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The Changing Perspectives Podcast

Lean in to honest conversations about grief, mental heath, relationships, and parenting with your hosts, Jenni and Josh. As married high school sweethearts, Jenni and Josh blend their personal experiences with their professional experiences in the fields of counseling, hospice, bereavement, and education as they explore heavy topics through a lens of hopefulness and humor.
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Episodes

Classic Perspectives: Your Last Argument

In this classic episode, we complete the "Your Last Argument" questionnaire from The Gottman Institute. Using the questionnaire as a tool, we explore the feelings we each experienced during the disagreement, the factors that led us to approach the argument in that manner, deep rooted issues behind the argument, and what steps we each can take to avoid such conflict in the future. Join us as we get real with each other (and with you!) and learn how to maybe stop an argument before it happens. Lin...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 14 min

Episode 118: When Friends Don't Show Up For Your Grief

Are you grieving and your friends have gone silent? Were your friends great at the beginning of your loss but now it seems like they don't understand you at all? Do you have feelings of anger or resentment about your friends right now because of how they are responding to your grief? Join us as we explore why friends often stop showing up in grief and what to do about it. Links Mentioned In This Week's Episode Why We Lose Friends After A Loved One Dies Unsupportive Friends After A Death How To B...

Aug 15, 202349 minEp. 118

Episode 117:Keeping the Spark Alive

Join us as we explore some of the most common traits found in couples that still have a spark in their relationship even after years of being together. Links Mentioned In This Week's Episode Couples Who Still Crush On Each Other After 10 Years Have These 7 Things In Common Base Hits and Home Run Relationships: What Women Wished Guys Knew Changing Perspectives on Your Anxiety: A 5 Step Guide To Calming An Anxious Mind The Changing Perspectives Podcast Patreon Community...

Jul 26, 202345 minEp. 117

Classic Perspectives: Exploring Children's Grief

In this classic episode, Jenni and Josh explore 7 of the top needs of grieving children. Tips on how to best provide support to children and teens when they are grieving are reviewed and discussed. Show Notes: National Center for Grieving Children & Families National Alliance for Grieving Children J enni Brennan Resources Page Support The Changing Perspectives Podcast Join us on Patreon and try a 7-day trial for FREE Try Jenni's newest grief course: Understanding Your Grief Buy us a virtual ...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 4 min

Episode 116: Are You Happy In Your Relationship?

We get a little real in this episode as we dive into the Gottman Relationship Happiness Quiz and explore the benefits and risks of using a quiz/tool like this to move your relationship forward. Come join us and see what happens... Links Mentioned In This Episode Relationship Happiness Quiz The Sound Relationship House The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert Support The Changing Perspectives Podcast Join us on Patreon and tr...

May 26, 20231 hr 4 min

Classic Perspectives: What’s Your Communication Style?

Are you a passive communicator? Or are you more assertive? Join us as we compare and analyze our quiz results and find out what kind of communicator each of us is and what impact that has on a relationship. This is a Classic Perspectives episode. Show Notes: Identifying Your Communication Style Music/License code: 9XLJQK5TI78JUTZ7...

May 18, 20231 hr 3 min0

Episode 115:Where's The Beef - Art, Music, & Depression in the Netflix show, Beef.

Where's the Beef? Join Jenni and Josh as they do a deep dive into the new Netflix show , 'Beef,' paying particularly close attention to the role of art, music, and depression in the show's 10 episodes. Support the Show If you would like to support The Changing Perspectives Podcast, buy them a virtual cup of tea at Ko-Fi . Join the Community Join the Changing Perspectives Podcast community on Patreon for exclusive content and special monthly members-only episodes. Articles From This Week's Episod...

May 08, 202349 minEp. 115

Episode 114: Anxiety in Children and Teens

This week we dive deep into the topic of anxiety in children and teens. We chat about how to recognize it, how best to respond, and what NOT to do when working with and/or parenting children and teens who are struggling with anxiety. 9 Tools for Helping Your Child Manage Anxiety 10 Tips To Manage Your Anxiety Join The Changing Perspectives Podcast Patreon Community...

May 01, 202351 minEp. 114

Episode 113: Anxiety and Music

Join Jenni and Josh this week as they explore the role of music in managing stress and coping with anxiety. For exclusive expanded content after today's episode, check out the April 2023 Ramblings episode by joining the Inside Perspectives Group on Patreon. Links Jenni's Newest Essay in So God Made A Mother 7 Ways Music Reduces Stress and Anxiety About Music Therapy Calm Down! 30 Relaxing Songs To Help You Chill Out While Driving...

