ScreamFree: You Must Chill

Remember in the TV show The Office when Jim would look out at the viewers as if to say, "Look at the craziness I have to put up with! Help!" But what if Jim was part of the problem? This week Hal and John talk about taking ScreamFree to work.

Remember in the TV show The Office when Jim would look out at the viewers as if to say, "Look at the craziness I have to put up with! Help!" But what if Jim was part of the problem? This week Hal and John talk about taking ScreamFree to work.

So many of our relationship problems come about because we feel the need to be validated -- because we can't self-validate. This week Hal and John discuss the unhealthy need for validation and how to get past it.

So many of our relationship problems come about because we feel the need to be validated -- because we can't self-validate. This week Hal and John discuss the unhealthy need for validation and how to get past it.

We frequently tell kids, "Just be yourself." But do we mean it? And what exactly do we mean by it? Do kids even know who they are? Do adults? This week Hal and John discuss our ideas of identity.

We frequently tell kids, "Just be yourself." But do we mean it? And what exactly do we mean by it? Do kids even know who they are? Do adults? This week Hal and John discuss our ideas of identity.

Very few things in life trigger our anxiety the way money does. So, how does the ScreamFree Life change that? This week Hal and John discuss money, taxes, and why it's so difficult to remain calm.

Very few things in life trigger our anxiety the way money does. So, how does the ScreamFree Life change that? This week Hal and John discuss money, taxes, and why it's so difficult to remain calm.

Choosing where to go to college is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make -- but maybe not for the reasons you suspect. John & Hal discuss how this is less about getting the right education and more about knowing how to make good decisions.

Choosing where to go to college is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make -- but maybe not for the reasons you suspect. John & Hal discuss how this is less about getting the right education and more about knowing how to make good decisions.

More and more families involve the word "step" at some level now -- step-father, step-mother, step-children. This week John and Hal discuss some of the unique challenges facing blended families.

More and more families involve the word "step" at some level now -- step-father, step-mother, step-children. This week John and Hal discuss some of the unique challenges facing blended families.

Spring is here. Temperatures are climbing, and people are itching to get outside. What if we decided to make our New Year's Resolutions now? In this episode, Hal and John talk about why this could be a better time to try something new.

Spring is here. Temperatures are climbing, and people are itching to get outside. What if we decided to make our New Year's Resolutions now? In this episode, Hal and John talk about why this could be a better time to try something new.

We all know someone who complains about it being cold in January but then complains about it being hot in August. People just love to complain. This week Hal and John talk about complaining -- why it's so addictive and what to do instead.

We all know someone who complains about it being cold in January but then complains about it being hot in August. People just love to complain. This week Hal and John talk about complaining -- why it's so addictive and what to do instead.

War is hell. You probably already know that, but why is war so hellish? And what are our alternatives? In this week's podcast, Hal and John discuss war, the casualties of war, and the alternative solutions we could try.

War is hell. You probably already know that, but why is war so hellish? And what are our alternatives? In this week's podcast, Hal and John discuss war, the casualties of war, and the alternative solutions we could try.

The novel 50 Shades of Grey took the world by storm. Now, with the movie set to release in a few days, lots of people are wondering what all the fuss is about. Hal and John discuss the merits and potential drawbacks of spicing things up in the bedroom.

The novel 50 Shades of Grey took the world by storm. Now, with the movie set to release in a few days, lots of people are wondering what all the fuss is about. Hal and John discuss the merits and potential drawbacks of spicing things up in the bedroom.

The Academy Awards recently announced their annual list of nominees for Best Picture. In this week's episode, John and Hal discuss three of the movies in particular, and the big ideas these movies provoke.

The Academy Awards recently announced their annual list of nominees for Best Picture. In this week's episode, John and Hal discuss three of the movies in particular, and the big ideas these movies provoke.

'Tis the season of joy and merriment...for most people. But, for some, the holidays seem like anything but a joyous time. Listen in as John and Hal share how joy and sorrow mingle during this Advent season.

'Tis the season of joy and merriment...for most people. But, for some, the holidays seem like anything but a joyous time. Listen in as John and Hal share how joy and sorrow mingle during this Advent season.

The holidays are rarely as "perfect" as we want them to be, and that can cause some disappointment. Hal and John talk about how the theme of HOPE can change our perspective during this time of year.

The holidays are rarely as "perfect" as we want them to be, and that can cause some disappointment. Hal and John talk about how the theme of HOPE can change our perspective during this time of year.

