Podcasts about Resentment

This is a marriage and fatherhood Q&A episode of The Dad Edge with Larry Hagner and Joe, recorded as Larry rolls his June birthday promotion into July ahead of his 51st. It's a quieter, more vulnerable episode than most. Two members brought real questions, and both answers turned into something close to a masterclass on leading at home without resentment. Rich opened up about a marriage that's been struggling for a couple of years. He and his wife have started reconnecting, but he feels the load is one-sided. He's carrying the household, the kids, two jobs, and the role of primary parent, while she's drawing a line on how much she's willing to change. Joe's answer reframed the whole problem. Stop compromising, he said, because compromise has regret baked into it. Lead instead. He shared how he and Ivy split their money, how he trained himself to notice the socks on the floor she'd notice, and why an underlying resentment will sabotage everything no matter how well you execute the plan. Then Larry delivered what Joe called a freaking masterclass on the difference between expectations and boundaries, the thing 95% of the men he coaches get backwards. An expectation is a clearly communicated request you then release because you don't control the other person. A boundary is the part you own and enforce on yourself. He walked Rich through actual language, leading with structure, owning specific responsibilities, and turning a fight into a collaboration. The line that landed: uncommunicated expectations breed resentment. The second half got personal fast. Jason Grace, a leader in the Alliance who runs the divorce group, asked about the gap between being ready for a new stage of fatherhood and being willing to step into it. His daughter just graduated and is leaving for an equestrian science program in Virginia. Both Larry and Joe are living the same thing right now. Larry's son leaves for the University of Arkansas on August 6th, and he choked up describing the 5.5-hour campfire conversation they shared on a recent trip. Joe read Psalm 127 and the picture of children as arrows, the archer deciding how he launches them into the world. If you've got a kid getting close to leaving, or a marriage where you feel like you're carrying it alone, this one is for you.   Timeline Summary [1:01] Larry welcomes July, turns 51, and extends his birthday promotion with a hard stop on July 31st [3:06] Joe checks in from a new location mid-move, and the hosts set up the marriage and fatherhood themes [4:04] Rich asks for help with a marriage that feels one-sided on compromises, budgeting, and household responsibilities [7:23] Joe makes the case against compromising because regret is baked into it, and reframes the answer as leading [9:25] How Joe and Ivy handle money with separate accounts and real trust instead of monitoring every dollar [12:48] Joe on the socks he trained himself to notice and paying attention to what matters to your wife [14:39] Why underlying resentment is the biggest turnoff and will sabotage how you lead at home [16:24] Larry breaks down the difference between expectations and boundaries that 95% of men get backwards [18:38] The clean room example showing why clarity beats assuming people should just know [20:16] Larry gives Rich exact language to open the conversation without it landing as an attack [21:35] How to lead with structure by owning specific responsibilities and inviting your wife to collaborate [24:27] Joe warns against tying too much to one conversation and shares the expectancy versus expectations idea [27:17] Larry asks Jason Grace about the gap between readiness and willingness as kids hit new stages [29:06] Larry talks through his son leaving for Arkansas on August 6th and the 5.5-hour campfire conversation [36:14] Joe reads Psalm 127 and the picture of children as arrows the archer launches into the world [40:18] The real readiness question is whether you've made your kids ready, and why it's never too late   Five Key Takeaways Stop compromising and start leading. Compromise has regret built into it, so instead of giving something up and quietly resenting it, decide what your household needs and choose to lead in that area. Resentment leaks out no matter how well you execute. Your wife can sense your discontent through your body language and energy, so address the underlying resentment before you ever try to change the dynamic at home. Expectations and boundaries are not the same thing. An expectation is a request you communicate clearly and then release because you don't control the other person, while a boundary is the part you own and enforce on yourself. Uncommunicated expectations breed resentment. Don't assume your partner should just see how much you're doing and step up, because adults need to hear things at least three times, and it's on you to communicate clearly and calmly. You'll never be fully willing to let your kids go, so focus on whether you've made them ready. The readiness that matters isn't yours, it's whether you've given your kids the tools, the faith, and the foundation to face the world and pick themselves back up when they fall.   Links & Resources Join The Dad Edge Alliance (July promotion with signed book, two courses, and bonus PDF): https://thedadedge.com/join 50 Intimate Conversation Starters PDF: https://thedadedge.com/kidquestions Episode 1498 show notes: https://thedadedge.com/1498   Closing If today hit home, it's probably because you're living one of these seasons right now, whether that's feeling like you're carrying your marriage alone or watching a kid get close to leaving the nest. Go back to the moment Larry described sitting at that campfire until 12:26 a.m., having the longest and best conversation he's ever had with his son, and ask yourself where you can create that kind of connection this month. Don't lose the battle for someone's heart just to win an argument, and don't wait until the last few years, because they fly by faster than anything. Share this episode with a dad or a husband who needs to hear it, and if the show keeps adding value to your life, follow, rate, and leave a review so more men can find it. Go out and live legendary.

There is a feeling many people in midlife carry that does not have a name, a clear cause, or anyone to blame. It shows up when you have been the dependable one long enough that dependable starts to feel like a cage. Or when you have handled everything capably and walked away feeling hollowed rather than proud. Or when you have given more than you have received for so long that the imbalance stopped feeling like generosity and started feeling like the terms of your life.In this solo episode, Jonathan Fields examines what he calls diffuse resentment, a specific, accumulated form of feeling that is distinct from the anger or grievance most people recognize as resentment. It does not have an address. It does not require a villain. And because it feels illegitimate, because the voice in your head says you made these choices, you have so much to be grateful for, it tends to go unexamined, parked, managed, and silently expensive.In this solo episode, Jonathan draws on his own experience, research from psychologists Jennifer Lerner, Laura Carstensen, James Pennebaker, and Nick Epley, and thousands of conversations over 14 years of doing this work, to offer a way of looking at this feeling directly.In this episode, you will explore:The five territories where diffuse resentment most reliably lives, the calcified role, the invisible labor ledger, the deferred self, relational drift, and the unlived pathWhy midlife is specifically when this feeling tends to become unavoidable, and why it often intensifies precisely when things are going wellWhat the research on emotional suppression actually shows about the cost of carrying unexamined feelingsTwo movements (not steps) for beginning to look at this honestly, and why the first must come before the second is possibleWhat becomes available on the other side: accuracy, energy, and a different quality of closeness in the relationships that matter mostIf you have been explaining away a feeling you cannot quite name, this episode is for you.Episode TranscriptNext week, we're sitting down with David Epstein to talk about something that runs against just about everything the self-help world has told you about freedom and options: why the constraints, limits, and boundaries you have been trying to escape are often the very conditions that make creativity, focus, and satisfaction actually possible. It is a genuinely counterintuitive conversation, and it is the kind that stays with you. Be sure to follow Good Life Project wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss it.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resentment behind us. Pressure in front of us. That's the loop so many moms live in — judging our parents for what they didn't do, then fearing our kids will judge us the same way. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Order Elizabeth's bookDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for Generational Freedom & Forgiveness by Elizabeth Good But generational freedom is possible. Listen to this week's episode on breaking the pattern. In today's episode of Everyday Prayers, Elizabeth Good helps us pray for a judgement free heart and mind. Reference: Ephesians 4.32 Prayer: Today, I bring my parents to you. I release my judgment. I release my need to replay the past. I release the inner courtroom where I keep trying to get a verdict. Jesus, help me forgive the way you forgave me. Pull out every bitter root in my heart. so it will not grow and spread into my home. Heal me where I am still tender. Teach me to parent from peace and not from fear. And please protect my children from carrying what was never meant to be theirs. Thank you that you are rewriting our family story with grace. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Is resentment quietly affecting your relationships? In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Debbie Laaser explore the roots of resentment, how unmet needs and unrealistic expectations fuel it, and practical ways to move toward healing, healthier communication, and greater peace in your relationships.Send us Fan Mail

