Therapy Brothers

Masturbation: Brannon (of the Therapy Brothers) tackles this taboo subject with fellow therapist Erica. Ever wondered how to approach masturbation as a religious person? Is it appropriate when a couple hasn’t had sex in 10 years? What if your church leader and therapist give opposing counsel? Listen in to have all this and MORE answered!

Brannon and Tyler discuss the topic of addiction.  

QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 

+ Is addiction a disease or a choice?  

Brannon believes that addiction is a mental health issue, but one that can be managed and that you can heal from. Tyler talks about addiction as a series of continual choices wired together by the power of habit.  Recovery is the reclamation of negative habits and replacing them with positive habits. Both Brannon and Ty Redemption is real and possible.   

+ How do you let your partner know how much pain their addiction causes you?  

It's critical in any relationship to communicate honestly. As critical, is how you deliver and share your feelings. Maintain your self respect, and be ready to stand strong in your own truth. Chances are that you will feel some pain and discomfort as you do, but vulnerability and honesty are the best. Be as compassionate towards yourself and your partner as possible.   

+ I think my husband has an addiction. How to I help him?  

It's not your job to prevent your spouses behavior. Your responsibility is to be honest and seek for true connection. Stay true to your values.   

STORIES: + Tyler's Newlywed Star Craft Addiction + Mowing Lawns / Drinking Coke  

If you would like to be a guest or have a question then please go to: www.brannonpatrick.com OR therapybros.com

In this episode Brannon makes a big announcement about a new co-host.  Brannon introduces Tyler (His brother) as his co-host.  They discuss what it means to live a life where you can step into your fears and overcome your shame.  They also answer these questions:

-What are some of the basic principles of living a healthy life?

-What if my morals and my beliefs tell me I have to endure to the end, but deep down I really just want to be out of my marriage?

If you would like to be a guest or have a question then please go to www.brannonpatrick.com.

In thise episode Brannon answers 2 questions that relate to many people.  He discusses what healthy attachment is and how a relationship actually can have trust and safety.  These are the questions that he answers:

-Can you get divorced because of boundaries even when you are still completely in love with your parnter?

-Is it bad if I have boundaries and it makes my partner feel bad, isn't that driving the shame?

Brannon also discusses the importance of polarity in a relationship and masculine and feminine energy.  

These questions stem from addiciton and betrayal.  If you want more answers like these check out brannon's other podcast The Betrayed The Addicted and The Expert.  

In this episode Brannon asks some questions about Addiction treatment.  He wonders if our current systems are really built to support people to overcome addiction.  He challenges beliefs around our treatment systems and gives information that will get you thinking about how to approach your recovery.  He addresses:

-Do addiction treatment programs work?

-What are at the roots of addiciton?

-How does our western medical models get in the way of recovery?

-What's a better alternative?

If you would like to ask Brannon a question the follow him on instagram @brannon_patrick, also if you liked this content then you will also like his other podcast The Betrayed, The Addicted, and the Expert.  For more info find him at www.brannonpatrick.com

Brannon discusses the problem with a life centered around a continual striving for accomplishment.  He talks about the difference between living every day with peace and gratitude versus constant rejection of yourself.  He answers some key questions about being able to be more present:

-Why is it problematic to constantly be striving for an end result?

-How do school, religion, and systems contribute to negative feelings?

-What are 3 criticial ways to embrace your life and live in the now.

If you want more specific content about relationships betrayal and addiction then check Brannon out on his other podcast The Betrayed The Addicted and The Expert.  Also if you have any questions that you want Brannon to address check him out on his website at www.brannonpatrick.com.

In this episode, Brannon talks with his good friend Alex Theobald about the correlation between pornography, negative self-perception and negative outcomes in one's life.  Does porn kill love?  Or does shame kill love?  Or is it both? They talk about what the research is saying about how negative self-perception leads to bad outcomes in life.  We talk about the difference between shame and negative self-perception.  They share personal stories of ways to overcome negative self-perception and how to have self-compassion.  

-What is the correlation between pornography use and negative outcomes in ones life?

-What is the correltation between negative thinking about oneself and negative outcomes in life?

-How does pornography and negative self perception work together to disconnect someone?

If you like this episode you can find more content like this at The Betrayed The Addicted and The Expert.  Also, check Brannon out on Instagram @brannon_patrick.  Remember to subscribe to the podcast and rate and review.  

In this episode Brannon interviews an amazing therapist and even a better father.  They tackle some of the most difficult struggles that we go through as parents and how to overcome them.  As you listen to this episode you will realize that parenting is a constant experience of failure and why that's absolutely okay.  You will also learn some basic important things that will help every parent.  You'll learn how to practice much of what Brene Brown teaches about self compassion and how that applies to parenting.  

Questions Asked:

How do I not wound my children and pass on unhealthy patterns?

What is parent guilt and how do I overcome it?

What is good advice for all parents?

Grant is a therapist at www.therapyutah.org.  To find more information and for more content check out the podcast The Betrayed The Addicted and The Expert.  Remember to subscribe and rate and review!

In this episode Brannon interviews his older brother Tyler.  Not because he's an amazing older brother but because he is an amazing expert on shame resiliency.  Tyler breaks down critical questions that will help anyone turn the tide on doubt and fear and heal from their trauma and shame. Both Brannon and Tyler talk about the different definitions of shame from Brene Brown and Carl Jung.   The brothers answer these questions in the episode:

-Where do all of my self doubts and shame come from?

-I have always felt flawed, broken and not enough.  Can I really change that and how?

If you are struggling with Shame, Addiction, or relationship problems then you can heal.  Find more content from Tyler at love-strong.org or listen to his wholehearted podcast here

In this episode Brannon answers questions with Taylor Madsen, a talented couples therapist at TherapyUTAH, about the most difficult relationship problems.  We address these three questions...

-How do you overcome what others think and avoid getting defensive?

-I'm a peacemaker and I'm in a relationship with a Narcissist?  What should I do?

-What do you do when you get stuck in a conversation?

Brannon and Taylor also discuss the hooks that keep you trapped in a relationship and what are good reasons to stay and go.  

For more information and content visit www.brannonpatrick.com or follow brannon on instagram @brannon_patrick.