This time of year reminds us of our deepest desires, and surely one of those is the longing for peace on earth. But what is peace exactly, and how do we find it? Listen in as Hal and John talk about that and more.

This time of year reminds us of our deepest desires, and surely one of those is the longing for peace on earth. But what is peace exactly, and how do we find it? Listen in as Hal and John talk about that and more.

Society has a love/hate relationship with death, but we all know it's inevitable. How should we live knowing that we're all gonna die? Hal and John discuss that and more on this week's episode of "You Must Chill".

Society has a love/hate relationship with death, but we all know it's inevitable. How should we live knowing that we're all gonna die? Hal and John discuss that and more on this week's episode of "You Must Chill".

Spanking has become such a hot topic of late, with news reports of star athletes being arrested and people coming out on one side of the issue or the other. In this week's podcast, Hal and John attempt to have a ScreamFree conversation about spanking.

Spanking has become such a hot topic of late, with news reports of star athletes being arrested and people coming out on one side of the issue or the other. In this week's podcast, Hal and John attempt to have a ScreamFree conversation about spanking.

By now most everyone has heard about the awful breach of privacy that has leaked nude photos of some of Hollywood's young starlets. This week John and Hal discuss what this latest scandal says about us as a society.

By now most everyone has heard about the awful breach of privacy that has leaked nude photos of some of Hollywood's young starlets. This week John and Hal discuss what this latest scandal says about us as a society.

The latest generation of young adults looks at the idea of marriage through a very different lens and wonders if a lifelong commitment is wise to make at such an early age. With a changed view of marriage, though, must come a changed view of divorce.

The latest generation of young adults looks at the idea of marriage through a very different lens and wonders if a lifelong commitment is wise to make at such an early age. With a changed view of marriage, though, must come a changed view of divorce.

Stereotypes don't just rise up out of nowhere. They're based in truth. But are they helpful? This week we talk about our perceptions of others (and ourselves) and how it all affects our relationships and our ability to adapt to change.

Stereotypes don't just rise up out of nowhere. They're based in truth. But are they helpful? This week we talk about our perceptions of others (and ourselves) and how it all affects our relationships and our ability to adapt to change.

It's that time of year again when Americans celebrate their independence by eating, drinking, and blowing things up! This week Hal and John discuss the two sides of freedom and how America serves as a metaphor for our teens' impending independence.

It's that time of year again when Americans celebrate their independence by eating, drinking, and blowing things up! This week Hal and John discuss the two sides of freedom and how America serves as a metaphor for our teens' impending independence.

We all have awkward conversations from time to time, but there's got to be a better way of telling your spouse they've put on a few extra pounds than simply saying, "Hey, Honey, you're fat!" Still, maybe saying it like that isn't the worst thing.

We all have awkward conversations from time to time, but there's got to be a better way of telling your spouse they've put on a few extra pounds than simply saying, "Hey, Honey, you're fat!" Still, maybe saying it like that isn't the worst thing.

Ah, choices. We love them, but then we hate them at the same time. Choices always have consequences, and that's the rub. The best choices are made when we stop first to ask ourselves one simple question: What do I want?

Ah, choices. We love them, but then we hate them at the same time. Choices always have consequences, and that's the rub. The best choices are made when we stop first to ask ourselves one simple question: What do I want?

Summer vacation has changed quite a bit from when most of us were young. Gone are the days of playing outside until the street lamps light up. In this week's podcast, John and Hal discuss some productive ways to cope with your child's summer vacation.

Summer vacation has changed quite a bit from when most of us were young. Gone are the days of playing outside until the street lamps light up. In this week's podcast, John and Hal discuss some productive ways to cope with your child's summer vacation.

It's one thing to keep open channels of communication in your marriage when it's smooth sailing. But how do you communicate when the water gets choppy? This week Hal and John talk about the times when communication may require a little more courage.

It's one thing to keep open channels of communication in your marriage when it's smooth sailing. But how do you communicate when the water gets choppy? This week Hal and John talk about the times when communication may require a little more courage.

Everyone knows that one day they're going to die, but no one wants to think about it. But what if there are benefits to coming to terms with your own mortality? Hal and John discuss the topic of death on this week's episode of You Must Chill.

Everyone knows that one day they're going to die, but no one wants to think about it. But what if there are benefits to coming to terms with your own mortality? Hal and John discuss the topic of death on this week's episode of You Must Chill.

We all know our lives would be better if we balanced work and rest, service and play, alone time and time together. But what if balance is overrated? This week Hal and John discuss an alternative to balance.