How Do I Tell Her That She’s Not Really My Daughter?
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from a man wondering how to tell his daughter he’s not her biological dad. Then, we...
My Son Is Facing Prison and I Don’t Know How To Support Him
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we hear from a grieving mother whose 18-year-old is about to receive a prison sen...
Ask Me Anything #4: John Answers Your Questions About Himself
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, nothing is off-limits. Listen as John answers your questions on everything fro...
UPDATE: She’s 60 Days Clean and Sober!
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from a previous caller celebrating 60 days sober, a woman who has no idea h...
My Son Had a Mental Breakdown and I Feel So Helpless
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from a father desperate to help his 21-year-old who suffered a mental breakdown, a wo...
How Can I Be a Better Husband and Father?
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we hear from a man seeking change after admitting to being a terrible husband and...
My Boyfriend Won’t Stop Looking at Suggestive Photos Online
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from a woman uncomfortable with her boyfriend following promiscuous Instagr...
I Feel Betrayed by God
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking with a man deeply grieving because he lost his young wife to cancer, a mom re...
Is My Boyfriend Too Close to His Roommate?
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we hear from a woman worried that her boyfriend’s relationship with his roommat...
How Do You Help an Adult Child Navigate Mental Illness?
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk with a woman powerless to help her mentally unstable adult son, and a husband wonderi...
Talking About Mental Health at Work
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we talk with a construction project manager who has a passion for helping his ...
My Sex Addict Husband Continues To Relapse
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we hear from a woman whose husband continues to relapse into sex addiction, a you...
How Do You Know if You Are Mentally Healthy?
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk with a woman hoping to break her pattern of losing friendships, a stepmom worried abo...
A Violent Heroin Addict Has Moved In Next Door
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, an overwhelmed mom (who’s also studying for the bar exam!) asks how to take car...
My Daughter Is Cheating on Her Fiancé
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we hear from a mom whose daughter is cheating on her fiancé, a man terrified to ...
Talking About Sex With a Sexually Abused Child
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we talk with a mom hoping to learn how to appropriately talk about sex with her s...
My New Husband Told His Friends I’m Not Attractive
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we hear from a man wondering what boundaries will protect his commitment with his girlfriend t...
My Daughter Saw Her Father Assault Me
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we talk with a mom worried about her daughter who’s become overly protective...
Should I Tell My Co-Worker She’s a Hoarder?
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we hear from a mom wondering how to help her daughter with her fear of talking to...
I’m Jealous of the Life My Daughter Has
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking with a mom struggling with jealousy as her daughter achieves the life she alw...
My Husband Was Fired for Sexual Harassment
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we talk with a woman unsure of how to move forward in her marriage after her husb...
How Do I Know if Our Marriage Is Over?
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from a husband wondering if his marriage is over since his wife won’t get help for ...
How Can I Be More Confident in Dating?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from a woman with extreme road anxiety who wants to change, a 31-year-old with cerebr...
Our House Burned Down and It Was My Fault
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we’re talking with a husband who’s unable to trust his wife emotionally, a yo...
Grieving a Mass Shooting in My Hometown
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from a father who’s trying to understand how to keep his teens (who’d p...
My Sex Drive Is Way Higher Than My Husband’s
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from a father terrified to put his violent son on medication after his wife’s battl...
My Supervisor Hit on Me
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we’re talking to a nurse practitioner whose supervisor hit on her, an overwhelm...
I’m an Exhausted Police Officer Ready To Quit
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, listen as we hear from an exhausted cop of 17 years who wants to quit, a wife seeking to best...
Are These Relationship Issues a Red Flag?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for today’s show as we hear from a man trying to discern the difference between feeling fe...
I’m Miserable in My Marriage
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re talking with a woman worried about telling her roommate she’s buying...
Why Our Relationships Suck w/ Family Therapist Terry Real
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. John Delony is joined by leading family therapist and author Terry Real. The two discuss ...
Will My Kids Be Okay After the Divorce?
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we hear from a woman ready to divorce her husband over years of money disagreemen...
I Feel Betrayed by My Husband Going To Strip Clubs
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking with a woman coping with her son’s new identity as a woman, a wife who’s ...
I Can’t Stop Smoking Weed
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from a 63-year-old wife desperate to be free from her abusive marriage, a woman who’...
