The Dr. John Delony Show

I Feel Like Life Has Passed Me By

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we talk with: - A woman who feels she missed out on her youth having married her high school sweetheart - A man wondering how to best...

Overwhelmed With the Fitness Industry? Here’s Where To Start with Sal Di Stefeno from Mind Pump

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is super epic because we’re talking with Mind Pump’s Sal Di Stefano about all things health and fitness. We dive into things like: ...

Why Do I Catastrophize Everything?

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we hear from: - A woman desperate to stop assuming the worst-case scenario in every life situation - A newly married man also navig...

My Addiction Is Ruining My Life

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from: - A man caught in a nasty sports betting addiction - A woman who’s never felt confident in her marriage - A mom struggling to u...

When Chaos at Home Affects the Kids

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from: - A mom worried her son struggles with a food scarcity mindset following rough times in their family - A woman plagued ...

How Do I Control My Control Issues?

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we hear from: - A mom realizing she has lost control of her control issues - A new divorcee who’s afraid of relapsing now that he...

Co-Parenting Challenges in Blended Families

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we hear from: - A woman who can’t stand co-parenting with her husband’s ex - A man hoping to rebuild his relationship with his ...

I’m Starved for Connection With My Spouse

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we talk with: - A man desiring a better sexual relationship with his wife that’s free from shame - A woman wondering why she doesn’t love h...

What Do We Do When Our Parents Disappoint Us?

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk with: - A man whose dad, a Sex Addiction Therapist, cheated with a client - A new mom struggling with guilt and indecisi...

How Can We Create a Phenomenal Sex Life?

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with: - A woman desiring a better sex life with her sexually traumatized husband (1:00) - A wife wondering if the feelings she ...

My Sister Has Anorexia and It Makes Me So Angry

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we talk with: - A woman unsure of how to support her twin sister who’s battling extreme anorexia (5:45) - A mom struggling to ...

Why Do I Still Care About My Abuser?

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we hear from: - A woman who’s cut her abusive father out of her life but still thinks of him often (1:48) - A combat veteran wond...

I’m Tired of Letting My Past Ruin My Future

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we talk with: - A man dealing with past trauma who’s at risk of losing his marriage. (1:16) - A woman plagued with mom-guilt. (23...

My Husband Can Be So Condescending

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with: - A woman wrestling with resentment toward her therapist husband. (1:44) - A wife unable to trust her financially irres...

How To Move Through Overwhelming Grief

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we hear from: - A volunteer firefighter who responded to a fatal accident involving his own son (this one’s really tough). (1:00)...

I Had a Sexual Relationship With My Therapist

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we talk with: A women traumatized by her toxic relationship with her therapist. (1:37) A young father who doesn’t know why he keep...

Married Three Months and I Feel Trapped

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's what's happening on today's show: A man whose been married three months asks John why he feels trapped. (2:25) We hear from a woman whose te...

Talking to Young Kids About Divorce

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's what to expect on today's show: A woman is unsure how to tell her 6-year-old she and her husband are divorcing. (1:15) A young man's soon-to...

I’m Constantly Scared I Will Make My Baby Sick

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from a new mom struggling with contamination OCD concerning her baby, a woman wondering how to reconcile with her in-law after deeply o...

Living With Mental Illness

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from a woman unsure of how to navigate life with multiple mental illnesses, a husband claiming to have zero things in common ...

Should I Compromise My Values for My Girlfriend?

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we talk with a man wondering if his relationship can work after learning his values and his girlfriend’s values don’t align. Th...

I’m Stressed Out, Scared and Anxious All the Time

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we talk with a wife drowning under the weight of the family’s financial responsibility, as well as a woman coping with how her rela...

I’m Chasing Success To Prove My Self-Worth

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we hear from a woman who doesn’t understand why she continues to fail her post-college exams, a mom wracked with guilt over telli...

The Business We Own Has Taken Over Our Lives

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we talk with a wife who no longer has interest in co-owning a business with her husband, a meteorologist wondering how to comfor...

Should We Move Away From My Ex?

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we talk with a woman unsure if it’s okay to move away from her kids’ father, a man struggling to support his wife as they face ...

