We hear about boundaries a lot, and sometimes, what we hear is correct and accurate. Unfortunately, sometimes, the term is used as a weapon for bullies to say what they want to say without any pushback from anyone else. These are not boundaries.
We have weaponized the statement, "I don't feel safe," and it's time we walk back from the brink.

244. What are Boundaries? How do they Help Us?

Welcome to Episode 304 of The Joe Martino Show. Today, we're going to continue a topic that doesn't get enough attention—men grieving. Grief is hard enough, but for men, it's often complicated by cultural expectations and personal struggles. Too many guys hear, “Man up” instead of, “How are you holding up?” When called out, one wife responded to say that those calling her out were wrong. Let’s be honest, our world is messy. People are hurting, but instead of listening, we often get caught in cognitive distortions—filtering reality through our pain and assumptions. Some folks even get mad that this podcast isn’t just their perspective on the world. That’s not how growth works. We need honest, messy conversations to navigate life, and that’s what we’re doing today. Let’s talk about it.

304. Men Grieving; Cognitive Distortions and Navigating Our Messy World

Episode 159, with guests Michael Shear and Stephen Grand

One of the most underappreciated skills for any couple is the ability to manage expectations.

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Managing Expectations

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How is courage different from bravery? What does it mean to tell your story? Find out in this episode.

Episode 39: Courage

This episode deals with anxiety meds and children, plus details the two choices we get in any relationship. Do you want to be right or do you want to be reconciled? You can only choose one.

Episode 49: Do you want to be right or reconciled?

It's probably not what you're thinking. It's time to end the shaming idea and resurrect it as something that is actually helpful.

54. It's time to end the shame

What if a healthy relationship is actually on the other side of distress? What if a major skill you need for your relationship is actually the ability to tolerate distress? This episode explores the need to be able to tolerate stress inter personally and gives some practical ideas on how to develop this skill.

62. Tolerate distress: One of the biggest keys to a healthy relationship

There is a difference between what you feel and what you do. We can experience negative emotions and still treat people well. Behavior is not dictated by emotions.

95. Facing death, pandemic and fear; Differentiating between our emotions and behavior

A professional counselor and author sharing tips on emotional security, relational health and better mental health.