Episodes

Life gets busy, priorities shift, and suddenly, friendships feel more complicated than ever. The effortless connections of childhood give way to packed schedules, changing life stages, and the challenge of maintaining meaning...

Struggling to say "NO" without guilt? What if "NO" was a complete answer—without excuses, regret, or guilt? 🤔Join Julie and Chuck on this week’s Positive Talk Podcast as they unpack the power of setting boundaries with confid...

Have you ever wondered how to say NO without the guilty feelings that follow? What about the concept of NO being a complete sentence? Join Julie and Chuck on this week's Positive Talk Podcast to discuss "how to say NO …

Most of us must prepare ourselves for the inevitable family dispute or turmoil that appears at every Holiday gathering. Whether this is your expectation or your reality, join Chuck and Julie for the Christmas edition of the P...

In this special episode, join Julie and Chuck as they unpack how to survive this ugly political season and maintain healthy relationships!

The relational challenges of blending families can be significant stressors. Join Chuck and Julie for this week's episode as they tackle the psychology and faith elements of blending families.

Looking to boost your mental wellbeing? Discover the power of psychological flexibility, all wrapped up in one small word. Tune in as Chuck and Julie explore this transformative concept in the latest episode of the Positive T...

In this episode of the Positive Talk Podcast, host Chuck Allen delves into the universal human experience of fearing the unknown. Drawing from personal anecdotes and insights, Chuck explores practical strategies to help liste...

What makes a relationship “messy?” Simply put, it is when the challenges outweigh the ease, when misunderstandings pile up faster than your laundry, and when you constantly walk on eggshells. J oin Chuck Allen for this brief ...

We all need to wrestle with when to stay or when to go. Knowing when to stick it out or cut and run is essential to living in peace, whether it is a relationship, career move, or habit. Join Chuck …

Both pastor and therapist hear this question regularly, "How can I know God's will?" Shortly after that, the next question is, "But how can I know it is from God?" Julie and Chuck offer a fresh take from both a …

We all need to become emotionally safe people, and we all need emotionally safe people in our lives. In a world of uncertainty and challenges, being emotionally safe is more important than ever. This episode will explore powe...

We've probably all experienced an unhealthy, unsafe work environment. How do we work out of that environment and create a better workplace experience for our body, mind, and spirit? Join Julie and Chuck for this week's POSITI...

On this very special and sensitive edition of the Positive Talk Podcast, join Chuck and Julie as they talk openly about coping and dealing with suicide and its devastating effects on our culture. THIS IS A HIGHLY SENSITIVE EP...

We all have hurt. But why does healing hurt? Healing isn't always easy, and quick fixes rarely lead to significant healing. Join Julie and Chuck on this week's episode of the Positive Talk Podcast.

We are bombarded with decisions every single day. Can anybody help me determine what to do now? Or, better stated, what to do next? Join Julie and Chuck for this helpful episode of the Positive Talk Podcast.

Heal so you can hear what’s being said without the filter of your wound. We all have filters; when we see them, we can recognize where we’ve engaged in a faulty belief system. Heal without distorted beliefs!

Ever struggled with anxiety around the holidays? Maybe it's finances, relationships, or even family? Well, we have as well. Welcome to episode 13 of season 5 as Julie and Chuck unpack some practical ways to lessen the anxieti...

On this week's Positive Talk Podcast , we are merging faith and psychology in a really practical way as we discuss what happens when we feel anxiety about our faith. There is actually a word, SCRUPULOSITY , for when we …

Last week, Julie and Chuck discussed Gaslighting, and this week, in part two, they will discuss what to do if you are being gaslighted. It starts with ten phrases that help you identify gaslighting and the appropriate respons...

“You’re crazy”. “It didn’t happen that way,” “You’re too sensitive.” and “Oh stop, you’re okay.” These are all phrases that are used when an individual is seeking to gain power and control over another person through an act ...

You look in the mirror and think, "I Never Thought This Would Be Me." Now, what do I do? Join Mandi and Chuck for a practical conversation about happiness, expectations, disappointment, and where we think we "should be."

Expectations and the hangovers they can create. That can happen when our expectations, created and assumed, run wild. Join Chuck and his guest host, Mandi Allison, for how to manage our expectations on this week's episode of ...

Is an online relationship cheating? What if I hide my online relationships? Do you think I should be concerned about my partner's online relationship? Join this week's discussion as Chuck and Julie unpack some helpful advice ...