I'm a voracious reader and it's a special treat to feature as a guest a popular mainstream author whose books I love.Amy Morin is a therapist and the author of several books including The Mental Strength Playbook and 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do.Amy joins me to share her expertise about:What are the most important things mentally strong people don't do from her listWhy “not giving away your power” is the most important on the listHow social media therapy speak gets weaponized and causes more harm than goodAre people more fearful of interaction with camera phones everywhereAmy's thoughts on “everyone diagnosing themselves with a mental health issue on the internet”Why Amy believes “trust your gut” is the most damaging advice in pop psychologyAnd much moreInstagram: @amymorinauthorCHAPTERS01:02 Stop Giving Away Power02:49 Rewrite Your Story05:41 No Self-Pity Spiral07:56 Learned Helplessness Trap09:08 Therapy Speak Online11:33 Pathologizing Dating13:04 Mentally Strong Couples15:41 Playbook Mood Tools18:11 Emotional Spillover20:10 Calculated Risk Taking21:53 Cameras and Social Fear25:36 Viral Upside Stories26:40 Social Media Unknowns28:11 Take More Shots28:51 Fear and Criticism30:37 Build a Victory Vault32:31 Resentment and Envy33:35 Identity and Habits35:37 Owning Mistakes37:33 Online Pile-Ons43:39 The Self-Diagnosis Trap46:40 Personal Responsibility51:04 The “Trust Your Gut” Myth54:46 Media Savvy Wrap Up56:17 Final RecommendationsSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you think differently about mental strength, anxiety, or navigating the modern world, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I'll respond)Sending it to someone who could use a reminder that resilience is a skillFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know Andrew sent youL1 BIOMECHANICS AND ASSESSMENT COURSEhttps://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/assessmentworkshopeventsUse code COATES at checkout

Leaning into relationships is the process of choosing the relationship over everything else, including our fears and insecurities. It can feel super scary because it requires vulnerability and openness, and this can mean that we may need to courage up and step into discomfort. Because when things in a relationship get tough, it can be super easy to lean out to protect our point of view, our struggling sense of self, and our ego. But leaning out increases the distance and drives disconnect. If we want meaningful, connected, and intimate relationships, we have to have the courage to lean in. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #92 Clean Love on Apple on Spotify  #110 The Cost of Being Right on Apple on Spotify #130 Exploring Our Darkness on Apple on Spotify #148 Grace & Grudges in Our Relationships on Apple on Spotify #156 The Benefits of Being Wrong on Apple on Spotify #161 Developing More Intimacy in Your Relationships on Apple on Spotify #164 How Being in Control is Destroying Your Life on Apple on Spotify #165 I Would Never Act That Way on Apple on Spotify #190 Protective Walls on Apple on Spotify #218 Honest Relationships on Apple on Spotify #223 It Really Is All About You on Apple on Spotify #243 Having More Honest Communication on Apple on Spotify #257 Other People's Agency on Apple on Spotify #258 Communication That Connects on Apple on Spotify #290 Resentment and Contempt in Our Relationships on Apple on Spotify #295 Safety in the Relationship Circle on Apple on Spotify #296 Creating More Safety in Your Relationship on Apple on Spotify #298 Friendship in Marriage on Apple on Spotify #304 Personalities, Preferences, and Perspectives on Apple on Spotify #326 Stop Being Right, Start Being Safe on Apple on Spotify #331 Sense of Self on Apple on Spotify #332 Sense of Self – It's All In Your Head on Apple on Spotify #341 Choosing to Be All In on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in one-on-one coaching and a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

Find this episode on YouTube: Father Hans has spent years reaching young men on the edge — men who are economically stuck, spiritually fragmented, and slow to trust. In this conversation, he names what's really going on: a generation that woke up inside a world already infected with “narcissistic spiritual cancer,” and a culture that gave them consumer identity instead of a soul.They go deep on:* What “boomerism” actually means — and whether the criticism is fair* Why resentment and resignation will hold young men back no matter how justified they feel* The difference between ethnos and race, and why it matters for how we form community* Why politics can't answer the questions that only the purification of the heart can* The “black-pilled” trap — and how to actually fight evil (hint: it's not screaming at the machine)* What it looks like to pull someone back from the cliff — Fr. Hans has done it, literally“I'm a recovering materialist. That's what I am.” — Fr. Hans JacobseThis is Heavy Things Lightly — conversations about faith, culture, and the lives of real men trying to live with integrity. If this hit, share it with someone who needs it.0:00 Cold Open — Fr. Hans on Orthodoxy Flourishing0:47 Intro & Sponsor (Conrad's Jerky)2:31 Meet Father Hans Jacobse3:38 What Is “Boomerism”? Defining the Young Men's Critique5:46 The Anger Parallel: Young Men Today vs. Black Men in the ‘80s9:20 The Orthodox Response to Resentment and Anxiety12:00 Healing Through Adversity — Men Must Lift the Weight15:47 Why Fr. Hans Left the Culture Wars17:14 “Open Your Eyes” — The Call That Launched St. Paisios Brotherhood20:00 Fear of Becoming a Compliant Consumer: The Identity Trap21:30 What “Black-Pilled” Really Means — and Why It Fails23:50 How Orthodoxy Actually Heals: Purification, Not Critique26:40 What Breaks Through the Granite Wall: The Love of a Brother31:45 No Politics Rule — Why Politics Is a Lagging Indicator36:50 Nationalism, Ethnos, and Living Where You Are43:45 What Held America Together — and When It Collapsed45:35 Young Men Born Into the “Narcissistic Spiritual Cancer”48:00 Why Fr. Hans Was Drawn to This Work (His Own Story)53:00 When Government Can't Answer What Only the Heart Can54:55 Fr. Hans's Closing Vision: Orthodoxy Flourishing57:45 Outro — First Things Foundation & the Tamada Network__

EPISODE 459 | INNER VOICE – A HEARTFELT CHAT WITH DR. FOOJAN What if anger isn't something to suppress, avoid, or fear—but a powerful emotion that can be understood, managed, and transformed into a force for growth? In this compelling episode of Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan, Dr. Foojan Zeine welcomes renowned psychologist, author, and anger management expert Dr. Mitch Abrams for a deep conversation about the psychology of anger, emotional regulation, trauma, resilience, relationships, and personal transformation. Drawing from more than two decades of experience in sport psychology, clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and correctional mental health, Dr. Abrams challenges the common belief that anger is a "negative emotion." Instead, he explains how anger can become a valuable ally when recognized early, understood properly, and channeled effectively. As Chief Psychologist overseeing psychological services for seven New Jersey state prisons and Founder of Learned Excellence for Athletes, Dr. Abrams offers unique insights into how anger impacts athletes, executives, families, couples, and society at large. Together, Dr. Foojan and Dr. Abrams explore the emotional, cognitive, and physiological aspects of anger, providing practical tools for emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and lasting personal growth. Based on his groundbreaking book, "I'm Not F***ing Angry!!! Adjust the Flames to Get What You Want and Need," this episode reveals how to move beyond emotional reactivity and cultivate greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.

In this powerful and deeply transformative episode, I sit down with Paul Lubicz, founder of Return to True Nature, to explore the profound connection between forgiveness, healing, imagination, and personal transformation.Paul works with high-capacity founders, leaders, and creatives to break through limiting beliefs and remove the emotional and structural blocks that impact clarity, performance, and overall well-being. With more than two decades of experience, his approach focuses on restoring nervous system capacity, increasing resilience, and creating sustainable change. Drawing from Eastern and Western philosophies, somatic practices, and Indigenous wisdom traditions, Paul helps people reconnect with their authentic selves and unlock new levels of freedom and possibility.During our conversation, Paul guided me through one of the most powerful healing exercises I have ever experienced. Using imagination and creativity, I was able to begin releasing years of resentment, hurt, and a deeply rooted sense of abandonment connected to my relationship with my father. It was a profound reminder that healing often begins when we allow ourselves to engage with our inner world in new ways.Paul's work has been praised by Elton John and Richard Branson and featured in GQ and The Guardian. In this episode, he shares practical tools and insights for anyone looking to heal old wounds, cultivate forgiveness, and create lasting transformation.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why forgiveness is essential for emotional freedom and healing• How imagination and creativity can be powerful tools for transformation• The role of nervous system regulation in personal growth and performance• Ways to identify and release limiting beliefs and emotional blocks• Practical approaches to creating sustainable change in your lifeWhether you're navigating unresolved pain, seeking greater clarity, or looking for new tools to support your personal growth journey, this conversation is filled with wisdom, compassion, and actionable insights.To learn more about Paul and his work, visit Return to True Nature.

