The Dr. John Delony Show

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I’m a Serial Cheater and I Want To Stop Apr 27, 2022

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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 who wants her pregnant sister-in-law to leave her brother after he sexted a minor.

I’m a serial cheater. I don’t know why but I want to stop.
I’m a middle school teacher struggling with burnout
Brother sent inappropriate texts to a minor. How can I help support his wife?
Lyrics of the Day: "You Are The Best Thing" - Ray LaMontagne

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I'm Struggling to Actually Like My Kids Apr 25, 2022

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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 to like her defiant child, and a wife ready to leave her husband who’s gambled away $100,000 in five years.

I had kids with a married woman & now she’s cheating on me
I’m struggling to actually like my kids; they seem to bring out the worst in me
My husband is addicted to gambling and I’m ready to leave him
Lyrics of the Day: "The Age of Worry" - John Mayer

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Rage Rooms are a TERRIBLE Idea Apr 22, 2022

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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 have kids, a 25-year-old with a high-paying job opportunity that he’s worried will affect his mental health, and a rock-star boyfriend hoping to help his girlfriend who’s hiding her bulimia from him.

Rage Rooms are a TERRIBLE Idea
Should I take a fantastic job offer at the cost of my mental health?
Should we have kids? It’s a massive decision and I’m overwhelmed
I think my girlfriend is struggling with Bulimia again. How can I help her?
Lyrics of the Day: "Testify" - Rage Against the Machine

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I’m Jealous of My Girlfriend’s Guy Friends Apr 20, 2022

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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 uncomfortable with his girlfriend’s male friendships, and a wife desperate for her husband to get professional help because he uses drugs and alcohol to cope with anxiety.

How do I manage my OCD without irritating my spouse?
I’m jealous of my girlfriend’s guy friends
My husband is self-medicating with alcohol and marijuana
Delony weighs in on Encanto
Lyrics of the Day: "Three Little Birds" - Bob Marley

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Dealing With Severe Childhood Trauma Apr 18, 2022

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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 his own traumatic story he should share with his wife, and a woman who’s upset with her dad for remarrying when she’s still grieving her mom who died five months ago.

Severe childhood trauma led me to cutting & I’ve started doing it again
How much do I tell my wife about childhood trauma?
My mom died 5 months ago and Dad’s already remarrying!
Why sleep is one of the cornerstones of mental health
Lyrics of the Day: "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" - Beastie Boys

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Should I Sacrifice My Career for My Relationship? Apr 15, 2022

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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 out of control, and a woman wondering if she should give up her career in the military to follow her fiancé.

As a teacher, student anxiety is off the charts. How can I help them?
How do I help my teen accept criticism and avoid negative self-talk?
Should I change my career plans to be closer to my fiancé?
Lyrics of the Day: "Friends in Low Places" - Garth Brooks

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Do You Feel Like the World’s Gone Crazy? Apr 13, 2022

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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 stepdad who needs to tell his stepson about his biological father’s arrest.

How do I stay grounded despite my fears about the state of the world?
I’m drowning in debt, depression, and being a caretaker for my family
How do we talk to our young stepson about his father’s recent arrest for abuse?
Lyrics of the Day: "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" - R.E.M.

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What Is a Narcissist? Apr 11, 2022

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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 Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and a woman at a loss for how to love and serve her family trapped in Ukraine.

We lost our young son to drowning & our teenage son is struggling to grieve
Is Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) a real thing or is it just bad parenting?
How can I support my friends and family in Ukraine during this difficult time?
Is Putin a narcissist?
Lyrics of the Day: "Everlong" - Foo Fighters

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I'm a Burnt Out Teacher Apr 08, 2022

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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 wanting to quit, the wife of a blind minister who’s absolutely exhausted, and a young woman at a crossroads with her boyfriend as she takes custody of her three nieces.

I feel burnt out from teaching.
I’m exhausted by the needs of my family. What do I do?
Taking custody of my nieces, my boyfriend doesn’t like it.
Lyrics of the day: "Help!" - The Beatles

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The Best Way To Eat and Exercise w/ Dr. Layne Norton Apr 06, 2022

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Today, we’re talking to nutrition and fitness expert Dr. Layne Norton about the deep connectedness between physical and mental health why health fads—no matter how stoked you are about your keto-paleo-acro-yoga lifestyle—aren’t the answer.

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