Apr 24, 202354 minEp. 113

Episode 112: Toxic Positivity

You've heard it all before: "Choose happiness." "It's all part of God's plan. Don't be sad." "Cheer up!" What do we do when pressures to stay positive become negative? Join us as we chat about the concent of toxic positivity: what it is, why it's a problem, and what we can do about it. Join Our Patreon Community Articles Referenced What Is Toxic Positivity Toxic Positivity...

Apr 14, 202347 minEp. 112

Episode 111: Always Bring the Donut - Perspectives on Grief

In Episode 111, we chat about all things grief: what we need when grieving, how to support someone who is grieving, and whether to bring them a donut. Always Bring The Donut Understanding Your Grief Join Us On Patreon and Get Our Ramblings Episodes...

Mar 31, 202337 min0

Episode 110: Perspectives on Parenting Teenagers

Join us as we discuss what we've learned from our mistakes in parenting teenagers, what the research tells us about teenage brains, and how we really feel about the societal pressures facing teenagers today. Links Mentioned During Episode Stanford Research on the Teenage Brain Parenting Teen Boys: 10 Things You Should Know Changing Perspectives Podcast Episode 92: The Teenage Brain January Ramblings Episode Teaser Real Talk for Moms (Jenni's Email Series)...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 110

Episode 109: Top 10 Misunderstandings in Relationships

Join us this week as we explore 10 of the most common misunderstandings in relationships and how best to address them. Spoiler alert: we end up disagreeing with a lot of the items on the list. Come join us and find out if you agree with the list or if you agree with us. Links From The Episode: 10 Common Causes of Misunderstanding and How to Solve Them : https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/causes-of-misunderstanding-in-relationship/ Confessions from the Couch: Finding Hope and Resilience...

Jan 24, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 109

Episode 108: Laughter in Relationships

On this episode, Jenni and Josh explore the benefits of laughter in relationships. Come join us as we review the research and share our personal experiences. Visit us on Patreon for early content, special members-only episodes, and fun bonuses. Grief Resources Referenced In Episode Understanding Your Grief E-Book/Workbook Understanding Your Grief Online Series Articles Referenced In Episode Romantic Relationship Satisfaction, Commitment to Career Choices and Subjective Well-Being 10 Benefits of ...

Jan 10, 202359 minEp. 108

Episode 107: The "Hard Work" of Relationships

In this week's episode, Jenni and Josh unpack some of the messages from Michelle Obama's newest book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times . Heavy emphasis on the concept of "hard work" in a marriage and how to be your authentic self in a partnership. Michelle Obama's Book: The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times NPR Article: Michelle Obama's best advice on marriage, parenting and being your authentic self...

Dec 22, 202256 minEp. 107

Episode 106: Jealousy and Envy

Join Jenni and Josh as they dive into the concepts of jealousy and envy, their origins, society's views of them, and what to do with these complex emotions. Links Mentioned During This Episode Holiday Grief E-book: https://bit.ly/holidaygriefebook Holiday Grief Email Series: https://bit.ly/holidaygriefemail How To Help A Grieving Friend: http://bit.ly/3F6hxA8 Changing Perspectives Podcast on Patreon: http://bit.ly/3BaskYL Inspirational Gifts: https://www.changingperspectivesonline.com/inspiratio...

Dec 08, 202254 minEp. 106

Episode 105: Holidays and Grief: Why is it so hard?!

Join Jenni and Josh as they explore common grief experiences around the holidays, why the holidays are so hard when you are grieving, and some strategies to make them a little less awful. Links and Resources Mentioned During the Episode Managing Grief During the Holidays E-Book Holiday Grief E-Mail Series...

Nov 26, 202258 minEp. 105

Episode 104: Weight Limits in Youth Sports

Today Jenni and Josh tackle the very personal topic of weight limits in youth sports, the impact it has had on their family, their game plan to make changes, and what the research actually shows. Read the research and petition referred to in this episode Join our Patreon community to see videos of each episode, hear secret episodes, get early access to episodes, plus other insider perks....

Nov 16, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 104

Episode 103: How do you define your self-worth?

How do you define your self-worth? Do you compare yourself to others successes? Join Jenni and Josh as they explore the topic of self-worth and self-esteem. Your favorite married podcasters are back and ready to engage in more exciting discussions! Listen in for a different perspective! Join The Changing Perspectives Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/thechangingperspectivespodcast/membership...