I Feel Like the Cash Cow Funding My Wife’s Dreams

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode gets real. First, we hear from a man who’s fed up with feeling like his wife’s cash cow (this call does not go how you think it will)...

Should I Tell My Wife I Cheated on Her?

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we talk with a man ready to come clean about his infidelity, a woman needing to set firm boundaries with her mother, and a mom wond...

My Parents' Hoarding Is Becoming a Health Risk

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from a daughter worried about the health risks of her parents’ extreme hoarding, as well as a husband whose wife continues to commit ...

My Husband Has Lied to Me for Years

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with a wife whose trust in her husband has been shattered after years of lies, a new mother unsure of how to support her stru...

Is My Husband a Sex Offender?

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we hear from a wife dealing with the aftermath of her husband’s shocking confession, a mom unsure of how far to push her young da...

What To Do When Hobbies Take Over Family Time

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we hear from a wife who resents her husband for neglecting family time, a mother angry with her son-in-law for cheating on her daug...

My Stepson’s Behavior Freaks Me Out

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with a woman who’s just learned her stepkids have threesomes with one another, a man struggling to move on from his codepende...

Is My Husband Gaslighting Me?

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we hear from a woman who suspects her husband is gaslighting her, a man desperate to save his parents from their toxic relationship...

How Do I Tell Her That She’s Not Really My Daughter?

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from a man wondering how to tell his daughter he’s not her biological dad. Then, we get a special follow-up call from a mom who final...

My Son Is Facing Prison and I Don’t Know How To Support Him

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we hear from a grieving mother whose 18-year-old is about to receive a prison sentence for child pornography, a man suffering from ...

Ask Me Anything #4: John Answers Your Questions About Himself

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, nothing is off-limits. Listen as John answers your questions on everything from screen time for kids, what his wife really think...

UPDATE: She’s 60 Days Clean and Sober!

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from a previous caller celebrating 60 days sober, a woman who has no idea how to get her needs met in her marriage, and a ter...

My Son Had a Mental Breakdown and I Feel So Helpless

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from a father desperate to help his 21-year-old who suffered a mental breakdown, a woman worried about how her husband’s job is affec...

How Can I Be a Better Husband and Father?

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, we hear from a man seeking change after admitting to being a terrible husband and father, a woman wondering how to support her best...

My Boyfriend Won’t Stop Looking at Suggestive Photos Online

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from a woman uncomfortable with her boyfriend following promiscuous Instagram accounts, a broken father overcome with anger t...

I Feel Betrayed by God

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with a man deeply grieving because he lost his young wife to cancer, a mom realizing how messed up youth sports can be, and a m...

Is My Boyfriend Too Close to His Roommate?

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we hear from a woman worried that her boyfriend’s relationship with his roommate is too involved, a man terrified to commit to hi...

How Do You Help an Adult Child Navigate Mental Illness?

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we talk with a woman powerless to help her mentally unstable adult son, and a husband wondering if he is causing the communication problems in ...

Talking About Mental Health at Work

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk with a construction project manager who has a passion for helping his team become mentally well, a woman who just discov...

My Sex Addict Husband Continues To Relapse

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we hear from a woman whose husband continues to relapse into sex addiction, a young mom questioning the behaviors of her controllin...

How Do You Know if You Are Mentally Healthy?

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we talk with a woman hoping to break her pattern of losing friendships, a stepmom worried about how her step kids will be affected by their mom...

A Violent Heroin Addict Has Moved In Next Door

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, an overwhelmed mom (who’s also studying for the bar exam!) asks how to take care of herself in a crazy season. Then, we hear from...

My Daughter Is Cheating on Her Fiancé

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we hear from a mom whose daughter is cheating on her fiancé, a man terrified to speak up for himself in any and all situations, an...

Talking About Sex With a Sexually Abused Child

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we talk with a mom hoping to learn how to appropriately talk about sex with her sexually traumatized child, and a newlywed wonderin...

My New Husband Told His Friends I’m Not Attractive

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear from a man wondering what boundaries will protect his commitment with his girlfriend to wait for sex until marriage, a woman hesitant to...

