Don't Believe Everything You Feel: Emotions, Truth, and Marriage in a Culture of Emotional Reasoning
Do your emotions ever feel like the ultimate truth? In this episode of The Voyage Cast, host Eddie Eccker, LMFT, unpacks why our feelings are powerful signals, but terrible dictators. Drawing on years of clinical experience, Ed explores how emotional reasoning shapes marriages, friendships, and even our culture online.
You’ll hear:
- Why emotions matter—but don’t always equal reality.
- How couples get stuck in the “pursue/withdraw” cycle and how to break free.
- The hidden attachment cries underneath anger, silence, and defensiveness.
- How influencers, celebrities, and the halo effect sway our emotions and distort truth.
- Practical steps to test feelings, name needs, and aspire to truth together.
This episode blends humor, real therapy room stories, and grounded wisdom to help you navigate love, conflict, and culture with more clarity and connection.
👉 Perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their marriage, relationships, or emotional health in a world where feelings often shout louder than facts.
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