Most marriages do not fall apart because of one catastrophic event. More often, they drift apart through small, repeated offenses that slowly create resentment, distance, and disconnection. In this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon and Jen discuss why offense is one of the most overlooked threats to a healthy marriage and how couples can break the cycle before it damages intimacy. Many marriage conflicts begin with unmet expectations. Every fight starts somewhere, and often the root issue is not what happened but what we expected would happen. We explore the concept of “unexpectations”—unvoiced expectations, unshared expectations, and unreasonable expectations—and how they create fertile ground for hurt feelings and misunderstanding. We also discuss how offense grows when we assume the worst about our spouse. Thoughts like “they don't care,” “they ignored me,” or “they did this on purpose” can quickly turn a simple misunderstanding into a major marriage conflict. Most marital problems are not caused by malice but by miscommunication, assumptions, and differing expectations. Another source of offense is pride. When we adopt the mindset that we deserve better treatment, we can move from grace to entitlement. This episode explores how humility helps us respond differently and how adopting the mindset of Christ can transform the way we handle disappointment, conflict, and hurt in marriage. Offense becomes even more dangerous when we rehearse it. Replaying hurtful moments, building our case against our spouse, and “keeping receipts” strengthens resentment and bitterness. We discuss why what you rehearse, you reinforce, and how couples can stop the cycle before it leads to emotional distance. We also examine the danger of seeking validation from people who are not pro-marriage. The wrong voices can reinforce unhealthy narratives and deepen division rather than promote healing, forgiveness, and reconciliation. The good news is that there is a better way. Bryon and Jen share practical and biblical strategies for overcoming offense in marriage, including guarding your heart, replacing assumptions with grace, choosing humility over pride, breaking the rehearsal cycle, and practicing forgiveness repeatedly. Drawing from Scripture, including Proverbs 4, Romans 12, Philippians 2, Colossians 3, and Matthew 18, this episode provides a roadmap for protecting your marriage from resentment and pursuing lasting unity. If you've ever struggled with hurt feelings, resentment, bitterness, unmet expectations, communication problems, forgiveness, or conflict in marriage, this conversation will help you strengthen your relationship and build greater connection with your spouse. Key topics include overcoming offense in marriage, unmet expectations, marriage communication, conflict resolution, forgiveness in marriage, resentment, bitterness, guarding your heart, Christian marriage advice, biblical marriage principles, relationship communication, emotional intimacy, marital conflict, and healthy marriage habits. This version is much stronger for SEO because it naturally repeats high-value search phrases like offense in marriage, unmet expectations, forgiveness in marriage, marriage communication, conflict resolution, resentment, bitterness, Christian marriage advice, and healthy marriage habits without looking like a keyword list.

158 | Listener Questions: Resentment, Boundaries & Learning to Put Yourself Back on the List | Salarah Kacey Starre Why Being Nice Is Making You Resentful: Boundaries, Self-Abandonment & Taking Your Power BackThis week, I'm answering listener questions from Amanda, a 50-year-old listener from Hounslow UK who's finding herself increasingly resentful in her relationships despite always trying to be a good person.If you've ever felt exhausted from putting everyone else first, struggled to say no, found yourself carrying other people's emotions, or wondered why resentment keeps showing up in your life, this episode is for you.Salarah explore's:Why resentment is often a boundary that hasn't been recognised or communicatedThe difference between genuine kindness and people-pleasingThe hidden signs of self-abandonment that many of us missWhy setting boundaries can feel so uncomfortable at firstWhat happens when you stop rescuing, over-functioning and carrying everyone else's backpackA powerful Future Self exercise to help you step into healthier relationships with confidence and clarityThis is a conversation about learning to include yourself in the love, care and compassion you've been giving away so freely to everyone else.Resources Mentioned:

Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of everyone else's needs while your own go unseen? If you're a mom navigating parenting teens or the empty nest, resentment can become part of daily life...showing up as frustration, exhaustion, disconnection, and the feeling that no matter how much you do, it's never enough. In this episode, I'm exploring why resentment is so common in motherhood, what keeps it simmering beneath the surface, and why it can have such a powerful impact on your relationships, confidence, and emotional well-being. Letting go of resentment isn't about caring less. It's about creating more peace, freedom, and connection for yourself and the people you love.

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What if the reason you're exhausted isn't because there's too much to do… but because you're carrying things that were never yours to hold?In this interview, I join Rachel Green on the Keep the Kids in Mind podcast to talk about the pattern of overfunctioning and why so many women feel responsible for everyone and everything around them.We explore how these patterns develop, how they show up in relationships, and why trying to do it all often creates the very dynamics we're frustrated by.We also discuss:what overfunctioning actually is (and why it's so common among women)how childhood conditioning shapes our sense of responsibilitythe connection between self-worth and doingwhy resentment builds in relationshipshow overfunctioning can unintentionally encourage underfunctioning in othersreceiving support and letting people show up for youwhy criticism can feel so activating when your worth is tied to being responsiblehow Human Design helps us reconnect with our authentic selvespractical ways to start breaking the patternIf you've ever felt like everything falls on you, this conversation will help you understand why—and what it looks like to create a different experience._✨ Take the Over-Functioning Archetypes Quiz✨ Ready to explore your patterns on a deeper level?Pattern Readings help uncover the subconscious beliefs and relational dynamics shaping the way you move through life, work, and relationships.Learn more or book here: Pattern Reading.Any questions? You can always email me at nicole@nicoleguenaconsulting.com_About Rachel Green:Rachel Green is a divorce mediator and collaborative attorney who helps families navigate separation with compassion, clarity, and the well-being of children in mind.Listen to Rachel's Podcast: Keep the Kids in Mind

You know what you want to say. You've rehearsed it in the car, in the shower, and in those quiet moments before sleep when everything gets honest. But somehow, between knowing and saying, something happens. The words stay inside, and resentment slowly begins to grow. In this episode of Say the Things, we're talking about the space between awareness and action—the moment after the truth leaves your body and lands in the room. Why do we freeze? Why do we immediately want to apologize, soften, or take it back? And how do we learn to tell the difference between discomfort that signals danger and discomfort that simply means we're doing something new? Because discomfort and danger are not the same thing. I'll share why so many of us confuse other people's discomfort with our responsibility, how years of self-silencing train us to abandon ourselves, and why learning to stay with ourselves after speaking may be one of the most important relationship skills we ever develop. We'll talk about: Why resentment often grows when honesty doesn't. The moment between knowing what you need and actually saying it. How to tell the difference between growth discomfort and genuine misalignment. Why you don't have to manage everyone else's emotional experience. What to do when the words come out imperfectly. Why healthy relationships aren't conflict-free relationships. How to stop apologizing for having needs. Why "own the delivery, keep the need" changes everything. What it means to stay with yourself, even when others don't immediately meet you there. If you've spent years carrying the emotional load, avoiding conflict, or convincing yourself that keeping the peace is your responsibility, this episode is for you. Because the goal isn't perfect communication. The goal is refusing to abandon yourself. And little by little, we're learning to speak before resentment has to. In This Episode You'll Hear: Discomfort versus danger Why self-silencing creates resentment The fear of hard conversations Speaking needs without guilt Relationship communication skills Boundaries and emotional responsibility Why conflict isn't the enemy How to recover when you say it imperfectly Staying with yourself when others are uncomfortable Learning to speak the truth with care Remember: You can get the words wrong without getting the truth wrong.

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We're joined by Gary Zimak, Catholic author and speaker, talks about anxiety, trust and turning to God. He's will also talk about his Give Up Worry for Lent parish missions. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father talks about why resentment tends to slowly build in us toward our family members. Stephanie LaRocca, Clinic Manager for Woman's New Life Clinic's New Orleans and Baton Rouge clinics updates us.