My Daughter Saw Her Father Assault Me

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk with a mom worried about her daughter who’s become overly protective of her body after witnessing assault, a man unabl...

Should I Tell My Co-Worker She’s a Hoarder?

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we hear from a mom wondering how to help her daughter with her fear of talking to others, and a man unsure if he should confront a ...

I’m Jealous of the Life My Daughter Has

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with a mom struggling with jealousy as her daughter achieves the life she always wanted, a man still unable to trust relationsh...

My Husband Was Fired for Sexual Harassment

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we talk with a woman unsure of how to move forward in her marriage after her husband’s recurring infidelity, a man so overwhelmed...

How Do I Know if Our Marriage Is Over?

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from a husband wondering if his marriage is over since his wife won’t get help for her bipolar disorder, a mom worried her teenage so...

How Can I Be More Confident in Dating?

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from a woman with extreme road anxiety who wants to change, a 31-year-old with cerebral palsy who feels confident in every area of life...

Our House Burned Down and It Was My Fault

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we’re talking with a husband who’s unable to trust his wife emotionally, a young mom dealing with guilt after accidentally burn...

Grieving a Mass Shooting in My Hometown

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we hear from a father who’s trying to understand how to keep his teens (who’d prefer to sleep until noon) motivated during the su...

My Sex Drive Is Way Higher Than My Husband’s

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from a father terrified to put his violent son on medication after his wife’s battle with opioid addiction, a woman facing a crossroa...

My Supervisor Hit on Me

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we’re talking to a nurse practitioner whose supervisor hit on her, an overwhelmed mom struggling with guilt after accidentally bu...

I’m an Exhausted Police Officer Ready To Quit

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, listen as we hear from an exhausted cop of 17 years who wants to quit, a wife seeking to best support her husband who struggles with bingeing a...

Are These Relationship Issues a Red Flag?

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for today’s show as we hear from a man trying to discern the difference between feeling fear and seeing red flags in his relationship, a wom...

I’m Miserable in My Marriage

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re talking with a woman worried about telling her roommate she’s buying a gun, a young woman struggling with her family r...

Why Our Relationships Suck w/ Family Therapist Terry Real

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Dr. John Delony is joined by leading family therapist and author Terry Real. The two discuss why marriage and romantic relationships are so har...

Will My Kids Be Okay After the Divorce?

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we hear from a woman ready to divorce her husband over years of money disagreements, a mom hoping to learn strategies to stop yelli...

I Feel Betrayed by My Husband Going To Strip Clubs

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with a woman coping with her son’s new identity as a woman, a wife who’s uncomfortable with her husband going to a strip cl...

I Can’t Stop Smoking Weed

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from a 63-year-old wife desperate to be free from her abusive marriage, a woman who’s been smoking marijuana every day for eight year...

I Need Boundaries w/ My Guilt-Tripping Mother-in-Law

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we’re talking to a woman burdened by her mother-in-law’s guilt trips and a firefighter-in training wondering how to mentally pr...

Having a Baby Boy and We’re Disappointed (Is That OK?)

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking to an expecting parent who’s disappointed their second child isn’t going to be a girl, a mom struggling to move forward sin...

Dealing With Mom Guilt & Comparison

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from an exhausted art teacher whose life was turned upside down by the coronavirus, a new mom struggling with guilt over being unable t...

My Ex-Wife Is an Emotional Terrorist

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we hear from a parent wondering if she should search her daughter’s room, a woman heading to Ukraine to serve refugees, and a man...

Our Open Marriage Experiment Did Not Go Well

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a doozy. First, we talk with a wife hoping to rebuild her relationship after she and her husband tried an open marriage, a woman despe...

I’m Dating My Mom’s (Much Older) Ex-Boyfriend

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re talking with a woman whose elderly mom is allowing family members to abuse her, a 23-year-old woman tangled up in a rela...

Setting Boundaries While Working From Home

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with a mom of three who’s exhausted from managing sobriety and disordered eating, a welder who needs work-from-home boundarie...

My Sister & Her Husband Have Become Swingers

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we hear from a youth center employee seeking to better help the teens from troubled backgrounds, a wife whose husband’s extreme m...

