How do we connect with our spouses when we're emotionally exhausted? Asking for our needs to be met is hard for most of us anyway, but in the middle of a seemingly never-ending crisis where our energy is scattered and tapped, it's easy to put o

The Dangers of Stuffing your Feelings

May 25th, 2020 11m 54s

Stuffing our feelings is something we all do from time to time. But when it becomes the only way we know to cope with them, they cause sickness deep down inside. Learn how to spot when you're stuffing, and what to do to become "unstuck" emoti

How to Deal with Anger

May 11th, 2020 10m 17s

We have lots of rules about anger and how we're "supposed to deal with it. Today, I've got some helpful tips on getting to the root of the anger by asking yourself 5 questions.

Being Honest with Yourself

Apr 16th, 2020 7m 26s

Today I was reminded that feeling 'unhinged' is a normal part of the Christian life, and in that, to not give up on yourself for feeling that way.

How Does Someone Become Codependent?

Mar 13th, 2020 8m 38s

If codependence had a motto, it might sound something like, "I'm only okay if you're okay."

The Deconstruction of a Perfectionist

Mar 6th, 2020 8m 53s

God has placed eternity in our hearts but we want to create Heaven on earth; so we grasp for control or scramble for escape.

The Two Most Important Words

Feb 28th, 2020 10m 20s

I'm sorry. Why do we find these two, simple words so difficult to say? I think it's all about emotions. Humility is required to offer an apology, and we're not always so great with humility, are we? Especially if we think we're right. Or we K

Relationship Patterns: Codependence

Feb 21st, 2020 13m 36s

For the codependent, relationships and communication about them become a swinging pendulum. On one side, we're often silent in the face of things we shouldn't be silent about because we learned somewhere in our past that speaking up brought up

How Shame Sabotages Emotional Honesty

Feb 14th, 2020 12m 6s

Today we take a close look at the mechanics of shame and the one real remedy for its craftiness.

Becoming Emotionally Honest with God

Feb 7th, 2020 10m 6s

What do we do with "illegal" feelings about God?

Where's Your Emotional Red Dot Today?

Jan 31st, 2020 8m 14s

Hard emotions trip us up. They feel "illegal." It's easy to stuff them - burying them deep down. How do we learn to be emotionally honest with ourselves, especially with the really, really messy emotions? I've got some answers for you today, i