Episodes
ARE YOU BURNED OUT?
The World Health Organization defines burnout as feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance, or feelings of negativism or cynicism and reduced efficiency. This means that if you’re exhausted, feel d...
ARGUMENTS!
They are unavoidable. They are frustrating. They can be terrible. But they do not have to define you; you do not have to engage in all of them. Join Julie and Chuck as they discuss arguing without "losing it." This …
S.P.A.C.E. and Your Kids
Join therapist and co-host Julie Homrich on this week's Positive Talk Podcast as she unpacks a revolutionary way to help parent your children through S.P.A.C.E. S.P.A.C.E. , which stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious C...
I'M SO OVERWHELMED!
Are you feeling buried under an avalanche of tasks, responsibilities, and commitments? Do you wake up every morning with a sense of dread and anxiety about managing everything on your plate? Overwhelm can be crippling and exh...
I'M SO DANG OFFENDED, NOW WHAT?
What do we do when we seem to remain "offended?" The “mental ingredients” of offense we’d have to take into account in today's episode include, 1.) The triggering event 2.) Our perception of that event (we used the term “The …
THE UNOFFENDABLE LIFE
Why are we so offended by everything? It seems like every day; there is someone or something that we are offended by. Whether it's a political candidate, a commercial, or even a Facebook status, we can't seem to help but …
ARE YOU SUPPORTING OR ENABLING?
It's a far too frequent challenge; when do I cross the line from being supportive, to becoming an enabler? There are some signs that we can use to help ourselves be supportive without becoming an enabler. Whether is it in …
THE DANGERS OF FUNDAMENTALISM
Maybe the word FUNDAMENTALISM triggers something in you, whether good or bad. In this week's episode of the POSITIVE TALK PODCAST , Julie and Chuck discuss the dangers of fundamentalism in faith, especially how it impacts our...
PRACTICAL STEPS TO MEANINGFUL CHANGE
It is one thing to change, another to want to change, and yet another to actuate change. We were created to change, even when it is painful. In this week's Positive Talk Podcast, Julie and Chuck unpack five practical steps …
WHAT WE BECOME - MIRROR MIRROR!
Mirror, Mirror, Hoe Influence Shapes Us WHAT WE BECOME - Our brains were created to reflect what we focus on and who we spend time with. This is why some people say, “Want to see who you’ll become in 5 …
HOW CHANGE REALLY HAPPENS
Ever wonder how change truly happens in your life? The science of sanctification is a tangible action in our physical body. Mind, body, and soul all play a role in strengthening and changing our lives from the inside out. You...
WHERE YOUR PEACE RESIDES
Discovering peace and maintaining a soul at peace is a significant task. We can experience peace in our physical bodies. It's not just a "feeling." We must know where peace resides in our body, soul, and mind to do that. …
HOW TO FINISH WELL
Whether it is a relationship, a job, a career, or a life, we all need to know how to finish well. One thing we can all grow into is the difference between completion and ending. Join Julie, a therapist, and …
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO?
So - what do you do when you don’t know what to do? The answer isn’t the same for everyone, but you can decide via many different paths. Working through indecision can be a challenging experience, especially if you’re facing …
AT THE ROOT OF THE CHALLENGE
We all wonder what's at the root of the problem. Sometimes you need an encouraging word. Other times you need to dig a little further. Often, we don't stop to discover what is at the root of our challenges, and …
THE TOP FIVE REASONS WE SEE A THERAPIST!
We all want to know why most people see a therapist. It might help us formulate our thoughts for when we decide that we need a therapist, coach, or counselor. You may have heard Chuck or Julie say on the …
BOUNDARIES WITH TEENS
Maybe you are the parent or grandparent of an adolescent-aged child. Maybe you are a teen-aged kid. Regardless, you can gain a great deal of wisdom from this week's episode of the POSITIVE TALK PODCAST with hosts Julie Homric...
HEALTHY BOUNDARIES IN MARRIAGE
One of the best ways to strengthen or resurrect a marriage is to establish healthy internal and external boundaries. Join Chuck and Julie for this significant conversation that can help every marriage and every relationship o...
HEALTHY BOUNDARIES FOR SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS
We all benefit from building healthy boundaries. This conversation can assist you in every relationship in your life. Join Chuck and Julie on this week's episode of THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST .
WHEN WE EXPERIENCE LIFE DIFFERENTLY
NEURODIVERSITY. It sounds a bit daunting, but it is the term for when we or others experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways. Many families have some form of neurodiverse children and parents. ...
WHEN OUR KIDS DON'T BOW TO OUR IDOLS
Join Julie Homrich and Mandi Allison for this special episode of the Positive Talk Podcast about what happens when our children don't live as we would like, or better stated when they do not bow to our idols. For every …
THE POWER OF COMPASSION
COMPASSION - True compassion requires us to, first of all, pay attention, because when we are preoccupied with our own lives, we won't enter this process. But an exciting thing happens in the brain once we notice a need or …
HOW TO BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Part 2
We can all be more of our own therapists with a few tools and helpful steps. Join Chuck and Julie as they unpack what you can do for the "other 167 hours" each week to help to become your own …
HOW TO BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST
After you leave the therapist, what can you do for the other 167 hours this week? We all wonder, at times, how to effectuate change in our lives, right? What is it that helps people change thoughts, behaviors, and actions? …