“Listen…I’m all about supporting each other! But when does it become unhealthy? When is it too much?” In this episode, Dr. Dodd talks about the important difference between a healthy support and an unhealthy emotional crutch.  ..read more

Dr. Dodd states that, “One of the most common point or cause for conflict/arguments in relationships is, quite simply, when one spouse doesn’t feel like their needs are important to their spouse. They complain that they don’t feel any real connection to/with their spouse. Too often, it seems that we take better care of our homes, our cars, etc. than we do the needs of our spouse or our marriage.” In this episode, Dr. Dodd shares the importance of prioritizing your marriage, your spouse (including in a blended family), the reasons why it often doesn’t occur, and suggestions and how to make it a ..read more

Several recent studies have shown that almost half of Americans are lonely. Ironically, while we are more connected through social media, etc., we are experiencing loneliness at higher degrees. Feeling lonely is a normal, human experience. We’ve all experienced the situation of feeling alone/lonely, when you’re by yourself or even in a room full of people. Feeling very disconnected from everyone or feeling like no one understands you. Join Dr. Dodd as he provides several possible factors that contribute to feeling alone and lonely, as well some very practical suggestions on how to address them ..read more

It has been said that one of the most common relationship issues, that individuals face, is that of trust. Everything from, the basic form of trust to relational, emotional, physical, spiritual, and self-trust. Dr. Dodd emphasizes that trust is the single most important ingredient in every relationship.     “It, trust, is the act or firm belief in an individual…based on truth, reliability, and honesty. It’s having the ability to believe in the good intentions and will of another person… to meet our expectations. Trust creates an environment that feels safe, comfortable, and ..read more

“Hey…what’s the problem? You have a guilty conscience?” “You know what you did…your conscience bothering you?” “You know what your problem is…you have no conscience at all! Nothing seems to bother you!” “I don’t know what the big deal is…my conscience is clear!” In this episode, Dr. Dodd talks about a subject that has been written about, studied, and discussed for most of recorded history is…the human conscience. From the perspective of religions, various philosophers, social scientists, and psychologists, it has been defined and described in a multitude of different ways. He states that “the ..read more

Waiting at a cash register, in a traffic jam, at the doctor’s office, at the DMV, at the bus station/train station/airport. We wait and wait. And as we wait…there are often the expectations of immediate results, immediate gratification, and what Dr. Dodd calls a “drive-thru” mindset and attitude. This is often accompanied by a sense of entitlement…that we are entitled to be served first, to get an immediate response, to get the results…right now. Frustration, boredom, anxiety, and anger… too often occur, when an individual is told…wait. In this episode, Dr. Dodd helps the listener discover the ..read more

While there are multiple types of identities (e.g., cultural, professional, ethnic and national, religious, gender, etc.) … in this episode Dr. Dodd talks about personal identity. He states, “It’s the concept you develop about yourself, that evolves over the course of your life. It consists of self-definitions…in terms of your unique and idiosyncratic characteristics. Your abilities, likes and dislikes, your personality traits, and what motivates you, can contribute to your unique identity as a person.” So why is this question, “Who Am I” …so important?? It’s critical in helping us make life c ..read more

Often, we hear the words, “being in a healthy relationship.” We use the phrase as if everyone has, or should have, a good understanding as to what that means! Most are left to try and figure it out by what they saw growing up…what they want to have in their relationships and what they don’t want to have. I know that I have used those words often, in many of my podcasts. So, what does it really mean to be in a healthy relationship? In this episode Dr. Dodd provides the listener with practical information about what a healthy or unhealthy relationship looks like. Join him, if you find yourself i ..read more

“Dr. Dodd…it just feels like my wife keeps me at arms-length, all the time. We’re not connected at all. It’s like she’s mad at me but won’t tell me why. I ask…and she just says, “I’m fine,” or simply walks away. But to be honest about it, it feels like she treats almost everybody… the same way. She won’t let anyone “in” real close.” Dr. Dodd shares, “that story has been repeated in my office so many times. It’s incredibly sad when that type of relationship is happening. It’s painful for both individuals involved!” Join Dr. Dodd as he discusses the very common issue of emotional walls/barriers ..read more

The world we live in is so impulsive! We will say whatever comes to mind. Take a dare. Make a decision. Get “an attitude” and then maybe, think about the consequences later. As has often been said…we act first and then think later! Listen, it is true that all of us have said or done something that we wish we hadn’t. But many struggle with the fact that they are often impulsive, maybe several times a day. Acting that way, can lead to problems and regret! Join Dr. Dodd as he defines impulsivity, describes many more of the symptoms and consequences, as well as possible treatment options. He state ..read more