Being a human can be joyful. It can also be complicated! We're constantly interacting with our own emotions and the emotions of others, and the choices we make impact our relationships, our mental health, and the most important parts of our lives. At Thought Honey, our mission is to create quality, thoughtful content about emotions and relationships to help us all get the most out of life! We talk about mental health, emotional intelligence, marriage, romantic relationships, parenting, family, friendship, therapy, personal growth, and more. Thanks for joining us, and enjoy the podcast!
Welcome to Thought Honey Deep Thoughts! Today's deep thought dives into Dante's assertion that "hell is proximity without intimacy". We share perspective on the significance of the human need to be seen and what comes when important others are "there, but not there." Enjoy, and live well. Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to Thought Honey Deep Thoughts! Today's deep thought explores the notion that there is no such thing as the perfect person using an analogy of baked goods. Enjoy, and live well. Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Our first run with the random quote generator! Love Languages 3 ways we REALLY show others we care about them If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to Thought Honey Deep Thoughts! Today's deep thought suggests that there is power in initiating with others and explores the important messages we communicate when we initiate in our relationships. Enjoy, and live well. Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: What does it mean to do your best? The three elements of self-compassion What self-compassion is (and what it isn't) If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to Thought Honey Deep Thoughts! Today's deep thought explores the human tendency to focus on growth and being better, and invites listeners to consider whether it might be healthy to step outside of our drive for improvement every now and then. Enjoy, and live well. Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Creating space to make good choices The primitive part of your brain Where your mind wanders and how to bring yourself back to the present An introduction to mindfulness If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to Thought Honey Deep Thoughts! Today's deep thought explores the human tendency to focus on growth and being better, and invites listeners to consider whether it might be healthy to step outside of our drive for improvement every now and then. Enjoy, and live well. Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: The unprecedented level of distraction in our lives Things that delight One question that changes your conversations in your relationship If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: A window into the relationship of Joanne and Fred Rogers A closer look at what emotions really are A step-by-step walkthrough of what everyday relationship conflict and tension might look like and how to better navigate it If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Accepting what others have to offer Read a book and reconsider before you set dieting goals this year 3 mistakes we make when setting goals Embracing and accepting the difficult parts of ourselves and our lives If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: What is trust? How trust is built in relationships Seven ways we trust (or don't trust) other people If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: What we think it means to be "soul-mates" Stonewalling: #4 of Gottman's Four Horsemen A general overview for couples of what Gottman Method Couples Therapy looks like A special interview with a very special guest How I use aspects of Gottman's work in actual therapy sessions If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Do you really know what it feels like to be someone else? Horseman #3: Defensiveness Using your self-talk to learn about yourself What does it actually look like to process your emotions? 5 important steps. If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Living your life with death in mind Horseman #2: Contempt Ask a therapist: Why do I say the worst things when I'm nervous? Negativity bias and the tendency to ignore the positive The importance of gratitude and a November gratitude challenge If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! This episode features a guest interview with our friend David, who is an actor, content creator, and more! We discuss a variety of topics, including: Developing self-awareness Ideas and tools for improving your self-talk The importance of making spirituality practical You can learn more about David and can find him on TikTok, Instagram, and Patreon by clicking this link: https://solo.to/fauxtivational If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Believing you're worthy of love and belonging Not trying to "earn" love Criticism: The first of John Gottman's 4 Horsemen What people fear about marriage counseling The 3 keys of great parenting If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Setting priorities without getting overwhelmed What is nostalgia, anyway? Letting people grow up and change A strategy for coping with persistent, difficult feelings If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Knowing your emotional raw spots What couples fight about Leaps of faith deserve and epic scene: Perspective from "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Ask a therapist: How can I become a generally happy person? If you'd like to ask a question for us to answer on the podcast, follow the link below to our anonymous survey to submit your question: https://s.surveyplanet.com/5PihARVaRZ We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Accepting the love we think we deserve Thoughts on integrity An overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Self-talk and Cognitive Distortions An invitation to gratitude We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Wisdom on consistency from John Lewis (Rest in Power) The importance of tenacity The case for being more supportive of rising generations A follow up to toxic positivity. In our last episode, we talked a lot about how positive thinking can lead us to bottle up negative emotions. We also wanted to talk about the importance of addressing our distorted negative thoughts and using positive thinking effectively to keep ourselves from getting to bogged down in the negative. We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Wisdom from Viktor Frankl about letting happiness happen to you The power of optimism When positivity becomes toxic When to use positivity/positive thinking...and when not to! We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: The power of having another person counter your negative self-talk The importance of being attuned to your partner Why all relationships are vulnerable Building trust and leading with vulnerability We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Confirmation bias and how we react to new information Knowing just enough to think you're right A guide to interacting with the pain of others How to understand people you disagree with Refining your opinions and beliefs We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Knowing your limits The difference between shame and guilt The hard work of self-care Why being your own worst critic doesn't work We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: The power of doing nothing How to bounce back when you get burned out (it happens to everyone!) Maya Angelou's 4 critical questions A dose of thoughtfulness We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! Last time, we talked about the failing and getting back up again. Since then, we've had some more thoughts about the getting back up again part. It's not as easy as it sounds, and in this episode, we dive deeper into what bouncing back from failure looks like. If you didn't listen to the Failure episode, consider starting with that one and consider this "Part II". We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we talk about the importance of learning from mistakes, taking action in spite of the fear of failure, and how to keep moving forward! We also discuss ways to make room for others to fail. We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Being there for children and adults in difficult times A deeper dive into what it really means to validate someone Gottman's 5:1 ratio explained Some good news! Taking mindful action We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
Welcome to the Thought Honey Podcast! Join us today and for future episodes for positive, real world discussions with Andy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Leah, his partner in everything! In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including: Having the courage to show up, and to show up authentically. Even the little things matter! Finding opportunities to improve your relationships. Self-Compassion We look forward to bringing you great ideas to improve your life, your relationships, and yourself! Find out more about us in all the places listed below. Simply click the hyperlinked word or phrase to get where you want to go! Follow us on Instagram @Thought_Honey Like us on Facebook Visit our website to read the blog and learn more at ThoughtHoney.com
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