Callers share tragedies: cancer, addiction, loss, and more. Dr. Peterson offers profound advice on navigating suffering with faith, family support, and practical strategies for overcoming the darkest moments life throws at us. He emphasizes finding strength and gratitude even in the darkest times.
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Aug 30
How To Become Someone People Rely On
What does the way your attention moves across a crowded restaurant have to do with why civilizations collapse? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson opens where you’d least expect a talk about God to begin—with Richard Dawkins, a problem in cognitive science, and the uncomfortable fac ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 16
Why Being Nice Is Destroying Your Family
What does a punk rock concert full of sneering nihilists have to do with the oldest question about how to live? In this lecture, the final numbers of a long tour, Jordan Peterson begins somewhere unexpected: a Ramones show decades ago, where a room full of people who claimed life ... Show More
1h 44m
Dec 2023
Q&A: Vicarious Trauma, Triggers, Victimhood, and More
A Lightning Round to cap off the year! Sven takes on the issue of dealing with the pain and suffering of others, both as a therapist and in general for all. Other topics include when to tell your kids about your new partner, helping a suicidal son, welcoming deep dark thoughts as ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2019
644: How to redeem your pain, abuse and hardships
Got pain? Had abuse? Endured some hardships? In this show, I wanted to visit one more time, our crucibles. In show 639 we talked with Dr James Kelley about harnessing our crucible or trials in essence for gain, instead of handicap. Using our adversity as a strength, not a weaknes ... Show More
35m 44s
Aug 2020
How to Handle Toxic Situations In Your Life
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that gives you real talk on life, relationships and mental health challenges. Through humor, grace and grit, John gives you the tools you need to cut through the chaos of anxiety, depression and disconnection. You can own your pres ... Show More
30m 47s
Dec 2020
Mom Guilt, Grieving a Cancer Diagnosis, & the Nuances of Generosity
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that gives you real talk on life, relationships and mental health challenges. Through humor, grace and grit, John gives you the tools you need to cut through the chaos of anxiety, depression and disconnection. You can own your pres ... Show More
38m 16s
Mar 2023
How to Find Clarity, Courage, and Compassion with Koshin Paley Ellison
In This Episode, You'll Learn
How to investigate suffering and learn how to work with it in a fresh way
Why we need to explore the impact of greed, shame, and other "giants" in our daily lives
Understanding the power of apology and how it can help us move away from shame and ... Show More
1h 9m