Overcoming scrupulosity

Break 1

Facing your fears to overcome scrupulosity

Break 2

Lustful thoughts and exposure therapy

Do you or your child struggle with anxiety or scrupulosity? Is it having a negative effect on you or your marriage? Dr. Johann D’Souza joins Doug to discuss what scrupulosity is, is not and how to treat it.

Listener questions and comments:
Barbara - I have had OCD all of my life. What helps me is the Surrender prayer Which I pray every day. Also what helps me are the first three steps of 12 steps program. (20:56)
Paul - I'm emotionally abusive toward my wife and need direction about that. (29:49)
Chris - I'm dealing with my OCD and scrupulosity. As far as exposure therapy goes, is it a daily practice or a certain amount of time to put in? (39:16)
John - How can a man avoid overworking when he wants to provide for his family? (45:36)
Katherine - I have OCD. I found a program and started going to the meetings there on the phone and they're based on AA. What do you think about that? (48:45)

Resources:

Values First Therapy

https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/

Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle

https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle

Do you or your child struggle with anxiety or scrupulosity? Is it having a negative effect on you or your marriage? Dr. Johann D&rsquo;Souza joins Doug to discuss what scrupulosity is, is not and how to treat it.
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Barbara - I have had OCD all of my life. What helps me is the Surrender prayer Which I pray every day. Also what helps me are the first three steps of 12 steps program. (20:56)</li>
<li>Paul - I'm emotionally abusive toward my wife and need direction about that. (29:49)</li>
<li>Chris - I'm dealing with my OCD and scrupulosity. As far as exposure therapy goes, is it a daily practice or a certain amount of time to put in? (39:16)</li>
<li>John - How can a man avoid overworking when he wants to provide for his family? (45:36)</li>
<li>Katherine - I have OCD. I found a program and started going to the meetings there on the phone and they're based on AA. What do you think about that? (48:45)</li>
</ul>
Resources:
Values First Therapy
<a href="https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/">https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/</a>
Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle
<a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</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 every Saturday from 11am – 12pm 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 every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered

Overcoming scrupulosity and anxiety

Avoiding Discouragement 

Defining Discouragement

Break 2 

How to navigate my divorce 

Friday rant 

Doug takes calls from listeners struggling with discouragement, resentment, and distance in long-term marriages. He offers guidance on staying faithful to your vows and finding hope when relationships feel strained. Plus, the Friday rant! 

 

Listener questions and comments:
Jennifer – My marriage is in despair after 31 years, and my husband is distant and sleeping separately. How do I stay faithful to my vows when things feel so broken? (07:18)
Luara – After 31 years of marriage, I am starting to feel resentment. How do I remember and live out my vows? (19:32)
Tom – I am divorced after 13 years of marriage and have tried therapy multiple times. How do I find healing and move forward? (34:25)

 

Resources:

https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/02/01/avoiding-the-trap-of-discouragement

https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/ 

Doug takes calls from listeners struggling with discouragement, resentment, and distance in long-term marriages. He offers guidance on staying faithful to your vows and finding hope when relationships feel strained. Plus, the Friday rant!&nbsp;
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Listener questions and comments:
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<li data-section-id="wiqj2m" data-start="329" data-end="510">Jennifer &ndash; My marriage is in despair after 31 years, and my husband is distant and sleeping separately. How do I stay faithful to my vows when things feel so broken? (07:18)</li>
<li data-section-id="1n03czc" data-start="511" data-end="636">Luara &ndash; After 31 years of marriage, I am starting to feel resentment. How do I remember and live out my vows? (19:32)</li>
<li data-section-id="zqvvv3" data-start="637" data-end="778">Tom &ndash; I am divorced after 13 years of marriage and have tried therapy multiple times. How do I find healing and move forward? (34:25)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
<a href="https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/02/01/avoiding-the-trap-of-discouragement">https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/02/01/avoiding-the-trap-of-discouragement</a>
<a href="https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/">https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/</a>&nbsp;

Avoid the Trap of Discouragement 

The value of a budget

Pensions and saving

Helping college aged kids launch

Catholic Legacy

Is money causing stress in your marriage? Today, Doug is joined by Preston Allex to talk through practical ways to manage family finances. They cover why creating a family budget matters and how to support college-aged kids as they transition into independence. They also share the value of Catholic Legacy: Faithful planning for a peaceful tomorrow.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Tony - My wife and I have a big family and we have no credit card or debt but also no savings. We rely on divine providence hoping everything works out month to month, but it’s getting old. What do we do? (19:10)
Kathy - My husband and I paid our kids deposit and rent for a month to help them launch. (31:41)

 

Resources:

Catholic Legacy

https://catholiclegacy.com/

Is money causing stress in your marriage? Today, Doug is joined by Preston Allex to talk through practical ways to manage family finances. They cover why creating a family budget matters and how to support college-aged kids as they transition into independence. They also share the value of Catholic Legacy: Faithful planning for a peaceful tomorrow.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Tony - My wife and I have a big family and we have no credit card or debt but also no savings. We rely on divine providence hoping everything works out month to month, but it&rsquo;s getting old. What do we do? (19:10)</li>
<li>Kathy - My husband and I paid our kids deposit and rent for a month to help them launch. (31:41)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Catholic Legacy
<a href="https://catholiclegacy.com/">https://catholiclegacy.com/</a>

Managing Family Finances Together

4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Virtues to combat the 4 horsemen

Husband texting multiple women 

Ask your spouse what they need

Doug examines the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the damage they do to a marriage: criticism, contempt stonewalling and defensiveness.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Ray - Can you give the steps of what to do once you meet a girl? (16:37)

Doug examines the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the damage they do to a marriage: criticism, contempt stonewalling and defensiveness.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Ray - Can you give the steps of what to do once you meet a girl? (16:37)</li>
</ul>

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