I Need Boundaries w/ My Guilt-Tripping Mother-in-Law
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we’re talking to a woman burdened by her mother-in-law’s guilt trips and a fi...
Having a Baby Boy and We’re Disappointed (Is That OK?)
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to an expecting parent who’s disappointed their second child isn’t going ...
Dealing With Mom Guilt & Comparison
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from an exhausted art teacher whose life was turned upside down by the coronavirus, a...
My Ex-Wife Is an Emotional Terrorist
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we hear from a parent wondering if she should search her daughter’s room, a wom...
Our Open Marriage Experiment Did Not Go Well
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a doozy. First, we talk with a wife hoping to rebuild her relationship after she and...
I’m Dating My Mom’s (Much Older) Ex-Boyfriend
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re talking with a woman whose elderly mom is allowing family members to a...
Setting Boundaries While Working From Home
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking with a mom of three who’s exhausted from managing sobriety and disordered e...
My Sister & Her Husband Have Become Swingers
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we hear from a youth center employee seeking to better help the teens from troubl...
I Want Kids & My Wife Doesn't
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from a woman wondering if it’s okay to end her relationship with her sister, a man ...
I’m a Serial Cheater and I Want To Stop
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, join as we talk with a police officer desperate to change his pattern of cheating, a middle s...
I'm Struggling to Actually Like My Kids
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we hear from a man engaged to a married woman who just learned she’s also cheat...
Rage Rooms are a TERRIBLE Idea
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show starts with Delony explaining why rage rooms are basically the worst. Then we hear fr...
I’m Jealous of My Girlfriend’s Guy Friends
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, listen as we hear from someone recently diagnosed with OCD who’s worried about ...
Dealing With Severe Childhood Trauma
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to a young mom whose traumatic childhood has led her to return to self-harm a...
Should I Sacrifice My Career for My Relationship?
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on today’s show as we hear from a lifelong educator noticing a sudden spike in teen anxiet...
Do You Feel Like the World’s Gone Crazy?
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we’re talking to a mom struggling to get control of her anxiety, a young woman ...
What Is a Narcissist?
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to a mom whose teen son is spiraling out of control after his younger brother...
I'm a Burnt Out Teacher
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like giving up when things are hard—even if it’s something good? Today, we’re...
The Best Way To Eat and Exercise w/ Dr. Layne Norton
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to nutrition and fitness expert Dr. Layne Norton about the deep connectedness...
Manipulative Ex-Girlfriend Is Pregnant & Says I’m the Father
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we’re talking with a mom at a loss what to do about her rebellious teen daughte...
I’m an Overworked, Over-Needed, Exhausted Mom
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we hear from a woman reeling after her husband of 20 years announced he no longer...
I Am Paralyzed by People-Pleasing
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to a woman who’s been contacted by a stranger claiming to be her father aft...
We Haven’t Had Sex in 5 Years
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we’re talking to a man in search of change after his brother-in-law confronted ...
I Can't Get Over My Parents' Divorce
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we’re talking with a resident assistant at a loss for how to help a suicidal st...
Husband Yells When He’s Stressed… Is That OK?
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Disconnection is one of the most common problems couples face. Today, we’re talking with a burned-...
John Addresses The Adolescent Suicide Crisis
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last couple of years, suicide rates among teens have spiked. Today’s show is an adolescen...
Mom Changed Her Will & Asked Me Not To Tell My Siblings
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking with a parent who wants to transition their discipline style away from spanki...
Wife Works w/ My Ex-Girlfriend & It's Causing Tension
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking with a husband who thinks it’s weird that his wife and his ex wor...
Delony Rants on School "Mental Health Days"
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is about handling difficult situations with kids. We talk to a recently remarried ...
Healing After a Traumatic Kidnapping
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking with a young woman whose boyfriend doesn’t know how to process her kidnappi...
I Just Left a Toxic Marriage & I'm Overwhelmed
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking with an overwhelmed single dad of three who just lost his job, a mom desperat...
When Things Fall Apart (Bonus Episode)
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can't change what’s happened to you, but you can choose a better future. In my new book, Ow...
Guilt & Boundaries When Living w/ a Special Needs Relative
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is a prime example of why I say it’s worth choosing guilt over resentment. We start...
How Can We Overcome Generational Obesity?
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to a mom about teaching her kids healthy habits despite her husband’s famil...
