To lie is to attempt to make something true that is inherently untrue. At it's core, lying is an attempt to make a new reality for oneself. Why do we do this? What are the consequences of living this way? How does pornography fit in this paradigm? What's the way forward? All this and more in this week's episode. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... www.drtimstauffer.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung...
Apr 04, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Why we do what we do as humans is a big question. Knowing what drives you, or gives you meaning and purpose is an important idea to wrestle with. Jump straight into the deep end in this episode as we grapple with finding meaning in the midst of seemingly meaningless moments. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... www.drtimstauffer.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung...
Jan 26, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Everyone has needs and desires, but how we go about satisfying them can get messy. Join today's conversation to learn about the different ways we try to get what we want. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... www.drtimstauffer.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung
Dec 29, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Tim is a licensed professional counselor, who has found himself spending a lot of time working with clients in the field of sexual addiction. How does one end up as a Sex Addiction Therapist? In this episode Tim shares his personal journey, how it has led him to where he is now, and some important lessons he has learned along the way. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... www.drtimstauffer.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung...
Dec 07, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Attachment styles are about how we relate to others and to ourselves. This is a pt.2 of our discussion. In this episode we look at the topic through the lens of parenting. How can we foster healthy attachment styles as we raise our kids? Join the conversation to find out. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung
Jan 30, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Ever wonder how and why you relate to others the way you do? Come learn how your view of self and others lends itself to a particular attachment style. Understanding Attachment Theory helps us understand how to build relationships in a more healthy way. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung
Sep 26, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Dr. Joshua Kreimeyer is a Professor in the Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Among his many credentials and experiences, he is currently a part of advocacy efforts in the Ukraine, for effective mental health services and access to care for military veterans and their families. Join this conversation to hear how the war in Ukraine has impacted his work and where he sees that field is headed. Check out Dr. Kreimeyer's book that describes ...
Aug 15, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The landscape of common thought in America regarding mental health and the act of seeing a counselor is shifting, but today we discuss some common stigmas regarding mental health that still exist. Join us as we discuss where some of these stigmas come from, and how we might be able to think of this field in a more helpful way. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung...
Aug 08, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Everybody has made a resolution to kick a stubborn habit before. Everybody also understands the sense of defeat that is accompanied by a lack of success. Making a change that has a lasting impact is a real challenge. Join today's discussion for some helpful steps that could reframe the way you approach this idea. Link to Prochaska and DiClemente's Cycle of Change here . Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung...
Jul 18, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Grieving our losses is an important part of life, but actually warrants grief? What is the cost of not learning to grieve well? What practices can we implement to begin grieving in a healthy way? Check out today's discussion to find out. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung
Jul 11, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
When life gets very hard, how do we respond? Most people hope to respond with resilience, but this is a quality that needs developed. Today we discuss Dr. Lucy Hone's TedxChristchurch talk about how to build resilience. Find the link to her talk here . Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung...
Jun 27, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Understanding which career to pursue can be a daunting task. Listen in to hear some helpful things to consider when pursuing satisfying work. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung
Jun 21, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Creating spaces that make people feel safe and welcome can be challenging but is vitally important. Bill Henson and his ministry Posture Shift seeks to help families and church communities create safe and welcoming environments for individuals that identify as LGBT+. Join the conversation as we navigate the complexities of radically loving people while simultaneously radically loving and obeying God. Find Bill's organization at postureshift.com Find Bill's main resources for families and churche...
Jun 13, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this second part of a conversation on shame, Tim shares what he believes is the antidote to toxic shame... self-compassion. Join the conversation to hear what that actually means and what it entails. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Sam Meyung
Jun 06, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Experiencing shame is a universal struggle. Leaving it unaddressed can create all sorts of problems. What is shame, what causes it, and how do we begin to work through it? Join the conversation to find out. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Michael Moran
Jun 01, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Injuries occur in relationships all the time. They can cause pain, distrust, and sometimes a sense that there is no way forward. Join the conversation for a roadmap to repairing a relationship after an injury has occurred. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Michael Moran
May 12, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6
To spank, or not to spank, is that the question? Raising children is challenging. Enforcing appropriate boundaries is a necessary part of parenthood. Join this conversation as Tim and Sam honestly discuss how you lovingly and effectively discipline children. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Michael Moran
May 02, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
How do we express emotions in a healthy way? In this part two of a conversation on painful emotions, Tim and Sam discuss the 4 categories of intervention along with the importance of learning how to name our emotions well. See an example of an emotions wheel here . Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Michael Moran...
Apr 25, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Identifying emotions is one thing, learning how to deal with painful emotions is another. In this conversation Tim and Sam begin to unpack what it means to be emotionally healthy and why coping with our emotions, especially negative emotions, can be so challenging. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Michael Moran
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The narratives we tell about our lives are powerful. Often we find ourselves stuck in unhealthy patterns of living because of these narratives. Is there a way to break free? Join our conversation to find out if there is a way to narrate our lives in a manner that promotes a proper view of self that creates healthy patterns of living. Find the new Narrative Loop diagram here . Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Michael Mora...
Apr 11, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 2
"Who am I?" A discussion on how identity is formed and how the narratives we begin to tell ourselves become reinforced in our lives. Find Narrative Loop diagram here . Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, feedback... guidepostspod@gmail.com Music by Max Hunter Edited by Michael Moran...
Apr 02, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Wondering if this podcast may be for you? Listen to this short trailer to find out. Tim and Sam introduce their new podcast. Guide Posts with Dr. Tim Stauffer is a podcast that focuses on topics related to identity, parenting, culture, faith and much more. Tim is a Professor of Counseling and a Licensed Clinical Counselor. We hope the insight found in these conversations will provide you with some sense of direction as we navigate the challenges of daily life. Thanks for listening! Comments, que...
Apr 02, 2022•8 min
