Normalize therapy.

Normalize therapy.

Formerly: The Marriage Podcast for Smart People

Episodes

How Do I Know When My Marriage Is Beyond Repair?

September 29, 2025 • 42 mins
Key Takeaways Dr. John Gottman’s research identifies four critical predictors of divorce: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling Safety must come first - marriages involving abuse cannot and should not be repaired until the abusive partner commits to change Many seemingly hopeless marriages can be saved through emotion-focused therapy when both partners show willingness to reconnect The presence of fundamenta...
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Symptoms of Pornography Withdrawal: A Complete Guide to What to Expect

September 15, 2025 • 22 mins
Key Takeaways Pornography withdrawal can cause both psychological symptoms (anxiety, depression, irritability) and physical symptoms (insomnia, fatigue, headaches), commonly referred to as porn addiction withdrawal symptoms (PAWS). The most common porn withdrawal symptoms include intense cravings, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, and sleep disturbances that typically peak within the first week. Additionally, increased se...
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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Pornography Addiction?

September 1, 2025 • 39 mins
If you’re struggling with pornography addiction, you’re not alone in wondering how long the road to recovery might be. The journey to break free from compulsive pornography use is deeply personal, but understanding what to expect can provide hope and direction during what may feel like an overwhelming time. Recovery from porn addiction is absolutely possible with proper commitment, support, and professional guidance. While there’s ...
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Understanding and Navigating a Controlling Spouse

August 18, 2025 • 32 mins
What if I told you that the people who seem the most controlling are often the ones who feel the most out of control on the inside? This paradox is a profound truth frequently encountered in couple’s counseling. That constant need your spouse might have to check who you’re texting, manage your schedule, or question your spending—it’s almost never really about you. Instead, it’s a coping mechanism, a flawed attempt to manage a storm...
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What Do I Tell My Wife About My Affair? A Guide to Disclosure and Healing

August 4, 2025 • 43 mins
Disclosing an affair is one of the most critical and challenging conversations a husband can have with his wife. When mishandled, this revelation will certainly extend the healing process and possibly could mean the end of the marriage. However, for those who genuinely want to save their relationship and show as much care to their betrayed partner as possible, there are ways to approach this conversation with clarity, care, and res...
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Uncover Truth: Female Desire Beyond Myths

July 28, 2025
For centuries, female sexuality has been misunderstood, wrapped in myths that have been presented as truth. From assumptions that a woman's sex drive diminishes after kids or is inherently lower than a man's, to beliefs about what visually stimulates women, or that a "perfect body" is essential for great sex, these ideas often create unnecessary challenges in relationships. As licensed counselors, we're here to take a deep dive int...
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The Truth About Male Desire: Debunking 4 Common Myths

July 28, 2025
Cultural scripts and traditional myths often oversimplify male desire, shrinking it into a single, physical dimension. But the reality is far more complex and beautiful. What if your understanding of male desire is only part of the picture? Consider these real-life scenarios: A paramedic is drawn to a nurse, not because of her looks, but her strength and compassion under pressure. A husband of 15 years finds his deepe...
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Overcoming Porn Addiction: How to Heal Your Brain and Break the Relapse Cycle

July 23, 2025 • 33 mins
If you’ve ever found yourself caught in a frustrating cycle of trying to quit pornography—which can take many forms, including images, videos, and artwork—only to relapse days or weeks later, you’re not alone. Many people experience this pattern, often feeling like it’s a lack of willpower. In fact, many individuals are actually addicted and recognizing it as such is crucial for effective porn addiction recovery and relapse prevent...
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End The Cycle: Healing Childhood Trauma

July 23, 2025
What if the struggles you face today are actually signs of childhood trauma you never knew you had? When we think of trauma, we often picture extreme events. But it's possible that the persistent big emotions, the relentless perfectionism, or the constant people-pleasing you've experienced for years are actually signs of something deeper rooted in your past. In this post, we're going to uncover the hidden signs of childhood trau...
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Why Do I Keep Attracting Toxic People? Flipping the Script on Relationship Patterns

July 14, 2025 • 37 mins
Do you find yourself repeatedly involved with people who leave you feeling drained, confused, or questioning yourself? Have you ever wondered, "Why do I keep attracting toxic people?" If so, you're not alone. This question often places the blame squarely on your shoulders, leading to significant self-blame and shame, especially if you've been harmed repeatedly. But here's the truth: It’s not just about who you passively attr...
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Navigating the Storm: Initial Steps After Discovering Partner Betrayal