My Mom Has Schizoaffective Disorder
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking with a wife who’s resentful of her husband for letting his brother live wit...
My Stay-at-Home Husband Refuses To Go Back to Work
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we talk to a deployed husband seeking to better support his wife as she parent...
I’m a Trauma Nurse Struggling To Connect in My Marriage
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we hear from a mom wondering whether she and her husband should tell their kid...
My 13 Year-Old Daughter Snuck Out of the House
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk with a woman needing boundaries with her homeless mother-in-law who continues to cause...
I Think My Friend Is a Pedophile… What Should I Do?
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a heavy one. We start with a caller afraid his friend has pedophilic tendencies...
My Dad Joined a Biker Gang & Is Using Meth
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, family hurts. Today, we hear from a man whose deadbeat stepson won’t leave his home, a ...
My Boyfriend Is a Deadbeat Dreamer
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we’re talking to a father worried about his kids’ safety now that his ex-wife...
How Do We Talk to Our Kids About Sex?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even good life changes aren’t easy for most of us. In today’s episode, we talk with a woman who’...
The US Mental Health Crisis Is Out of Control
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we talk to a woman who feels estranged from her fundamentalist father after le...
I’m Resentful That Fatherhood Doesn’t Look Like I Planned
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your family probably looks different than the perfect picture you’ve always had in mind. Learn how...
My Boyfriend Wants Me To Lose Weight So I’m More Attractive
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking to a college-age son whose mom is in denial about her abusive marriage, a mom...
Pat Lencioni on Leading Through Serving
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re hosting leadership and organizational health expert and legend Pat Lencioni. In one o...
I’m a Retired Cop & There Are Some Things I Still Haven’t Dealt With
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking with a woman whose stepdaughter’s mom is a deadbeat, a retired cop who need...
My Boyfriend Lives With His Ex-Girlfriend. I Have a Problem With This…
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we’re talking to parents about when and how to share difficult (and awkward) to...
Ryan Michler on True Masculinity
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’ve invited Ryan Michler—veteran, author and founder of Order of Man—to the show for ...
If I Really Have Bipolar Disorder, How Can I Love My Family Well?
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we talk with a woman who’s worried her bipolar disorder is hurting her famil...
Grandma Is Giving Me Guilt Trips…I Need To Set Boundaries
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost impossible to agree with family 100% of the time. Listen as we talk with a man struggl...
My Dad Married a Woman Half His Age
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we talk with one caller who’s struggling with feelings of rejection after th...
Our Son Is Slacking in College...Should We Pull Him Out?
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Telling your kids the truth isn’t always easy. Learn how to have hard conversation as we talk with...
Should I Leave My Marriage or Stick It Out for the Kids?
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we talk with a dad who’s desperate to help his son who’s getting bullied, ...
Therapy's Not Working For Me
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking with a mom who is worried about her teen son’s obsessive relationship with ...
I’m Worried My Husband’s Immaturity Is Going To Get Him Fired
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we talk with a woman who can’t trust her husband with their newborn, a wife who’s husb...
Our Marriage is a Vicious Cycle of Verbal & Emotional Abuse
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re talking with a couple who needs to heal from their traumatic pasts, a ...
How Do We Talk to Our Kids About School Shootings?
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t grow, heal, or move forward unless you have hard conversations. Learn how as we talk to ...
We Just Lost Our 9-Month-Old Baby to Cancer
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we hear from a woman whose brand-new neighbor is confiding in her about her abusive marri...
I Know I Should Cut Ties With My Parents but I Feel Guilty
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for today’s show? We’re talking to a pregnant mom who feels guilty because she’s...
My Long-Distance Girlfriend Is Not Who I Thought She Was
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is about a wife whose family won’t even be in the same room as her conservative hus...
I Married a Man With Kids but I Don’t Like Being a Stepmom
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about owning your life—the good, the bad and the ugly. Listen to a young ...
Dealing With Shame and Guilt Over Using Porn
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we focus on a new father who’s healing from his own severe childhood trauma ...
13 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas Eve episode, John discusses 13 ways to reduce holiday stress. Read more on his blo...
Should We Tell Our Kids That Santa Is Real or Is That Lying?
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a roller coaster! We talk to a husband struggling to provide for his wife, a mo...
I Cheated on My Husband…Should I Tell Him?
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we tackle different types of trust issues—from a husband who didn’t make h...