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Joe
Professional Counselor, PhD student, part-time writer, full-time Dad and Husband
Interests: Italian food, cooking, movies, writing, sports, books, baseball, umpires
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228. Expectations and Acceptance, A Two-sided Coin for Health
Expectations without acceptance will bring more frustration and distress. Acceptance without expectations will also bring pain and poor relationships. Is there a specific order in which we should engage these? I believe there is. Listen in to episode 228. The Joe Martino Show · 228. Expectations and Acceptance, A Two-sided... Continue reading
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227. All Change Is A Process or I want to change but I can't
So many people give up on their hopes for change because they don't see results as quickly as they anticipated. But what if all change followed a definable process? I believe that it does, and I believe that you can follow that process by engaging in three principles that will... Continue reading
Posted Mar 22, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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226. Won't I spoil my kids if I do that?
Parenting is hard. There are so many fears that come with it. Often the most significant fear can be that we will mess our kids up if we make mistakes. What kind of people am I raising? Let's explore that fear a bit. The Joe Martino Show · 226. Won't... Continue reading
Posted Mar 15, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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225. Develop this skill to have less stress in your life
Life is hard. We often get caught up focusing on others, but is there a skill we can develop to help us navigate through the stress? Does it matter what order we do things? I think it does. Listen in and tell me what you think. The Joe Martino Show... Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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224. Step-parents and Building relationships
*Second marriage divorce rates are sky high, and one of the most often cited reasons is the kids. Erica and I discuss why this is and how people can do it differently to decrease their chances of the marriage ending. Even if you're in your first marriage, there are great... Continue reading
Posted Mar 1, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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223. There is value in engaging those with whom we disagree.
It's ok to be upset by someone's words. It's not ok to try and shut them down. What are the benefits of engaging in disagreement? Erica stops by, and we have a fun conversation about what's wrong in the world and how to fix it. That last part's a joke,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 1, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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222. Maybe our kid's behaviors are a mirror for us for self examination
What if our kid's behaviors are a mirror for us to examine our actions and attitudes and then adjust accordingly? We've all been there; our kids aren't doing what we want or, worse, doing something we've told them not to do. We feel like we've told them 1000 times not... Continue reading
Posted Feb 23, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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221. How much satisfaction are you getting out of the relationships that have the most of your time?
Relationships are the best indicator of how satisfied we will be in our lives across almost all of the research. Let's explore some questions that can help us be confident that we are putting effort into the right relationships. The Joe Martino Show · 221. How much satisfaction are you... Continue reading
Posted Feb 15, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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220. Let's Talk About Sex (Part 3)
Erica and I finish part three of our talk on sex. This is probably not an episode where you want little kids in the car while listening. Most phrases are couched in such a way to communicate without being blatant, but the topic may not be one you want young... Continue reading
Posted Feb 8, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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219. Let's talk about Sex (Part 2). What Role do Women's Actions Play?
In part two of our conversation about sex, my wife and I discuss things that women do that can hurt the relationship sexually and, of course, how they can improve the relationship sexually. The Joe Martino Show · 219. Let's talk about Sex (Part 2). What Role do Women's Actions... Continue reading
Posted Feb 1, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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218. Let's Talk About Sex
Sex is something that probably doesn't get talked about enough. My wife stops by, and we start a three-part series on sex. Listen on, and let's talk about sex, bayyyyybyyyyy! The Joe Martino Show · 218. Let's Talk About Sex Download it from your favorite podcast player, or click on... Continue reading
Posted Jan 29, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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217. That makes me uncomfortable.
What should my response be when that makes me uncomfortable? My wife and I discuss this common occurrence. The Joe Martino Show · 217. That makes me uncomfortable. Download it from your favorite podcast player, or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading
Posted Jan 19, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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216. When you don't like your kids choices.
