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He comes to Esther not with a singular question but with an overflow of words and unspoken truths. Betrayed by a once-supportive church and struggling to reconcile his desires with his emotions, he carries a loneliness that has followed him across continents. This session is all ...  Show more

A young woman writes to Esther asking why she is interested in someone emotionally unavailable. Despite efforts to break this pattern, she realizes that some of her behaviors are rooted in a deep sense of control and the need to feel worthy of her parents' sacrifices. Esther walk ...  Show more

Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast! In this episode, Dave and Ashley Willis dive into the critical topic of staying connected in marriage and avoiding the trap of becoming emotionally or physically absent. They explore different forms of absence, such as physical avoidanc ...  Show more

Today on Oversharing, Dr. Naomi tells Jordana about her staycation date night, and the importance of alone time with your partner when you have kids. Our Overshare comes from a Betch who has a strained relationship with her father and is considering reunification therapy. Today’s ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2554: Alysha Jeney explores the emotional complexities behind why women may leave seemingly ideal marriages, highlighting t ...  Show more

This week, we hear from a caller who is keeping a hurtful secret from her teenage children: their extended family do not particularly appreciate their company. After years of unsolicited parenting advice and critiques from these family members, this mother just wants distance, bu ...  Show more