Click on Fan Mail link and give me feedback. ThanksIn this episode, James Moffitt explores the complex themes of forgiveness, grief, and freedom for adult children dealing with childhood wounds. He shares personal insights and biblical perspectives on healing from past hurts and establishing healthy boundaries.keywordsforgiveness, childhood wounds, grief, healing, boundaries, faith, adult children, parenting, trauma, emotional health key topicsForgiveness without denialGrieving the childhood you didn't haveAccepting parental limitationsThe role of faith in healingThe process of forgiving and letting goUnderstanding childhood wounds and their impactThe importance of boundaries and honestyHealing through biblical principles sound bites"Forgiveness is not minimizing the damage""Healing begins when we stop pretending we're fine""Let go of resentment—it's emotional and spiritual maturity"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Forgiveness and Grief02:59 Understanding Forgiveness and Its Challenges05:54 The Process of Grieving Childhood Loss09:00 The Importance of Acknowledging Pain12:03 Self-Care and Healing14:59 Recognizing and Processing Grief17:50 Accepting Parents' Limitations21:09 The Impact of Unresolved Wounds24:09 Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness27:11 Letting Go of Resentment30:03 Creating Space for Joy33:04 Conclusion: Moving Forward with Hope resourcesParentingAdultChildren.org - https://parentingadultchildren.org guest linksWebsite - https://parentingadultchildren.orgTwitter - https://twitter.com/JamesMoffittRichard Jones. I am an RN with over 34 years of Nursing Experience, much of that experience working with young adults in the corrections system.  Parenting Adult Children Call To Action Support the showSocial Media Links https://www.youtube.com/@abcparentingadultchildrenhttps://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerheadABC's of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildrenFeel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux reviews the movie Obsession, where a shy music store clerk's wish for unearned love turns his friend into a needy, controlling toddler-like dependent, exposing how childhood neglect fuels fantasy and resentment over real trust and maturity. He pushes earning confidence instead of chasing possession.GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

Most people hear the word codependence and think: not me. But codependence isn't reserved for people in crisis or recovery – it's a spectrum, and most of us are somewhere on it. In Part 1, we look at what codependence actually is through the HOCI framework, and introduce five patterns that most people will recognize in themselves. In this episode we will discuss: The Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) definition: codependence as difficulty knowing who you are separate from your relationships Why it's a developmental issue, not a character flaw – and why the spectrum matters How culture and faith communities can quietly reinforce codependent patterns The five faces: the caretaker, the peacekeeper, the controller, the chameleon, and the one who leaves first We're not diagnosing. We're getting curious.

What if the quality of your life is hidden inside the quality of the questions you're willing to ask?In this episode of ALLSMITH, Bryce explores a collection of questions that have been sitting with him lately—questions sparked by conversations with clients, friends, guests, members of the ALLSMITH community, and his own experiences navigating health, relationships, grief, business, marriage, and personal growth.This isn't an episode about having all the answers.It's a conversation and an exploration.An exploration of commitment, loneliness, purpose, health, character, judgment, observation, wonder, and what it actually means to build a beautiful life in a world that often feels busy, distracted, entertained, and disconnected.Bryce dives into topics like people pleasing, ghosting culture, confidence, modern loneliness, social media validation, courage, responsibility, and why many of life's greatest breakthroughs begin with a better question.At ALLSMITH, we believe fitness is the vessel.But the destination has always been something bigger:A beautiful life.And sometimes a single question can change the direction of an entire life.In This Episode:Are you exhausted because life is hard, or because you're carrying things that no longer belong to you?The difference between being nice and being goodWhy confidence is built through evidence, not affirmationWhat commitment can teach us about health, relationships, business, and lifeGhosting culture and the cost of avoiding responsibilityThe hidden difference between recovery and escapeWhy money can't solve loneliness, purpose, or belongingReplacing judgment with observation and curiosityLearning how to wonder instead of reactListening to the signals your body has been sendingQuestioning your definition of successLearning to trust yourself and make difficult decisionsWhat grief, adversity, and uncertainty can teach usWhy better questions often lead to better livesQuotes From This Episode:“Confidence is built through evidence, not affirmation.”“Resentment is often the receipt for an agreement we never should have made.”“The life you want is often hidden behind the commitment you're avoiding.”“The body whispers before it screams.”“A full calendar doesn't guarantee a full life.”“The wrong mountain still takes a lifetime to climb.”“Clarity is often the reward for courage.”“Every season leaves something behind for those willing to pay attention.”Key Takeaways:Better questions often create better lives.Character matters more than reputation.Commitment is becoming a lost art—and one of life's greatest competitive advantages.Observation creates understanding. Judgment often ends it.Wonder and curiosity are powerful tools for growth.Health is not the destination, but it may be the most important vehicle.Building a beautiful life requires intention, courage, and consistency.The quality of your life is often hidden inside the quality of the questions you're willing to ask.Question of the Week:What question are you avoiding because you're afraid of the answer?Sit with it.Journal on it.Bring it to dinner.Talk about it with someone you trust.Because sometimes the question we've been avoiding is the one we need most.Connect With ALLSMITH:Instagram: @allsmithcoBryce: @therealbrycesmithWebsite: http://ALLSMITH.coSubscribe to the ALLSMITH Newsletter for weekly reflections, practical tools, stories, and conversations designed to help you build a stronger body, sharper mind, and more meaningful life.If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend and send us the question that's been sitting with you lately.At ALLSMITH, we don't just search for better answers.We ask better questions.Much love.Welcome to ALLSMITH.Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

Pastor Q talks about what happens when leaders care deeply but start carrying more than they should. He explains why leaders often feel the weight before everyone else does, and how that can turn into frustration or resentment if they take it personally. The episode focuses on healthy ownership: carrying what is yours, helping others own their piece, and not trying to control everything. Pastor Q reminds leaders that not everyone carries responsibility the same way, and leadership is not about making everyone think or feel exactly like you. The big takeaway: don't let caring deeply turn into carrying everything by yourself. Lead with care, trust people with responsibility, and stay connected to the team while helping them grow.

"The Resentment of Happy People" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I'm sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you'll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It's the free therapy you need!  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"A Statement of Fact vs. Defensive People Put More Meaning Onto That" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I'm sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you'll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It's the free therapy you need!  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I have a friend named Laney who genuinely does not experience mom guilt. Not because she's a perfect mom, but because she's decided her kids are lucky to have her — and she means it! I used to laugh when she said things like that. But, now, after working for years on myself (I've come so far!), I understand that what I was struggling with wasn't only guilt over my shortcomings as a mom, but it was also guilt over the resentment I felt for everything I was carrying that led me to not enjoy my motherhood very much. The guilt was coming at me from every direction! If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is going to feel like a very welcome exhale. This week's guest is JoAnn Crohn, certified life coach and author of The Best Mom is a Happy Mom. She helps moms go from martyr to model, and this conversation is full of honest, practical tools for getting there. ✨ Why JoAnn's husband didn't even realize the imbalance until they did this one exercise together ✨ The "guilt equation" from a psychologist that will completely change how you think about your own expectations ✨ The thing JoAnn's therapist said that cut through all the noise and told her exactly what being a good mom actually requires If you've ever felt like the mental load of your family's life is sitting entirely on your shoulders, and if you've ever felt the guilt coming from every side, this episode is for you. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes: 445: How to Set Boundaries without Damaging Relationships // Rachel on Happy Mom Summit 436: Embrace the Mom You Are—Not the One You Think You Should Be // Julie Bastedo 270: Simplifying Mom-Life // Chanelle Neilson Episode Sponsors: Tushy Bidet: For a limited time, our listeners get 10% off their first bidet order when you go to HelloTUSHY.com and use promo code 3in30. First Day: For a limited time only, our listeners are getting an insane deal. Use code 3IN30 to get up to 57% Off at FirstDay.com. Knix Teen: It's not just underwear; it's giving our girls the confidence they deserve. Go to KnixTeen.com and use code 3IN30 for 15 percent off. Air Doctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code 3IN30 to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Quince: Head to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Fodzyme: We're so excited to partner with FODZYME and offer you 30% off your first order when you go to icaneatagain.com/3in30.com. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course ***

Sometimes resentment does not begin with a dramatic betrayal. Sometimes it begins in the small moment when you said yes before you were clear.  In this episode of The Liberated Life, Robin Quinn Keehn explores the quiet cost of the resentful yes — the yes that looks generous on the outside but feels dishonest on the inside. She unpacks the difference between a clean yes and a yes given from fear, guilt, image management, habit, or avoidance.  Through personal stories and practical language, Robin shows how unclear commitments become Open Loops: unfinished truths that quietly drain time, energy, peace, and trust. This episode is not about becoming selfish, unavailable, or unwilling to sacrifice. It is about becoming honest. It is about learning to pause before agreeing, renegotiate when needed, and close the loop with clarity before resentment becomes distance.  If you have been the dependable one, the flexible one, the easy one, or the one who always makes it work, this conversation will help you listen to resentment without weaponizing it — and begin rebuilding self-trust one honest sentence at a time.  Free resource:  Download the free Close One Loop tool at closetheloopsnow.com/tool.  Coming June 29 Robin's 5-Day Detox Your To-Do List Challenge will help you identify the unfinished commitments, conversations, and quiet yeses that keep draining your time, energy, and peace. Ready to do this together, with my guidance & support?  Register here.  Robin's book, Stop Stealing From Yourself, is available now on Amazon If this episode resonated with you, you might enjoy our free People Skillz community — a structured space to practice steadier, more intentional communication. We also created a short Communication Patterns Quiz to help you identify how you respond under pressure. You'll find both here.

