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Jayson talks with Dr. Peter Levine about the subject of trauma. Peter shares the harrowing story of what happened when his father testified against the mafia and explains why he decided to get vulnerable about his trauma in his latest book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey. Jayson and Peter discuss how the perception of trauma has changed recently, the danger of retraumatizing people, the process of healing trauma, and why you should be careful about who you choose to share your trauma with. Don’t miss this powerful episode. Timestamps: 4:05 – Why Peter decided to get vulnerable…
Fall is here, and the weather is cooling down. If summer’s high temps kept you inside, now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy those fall temperatures. Even better? Getting outside with your grandkids. Kids love to be outside no matter the weather, so they will be glad to spend time with you.Let’s talk about outdoor safety.Before we get into all the fun activities, let’s take a minute to talk about outdoor safety. Here are some things to remember:Apply sunscreen. Even though the sun is not as hot, kids still need to wear it.Wear the right clothing. Make…
Think about this for a moment: What if, when it comes to dating, what you don’t do matters more than anything else? Let’s say you want to get into shape and adopt a healthier lifestyle. To achieve this you not only need to workout regularly (To-do List), you also need to cut junk food off your diet (Not-to-do List). Now apply the same principle to dating. To find your ideal partner you need to not only have clarity on what you are looking for in a relationship (To-Do List) but also cut off toxic patterns that are stopping you from…
Are you trying to get over your Ex but secretly still missing them while you are in another relationship? Getting involved too soon after a breakup can be a big mistake because your heart is not ready to love again and it’s still holding on to memories of your past partner. You may not have had proper closure with your Ex and thoughts of them start popping up all over the place as your new relationship progresses. When your past continually haunts your present situation you are not emotionally available to your new partner. They will eventually feel the absence…
Jayson and Ellen offer advice for anxious new dads. Why do many new dads struggle to enjoy parenting? What happens when men become aware of their relational needs for the first time, and how should they approach meeting those needs? Should new dads consider therapy? What kind of support should new dads seek from their male friends? What about sex? If you’re a new parent or know new parents, you won’t want to miss this. Useful Links: …
I hear it often in my work with couples. Two people on the brink of divorce, not because of abuse or infidelity, but because the relationship no longer makes them happy. As they describe, the excitement, curiosity, and fun they experienced at the beginning of their relationship are no longer there. Wedding vows may say, ‘till death us do part,’ but for many those words have lost their meaning.The reality is that culture has changed and the beliefs we carry about marriage often mirror those changes. Truth today is seen as relative, feelings fuel our experience, and a consumer-driven mindset…
In an interesting paradox, heterosexual single men have been lonelier than ever whereas heterosexual single women are happier than their male counterparts. Women aren’t settling anymore. Psychologist Greg Matos caused a social media uproar in last month when he published an article on the rise of single, lonely men and a big contributing factor is the higher dating standards of women. Some findings in Dr. Matos shares: Dating opportunities for heterosexual men are diminishing as relationship standards rise. Younger and middle-aged men are the loneliest they’ve been in generations While most welcomed the idea of women finally rooting for equitable…
Will you often settle to be with someone just to be in a partnership? If this sounds a little bit like you, today’s topic is something you should delve into. When you’re feeling discontentment in most of your partnerships, you are not being true to your authentic desires, which isn’t fair to you or the people you are spending time in a relationship with. You may be fearful of loving someone just as much as you fear being alone. You might think you are taking an easier path because you won’t get hurt if you don’t have strong feelings for…
Jayson answers listener questions: How should you deal with trauma responses in intimate situations? Should your partner have access to your phone? What should you do if your partner isn’t interested in personal growth? What is the right way to apologize? Is it possible to make a relationship work with an emotionless partner? Find the answers to these questions and more on this episode of The Relationship School Podcast. Useful Links: …
Brought to you by Most of us don’t like being told “No.” This seemingly harmless two-letter word can unleash a tsunami of emotions we may have neatly packed away and labeled with a Sharpie, “off limits.” The reality is we often hear more than is being said when we find ourselves on the sending or receiving end of a “no.” While a person may simply be setting a boundary, we may hear a challenge to our identity and authority, which can feel scary and potentially threatening. I remember the first time my cute, little, fat-cheeked, can-do-no-wrong, 1-year-old exercised his human autonomy and told me,…