The Dr. John Delony Show

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...

How Can We Overcome Generational Obesity?

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking to a mom about teaching her kids healthy habits despite her husband’s family history of obesity, a father wanting to divorce ...

My Mom Has Schizoaffective Disorder

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with a wife who’s resentful of her husband for letting his brother live with them and a young woman who’s coping with her m...

My Stay-at-Home Husband Refuses To Go Back to Work

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk to a deployed husband seeking to better support his wife as she parents their struggling daughter, a wife wanting to kee...

I’m a Trauma Nurse Struggling To Connect in My Marriage

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we hear from a mom wondering whether she and her husband should tell their kids about his past sex addiction, a parent whose you...

My 13 Year-Old Daughter Snuck Out of the House

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with a woman needing boundaries with her homeless mother-in-law who continues to cause family chaos, a parent who can’t trust her teen...

I Think My Friend Is a Pedophile… What Should I Do?

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a heavy one. We start with a caller afraid his friend has pedophilic tendencies, then we talk with a woman who just bought a farm...

My Dad Joined a Biker Gang & Is Using Meth

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, family hurts. Today, we hear from a man whose deadbeat stepson won’t leave his home, a woman whose father joined a biker gang and is now ...

My Boyfriend Is a Deadbeat Dreamer

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we’re talking to a father worried about his kids’ safety now that his ex-wife is dating someone with a history of abuse, we cov...

How Do We Talk to Our Kids About Sex?

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Even good life changes aren’t easy for most of us. In today’s episode, we talk with a woman who’s waiting for the other shoe to drop because lif...

The US Mental Health Crisis Is Out of Control

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk to a woman who feels estranged from her fundamentalist father after leaving the religion, plus a young man whose crippli...

I’m Resentful That Fatherhood Doesn’t Look Like I Planned

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your family probably looks different than the perfect picture you’ve always had in mind. Learn how to cope as we talk to a mom who doesn’t know wh...

My Boyfriend Wants Me To Lose Weight So I’m More Attractive

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking to a college-age son whose mom is in denial about her abusive marriage, a mom at a loss of what to do for her suicidal teenage ...

Pat Lencioni on Leading Through Serving

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re hosting leadership and organizational health expert and legend Pat Lencioni. In one of the best conversations on the show to date, we c...

I’m a Retired Cop & There Are Some Things I Still Haven’t Dealt With

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with a woman whose stepdaughter’s mom is a deadbeat, a retired cop who needs to heal from trauma, and a parent whose child’...

My Boyfriend Lives With His Ex-Girlfriend. I Have a Problem With This…

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, we’re talking to parents about when and how to share difficult (and awkward) topics with their kids, as well as a woman whose wil...

Ryan Michler on True Masculinity

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’ve invited Ryan Michler—veteran, author and founder of Order of Man—to the show for an awesome conversation on what manliness and masc...

If I Really Have Bipolar Disorder, How Can I Love My Family Well?

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk with a woman who’s worried her bipolar disorder is hurting her family, someone struggling with self-control when it co...

Grandma Is Giving Me Guilt Trips…I Need To Set Boundaries

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s almost impossible to agree with family 100% of the time. Listen as we talk with a man struggling with his relative’s racist tendencies, a col...

My Dad Married a Woman Half His Age

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk with one caller who’s struggling with feelings of rejection after their dad started a new family with a younger woman,...

Our Son Is Slacking in College...Should We Pull Him Out?

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Telling your kids the truth isn’t always easy. Learn how to have hard conversation as we talk with a widowed and remarried father about sharing his ...

Should I Leave My Marriage or Stick It Out for the Kids?

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we talk with a dad who’s desperate to help his son who’s getting bullied, a wife who’s only staying in a bad marriage for ...

Therapy's Not Working For Me

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re talking with a mom who is worried about her teen son’s obsessive relationship with his online girlfriend, a working dad who feels lik...

I’m Worried My Husband’s Immaturity Is Going To Get Him Fired

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen as we talk with a woman who can’t trust her husband with their newborn, a wife who’s husband’s immaturity is going to get him fired, and ...

Our Marriage is a Vicious Cycle of Verbal & Emotional Abuse

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re talking with a couple who needs to heal from their traumatic pasts, a husband who wants to stop hulking out when he gets...