Anger doesn't always explode. Sometimes it lingers beneath the surface, quietly growing into resentment, bitterness, and broken relationships. In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing examines what Scripture teaches about anger, bitterness, forgiveness, and healing. Drawing from Ephesians, Proverbs, James, Hebrews, and the teachings of Christ, he explains the difference between righteous anger and sinful anger, why bitterness is so dangerous, and how the gospel provides lasting freedom. Whether you're struggling with unresolved conflict, resentment toward someone who has hurt you, or simply want to grow in Christlike forgiveness, this episode offers practical biblical wisdom and encouragement.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

What happens when a gifted person becomes dissatisfied with the assignment God has given them? In this episode of Silent Leaks, we explore one of the most sobering stories in Scripture—the rebellion of Korah in Numbers 16. At first glance, Korah's argument sounds reasonable. He speaks of equality, fairness, and shared leadership. But beneath his words was a hidden leak: resentment. Korah was not an outsider. He was already chosen, already serving, and already blessed. Yet he became consumed with what God had given someone else. What began as comparison turned into jealousy. Jealousy became bitterness. Bitterness became rebellion. And rebellion brought destruction. This message challenges us to examine the hidden places of our hearts: Have we become dissatisfied with God's assignment for our lives? Are we celebrating others' success or secretly resenting it? Have we confused position with purpose? Are we seeking influence, or are we faithfully serving where God has planted us? Through the story of Korah, we discover that some of the most dangerous sins are not the ones everyone sees, but the ones that quietly grow beneath the surface. Resentment is a silent leak that can drain gratitude, distort perspective, and damage relationships before anyone notices. Join Pastor Dr. Peter Eley as he unpacks the spiritual danger of comparison, the power of contentment, and the importance of embracing the calling God has uniquely given you. Silent Leaks... offering : Zelle: offering@safehousechurchgso Cash app: @safehousechurchgso  Paypal: paypal.me/ministryaid

BONUS EPISODE - FORGIVENESS MEDITATION TOOL! This guided Ho'oponopono meditation is a powerful companion to Episode 162: “When Is It Okay Not to Forgive? (And When It's Not)” — and is especially helpful for married couples and partners working to strengthen their relationship.We strongly recommend listening to Episode 162 first. It provides essential context on what forgiveness really means in marriage, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and why this practice can be so transformative for your relationship.How to use this meditation in your marriage: Use this practice regularly — even daily — to gently release resentment and anger toward your spouse or anyone who has wronged you, whether the hurt is big or small. Save this episode so you can return to it whenever you need support. As you make forgiveness a regular part of your marriage, the benefits to your mental health, physical well-being, and connection with your partner are profound.Important Safety Note: Please do not listen while driving or doing anything that requires your full attention. Find a quiet, safe space where you can close your eyes and have at least 15 minutes of uninterrupted time.This practice is especially helpful for couples when:You've been hurt by your partner and need to release resentmentYou want to reconnect more deeply after a conflict or emotional ruptureYou're processing the loss of a loved one and want to release them with peacePlease note: This meditation focuses on forgiving others. A separate process for forgiving yourself may be shared in a future episode.Listen to the prerequisite episode first: Episode 162: When Is It Okay Not to Forgive? (And When It's Not)If you and your spouse want more structured support, reach out at masteryourmarriage.us Thank you for doing this important inner work. Forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your marriage.Be kind to each other. Take care of each other. Put each other first.

She is exhausted, overwhelmed, and carrying a running list in her head that never stops. And he has no idea it exists. Not because he does not care. Because nobody ever showed him what it actually is or what it is costing her. Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist, sits down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip, the world's leading expert on the mental load, to break down exactly what the mental load is, why most men completely miss it, and what it actually takes to fix it without destroying the marriage in the process. This is not a lecture about fairness. It is an attachment science and relationship psychology breakdown of why the invisible labor of home and family life is quietly building resentment in millions of marriages and what both partners can do about it right now. What you will learn in this video: 1- What the mental load actually is and why most men only see one third of what their wife is actually carrying 2- The triple threat of physical mental and emotional labor and why one item on a to do list unpacks into something enormous 3- Why the mental load crowds out the mental real estate required for desire and what that means for your sex life 4- Why men change for pain and consequences not for love and what that means for this conversation 5- Why resentment builds silently for years before it explodes as divorce 6- The exact words a man can say to a wife who has felt dismissed for years that will not blow the whole thing up 7- Why the weekly check-in changes everything and what it actually looks like in practice 8- What women need to get clear on before they can ever communicate what they need 9- Why running your marriage like a business and treating your wife like talent you cannot afford to lose changes the dynamic overnight If she is carrying everything and he does not know where to start, this conversation will show both of you exactly what to do next.

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This week, I want to talk about resentment — not as the villain in our relationships, but as a messenger. Resentment is often the smoke, not the fire. The fire started years ago, the first time you felt hurt and said nothing. The first time you needed something and talked yourself out of asking. The first time you said "I'm fine" when you weren't. We carry all of those unsaid things until one day we're standing in the kitchen furious about the dishes — but we're really not angry about the dishes at all. We're carrying years of conversations that never happened. Last week we talked about standards — the floor, the non-negotiables, the things we need to feel safe, respected, and valued. But finding your standard is only half the work. The harder part is speaking it. Because knowing what you need and saying what you need are two entirely different skills. At some point, we have to say the thing. In this episode, I walk through: Why resentment almost always points directly to a conversation we've been avoiding Common examples of what those unspoken conversations might actually sound like Why smart, emotionally aware women stay silent — and why we've confused discomfort with danger Why the conversation isn't meant to fix everything — it's meant to provide information What to watch for after the conversation: responsiveness, movement, repair Why clarity — even when it's painful — is a gift, because you cannot make decisions from hope The goal isn't a perfect conversation. Your voice may shake. It may come out sideways. That's okay. The goal is truth, not perfection. And if nothing changes after you finally say the thing? That's information too. Real, factual information — and you can make decisions from facts. You cannot make decisions from potential. Resentment is often just a standard waiting for a voice. This week, I want to help you find yours.

Resentment is not unresolved anger toward another person. It is the rage of the abandoned self toward the survival persona that did the abandoning. Every line item on the receipt is a moment you said yes when your body said no.This video walks through the real psychology behind resentment and why you have been handing the bill to the wrong person. If you are the over-functioning partner who has done everything and still feels invisible, this names the self-abandonment wound running underneath every silent yes.Kenny Weiss is the creator of the Worst Day Cycle™, the Authentic Self Cycle™, and the Emotional Authenticity Method™. This teaching maps resentment to the survival persona, the disempowered codependent, projection, and the caretaking versus caregiving distinction.Resentment is rarely about the other person. It is the body's accounting system, a precise record of every moment a person abandoned themselves to keep the peace. Childhood taught the brilliant child that anger was a weapon used against them or something to be swallowed.The disempowered survival persona will not let a person direct anger inward. So it moves the rage one seat over and projects it onto the partner. Being angry at the partner feels survivable. Being angry at the self who keeps saying yes does not.Caretaking and caregiving are not the same. Caretaking carries an invisible invoice the partner never agreed to pay. The caretaker gives from emptiness and keeps a quiet score. Caregiving gives from wholeness and does not need a receipt.The Emotional Authenticity Method™ addresses resentment at the blueprint level. Its six steps trace the feeling from somatic down-regulation through earliest memory to Feelization, where the body builds a new emotional addiction to the Authentic Self instead of the silent martyr role.Kenny Weiss is a relationship, communication, and childhood trauma recovery specialist and the creator of the Worst Day Cycle™, the Authentic Self Cycle™, and the Emotional Authenticity Method™. He is the author of Your Journey To Success and Your Journey To Being Yourself.TOPICS COVERED: resentment, resentment in marriage, how to let go of resentment, resentment in relationships, self-abandonment, codependence, over-functioning partner, caretaking versus caregiving, invisible invoice, Worst Day Cycle, Authentic Self Cycle, Emotional Authenticity Method, Kenny Weiss, survival persona, projection0:00 — Why You Are Sending the Bill to the Wrong Person1:45 — The Clients Who Said I Have Done Everything3:30 — Resentment Is Anger That Was Never Allowed6:00 — Why Five Out of Ten Irritation Becomes a Hundred8:30 — The Worst Day Cycle Playing Out as Resentment11:00 — Projection Is Always a Confession13:00 — Why Couples Therapy Cannot Reach This14:30 — The Authentic Self Cycle Inside Resentment17:00 — The Emotional Authenticity Method as the Receipt Burn20:00 — Identity Close

