Living with someone with a superiority complex

How do I navigate cultural differences?

Break 1

My mom is too opinionated and it is hurtful

How to get family to help more?

Is it valid for my sister to want to be a boy?

Managing anxiety regarding social media

My son won't speak to me and it really hurts

Licensed marriage and family therapist Joe Sikorra joins Trending with Timmerie. 

 

Episode Guide
How do you live with someone who has a superiority complex? (3:32)
How do I navigate cultural differences when a new baby comes? (15:38)
My mom is too opinionated, and it is hurtful. What should I do? (28:31)
How do I get my family to help more with my kids? (33:04)
Is it valid for my sister to want to be a boy? What’s my responsibility in the matter? Am I obligated to use pronouns? (38:58)
How do I manage anxiety regarding social media and being a perfect parent?  Where do I get parenting advice? (45:11)
My son won’t speak to me and it really hurts. (50:01)

 

Resources mentioned: 

 

https://joesikorra.com/

 

Book: The Whole World is Going Crazy You Don’t have To

https://amzn.to/4nFIHlB

Licensed marriage and family therapist Joe Sikorra joins Trending with Timmerie.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Episode Guide
<ul>
<li>How do you live with someone who has a superiority complex? (3:32)</li>
<li>How do I navigate cultural differences when a new baby comes? (15:38)</li>
<li>My mom is too opinionated, and it is hurtful. What should I do? (28:31)</li>
<li>How do I get my family to help more with my kids? (33:04)</li>
<li>Is it valid for my sister to want to be a boy? What&rsquo;s my responsibility in the matter? Am I obligated to use pronouns? (38:58)</li>
<li>How do I manage anxiety regarding social media and being a perfect parent?&nbsp; Where do I get parenting advice? (45:11)</li>
<li>My son won&rsquo;t speak to me and it really hurts. (50:01)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources mentioned:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://joesikorra.com/">https://joesikorra.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Book: The Whole World is Going Crazy You Don&rsquo;t have To
<a href="https://amzn.to/4nFIHlB">https://amzn.to/4nFIHlB</a>

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Trending with Timmerie - Catholic Principles applied to today's experiences.

Ask a therapist how to navigate family

Women opting out of casual sex

Christmas gift ideas for adults and kids

The fulfillment of Advent changed everything

Break 2

Hope and the meaning of the Advent wreath

On this episode of Trending with Timmerie 

 

Episode Guide
Women opting out of casual sex. Saying goodbye to the hookup culture (2:07)
Christmas gift ideas for adults and kids with a Catholic twist (21:14)
How the fulfillment of Advent changed everything (28:45)
Hope and the meaning of the Advent wreath (40:03)

 

Resources mentioned: 

 

The State of Us: National Study on Modern Love & Dating in 2025, a survey conducted in partnership by DatingAdvice.com and the Kinsey Institute.

https://www.datingadvice.com/studies/virginity-survey

 

Book: “The incarnation, birth, and infancy of Jesus Christ” by St. Alphonsus Liguori 

https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-incarnation-birth-and-infancy-of-jesus-christ-deluxe-edition/?srsltid=AfmBOorNV5eWxEhqm64wor6jTmvWR4duz9goDxv9PtMDaEByTW-r-pqx

 

PDF of the above book 

https://www.saintsbooks.net/books/St.%20Alphonsus%20Maria%20de%20Liguori%20-%20Complete%20Works%20-%204%20-%20The%20Incarnation,%20Birth,%20and%20Infancy%20of%20Jesus%20Christ.pdf

 

Christmas gift ideas - Relevant Radio Store

https://relevantradio.store/

 

Advent/Christmas books

 

‘Twas the Day Before Christmas in Bethlehem Town

https://amzn.to/4pFWgCZ

 

The Wise Men Who Found Christmas

https://sophiainstitute.com/product/wise-men-who-found-christmas/?srsltid=AfmBOoqbeaPvPnIgVaw3fM-g9cBe4RDr7CEQ0D0VhliSKCa55lp5WzAw

