Today, John reflects on the relationship he has with his mother and the dynamics that exist between them. He discusses the challenges of evolving and growing with family members and old friends, and the resistance that can arise when trying to create new tracks in these relationships.
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Still Stuck on Your Ex | This is Why
Closure isn’t a door you wait to have slammed shut - it’s a bridge you build. In this episode, licensed therapist John Kim breaks the biggest “closure” myths and shows you how to move forward without an apology, a perfect explanation, or one last text. If you’ve felt stuck in rel ... Show More
15m 49s
Aug 18
From Nauseous Nights to Perfect Mornings | Life in Costa Rica
In this episode, licensed therapist John Kim takes you inside his personal journey of building a new life in Costa Rica - the highs, the lows, and the unexpected lessons about presence, clarity, and decision-making. From nausea-inducing dirt roads to perfect mornings surfing in C ... Show More
16m 12s
Jul 2024
Age Gaps, Big D*ck Energy, and Short Shorts
Today, Shaun and John discuss the concept of 'nectar' as a source of joy, and retiring the term 'Big Dick Energy.' For the Q&A, they tackle when to define the relationship and what the most appropriate age gap in relationships is. Find out more about John HERE ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2025
Shared Phone Plans, Sober Dating, and Talking About Men
Today, Shaun and John talk about motorcycles, things they need to work on with their parents, feedback from their first live show, and shared phone plans. They also answer and give advice on a listener’s question: do mixed sobriety relationships work?
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1h 8m
Jun 22
3022: The Three Primary Types of Stressful Relationships by Chalene Johnson on Emotional Energy
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3022: Chalene Johnson explores three common types of stress-inducing relationships and offers practical steps for transform ... Show More
8m 39s
May 2024
2183: How Technology is Changing Dating by Philip Karahassan with PsychAlive on Relationship Advice & Modern Dating
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2183:Philip Karahassan explores how technology has revolutionized dating, highlighting how smartphones and apps offer unprec ... Show More
10m 4s
Jul 2024
213. Bring back adult playdates!
Is the secret to a happier, less stressful, more connected life actually play? A lot of the research is telling us so! As we get older sometimes we lose a bit of our joy, awe and wonder, and the time we have for our friendships becomes more restricted by work, obligations, distan ... Show More
35m 25s
Jul 30
Encore -- Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Marisa Franco, PhD
As an adult, making new friends—and maintaining old friendships—can be tough. Life is busy and friends end up taking a backseat to other relationships and responsibilities. Marisa Franco, PhD, psychologist and friendship expert, talks about how to make new friends and strengthen ... Show More
32m 14s