Nov 01, 202258 minEp. 103

Is it ok to break tradition?

Episode 102 is here! Is it really a wedding if the bride doesn't toss the bouquet? What about cutting the cake? Or the shower? Join Jenni and Josh as they explore the topic of traditions and whether or not they should be broken!

Aug 16, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 102

Grief in Animated Films

Episode 101 is here! Jenni and Josh dive into a conversation about grief and the cinema - ANIMATED cinema! What movie does the best job at exploring grief? Join in on the conversation. Special BONUS content, Jenni's version of TGIF!

Aug 09, 202250 minEp. 101

How to Stay Connected With Your Partner: 10(ish) Tips

Wow! Jenni and Josh are back! With a somewhat new, easy-breezy format! Recorded live from Facebook and released as a podcast! 100 episodes, baby! Join your favorite podcasting couple as they discuss 10 (or so) tips on how to stay connected with your partner! Hello, Jenni!

Jul 29, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 100

Finding Joy in the Hard Parts of Parenting

Sick of those smelly teenagers? Are you exhausted fighting with them? Or trying to get them to clean their room or do homework? But, won't you be sad when those times are gone? Join Jenni and Josh for a special parenting perspectives episode! Show Notes Links: Changing Perspectives Online!

Oct 12, 202146 minEp. 99

Relationship Bingo

Do you like to play games? Are you looking for a creative and fun way to spend some time with your partner? Join Jenni and Josh as they explore the Gottman Institute's Fall into Love Relationship Bingo Game! There's something for everyone and every couple - tune in now! Show Notes: https://www.gottman.com/

Oct 05, 202143 minEp. 98

Chasing Perfection

Nobody's perfect, right? But are we supposed to be? Join Jenni and Josh for this myth busting episode about perfection. Are you perfect? Do you strive to be? Come listen to Jenni explain how she's a recovering perfectionist! Show Notes: https://psychotherapy.psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2009.63.2.103#:~:text=Just%20as%20the%20myth%20of,blocking%20the%20perception%20of%20vulnerability . https://tinybuddha.com/blog/striving-perfection-actually-holding-back/...

Sep 28, 202158 minEp. 97

Quiz Time: Couples Edition

Grab your significant other, plug in some head phones, and take some fun couples quizzes along with Jenni and Josh! Quizzes can be a great way to connect and spark some interesting conversation between you and your partner! Looking for some creative date night ideas? check out these quizzes! Show Notes: https://www.buzzfeed.com/siesiem/which-movie-relationship-are-you-and-your-so-most-av8cci2ksl https://www.buzzfeed.com/pqaisha/what-kind-of-cheese-y-couple-are-you-fgni8qijwu https://www.buzzfeed...

Sep 21, 202138 minEp. 96

Men's Mental Health

Join Jenni and Josh as they explore the topic of mental health, from the male perspective! Toxic masculinity, stigmas, and assumptions have caused many men to go undiagnosed. Josh reveals his own journey in this important episode. Tune in! Show Notes: Book: "Messy Hope" by Lori Wildenberg https://mhanational.org/blog/3-less-known-reasons-why-men-dont-talk-about-mental-health https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-can-we-reduce-mens-mental-health-stigma https://www.mhanational.org/infographic...

Sep 14, 20211 hrEp. 95

Relationship Uniqueness

Jenni and Josh are back! And they're kicking things off with a great relationship episode. What are the things in your relationship that are unique to you and your partner? Do you always go to the same restaurant on valentines day? Always sit at the same spot at the bar? Join in on the conversation and tune in to this fresh new episode! Show Notes: https://www.bustle.com/p/13-unusual-things-all-couples-should-do-once-a-year-75203...

Aug 31, 202153 minEp. 94

Building Your Relationship Love Map

Jenni and Josh are back! Your favorite married podcast hosts have re-entered the studio and are ready to talk relationships! Do you have a solid foundation to your relationship "house?" Join Jenni and Josh as they once again tackle the topic of Love Maps! Show Notes: https://www.gottman.com/

Apr 27, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 93

Teenagers Know Everything

Teens know everything, right? At least they think they do and there's a good reason for it. Join Jenni and Josh as they explore the fascinating topic of the teenage brain! When did your pre-frontal cortex finish developing? Show Links: Quiz - Left or Right Brain Empowering Parents Article BuzzFeed Parenting Teens Tweets Raising Children.Net Article Psychology Today Article...

Mar 16, 202156 minEp. 92
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