The Dr. John Delony Show
Episodes
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...
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...