July 11, 2025 • 49 mins
The discovery of a partner's betrayal can instantly shatter your world, leaving you reeling with shock, disbelief, and profound pain. This isn't an exaggeration; it's a deep psychological impact that can trigger an "existential crisis," questioning trust, shared reality, and even your own self-worth. This guide offers immediate, trauma-informed "lifelines" to help you navigate these overwhelming initial hours and days, focusing on ...
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Infidelity vs. Sex Addiction: Healing from Betrayal

June 23, 2025 • 44 mins
Infidelity vs. Sex Addiction: Navigating Betrayal and Paths to Healing When betrayal hits, the pain runs deep. It's an experience that shatters trust and leaves individuals grappling with intense emotions and profound uncertainty. Understanding why it happened can be the first vital step toward healing. But sometimes a deeper question comes up: Is it infidelity, a heartbreaking breach of trust, or something more complex, like se...
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The Art of Healthy Boundaries

June 16, 2025 • 36 mins
In the intricate dance of life and relationships, the concept of boundaries often arises as a critical tool for maintaining balance and well-being. However, despite their importance, many people unknowingly approach boundary setting in ways that are counterproductive, manipulative, or even harmful to themselves and their relationships. As trained and licensed counselors, we frequently encounter individuals struggling with this very...
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How to Tell If You Have PTSD – The Signs You Need to Watch For

March 31, 2025 • 30 mins
Have you ever felt constantly on edge? Like no matter how much you try to relax, your body just won't let you? Maybe you struggle with sleep, feel disconnected from others as you go through daily life, or find yourself reacting to situations in a way that surprises you. It's just kind of not you. And the worst part is, you don't really know why. Today we're breaking down what PTSD looks like. We’ll discuss how it can show...
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Five Fundamentals of Good Marriage Communication

March 19, 2025 • 29 mins
Have you ever had a conversation with your spouse where you just couldn’t get through to them? You’re trying to explain something, but they’re either not listening or completely misunderstanding you. Or maybe a small miscommunication turned into a bigger argument, leaving you wondering, “What just happened?” Here, we break down the five key fundamentals that make marriage communication strong, clear, and full of love. We talk about...
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NEWS RELEASE: Life Update for Caleb & Verlynda, plus rebranding and new shows coming!

March 12, 2025 • 17 mins
We discuss our personal experiences, including burnout, career changes, and coping with the pandemic. The episode covers the transition from our old OnlyYouForever brand to the new Therapevo Counselling brand, highlighting the expanded focus on diverse counseling topics and services. We also touch on rebranding the podcast to 'Normalize therapy.' and adding a new YouTube channel. We talk about upcoming content and plans to expand o...
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Why Is My Spouse So Controlling?

July 8, 2020 • 23 mins
We're here to talk There’s a level of control that occurs in relatively few marriages that we would see as part of an abusive power and control dynamic. But then there’s a lower level of control that doesn’t come from an abusive spouse that can still be frustrating and lead to conflict in the marriage. We’ve talked about the abusive kind of control before, so if you want to learn more about that kind of control feel free to...
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Defining Emotionally Abusive Behavior

June 24, 2020 • 31 mins
This is a subject we’ve wanted to address for some time. We see some irony in the work we do with couples or individuals when it comes to abuse. Often, though not always, people who are in a relationship with a truly abusive person do not realize it. On the other hand, couples who are in high conflict often label the other person as abusive when they are not really an abusive person, although they may relate to abusive tactics from...
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How Do I Know When/If I Can Trust My Spouse After Betrayal?

June 10, 2020 • 36 mins
How do I know if I can trust my spouse again? This question represents one of the most profound dilemmas a betrayed spouse will struggle with as they journey towards healing after a significant betrayal. How do I know I’m not going to get hurt again? How do I know I’m not just being a fool to trust him or her? Trust is so easy to break and so hard to build: today we’d like to give you more insight into the dynamics at play in this ...
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The 5 Pillars of Attachment

May 27, 2020 • 41 mins
We talked a lot about the 4 predominant styles of attachment in episodes 251 to 254. Attachment is basically the science of love, and in the marriage counseling world, it’s one of the core issues that we’re interested in working on when we are looking at how spouses are relating to one another. As we discussed in previous episodes, there are four styles of attachment, and the best style is called secure attachment. In this episode,...
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