It’s almost impossible to agree with family 100% of the time. Listen as we talk with a man struggling with his relative’s racist tendencies, a college student who keeps getting guilt trips from her grandmother, and a man who’s worried his parents will think less of him if he starts ADHD medication. A close family member is a racist bigot & I don't know how to handle it My grandmother is giving me guilt trips & I need to set boundaries I've struggled with attention issues all my life but ...
Jan 24, 2022•52 min
In today’s episode, we talk with one caller who’s struggling with feelings of rejection after their dad started a new family with a younger woman, as well as a wife whose husband’s bipolar disorder is hurting their family. My Dad married a woman half his age & said he now has the family he’s always wanted How can I break my sugar addiction and help my kids avoid it? My husband’s Bipolar disorder is out of control. How can I protect our family? "Worker's Song" - Dropkick Murphys Let us know w...
Jan 21, 2022•42 min
Telling your kids the truth isn’t always easy. Learn how to have hard conversation as we talk with a widowed and remarried father about sharing his story with his kids, as well as a mother who wants to help her son who’s struggling in college. I feel lost and don’t have any motivation My wife and I are both widowed from previous marriages. How do we talk to our young kids about that? My son is struggling in his freshman year in college. How can I help him? Lyrics of the Day: "Paradise City" - Gu...
Jan 19, 2022•50 min
In today’s episode, we talk with a dad who’s desperate to help his son who’s getting bullied, a wife who’s only staying in a bad marriage for the kids, and a woman who feels like a failure after divorce. My 12yo son is being bullied at school & I’m pissed Should I leave my marriage or stick it out for the kids? My life post-divorce has sucked and I feel like a failure Lyrics of the Day: "Hard Love" - Needtobreathe Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting...
Jan 17, 2022•54 min
Today, we’re talking with a mom who is worried about her teen son’s obsessive relationship with his online girlfriend, a working dad who feels like he can’t get his head above water, and a guy who doesn’t think therapy is helping at all. My teenage son is consumed with an unhealthy online relationship My wife and I both work and we’re drowning under the weight of it all I feel like therapy’s not working for me Lyrics of the Day: "Locomotive" - Sick Of It All Let us know what’s going on by leavin...
Jan 14, 2022•53 min
Listen as we talk with a woman who can’t trust her husband with their newborn, a wife who’s husband’s immaturity is going to get him fired, and a brave ex-Mormon struggling to leave the community they’ve always known. My husband and I aren’t on the same page with parenting & it’s affecting our marriage I'm worried my husband's immaturity is going to get him fired I want to leave my faith but I know I’ll be ostracized Lyrics of the Day: "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" - Otis Redding Let us...
Jan 12, 2022•56 min
In today’s episode, we’re talking with a couple who needs to heal from their traumatic pasts, a husband who wants to stop hulking out when he gets upset, and a rock-star boss who wants to learn how he can support his struggling employee. Husband & I need to cut ties with our parents after traumatic childhoods Our marriage has become a vicious cycle of anger & verbal abuse How do I support an employee who suffers from Bipolar disorder? Lyrics of the Day: "Hands Down" - Dashboard Confessio...
Jan 10, 2022•58 min
You don’t grow, heal, or move forward unless you have hard conversations. Learn how as we talk to a parent who doesn’t know how to talk to their kids about school shootings, a wife who finally confronted her immature in-laws (this one is awesome), and a mom who doesn’t know if it’s wise to tell the kids their dad has become an atheist. How do we talk to our kids about school shootings? Follow-up call: my in-laws are not respecting our COVID boundaries Should we tell our daughter that her dad los...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Join us as we hear from a woman whose brand-new neighbor is confiding in her about her abusive marriage and a pregnant mom who’s also grieving the child she just lost to cancer. My neighbor confided in me that her husband abuses her We lost our 9/mo baby to cancer. How do we process and grieve? Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief - David Kessler A couple’s weight-loss journey (AKA the “Delony Evaporation Plan”) Lyrics of the Day: "Happy Birthday" Let us know what’s going on by leaving a vo...
Jan 05, 2022•58 min
Are you ready for today’s show? We’re talking to a pregnant mom who feels guilty because she’s disappointed about having another boy, a couple who isn’t enjoying living with their unstable brother-in-law, and a woman who wants to cut ties with her convict parents but doesn’t know how. Am I allowed to grieve the fact that I’m pregnant with a boy instead of a girl? My brother-in-law lives with us and it's been a nightmare I know I should cut ties with my parents but I feel guilty Lyrics of the Day...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Today’s show is about a wife whose family won’t even be in the same room as her conservative husband, a man who just discovered his girlfriend is a compulsive liar, and the right way to set New Year’s resolutions. My family hates my husband because he is conservative I found out my long-distance girlfriend is not who I thought she was How to make new years resolutions mail your New Years resolutions to us: The Dr. John Delony Show | 1011 Reams Fleming Blvd. Franklin, TN 37064 Let us know what’s ...
