My wife thinks I am cheating on her

Break 1

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>
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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>

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

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>

Overcoming Grief

Entering the Catholic Church

Handling explicit personal conversations

Number one rule for dating

Doug shares the number one rule in dating and discusses questions that must be answered to really get to know someone well.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Leslie - My husband died on April 2nd and we didn’t end on a good note and I don’t have closure. (12:17)
Ray - I have noticed that girls will talk very loosely and tell stories about their sex lives. What should we do to address it or ignore. (18:03)
Patricia - I am dealing with strife between multiple generations in my family. (22:52)

 

Resources:

Catholic Christianity

https://ignatius.com/catholic-christianity-cachp/

 

Highlights of the Catholic Faith

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948139847?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

 

Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683570243?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

 

Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307720519?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Doug shares the number one rule in dating and discusses questions that must be answered to really get to know someone well.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Leslie - My husband died on April 2nd and we didn&rsquo;t end on a good note and I don&rsquo;t have closure. (12:17)</li>
<li>Ray - I have noticed that girls will talk very loosely and tell stories about their sex lives. What should we do to address it or ignore. (18:03)</li>
<li>Patricia - I am dealing with strife between multiple generations in my family. (22:52)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Catholic Christianity
<a href="https://ignatius.com/catholic-christianity-cachp/">https://ignatius.com/catholic-christianity-cachp/</a>
&nbsp;
Highlights of the Catholic Faith
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948139847?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948139847?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback</a>
&nbsp;
Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683570243?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683570243?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback</a>
&nbsp;
Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307720519?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback">https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307720519?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback</a>

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