Dr. Reedy discusses how therapists and their clients can benefit from the therapist goin to therapy. He empowers clients to ask their therapists about their participation in therapy. He also explains the parallels between the client’s and the therapist’s resistance to therapy are mirror images of each other.

Why Your Therapist Needs Therapy - Ep 649

Dr. Reedy discusses Jung's concept of the Shadow, how to recognize it, and how to integrate it. He explains how this brings peace and freedom and lays the foundation for greater intimacy.

Shadow Work - Ep 650

Dr. Reedy describes various forms of experiential therapy, including psychodrama -  the primary type of therapy used in Finding You Programs’ Intensives. He explains why they work on the unconscious aspects of the psyche, and how healing can be accelerated with an experiential approach. He explains how experiential therapy bypasses resistance. He also explains how any therapy can be reparative and a “re-experiencing” of ourselves.

Experiential Therapies - Ep 651

Dr. Reedy explains the origins and function of resistance and defensiveness. He talks about how we can make it worse as parents, therapists, and spouses.

Dealing with Resistance - Ep 652

Dr. Reedy takes live questions from the audience on parenting and relationships. He talks about the difference between caring and wanting someone to know you care. He explores the nuances of loving and caring for yourself and loving and caring for your partner.

Parenting is Impossible (Q&A) - Ep 653

RED TOOLBOX 

V1
It was always there, watching from the corner
Held every tool, had everything in order
He’ll be out there every night just wrenching on an engine 
Hood opened up on the car he was fixin’

I ‘d help him out, I’d hold the light, just laying on our backs
I’d fetch tools he'd need from the box in the back
That 9/16 wrench fit just right
He could tell the size from plain sight

C
That red toolbox, I remember as a kid
Paints a vivid picture of all the things we did
Every drawer is full of memories
The only thing I’ll ever own
Someday I’ll take that red toolbox home

V2
He’d wake up at dawn and work a factory job
Then he’d spend every night fixing cars in the shop
He put me through college then I moved away
He told me to see the world and follow my dreams

I’d send pictures of where I’d been and he’d send some too
Some car he restored, had it looking just like new
The pictures he’d send made me feel sad
When I’d see that red tool box way in the back

C
‘Cause that red toolbox, I remember as a kid
Paints a vivid picture of all the things we did
Every drawer is full of memories
The only thing I’ll ever own
Someday I’ll take that red toolbox home

V3
They all grieve, then they leave the uncles and the cousins 
I go out to his shop just to try to think of him
I pull a drawer and grab a tool to feel close to the man
I still feel the mark and the warmth of his hand

I sit down on that concrete floor and it feels cold
I never really ever thought about him growing old
I gather up some things and I start to pack
But I don’t care about his stuff I just want him back

C
But that red toolbox I remember as a kid
Paints a vivid picture of all the things we did
Every drawer is full of memories
The only thing I’ll ever own
Today I’ll take that red toolbox home
Today I’ll take that red toolbox home

Key: C,   144 bpm
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Red Tool Box_Scott McDaniel

Dr. Reedy talks about how humans cope with the anxiety of uncertainty and ambiguity. He explains that if we seek for security and absolute answers, we move towards mental illness. But if we can embrace the mystery of this life, we become more human and in that lies our resiliency.

Coping with Uncertainty - Ep 654

Una canción dedicada a todos los padres que han sido nuestro faro y guía en la vida. "Papá, eres mi héroe" es un tributo al amor incondicional y a la inspiración que nos brindan. ¡Disfruta esta balada emotiva y comparte con tus seres queridos!
A song dedicated to all fathers who have been our beacon and guide in life. "Papá, eres mi héroe" is a tribute to the unconditional love and inspiration they provide. Enjoy this emotional ballad and share it with your loved ones!

Mi Guia, Mi Luz

Dr. Reedy explains communication theory and the deeper psychological principles required for connection. He warns against using communication skills to change others and emphasizes that such skills can improve self-awareness first. They can also help us to remember to own our feelings (they are ours). He talks about listening and how it requires a significant amount of psychic energy.

Communication and Connection – Ep 655

Dr. Reedy takes questions on topics from the audience. He discusses what to do when our adult children seem to be going off course. He talks about how we can learn to be our most authentic self and how to protect that journey by the company we keep.