Dec 31, 2021•44 min
Today’s episode is all about owning your life—the good, the bad and the ugly. Listen to a young woman who resents being a stepmom, a mom who can’t get her family to listen to her, and an overweight, working parent who stress-eats to calm down. I married a man with kids but I don't like being a stepmom Our family isn't respecting our boundaries around our kids' Christmas presents I’m fat, I stress eat, and I don’t know what to do about it Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844....
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In today’s episode, we focus on a new father who’s healing from his own severe childhood trauma and a husband who’s drowning in shame after confessing his porn addiction to his wife. I had severe childhood trauma that affects every aspect of my life Dealing with shame & guilt after telling my wife about my porn use Lyrics of the Day: "Please Come Home" - Gary Clark Jr. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. Support Our Sponsors: Be...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this Christmas Eve episode, John discusses 13 ways to reduce holiday stress. Read more on his blog here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/holiday-stress Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. Support Our Sponsors: BetterHelp DreamCloud Churchill Mortgage Resources: Questions for Humans Conversation Cards Redefining Anxiety Quick Read John’s Free Guided Meditation Listen to all The Ramsey Network podcasts anytime, anyw...
Dec 24, 2021•18 min
Today’s episode is a roller coaster! We talk to a husband struggling to provide for his wife, a mother grieving a traumatic miscarriage and the death of her own father, and we get into a pretty sick philosophical debate on whether it’s okay to tell your kids Santa is real. My wife is sick, we're behind on bills, and I am super stressed out I'm grieving a traumatic miscarriage & the death of my father Should we tell our kids that Santa is real or is that lying? Lyrics of the Day: "Santa Claus...
Dec 22, 2021•49 min
In today’s episode, we tackle different types of trust issues—from a husband who didn’t make his wife his life insurance beneficiary, to helicopter parents, to a woman who doesn’t know if she should tell her husband she cheated. My husband didn't make me the beneficiary on his life insurance policy My 21-yo girlfriend's parents are super controlling in our relationship I cheated on my husband...should I tell him? Lyrics of the Day: "Today" - Smashing Pumpkins Let us know what’s going on by leavi...
Dec 20, 2021•53 min
In this episode, we talk to a man who thinks the problem in his marriage is strictly money-related (spoiler alert: it’s not). After that, we dive into overcoming the fear of marriage after a messy divorce and talk through some major drama around a mother who’s lying to her daughter about who her real father is. My wife and I are fighting about money Previously divorced and now I'm scared to get married again My sister has a different father & my mom wants to keep it a secret Lyrics of the Da...
Dec 17, 2021•56 min
Today, we hear from a young mom whose husband is deeply depressed, dig into having age-appropriate conversations with kids about difficult topics and how to survive brutal seasons at work. My husband is struggling with depression & I’m not sure how to help him How can I have age-appropriate conversations with my kids about difficult things? I'm a general manager losing lots of team members; I'm hurt and frustrated Lyrics of the Day: "The Thunder Rolls" - Garth Brooks Let us know what’s going...
Dec 15, 2021•53 min
In this episode, we talk about coping with COVID-related germophobia, what to do when someone you love is hiding an addiction, and whether or not it really is healthy to fight in marriage. Listener feedback: Is John on cocaine? Since COVID I've become OCD about germs & sickness My brother is an alcoholic but his wife wants to keep it a secret How do my wife and I learn to fight better? Lyrics of the Day: "Cocaine" - Eric Clapton Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3...
Dec 13, 2021•58 min
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. John Answers Your Questions: Raising kids – time in or time out? Cry it out – yes or no? Has your morning routine changed at all? Favorite distressing junk food? Have you recovered from the Astros losing the World Series? What are som...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 14 min
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. I helped raise my siblings; now we're grown & I want a different type of relationship Husband is obsessed with sports & yelling at our kids over it Follow-up Email from 11/10 episode: "What I thought would be a night of hearta...
Dec 08, 2021•48 min
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. My boss is giving me my friend's job and my friend doesn't know yet My dad didn't respect women and I want to be different My in-laws invited themselves to stay with us for a month Lyrics of the Day: "Hearts" - War and Treaty Support ...
Dec 06, 2021•46 min
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. As a father and husband I am worn out and tired Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski Being a stay-at-home mom is not what I thought it would be & I feel like a failure Brother-in-l...
Dec 03, 2021•57 min
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. People tell me I come across as arrogant and I don't know why Husband is a counselor & I worry about the intimacy that comes along with opposite sex clients I want to adopt but my husband doesn't Lyrics of the Day: "She Thinks My ...
Dec 01, 2021•57 min
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We decided we’re done having kids and I’m grieving the end of this chapter of our lives John talks to BetterHelp Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Haesue Jo MA, LMFT I don’t feel as close to one of my sons as I do with the other...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s goi...
Nov 26, 2021•47 min
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s goi...
Nov 24, 2021•42 min
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s goi...
Nov 22, 2021•57 min
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s goi...
Nov 19, 2021•40 min
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Nov 17, 2021•53 min
