Let's Talk it Out

Chivalry is not done as much now as in the past, and much of it is due to a misunderstanding of who is suppose to participate and what they mean.  Here is what I understand Chivalry to mean, and how important it is to a thriving relationship.

The movie City Slickers tried to teach us about the secret to a happy life.  They did not come out and tell us exactly what it was, but I believe that secret has been solved.  

Knowing how to use our hearts, figuratively, is incredibly important becasue it could have a devastating effect on our body, literally.  We men need some help in this department, and I hope this story can inspire someone to cope more using their heart.   

Season 2 has started, and I want to invite you to join the adventure of pursuing a life that is happier, healthier, and longer by talking it out not toughing it out.  This season, I will continue to share original short stories that inspire mental and physical health, and will also share stories other stores other people have written.  Subscribe and enjoy the journey.

Support and advice can come from the most unlikely places, and it happened to me when I was going through my divorce.  Hear about my journey as Winston Churchill help guid me from the hell to prosperity.  

Social scientists have spent years researching human behavior and developing, but I can't promise you 32% growth when you come to therapy.  In this podcast will explain how general numbers can not be translated to your individual experience.  

Life is not all or nothing like in the game horseshoes.  This is especially true when it comes to relationships, and here is a story that illustrates this point.  Sometimes, almost can make all the difference.  

Fulling human desire can be almost impossible if you do not have an understanding of what it is and a plan on how to achieve it.  The begging bowl is a timeless story about how a king gave away everything in order to satisfy his desires.  

Even though there are hundreds of words describing feelings, I found a song that makes me feel the basic four without using a single word.  Join me on this short journey, and enjoy the adventure.

Within every relationship we have a choice on how we approach our partner.  Learn more about what an Advocate is and what an Adversary is, and hear how Kendra struggles to improve herself and her relationship.  

This episode describes three ways Talking it Out can help you on your path of living happier, healthier, and longer.  Enjoy.

Even though Talking it Out is crucial to our mental health, telling everyone we know everything that is going on in our lives is unrealistic.  So, even though your story might not be shared with everyone, make sure it is shared with someone you care about and trust.

Men cope in various ways, with examples including shutting down, using humor, becoming some, or simply avoiding.  Hear how we can support the men in our life to the path of living happier, healthier, and longer. 

Being vulnerable with someone about how you are doing is both easy and hard.  It's easy to say the actual words, but hard to have courage to say them to someone else.  We cope better when we have the courage to be vulnerable. 

I used to Tough it Out, so now I want to put a spot light onto the Talking it Out.  Hopefully this will inspire someone to get help and seek change.

The "Greatest Generation" achieved so much and taught us even more.  This is a story of how my grandmother endured a very painful experience by Toughing it Out, rather then Talking it Out.  So, she is also from the "No-complaint generation".

What do you prefer in your life?  Quality relationship or quantity of relationships?  In this podcast, I try to persuade you that in order to live a more fulfilled life quality is the right choice.  There are also 8 steps highlighted, that can be very helpful for your relationship to succeed.

Men and women are wired differently, and interpret our world differently.  This episode is an example of how our differences can cause tension, and if we do not take the time to learn about each other it can lead to conflict.  Couples and families are better together, and it leads to increased joy.

There is some confusion over the difference between what being alone is and what being lonely is.  This episode tries to explain this difference as well as gives advice on how to remedy each of these.  Thanks for continuing on this adventure I am calling "Let's Talk it Out".  It has helped me live a happier, healthier, and longer life, and I hope it will for you as well.  

Fighting happens within every relationship, but it does not have to be painful or harmful.  When I statements are used, there is less defensiveness and each person is heard more.  After all, what is the reason for the fight, and what are you trying to achieve.  I statements help both people win, and therefor the relationship win's.

You don't have to go to therapy in order to share your story.  Having friends and family that are safe to confide in could be very beneficial to sharing what is on your mind.  In this episode, the story teller showed me how a person can process life's transitions, and in stark contrast with men who are not quick to share intimate details.   Simply talking it out leads to a happier, healthier, and longer life.

Men have been told for generations to tough it out, but what will happen if they talk it out.  How much better can we be when we start to talk about our experience, process through our emotions, and make sense of our life.   We will live happier, healthier, and longer when we share our story.

In general, men are far worse than women in do so, and this podcast will lead by example in sharing stories about relationships, communication, and expectations.    After all, I would rather Talk it out, then tough it out, how about you, so I can live a happier, healthier, and longer life.