 

Gift Ideas: 

 

Shining Light Dolls – all things Catholic kids 

https://shininglightdolls.com 

 

Telos Art Shop – Catholic Jewelry 

https://telosartshop.com/

 

Perfume, cologne, and more 

https://saltandlightbysami.com/products/perfume-sample-pack

 

The Catholic Company 

https://www.catholiccompany.com 

 

My Saint My Hero – Catholic Jewelry 

https://mysaintmyhero.com/

 

House of Joppa  – decor and jewelry https://www.houseofjoppa.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZepC159Ilur65Zk7tUfNQ4Rr477DSgnAn0ZCOV-3-hFzILn7vevlT7oNc_aem_5SiDeRO3YRWV4aEKoMIipg

 

Chews Life – baby teething and shoes 

https://chewslife.com/

 

The Little Catholic 

https://thelittlecatholic.com 

 

The Protection We All Need - The Saint Benedict Medal and exorcism explained

https://relevantradio.com/2025/11/the-protection-we-all-need/

On this episode of Trending with Timmerie&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Episode Guide
<ul>
<li>Women opting out of casual sex. Saying goodbye to the hookup culture (2:07)</li>
<li>Christmas gift ideas for adults and kids with a Catholic twist (21:14)</li>
<li>How the fulfillment of Advent changed everything (28:45)</li>
<li>Hope and the meaning of the Advent wreath (40:03)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources mentioned:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The State of Us: National Study on Modern Love &amp; Dating in 2025, a survey conducted in partnership by DatingAdvice.com and the Kinsey Institute.
<a href="https://www.datingadvice.com/studies/virginity-survey">https://www.datingadvice.com/studies/virginity-survey</a>
&nbsp;
Book: &ldquo;The incarnation, birth, and infancy of Jesus Christ&rdquo;&nbsp;by St. Alphonsus Liguori&nbsp;
<a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-incarnation-birth-and-infancy-of-jesus-christ-deluxe-edition/?srsltid=AfmBOorNV5eWxEhqm64wor6jTmvWR4duz9goDxv9PtMDaEByTW-r-pqx">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-incarnation-birth-and-infancy-of-jesus-christ-deluxe-edition/?srsltid=AfmBOorNV5eWxEhqm64wor6jTmvWR4duz9goDxv9PtMDaEByTW-r-pqx</a>
&nbsp;
PDF of the above book&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.saintsbooks.net/books/St.%20Alphonsus%20Maria%20de%20Liguori%20-%20Complete%20Works%20-%204%20-%20The%20Incarnation,%20Birth,%20and%20Infancy%20of%20Jesus%20Christ.pdf">https://www.saintsbooks.net/books/St.%20Alphonsus%20Maria%20de%20Liguori%20-%20Complete%20Works%20-%204%20-%20The%20Incarnation,%20Birth,%20and%20Infancy%20of%20Jesus%20Christ.pdf</a>
&nbsp;
Christmas gift ideas - Relevant Radio Store
<a href="https://relevantradio.store/">https://relevantradio.store/</a>
&nbsp;
Advent/Christmas books
&nbsp;
&lsquo;Twas the Day Before Christmas in Bethlehem Town
<a href="https://amzn.to/4pFWgCZ">https://amzn.to/4pFWgCZ</a>
&nbsp;
The Wise Men Who Found Christmas
<a href="https://sophiainstitute.com/product/wise-men-who-found-christmas/?srsltid=AfmBOoqbeaPvPnIgVaw3fM-g9cBe4RDr7CEQ0D0VhliSKCa55lp5WzAw">https://sophiainstitute.com/product/wise-men-who-found-christmas/?srsltid=AfmBOoqbeaPvPnIgVaw3fM-g9cBe4RDr7CEQ0D0VhliSKCa55lp5WzAw</a>
&nbsp;
Gift Ideas:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Shining Light Dolls &ndash; all things Catholic kids&nbsp;
<a href="https://shininglightdolls.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAo5u6BhDJARIsAAVoDWunBZktA2PEJNUh5ooWkH8tiIsVe1VDeFtnB3L4dAbpL5s2Va1jbSQaAo9ZEALw_wcB">https://shininglightdolls.com</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Telos Art Shop &ndash; Catholic Jewelry&nbsp;