My daughter Kendra stops by and discusses some ideas and action plans for parents to consider when they dislike their kids' choices. Friends, school, and future choices, there is almost no end to the possible disagreements. The Joe Martino Show · 216. When you don't like your kids choices. Download... Continue reading
Posted Jan 11, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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215. Seven Questions to Propel You into the New Year
The joke has been made that New Year's resolutions are to-do lists for the first week of a new year. In this episode, I explore seven questions that help us move away from resolutions to a deeper understanding of how we're living our lives and offer us the opportunity to... Continue reading
Posted Jan 4, 2023 at The Joe Martino Show
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214. Kids and Secret Rebellion
Almost all kids secretly rebel at one point or another in their formative years; what should parents do about it? My daughter, Kendra, stops by, and we discuss it from her perspective, experiencing that in her life and her friends' lives. The Joe Martino Show · 214. Kids and Secret... Continue reading
Posted Dec 28, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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213. Kids and Technology from a Kid's Perspective
My oldest daughter stops by, and we discuss her experiences with technology. She also shares her thoughts about how parents can helpfully interact with their kids. The Joe Martino Show · 213. Kids and Technology from a Kid's Perspective Download it from your favorite podcast player, or click on the... Continue reading
Posted Dec 14, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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212.Virtue Signaling and Cancel Culture Suck...Redemption is a far better approach
Bit of a rant on this one. Cancel culture and virtue signaling are a disease. Like all diseases, we need to root them out and replace them with something life-giving. The Joe Martino Show · 212.Virtue Signaling and Cancel Culture Suck...Redemption is a way better approach Download it from your... Continue reading
Posted Dec 7, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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211. Year end evaluation; it's not as bad as it sounds
To have a productive life, we must spend regular time evaluating how we spend our lives. Perhaps, this is the appeal of New Year's resolutions (even if they don't work). Here are seven questions to help you evaluate this past year. The Joe Martino Show · 211. Year end evaluation;... Continue reading
Posted Dec 1, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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210. Holiday Season is here. Are there physical benefits available?
The holidays almost always bring about stress. Let's talk about it. The Joe Martino Show · 210. Holiday Season is here. Are there physical benefits available? Download it from your favorite podcast player, or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading
Posted Nov 23, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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209. How should we handle rejection?
How do we handle rejection? Erica stops by, and we discuss a recent situation where I was rejected, and then the conversation moves to relationships in general. We discuss moving forward from hurts that are a risk in every relationship. The Joe Martino Show · 209. How should we handle... Continue reading
Posted Nov 16, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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208. Compromise can be a great tool to build your relationship
Compromise can be a great tool that helps build your relationship, but what is it? How do we compromise? Erica joins me as we discuss this vital topic, offering a much better definition than "meeting in the middle." The Joe Martino Show · 208. Compromise can be a great tool... Continue reading
Posted Nov 2, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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207. How do we teach our kids to handle peer pressure?
How do we teach our kids to handle peer pressure? Is there a way to teach them to build skills and habits that will help them later in life? Listen to this episode and decide for yourself. The Joe Martino Show · 207. How do we teach our kids to... Continue reading
Posted Oct 27, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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206. Technology and our kids
Technology and kids. Few things are more divisive than those three words. My wife joins me as we talk about our use of technology in raising our kids and share more general thoughts on how it can benefit our children and aid our parenting efforts. The Joe Martino Show ·... Continue reading
Posted Oct 19, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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205. Raising Emotionally Secure Kids
Our world is chaotic. How do we raise emotionally secure kids in our day and age? In this episode, Erica and I discuss some solid strategies for helping kids grow in emotional security. We also offer some school advice that will be sure to fire some people up. Lastly, I... Continue reading
Posted Oct 12, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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204. Build healthy couples habits to have a healthy relationship
What is it that drives couples to health? Almost all healthy couples have wrangled their way through complex and challenging times. Erica stops by, and we discuss couples and habits. Relationships have to be about more than winning; they need to be about the actual relationship. The Joe Martino Show... Continue reading
Posted Sep 29, 2022 at The Joe Martino Show
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