How Can I Learn to Be More Authentic? (A.M.A.) – Ep 656

In this episode I am so pleased to welcome Ian Morgan Cron to the podcast. While he wears many hats, as he shares in this episode, the fundamental nature of his work is a spiritual one. Ian is Bestselling Author, Enneagram Expert, Priest, and the host of the Typology Podcast. After many years in recovery and in the wake of a relapse, he released his most recent book, The Fix. In it, he reveals how the twelve wteps can be key for anyone who wants to take their life back. 
Richard Rohr says about his newest book, “Ian Cron’s generous and hard-earned wisdom reveals that the Twelve Steps are not just for alcoholics and addicts, but a path to a profound transformation of Self for everyone.” In the this interview we cover a wide variety of topics including God and family, making an amends, how his various roles overlap and complement each other, his experience with shame (in real-time), and how he leans into his personal story to inform his work and hopefully make himself useful to the people he loves and serves.

An Interview with Ian Morgan Cron (Enneagram Expert) - Ep 657

Dr. Brad Reedy welcomes Noah Rasheta, host of the Secular Buddhism Podcast. Noah is a philosopher, author, and host of a podcast on Secular Buddhism, where he shares Buddhist teachings & concepts for everyday life. He shares practical, accessible skills and concepts to help people incorporate Buddhist teachings into their life in an attempt to reduce unnecessary suffering. In this episode, Noah discusses his favorite principles from Buddhism and how we can think about enlightenment. He shares his personal journey and provides listeners an overview of the goals and objectives of the practice of Buddhism.

An Interview with Noah Rasheta (Secular Buddhism Podcast Host) - Ep 659

In this episode, Dr. Reedy discusses religious trauma and what kinds of family systems are at the greatest risk. He distinguishes religion from moral development and spiritual development. He talks about how families with dogmatic, strict-father-styles use religion to control, intimidate, and mold their children. He discusses how religion can be used as a defense against the experience of God and how religion can prevent spiritual development. He discusses the function of religion within a spiritual life. He talks about how many clients come to therapy with a history of religious trauma.

Religious Trauma – Ep 658

TOPIC:          Problems in society from disengaged fathers
PROGRAM:  "Community Bridge" with Jay Rudolph
AIR DATE:     April 12, 2025 on KDFR 91.3 FM, Des Moines, IA
GUEST:         Leanna Simpson, Executive Director of Agape Pregnancy Resource Center of Des Moines, IA

KDFR 91.3 FM Des Moines, IA – Problems Related to Disenagaged Fathers

In this episode, Dr. Reedy discusses how so many clients are coming to therapy with great worries and distress due to the tumultuous events in the world. He suggests that we need to become more discerning with the news we consume. He proposes that peace is found by focusing on what we can control. He talks about the Buddhist concepts of impermanence, radical acceptance, and mindfulness.

Finding Peace in Uncertain Times - Ep 660

Call it a twist of fate or my first foray into country & western music...
Whilst 'troubadouring' across country via rail and thinking about my 
withheld kids this tune rumbled to life. To be continued - Happy Easter!

April 25th - International Parental Alienation Awareness Day 

All Music, Lyric & Performance -
J.S. Stephen King
Acoustic, Electric,  Slide, Guitars, Vocals, Backing, Harmony
Artwork concept created with A.I. prompt of S.K. aka Stephen King
Produced, Performed, Recorded, Arranged, Mixed and Mastered by
John Sidney Stephen King (c) 2025 chaos music publishing
SOCAN/ASCAP
Made in Canada (MAPL)
100% Master & Sync Rights
Contact: chaosmusic2004@yahoo.ca

Watch the alternate live acoustic take here:
https://youtu.be/ELlZtUP7HxU?si=V7OM4Ol624r-fTX0

Science To What End? - EP

Thief In Town

Thief In Town (Demo) Excerpt

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Reedy takes questions from the audience on topics ranging from how we communicate our energy to our children, making the unconscious – conscious, debunking the cause and effect thinking, and how small-t trauma is insidious. He answers a question on shadow work. And he talks about how to handle the mistakes we have made as parents when our children remain angry.

Why is “Small-t” Trauma So Insidious. (A.M.A.) – Ep 661

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As an author and composer, I create captivating Latin rhythms that make you vibrate: cumbia, salsa, reggaeton, and more. Plus, I share romantic Italian melodies that touch your heart. Dive into my #latinamusic and feel the passion! 

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Sono autore e compositore, con una passione per i ritmi latini che fanno vibrare: cumbia, salsa, reggaeton e molti altri. Inoltre, vi offro romantiche melodie italiane che toccano il cuore. Esplorate la mia musica e lasciatevi incantare!

Finding You Therapy Programs is an experientially based therapeutic program serving individuals, parents, couples, and families. Email the host drbradreedy@gmail.com

A versatile composer, songwriter and performer, Stephen has always felt music plays a vital part in life...

Scott is a songwriter and producer from Philadelphia. With roots in the Midwest and well traveled, he has collected stories and experiences worth telling.

New tracks tagged #fathers