How Do We Talk to Our Kids About School Shootings?

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t grow, heal, or move forward unless you have hard conversations. Learn how as we talk to a parent who doesn’t know how to talk to their k...

We Just Lost Our 9-Month-Old Baby to Cancer

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we hear from a woman whose brand-new neighbor is confiding in her about her abusive marriage and a pregnant mom who’s also grieving the c...

I Know I Should Cut Ties With My Parents but I Feel Guilty

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for today’s show? We’re talking to a pregnant mom who feels guilty because she’s disappointed about having another boy, a couple w...

My Long-Distance Girlfriend Is Not Who I Thought She Was

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is about a wife whose family won’t even be in the same room as her conservative husband, a man who just discovered his girlfriend is ...

I Married a Man With Kids but I Don’t Like Being a Stepmom

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about owning your life—the good, the bad and the ugly. Listen to a young woman who resents being a stepmom, a mom who can’...

Dealing With Shame and Guilt Over Using Porn

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we focus on a new father who’s healing from his own severe childhood trauma and a husband who’s drowning in shame after conf...

13 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Christmas Eve episode, John discusses 13 ways to reduce holiday stress. Read more on his blog here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-g...

Should We Tell Our Kids That Santa Is Real or Is That Lying?

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a roller coaster! We talk to a husband struggling to provide for his wife, a mother grieving a traumatic miscarriage and the deat...

I Cheated on My Husband…Should I Tell Him?

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we tackle different types of trust issues—from a husband who didn’t make his wife his life insurance beneficiary, to helicop...

My Sister Has a Different Father & My Mom Wants To Keep It a Secret

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk to a man who thinks the problem in his marriage is strictly money-related (spoiler alert: it’s not). After that, we dive in...

Having Age-Appropriate Difficult Conversations With Your Kids

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear from a young mom whose husband is deeply depressed, dig into having age-appropriate conversations with kids about difficult topics and ...

How Can My Wife and I Learn To Fight Better?

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about coping with COVID-related germophobia, what to do when someone you love is hiding an addiction, and whether or not it r...

Ask Me Anything #3: John Answers Your Questions About Himself

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

Husband Is Obsessed With Sports & Yelling at Our Kids Over It

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My In-Laws Invited Themselves To Stay With Us for a Month

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

I Feel Like I’m Failing at Being a Stay-at-Home Mom

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

People Think I’m Arrogant and I Don’t Know How To Change That Perception

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My Husband Pays More Attention to His Phone than His Family

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My Husband Won’t Step Up and Set Boundaries With His Ex-Wife

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My Ex Was Abusive & Now His New Girlfriend Is Asking for Help

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

I Want Better Sex in Our Marriage

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

We've Outgrown our Friendships

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

Can I Trust My Husband Again After He Was Texting Another Woman?

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Wife's Dad Is a Sex Addict…What Boundaries Should We Set?

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

I Feel Like I Suck at Everything I Do and I’m Just Tired of Life

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

Found Out My Dad Is Having an Affair...Should I Tell My Mom?

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

The Aftermath of a Horrific Violent Family Attack

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

Just Discovered My Daughter’s Best Friend’s Dad Is a Sex Offender

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My Husband Is Abusive but I Can’t Bring Myself To Leave Him

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

How Do Married People Navigate Workplace Friendships?

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

We’ve Been Married Six Years & Still Live With My In-Laws

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My 12-Year-Old Is Looking at Porn

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

Is My Relationship With My Ex-Husband Unhealthy?

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My Girlfriend Gave Me HIV...What Do I Do Now?

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

Family Drama: Alzheimer's, Cancer, & Childhood Abuse

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My Husband is a Hypochondriac...How Can I Help Him?

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My 15yo Daughter & Her Boyfriend Are Sexually Active

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

Newlyweds & Family Drama Around Holiday Plans

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

RANT: Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My Daughter Is Asking About Her Sex Offender Birth Father

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My Dad Almost Died & I Didn't Feel Sad; Now I Feel Guilty

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

Is It Too Late For Me To Deal With My Past Trauma?

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

My Special Needs Sister Wants Me To Adopt Her Baby

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

When Should a Single Dad Start Dating Again?

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...

Hopelessness, Anger, & Survivor's Guilt After Hurricane Ida

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental hea...