He was deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in 2004. In the 20 years since, he has struggled with PTSD and addiction. She has long taken on the role of his caregiver, ready to jump in when she senses the old traumas are rising. This has often meant sacrificing her own needs as an individual, partner, and lover. With Esther’s guidance they start the practice of re-orie ... Show More
Jul 20
Is Using ChatGPT Hurting My Relationship?
She comes to Esther with a question that feels distinctly of this moment: when does a tool become a transgression? After leaving a long, stable marriage, she finds herself in a new relationship marked by intense highs and low lows. She turns to AI, using it as a real-time coach t ... Show More
52m 29s
Jul 13
You Slept With My Best Friend
The two couples had been inseparable—neighbors, chosen family, godparents to each other's children. She reaches out to Esther in despair after discovering that her husband had a ten-year-old affair with her best friend. For a decade, he kept the betrayal hidden while she believed ... Show More
54m 4s
Jun 2023
Dealing With PTSD, Featuring Filmmaker, Author, and Veteran Clint Van Winkle
Episode 138 of the Fit Father Project Podcast is all about dealing with PTSD and the realities and struggles soldiers and veterans face when reintegrating into society.In this episode, you’ll meet Clint Van Winkle, a family friend and great guy with a critical message we haven't ... Show More
31m 51s
Jan 2023
Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness - The Power of Self-Nurturing
Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness - The Power of Self-Nurturing - While we all need to customize meditation, this is particularly important for those living with PTSD or strong, potentially overwhelming emotions. This talk explores how trauma cuts us off from wholeness, and is accompa ... Show More
1 h
<p><a href="http://ctt.ec/KbTtz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"PTSD is less of a brain event than an existential event."</a></p><p>We've all heard of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, but we may not realize that we probably all know someone who suffers from it.</p><p>W ... Show More