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation, to continue their series on confession. They explore how the sin of pride often hides beneath the surface of our spiritual lives and can even affect the way we approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation itself. Using the parable of the Prodigal Son, they also uncover how fear, shame, and self-reliance can keep us from fully receiving the Father's love. At its core, Confession is an encounter with a Father who rejoices over His children and allowing our hearts to receive this love leads us toward deeper healing and freedom   Key Points: Zephaniah's image of God rejoicing and singing over His people reveals the Father's true posture toward repentant sinners. Many of us approach confession assuming God is disappointed in them rather than delighting in their return. St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that "whatever is received is received according to the mode of the receiver." Which means, the disposition of our hearts is connected with our ability to receive the Father's love. Self-condemnation and self-hatred can be hidden forms of pride rather than genuine humility. Many deeply rooted patterns of sin become so familiar that we mistake them for normal life instead of areas needing healing. The younger son's demand for his inheritance reflects a desire for God's gifts apart from relationship with God Himself. The younger son's return reveals how shame can continue to operate even after repentance begins. The Father's embrace, kiss, robe, ring, and feast demonstrate God's extravagant response to repentance. The older brother reveals a different form of pride expressed through resentment, self-righteousness, and comparison. Resentment often exposes deeper fears, wounds, and unmet desires hidden beneath the surface. Joy can be difficult to receive when we are attached to self-protection, control, or self-judgment. True healing involves uncovering and renouncing the lies that keep us from trusting God's love. The Holy Spirit restores our original beauty by healing the places where we have rejected ourselves and doubted God's love.   Resources: Institute for Priestly Formation Zephaniah 3:14-18   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:25 The Father Rejoices Over His Children 13:38 Disposition Changes Everything 22:42 Entering into the Prodigal Son Story 33:02 Shame and the Younger Son 39:14 The Father's Embrace and Mercy 43:33 The Older Brother's Hidden Pride   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

For many couples, sex becomes loaded. Pressure. Expectation. Avoidance. Performance. Resentment. And once that dynamic sets in, even love can start to feel tense. In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we explore how sexual dynamics become shaped by pursuer-withdrawer patterns, obligation, performance anxiety, shame, and unspoken needs… and what it actually takes to move back toward pleasure, connection, and erotic aliveness. They share their own experiences, challenge some of the cultural narratives we've inherited around sex, and offer a new possibility… one where intimacy feels nourishing instead of stressful.   What You'll Hear in This Episode: How pressure slowly builds in relationships through pursuer-withdrawer dynamics and emotional disconnection Why obligation, sex, fear of rejection, and performance anxiety create tension for both partners The essential ingredients pleasure actually needs: emotional safety, presence, honesty, and vulnerability What happens when you take orgasm off the table and focus on connection instead How shame, conditioning, and early experiences shape the way we relate to our own pleasure Why learning your body's unique experience of pleasure matters… and why your partner isn't a mind reader The connection between nervous system regulation, pelvic floor tension, and painful sexual experiences Why it's never too late to rewrite your sexual dynamic, no matter how long you've been together   Intimacy was never meant to feel like pressure. It wasn't meant to be a performance. Or an obligation. Or another item on the to-do list. It was meant to nourish. To connect. To awaken. And when couples learn how to slow down, communicate honestly, and create emotional safety…   ✨ Save your spot for our July and September Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

Most of us have expectations. Expectations about how life should unfold. How other people should behave. How quickly we should heal. What success should look like. Who we should be by now. We often think expectations help us get more out of life. We think they keep us motivated, focused, and moving toward our goals. But what if they're actually doing the opposite? What if our expectations are keeping us stuck, disappointed, resentful, and blind to what's right in front of us? In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we're exploring the expectations we place on ourselves, the expectations we place on others, and the expectations we place on life itself. We talk about: why expectations so often lead to frustration and disappointment the hidden contracts we create with other people "it was supposed to..." and the stories we tell ourselves how expectations can create resentment in our relationships the pressure we place on ourselves to be further along the difference between having intentions and being attached to outcomes how expectations can prevent us from seeing new possibilities Sometimes the very thing we're clinging to is the thing standing in the way of what wants to emerge. If you've ever found yourself frustrated because life isn't going according to plan, this conversation is for you. Because maybe the problem isn't that life has gone wrong. Maybe your expectations are keeping you from seeing what's possible. New episodes of Cacao Conversations drop weekly. Sip. Connect. Awaken. Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you!Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let's sip, chat, and transform together. Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/ Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment. https://bodyandsoulministries.love/ Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.  Instagram: @rossdoriceShine bright and have a magical day!Julietta & Dorice

My guest today is Patrick Hunnicutt, Assistant Professor of Environmental Administration at the University of Oregon.Patrick is the co author of a yet to be published research project called Poisoning the Well: Process, recognition, and opposition to environmental policy in rural America.His research argues that grievances rooted in procedural injustice, for instance, the perception of resource extraction dependent communities that they are excluded from meaningful participation in land management decisions affecting them, is a key and overlooked factor in rural resentment and environmental obstructionism.This one of my favorite conversations I've had in a long time, and went a bit long. So I'm going to share the whole interview, spread out over two episodes.In part 1, we'll go deep on Patrick's research, his impression of the fights around Oregon's State Forests, and how exclusionary public processes foster divides and resentment.As always, I would love to hear your thoughts about the show.  My email is coastrangeradio@gmail.com, please reach out anytime.https://www.instagram.com/coastrangeradio/

This episode originally aired in 2025 and, as one of our most-loved conversations, we're sharing it again with you today.Today, Sasha and Erin got to chat in-person to deep dive into the second chakra, Svadhistana, located at the sacrum above the Muladhara, which abides in the tail bone or coccyx. The sacrum is a large, triangular bone at the base of the spine that connects to the pelvis and is made up of five fused vertebrae, numbered S-1 to S-5. Now that we know where it lives, lets talk about what it means. Svadhistana translates as “the seat of taste/desire.” “Swa means taste, and “Stana” means abode or seat. It represents the Water element, relates to the physical reproductive organs and brings Prana to the reproductive system. This is where our desire comes from - for enjoyment, pleasure, sexuality, creativity and flow. Desire is a fascinating thing. And an important thing at that, as far our basic evolution and survival go. But craving and aversion, become a relentless assault on the present moment if we fail to understand and master the nature of it. Aversion is essentially Anxiety, Resentment, Regret, All Addiction, Self-Hatred, all sense of Lack, the gap between who you are and who you want to be, what you have and what you want to have.Desire is not the actual problem. Because we aren't actually looking for a “thing.” We are looking for “the experience of the thing, the feeling of the thing.” That is the first level of balancing this chakra, or subtle energy center: Distinguishing what it is we ultimately truly Desire. In Ayurveda, it is important to not suppress Desire. In Yoga, it is important to refine the experiencer, or the one experiencing Desire, so that the Desire becomes refined. As our Ayurvedic habits and Yoga practice deepens, toxic habits fall away, including toxic desires. And this is because as our human system becomes balanced, the tendencies of imbalance heal into harmonious tendencies. This is a whole nother level of healing.When our Svadhistana is balanced, there is an energy of abundance, and understanding of timing. When imbalanced, there is guilt, self-hatred, a state of wanting or lack, self-harming, drama, holding of childhood issues, traumas, and sexual scarring, and a tamasic level of desire to relate but an inability to relate to anyone. Since our present relationships are all informed by our past, we must free ourselves from incorrect, unrefined information in our system. We must clean this chakra by learning how to activate it. Otherwise, Fear will show up to sabotage what it is we truly want. Send us Fan MailThis episode is brought to you by Ojas Oasis Ayurveda, Sasha's private clinical practice. Schedule a 30-minute strategy session here. For 10% off Kerala Ayurveda, use code OjasOasis. For 20% off GarryNSun, code OJASOASIS20. For 10% off Ora Cacao, code OjasOasis10. Support the showTo learn more about working with us, please visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3033: Shawna Scafe reflects on the hard seasons of her marriage and the intentional changes that helped rebuild trust, connection, and respect over 14 years together. Through honest lessons about resentment, appreciation, communication, and personal growth, she shares practical insights that can help couples create a stronger and healthier relationship. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/struggling-marriage-advice/ Quotes to ponder: "Resentment kills every relationship." "I am responsible for how I am thinking and feeling, they cannot generate love/appreciation/joy FOR me." "Showing appreciation to your spouse for the ways that they show up and care for you/home/kids will let them feel seen and cherished." Episode references: The Enneagram Institute: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the  Uplift Community App  TODAY!  There is a version of resentment that looks like aggressively scrubbing a plate that did nothing wrong. Or snapping at a question that was not actually loaded. Or lying awake, mildly offended, with nothing specific to blame. That is resentment. And it never asks for permission before it shows up. In this episode, I get honest about what I learned in a season when I said yes to everything, smiled through it all, and slowly disappeared in the process. Resentment is not proof that you are difficult. It is doing its job. And its job is to get your attention.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why resentment leaks out sideways before you even realize it's there The difference between being selfless and being conflict-averse (and how to tell which one you're doing) What "resentment is the receipt for self-abandonment" actually means for your daily life How your nervous system stores every unspoken need and why that creates a shorter fuse The one question to ask yourself the next time irritation hits bigger than the moment deserves Why honesty isn't a threat to your relationships, but what will actually sustain them The mantra Alli gives you to practice this week   Timestamps: (00:26) - Resentment doesn't announce itself; it leaks out (01:33) - The pantry hiding spot and what Alli was actually doing there (02:58) - "Resentment is the receipt for self-abandonment." (03:40) - Why resentment is like a check engine light you keep ignoring (05:16) - How Becky (the amygdala) keeps track of every overextension (05:59) - What a nervous system on alert actually feels like in your body (07:04) - The internal courtroom where you're prosecuting people who have no idea (07:42) - What we were raised to believe about being a "good woman." (08:26) - Self-abandonment dressed up as love (08:49) - What Jesus actually modeled about boundaries and stewardship (09:34) - The first step: telling yourself the truth about what you're actually feeling (10:35) - The one question to ask when irritation spikes (11:03) - Making one honest adjustment instead of overhauling everything (13:26) - Do this for you, for the people you love, for the legacy you're leaving (16:09) - Alli's challenge: make a photo book   Links to great things we discussed:  Alli's Product Recommendation - Snapfish Photo Books Function Health Take the Secret Superpower Quiz Join the Uplift Community Follow Alli on Instagram Don't forget to watch Alli Worthington on YouTube!  I hope you loved this episode!