I Want Kids & My Wife Doesn't

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from a woman wondering if it’s okay to end her relationship with her sister, a man crippled by body dysmorphia and obsessed with exer...

I’m a Serial Cheater and I Want To Stop

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, join as we talk with a police officer desperate to change his pattern of cheating, a middle school teacher struggling with burnout, and a woman...

I'm Struggling to Actually Like My Kids

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we hear from a man engaged to a married woman who just learned she’s also cheating on him (yeah, it’s a lot), a mom struggling ...

Rage Rooms are a TERRIBLE Idea

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show starts with Delony explaining why rage rooms are basically the worst. Then we hear from a woman wondering if she and her husband should...

I’m Jealous of My Girlfriend’s Guy Friends

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, listen as we hear from someone recently diagnosed with OCD who’s worried about how it will impact their marriage, a man uncomfort...

Dealing With Severe Childhood Trauma

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking to a young mom whose traumatic childhood has led her to return to self-harm as an adult, a new husband wondering how much of hi...

Should I Sacrifice My Career for My Relationship?

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on today’s show as we hear from a lifelong educator noticing a sudden spike in teen anxiety, a mom with a son whose negative self-talk is ou...

Do You Feel Like the World’s Gone Crazy?

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we’re talking to a mom struggling to get control of her anxiety, a young woman unable to climb out of debt and depression, and a ...

What Is a Narcissist?

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking to a mom whose teen son is spiraling out of control after his younger brother drowned, a father trying to understand Opposition...

I'm a Burnt Out Teacher

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like giving up when things are hard—even if it’s something good? Today, we’re talking to a teacher who’s burned out and wanti...

The Best Way To Eat and Exercise w/ Dr. Layne Norton

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking to nutrition and fitness expert Dr. Layne Norton about the deep connectedness between physical and mental health why health fad...

Manipulative Ex-Girlfriend Is Pregnant & Says I’m the Father

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we’re talking with a mom at a loss what to do about her rebellious teen daughter, a young wife terrified her husband’s cancer w...

I’m an Overworked, Over-Needed, Exhausted Mom

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we hear from a woman reeling after her husband of 20 years announced he no longer loves her, a teacher struggling with crippling an...

I Am Paralyzed by People-Pleasing

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking to a woman who’s been contacted by a stranger claiming to be her father after believing him to be dead, a young man who feels...

We Haven’t Had Sex in 5 Years

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we’re talking to a man in search of change after his brother-in-law confronted him about being a terrible husband, a single woman...

I Can't Get Over My Parents' Divorce

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we’re talking with a resident assistant at a loss for how to help a suicidal student, a young man realizing he never grieved his ...

Husband Yells When He’s Stressed… Is That OK?

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Disconnection is one of the most common problems couples face. Today, we’re talking with a burned-out newlywed struggling to support his wife, a wom...

John Addresses The Adolescent Suicide Crisis

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last couple of years, suicide rates among teens have spiked. Today’s show is an adolescent suicide awareness hour, where we talk with a mom...

Mom Changed Her Will & Asked Me Not To Tell My Siblings

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with a parent who wants to transition their discipline style away from spanking, a woman who’s keeping a secret about her mom...

Wife Works w/ My Ex-Girlfriend & It's Causing Tension

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re talking with a husband who thinks it’s weird that his wife and his ex work together, a new therapist who wants to help firs...

Delony Rants on School "Mental Health Days"

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is about handling difficult situations with kids. We talk to a recently remarried woman who’s struggling to blend her and her husb...

Healing After a Traumatic Kidnapping

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with a young woman whose boyfriend doesn’t know how to process her kidnapping and sexual assault, a mom who doesn’t know ho...

I Just Left a Toxic Marriage & I'm Overwhelmed

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with an overwhelmed single dad of three who just lost his job, a mom desperate to help her teenage daughter who’s struggling ...

When Things Fall Apart (Bonus Episode)

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can't change what’s happened to you, but you can choose a better future. In my new book, Own Your Past, Change Your Future, we’ll walk thro...

Guilt & Boundaries When Living w/ a Special Needs Relative

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is a prime example of why I say it’s worth choosing guilt over resentment. We start by talking with a man whose younger brother is st...