caller Kathryn's Question: "How to “ move on” and “ let go” after divorce? Feeling deeply sad most every day. Grief seems to hang over me....…"

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0:00 - Introduction

1:15 - Recent Events Recap

3:22 - Catherine's Update

5:45 - Decision to Divorce

9:20 - Life After Divorce

12:10 - Support System Changes

15:00 - Ambivalence and Grieving

18:40 - Seeking Professional Help

21:30 - New Adventures and Travel

24:15 - Managing Emotions

27:00 - The Challenge of Letting Go

30:05 - Importance of Allowing Emotions

32:40 - Book Recommendation

35:15 - Shifting Perspectives

37:50 - Closing Thoughts

40:12 - Acknowledging Catherine's Courage

42:00 - Conclusion

Caller Jared and Kaitlyn's Question: "We know we have wounded our son, how do we facilitate his healing?

(Kaitlyn here) I just listened to your episode about reclaiming your heart and felt like every word was spoken to me. I ended the episode needing more and having lots of questions about helping our own kids with this. Our son is 9 years old and definitely is suffering from childhood trauma and father wounds. We can see it in him, and are trying everything we know and have learned from our own therapy to help him work through it all. He is such a smart and capable kid, but shows up disconnected and unconfident. We feel like we have pretty healthy attachment with our other kids, but for some reason he is really struggling and lives in the drama triangle with a lot of anxious attachment. We know this is such a vital time for him in his life and we are trying to help him build some confidence and shame resilience, where do we go from here....…?"

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0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Tyler's Intro

4:10 - Special Guests

9:45 - Daily Sobriety Struggle

14:20 - Couple Interaction Challenges

17:50 - Patterns and Relapse

21:30 - Reflecting on Relapse

25:15 - Exploring Self-Compassion

29:40 - Jared's Experience

33:12 - Caitlin's Perspective

37:00 - Self-Compassion Practice

40:45 - Overcoming Resistance

44:20 - Encouragement for Practice

47:30 - Closing Gratitude

Join Tyler for a dynamic episode featuring a rapid-fire Q&A session. Tyler tackles a backlog of listener-submitted questions. Covering a diverse range of topics, from relationships to personal growth, Tyler provides candid insights and advice. Discover the power of vulnerability and connection as Tyler delves into each question.

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0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Solo Episode with Tyler

2:10 - Trickle Truth in Relationships

4:15 - Coping with Disclosure Anxiety

6:30 - James: One-Down Position

9:00 - Breaking Power and Control Patterns

11:45 - Coping with Loss

14:20 - Gwen: Dealing with Mistreatment

17:00 - Importance of Support Systems

19:30 - Reflecting on Core Values

21:15 - Marianne: Trust in Recovery

24:00 - Melanie: Trauma Responses

26:45 - Janelle: Letting Go and Trusting

29:30 - Validating Pain and Moving Forward

32:00 - Conclusion and Thanks

Caller Chad's Question: "Why do I continue to act out despite knowing the consequences, it’s like my brain blocks out everything besides pleasure in the moment. My acting out keeps shifting too, porn, spending money, strip clubs, texting escorts....…?"

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00:00 - Intro

01:23 - Podcast Banter

06:45 - Horse Riding Tale

08:30 - Meet Caller Chad

11:45 - Mormon Upbringing

15:10 - Expressing Emotions Struggle

18:40 - Recent Stress and Acting Out

22:15 - Fear of Embarrassment

25:30 - Opening Up in Therapy

28:00 - Coping Mechanisms

31:20 - Brandon and Tyler's Insights

34:45 - Shift in Relationship with God

39:10 - Tools vs. Emotional Experience

42:30 - Redefining Relationship with God

45:15 - Conclusion

Caller Emily's Question: "How do I become okay with my partner being attracted to other women? I know in my head this is normal. But how do I bridge that gap from my head to my heart...…?"

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00:00 - Intro

02:10 - Brothers' Dinner Banter

06:45 - Emily Returns

08:30 - Progress Update

11:20 - Beyond Sex Focus

15:45 - Accepting Attraction Challenges

19:30 - Impact of Shame

23:15 - Authenticity vs. Betrayal

27:40 - Navigating Rejection

32:15 - Building Trust and Intimacy

37:00 - Surrendering Fear

42:20 - Outro and Credits