How to Reconnect with Your Partner When You've Drifited Apart | FT: Libby FinaylsonCONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars ([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars] On YouTube @chosentraining ([https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars](https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars)) Work with me HERE ([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/)) CONNECT WITH LIBBY FINLAYSON On Instagram @beyond_divorce_coach (https://www.instagram.com/beyond_divorce_coach/) Work With me Here (www.libbyfinlaysoncoach.com) Why do so many women feel a deep sense of disconnection in their marriage but struggle to explain exactly why? They aren't fighting constantly, there's no infidelity, and on paper, life is functional, yet a persistent emptiness remains. In this episode, relationship coach and speaker Libby Finlayson joins us to pull back the curtain on a hidden crisis: the "Silent Divorce."Libby shares her raw, personal story of being completely blindsided when her seemingly happy marriage unexpectedly collapsed. It was a life built on a bustling family farm with three young children where they still laughed, shared a bed, and ate dinner together every night. Through her journey, she realized that a marriage can quietly starve to death without a single shouting match if both partners stop truly connecting.0:00 — Intro & teaser clips1:30 — Host welcomes Libby from Australia3:00 — Libby's bio read 5:00 — How Libby got into this work 6:30 — Life on the farm: marriage, three kids, busy life 9:00 — The cracks she didn't see: two ships in the night 12:00 — Fix-it mode vs. truly listening 15:30 — Husband's "I'm done" — she was blindsided 19:00 — What is a silent divorce? 23:00 — The cooperation stage of marriage explained26:00 — What Libby would do differently looking back 29:30 — Listening vs. fixing: shifting into the feminine 33:00 — Why women feel disconnected but can't explain it 36:00 — Triggers, old wounds & the blame game 40:00 — Domestic violence disclaimer 43:00 — Mothering your partner & making him feel incompetent 48:00 — Men need decompression time 51:00 — Walking on eggshells & losing the spark 55:00 — How to ask "we" questions instead of blame 59:00 — Resentment: the silent relationship killer 1:03:00 — Libby's first marriage vs. how she shows up now 1:08:00 — Self-awareness in her current relationship 1:12:00 — Accountability & the power of listening 1:16:00 — How to work with Libby / closing resources 1:19:00 — Final nugget: stop the blame game, stop the silent divorce 1:22:00 — Outro & subscribe call to action We break down the hidden dynamics of relationship drift, including: The Cooperation Stage Trap: The exhausting phase where raising kids and managing modern life turns lovers into mere logistical teammates, causing a woman to trade her sensual energy for a maternal, hyper-vigilant role. The Danger of "Fix-It Mode": Why stepping into your masculine, problem-solving energy to "fix" your husband's stress instead of simply listening drives a stoic partner into emotional isolation. Is It Your Partner, or Your Wound?: How past trauma and unresolved childhood dynamics project themselves onto our current relationships, creating triggers that we wrongly blame our partners for. Radical Self-Responsibility: How to stop the blame game, trust your gut intuition, and look at your partner with curiosity instead of resentment to breathe life back into your connection before it's too late. If you feel like you are walking on eggshells, losing the spark, or living like roommates with your spouse, this conversation offers an empowering roadmap to fix the communication gap and restore true emotional intimacy.

I've been doing the work. I've read the books, sat in the sessions, had the hard conversations. And then something happens -- and I find myself right back in a pattern I thought I was done with. What is wrong with me? Am I ever going to get there? If you've asked that question, this episode is for you. "Am I fully healed?" is one of the most common questions that surfaces in therapy -- usually from the people who are working the hardest. Today we sit inside that question rather than rush past it. We look at what healing actually is through the lens of the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) framework, why the pattern coming back doesn't mean you're starting over, and how to be in a lifelong journey without it crushing you. In this episode: Why the idea of being "fully healed" may be the wrong goal The spiral nature of healing -- and why returning to familiar territory isn't the same as going backward What regression actually is (and what it isn't) Why triggers are the curriculum, not the enemy How spiritual communities can unintentionally add shame to the healing process How to measure progress differently -- and give yourself credit for what has actually changed The goal isn't to arrive. It's to become more yourself, more of the time. Reflection question to carry with you: How is your relationship to the thing you've struggled with longest different today than it was two years ago -- even subtly? Encountering You is a faith-informed podcast about mental health, healing, and the work of becoming more yourself.

With a hot boyfriend, sizzling chemistry, flowers on the table and a baby on the way, Kayla felt like her fairytale was just beginning. But soon enough, she found herself alone at the hospital, alone at home, and alone with all the chores. Eventually, she stopped seeing him as her partner and started seeing him as a big child she had to take care of.  The resentment grew until it swallowed the spark, the intimacy, and eventually the whole relationship. Then during one terrible fight, he crossed a line she never thought he would cross. She was hanging on by a thread when a friend handed her a book, and nothing was ever the same again.  Today, Andrew asks her over coffee what he can take off her plate and even vacuumed on crutches just because the floor was a mess. They call each other cute nicknames and he picks her up in the kitchen for koala cuddles while their kids watch. And when they remarried, she walked down the aisle toward her sexy Irishman playing guitar, and knew she had her fairytale after all. If you've ever felt mounting resentment as you're forced to be more like his mother than his wife, this episode was made for you. Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: https://lauradoyle.co/4u6rncB