<a href="https://telosartshop.com/">https://telosartshop.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Perfume, cologne, and more&nbsp;
<a href="https://saltandlightbysami.com/products/perfume-sample-pack">https://saltandlightbysami.com/products/perfume-sample-pack</a>
&nbsp;
The Catholic Company&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.catholiccompany.com/?utm_term=catholic%20company&amp;utm_campaign=**LP+-+TM+-+General+-+HV&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=1453680900&amp;hsa_cam=17663038726&amp;hsa_grp=183150795995&amp;hsa_ad=782420178650&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-383448394772&amp;hsa_kw=catholic%20company&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22797542050&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD_gYDGyZIRxDE7SdiSTkYMyxyIN5&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAlrXJBhBAEiwA-5pgwocbySBCliLBJ5ECtRtV9ijizKUAWtWaMX-jueDSWXYfsbsi6p9LPhoCuDwQAvD_BwE">https://www.catholiccompany.com</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
My Saint My Hero &ndash; Catholic Jewelry&nbsp;
<a href="https://mysaintmyhero.com/">https://mysaintmyhero.com/</a>
&nbsp;
House of Joppa&nbsp; &ndash; decor and jewelry <a href="https://www.houseofjoppa.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZepC159Ilur65Zk7tUfNQ4Rr477DSgnAn0ZCOV-3-hFzILn7vevlT7oNc_aem_5SiDeRO3YRWV4aEKoMIipg">https://www.houseofjoppa.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZepC159Ilur65Zk7tUfNQ4Rr477DSgnAn0ZCOV-3-hFzILn7vevlT7oNc_aem_5SiDeRO3YRWV4aEKoMIipg</a>
&nbsp;
Chews Life &ndash; baby teething and shoes&nbsp;
<a href="https://chewslife.com/">https://chewslife.com/</a>
&nbsp;
The Little Catholic&nbsp;
<a href="https://thelittlecatholic.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabfDIL0aH_wpen_BsJiGUXg0TEEqMdp2wh3XXyFdais92kKJEqjQmQdfLI_aem_L7gzzNnN8XqUQcjfn8RXAw">https://thelittlecatholic.com</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The Protection We All Need - The Saint Benedict Medal and exorcism explained
<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2025/11/the-protection-we-all-need/">https://relevantradio.com/2025/11/the-protection-we-all-need/</a>

Say goodbye to the hookup culture

Our Lady of Guadalupe 

Bills Mafia 

The 4 Marian Dogmas 

Guest host Cale Clarke looks at the supernatural self-portrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the eve of her Feast. Plus: a Buffalo Bills commercial mocking baptism has Catholics calling for a penalty. 

Guest host Cale Clarke looks at the supernatural self-portrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the eve of her Feast. Plus: a Buffalo Bills commercial mocking baptism has Catholics calling for a penalty.&nbsp;

Buffalo Blasphemy 

Philip Rivers is back!

Matthew 11:28

The wisdom tradition 

Guest host Cale Clarke shares the wild news about friend of Relevant Radio, NFL Legend, father of 10, and grandfather (!) Philip Rivers coming out of retirement to play quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. Plus: How Jesus gives us rest in the Advent rush.

Guest host Cale Clarke shares the wild news about friend of Relevant Radio, NFL Legend, father of 10, and grandfather (!) Philip Rivers coming out of retirement to play quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. Plus: How Jesus gives us rest in the Advent rush.

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