Scott Weeman 

Break 1

Caller: Charlie 

Caller: Joe 

Catholics in Recovery

Break 2 

Caller: Dawn 

Are you married to someone struggling with an addiction that is damaging your marriage? Doug welcomes Scott Weeman, founder of Catholics in Recovery, to explore the roots of addiction and how people can begin the path toward healing and freedom.

Listener questions and comments:
Charlie – I have been in Al-Anon and found a “Letter to an Alcoholic” especially helpful. I want to share how it helped me. (18:26)
Joe – I spent 12 hours on YouTube yesterday and realized I am addicted. How can I break this habit? (26:39)
Dawn – I am in a 12-step program and want to share how it has helped me recognize the ways my own behavior has affected my family. (39:09)

Resources: 

Al-Anon

https://al-anon.org/

AA

https://www.aa.org/

Catholics in recovery

https://catholicinrecovery.com/

Are you married to someone struggling with an addiction that is damaging your marriage? Doug welcomes Scott Weeman, founder of Catholics in Recovery, to explore the roots of addiction and how people can begin the path toward healing and freedom.
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Charlie &ndash; I have been in Al-Anon and found a &ldquo;Letter to an Alcoholic&rdquo; especially helpful. I want to share how it helped me. (18:26)</li>
<li>Joe &ndash; I spent 12 hours on YouTube yesterday and realized I am addicted. How can I break this habit? (26:39)</li>
<li>Dawn &ndash; I am in a 12-step program and want to share how it has helped me recognize the ways my own behavior has affected my family. (39:09)</li>
</ul>
Resources:&nbsp;
Al-Anon
<a href="https://al-anon.org/">https://al-anon.org/</a>
AA
<a href="https://www.aa.org/">https://www.aa.org/</a>
Catholics in recovery
<a href="https://catholicinrecovery.com/">https://catholicinrecovery.com/</a>

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered

When Addiction Hurts Your Marriage

My wife thinks I am cheating on her

Healing past wounds

Empathy

Break 2

When is empathy toxic?

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss toxic empathy. They also discuss questions on marital infidelity, and healing past wounds.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Juan - I have been married for 15 years and my wife thinks I'm cheating. (4:04)
Joe - Does marriage counseling help heal past wounds such as infidelity? (18:37)
Don - I've experienced toxic empathy and also the other marital issues fueled by toxic empathy. (41:13)
Gloria - My husband was unfaithful, but doesn't want to go to counseling. Should I still go to counseling myself? (47:51)

 

Resources:

Monica Hinderer

https://www.monicahinderer.com/

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Emotionally Focused Therapy

https://iceeft.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss toxic empathy. They also discuss questions on marital infidelity, and healing past wounds.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Juan - I have been married for 15 years and my wife thinks I'm cheating. (4:04)</li>
<li>Joe - Does marriage counseling help heal past wounds such as infidelity? (18:37)</li>
<li>Don - I've experienced toxic empathy and also the other marital issues fueled by toxic empathy. (41:13)</li>
<li>Gloria - My husband was unfaithful, but doesn't want to go to counseling. Should I still go to counseling myself? (47:51)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Monica Hinderer
<a href="https://www.monicahinderer.com/">https://www.monicahinderer.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Emotionally Focused Therapy
<a href="https://iceeft.com/">https://iceeft.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

Toxic Empathy 

Bear Woznick 

12 Rules for Manliness

How a man treats a woman defines him

School of Manliness

Men of Grit and Grace

Bear's journey

Bear Woznick joins Doug to discuss his two books; 12 Rules for Manliness, and Men of Grit and Grace.

 

Listener questions and comments:
John - I have family history of the cowboy code! (36:28)

 

Resources:

School of Manliness

https://www.bearschoolofmanliness.com/

Bear Woznick joins Doug to discuss his two books; 12 Rules for Manliness, and Men of Grit and Grace.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>John - I have family history of the cowboy code! (36:28)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
School of Manliness
<a href="https://www.bearschoolofmanliness.com/">https://www.bearschoolofmanliness.com/</a>

Rules for Manliness

Grief support

Processing grief differently

Husband struggling with his faith

GriefShare

Sam Hodges joins Doug to discuss grief. They explore practical ways to support someone who is grieving, how people process grief differently, and what grief can look like in marriage and everyday life. They also take listener calls from people sharing their own experiences with grief.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Sophie - My husband is mad at God and got away from his faith. Should I stay with this person? We are both Catholic and didn’t get married in the Church. (22:08)
Mare - The best thing I ever did was get involved in a Catholic group for grief. My grief was due to my father not really being my biological father. (31:07)
Stephen - I lost my son in 2023 and I feel God and the Church has brought me through this. (37:16)
Brian - My daughter was killed several years ago and I am dealing with the pain. I ended up having an affair and almost lost my marriage. (41:36)
Judy - I attended grief share and I am now helping run it at my church It helps so many people! (45:56)

 

Resources:

GriefShare

https://www.griefshare.org/

Sam Hodges joins Doug to discuss grief. They explore practical ways to support someone who is grieving, how people process grief differently, and what grief can look like in marriage and everyday life. They also take listener calls from people sharing their own experiences with grief.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Sophie - My husband is mad at God and got away from his faith. Should I stay with this person? We are both Catholic and didn&rsquo;t get married in the Church. (22:08)</li>
<li>Mare - The best thing I ever did was get involved in a Catholic group for grief. My grief was due to my father not really being my biological father. (31:07)</li>
<li>Stephen - I lost my son in 2023 and I feel God and the Church has brought me through this. (37:16)</li>
<li>Brian - My daughter was killed several years ago and I am dealing with the pain. I ended up having an affair and almost lost my marriage. (41:36)</li>
<li>Judy - I attended grief share and I am now helping run it at my church It helps so many people! (45:56)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
GriefShare
<a href="https://www.griefshare.org/">https://www.griefshare.org/</a>

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