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM STEPHANIE:I want to share a special invitation with you. You may have heard that I will be releasing my first book with IVP on July 28, 2026. It's a big deal and I am so overwhelmed with God' goodness in allowing me to share such an essential message about delighting in Him as the true essential foundation for all our spiritual growth and maturing. Truly, when we delight in the Lord, He promises to give us the desires of our hearts – namely, more of Himself!So, here's the invitation. If you feel this message is indeed important, and you know people – including yourself perhaps – who need to be encouraged to awaken and cultivate their delight in God, would you consider joining my book launch team? It's a great and super easy way to share the good news of God's love for us in Christ, Jesus, our Lord.**If you're interested, please go to gospelspice.com/awakendelight and find the section about joining the launch team, or email me at contact@gospelspice.com **Together, let's encourage everyone we know with the wonderful news that, in Christ, God delights in us and invites us to delight in Him!In this brand-new series centered around Stephanie's new book, we explore several ways that we lose and can recover our delight in God, rooted in His delight of us. Today, in this first episode in our series, Stephanie explores spiritual fatigue in faithful believers and guides us toward God's invitation to restoration, not just endurance.What if you've lost your delight in God? Or you've never really experienced it in the first place? What if a season of suffering has snuffed out your joy, leaving you spiritually discouraged and emotionally numb? Delighting in God changes everything: how you experience your faith, relationships, and circumstances―and even how you see yourself. You can experience Psalm 37:4 as your daily reality: "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."If you're spiritually weary, your fatigue does not prove you're far from God. You're invited to rest in the truth that delight begins by receiving God's delight over you. Come honestly, bring your tired self, and let God awaken delight in your soul again. Your greatest need is not more pressure, but more permission to rest and be restored as His beloved.Many mature Christians find themselves exhausted, faithfully serving God while inwardly feeling emotionally distant. Obedience becomes duty, prayer is reduced to quick requests or guilty silence, and Scripture feels like data instead of bread. Outwardly, they are strong—teaching, leading, serving—yet inside, numbness, irritability, and spiritual dehydration prevail.Our FREE gift to you today! An exclusive 30-day FREE recovery plan to rekindle your delight in God when you are feeling weary and exhausted in your faith: go to https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelightthepodcast and find the form for Episode 446. Give us your email, and you will receive the full plan in your inbox immediately!Key Symptoms | When Weariness Overtakes Christians—Rediscovering Delight as God's BelovedDuty without delight;Spiritual dryness, despite regular disciplines;Resentment towards expectations and responsibilities;Prayers and scripture reading that feel obligatory, not life-giving.Spiritual depletion rarely stems from bad theology or outright rebellion. Instead, it often results from:Years of faithful overextension;Ignored grief or disappointment;Trying to do more and more to compensate for the sense of lost delight;Living off “old oil”—past experiences with God, not present intimacy;Feeling that delight and intimacy with God are for someone else, perhaps just for earlier seasons.Weariness emerges when we serve God from muscle memory, not fresh encounter, or confuse emotional invulnerability with spiritual maturity.The temptation is to force spiritual disciplines, tightening up routines, and demanding more from ourselves. But a weary Christian doesn't lack discipline. Oftentimes, we lack receptivity. More striving usually deepens the exhaustion and guilt, rather than reviving joy.Instead of seeking restoration, weary believers mistakenly try to manufacture delight by moral strain or performance, but delight is not manufactured by moral strain.The path back is not correction but replenishment. Stephanie urges us to “come nearer, slower, truer,” rather than to “try harder”. Restoration means:Honest lament and silence before God;Allowing ourselves to be ministered to;Sabbath, rest, and simplicity in spiritual practice;Confessing not just sin, but exhaustion, disappointment, and overextension;Even our ache for God is proof that love is alive in us, not that faith has died. Jesus doesn't just forgive; He invites the weary to come to Him for rest.Ultimately, our delight in God is rooted in His delight in us. Before time began, God chose to love and delight in His people, even at great cost to Himself through the cross. Our identity is found not in our ministry, productivity, or others' approval, but in God's unwavering, delighted gaze."Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 isn't a poetic suggestion — it's a promise. But many believers quietly assume it doesn't really work, or it's not really possible here on earth.In Awaken Delight, Stephanie Rousselle invites you to rediscover what Scripture actually means by delight — not emotional hype, not religious performance, but a steady satisfaction rooted in who God is.Delight in God isn't a mood to manufacture; it's a relationship to receive.Through biblical theology and practical rhythms, you'll learn how communion with God reshapes suffering, quiets restless striving, and anchors your identity in something unshakable.Delighting in God isn't sentimental optimism. It's deeply rooted in Christ, Jesus.It's the quiet revolution that reshapes how we endure pain, love others, and understand our own heart.Awaken Delight is a theologically grounded spiritual formation book for thoughtful believers who feel spiritually fatigued and are ready to embrace the reality of Psalm 37:4.More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight Purchase the book, "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle: https://a.co/d/0bqhUb5JKind words from Jennifer Rothschild, Bible teacher, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Founder, Fresh Grounded Faith:“Stephanie helps us awaken to and experience true delight. It is a rich mix of God's delight in you and your delight in him. This is the life you were made for, the life your soul deeply longs for. So, the table is set. Pull up a chair and let your heart sit alongside Stephanie. As your delight in God wakes up and becomes fully realized, you'll find a satisfaction in Christ that makes you want more and more.”Kind words from Amanda Jenkins, Lead creator of THE CHOSEN's literary content"I have yet to meet another person quite as eager to intimately know Jesus as Stephanie is. Her enthusiasm for the beauty found inside a thriving relationship with her Savior is downright contagious. Indeed, Stephanie's joy and faith and commitment to growth—along with her love for really good food!—will implant themselves in the hearts of readers. Lucky readers."Kind words from Os Guinness, Theologian, Social critic, Author, The Call "Stephanie addresses one of the greatest needs of Christians today. Knowing God is not knowing about God, but knowing Him genuinely and with desire and delight. She does so practically and helpfully, and in a style that sparkles with a verve and joy that is distinctively French."Kind words from Pippa Gumbel, Pioneer, The Alpha Course; Author, The Bible in one year with husband Nicky"Stephanie's love of God is inspiring and infectious. Her book is an invitation to share in that delight and to come to know God in new and wonderful ways." More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight Purchase the book, "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle: https://a.co/d/0bqhUb5JSupport us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

What does it really take to keep intimacy alive after years together? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Caitlin V, sexologist, educator, coach, author, and host of Good Sex, for a candid conversation about sex, connection, hormones, communication, and the relationship patterns that quietly shape long-term intimacy.Together, they explore why many couples start to feel disconnected over time, especially through the pressures of marriage, parenting, midlife, stress, changing bodies, shifting hormones, and unspoken resentment. Caitlin explains why intimacy is not something couples are simply supposed to “know how to do,” and why learning to talk about sex, desire, needs, and repair can completely change the direction of a relationship.Dr. Taz and Caitlin also discuss the role of men's health, testosterone, cortisol, perimenopause, menopause, performance pressure, emotional shutdown, and the invisible load that many women carry. They unpack why both men and women can check out of a relationship, how resentment builds, and why emotional distance is often one of the earliest signs that a couple needs support.This conversation offers a grounded and hopeful look at how couples can rebuild closeness, not through pressure or blame, but through communication, curiosity, physical connection, appreciation, and a willingness to keep learning each other.If you're listening to this and thinking, “I know something is off in my body, but I don't know where to start,” join the Circle here:

Are you feeling worn out from doing all the heavy lifting in your marriage? You are the only spouse who is putting in the effort to listen to podcasts, read the books, and initiate thoughtful conversations—or at least it feels that way.Resentment is slowly starting to build as you think to yourself over and over, “Why am I the only one doing the work to improve our marriage?”The topic for this conversation was inspired by a listener-submitted question that asks:“Is the woman in the marriage the one who does most of the heavy lifting to promote emotional growth?”This is such an important question, and in this episode, we're here to answer it. Listen in to hear our thoughts, as well as some tips to help you not only encourage growth in your spouse, but to shift your perspective on the effort they are already putting in.In this episode, you'll hear:How your attachment style affects the way you pursue depth in a relationshipHow you can invite connection in your marriageHow to know when you are being called to accept your partner where they areAnd more!Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: jillsavage.org/marriage-work-300Check out our other resources:Mark and Jill's Marriage StoryMarriage CoachingMarriage 2.0 IntensivesSpeaking ScheduleBook Mark and Jill to SpeakOnline CoursesBooks Marriage Resources:Infidelity RecoveryFor Happy MarriagesFor Hurting MarriagesFor Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources:New/Preschool MomsMoms with GradeschoolersMoms with Teens and TweensMoms with Kids Who Are LaunchingEmpty Nest Moms

Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. 0:00 - Intro 3:41 - Resentment towards Father? 16:44 - Challenges attending church due to neurodivergence 28:50 - Ad break 29:53 - On Confession 31:32 - Terminal genetic disorders? 48:06 - Why is the Orthodox Bible different than others? 1:03:33 - Outro

In this episode, Nancy Wilson reflects on Song of Solomon 2:15 and the “little foxes” that spoil the vineyard of Christian relationships, especially in marriage, family, friendship, and church community. She considers sins like hurt feelings, resentment, anger, jealousy, broken confidences, and bitterness, urging listeners to guard their relationships with biblical wisdom, quick forgiveness, careful barriers, and a willingness to overlook small offenses before they take root. Find more from Nancy and others on Canon+: https://canonplus.com/tabs/none/pages/nancy-wilson 

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