THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST - MERGING FAITH & PSYCHOLOGY

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Dec. 17, 2024

HOLIDAY FAMILY TENSION

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...

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Nov. 4, 2024

POLITICS and RELATIONSHIPS

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

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Oct. 22, 2024

BLENDED FAMILIES: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART

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.

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Oct. 15, 2024

Strengthen Your Wellbeing

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...

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Oct. 1, 2024

Facing the Fear of the Unknown

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...

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Sept. 17, 2024

NAVIGATING MESSY RELATIONSHIPS

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 ...

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Sept. 9, 2024

SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?

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 …

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Sept. 3, 2024

DISCOVERING & DISCERNING GOD'S WILL

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 …

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May 30, 2024

EMOTIONALLY SAFE PEOPLE

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...

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May 24, 2024

EMOTIONALLY SAFE WORKSPACES

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...

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April 24, 2024

DEALING WITH SUICIDE

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...

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April 19, 2024

WHY DOES HEALING HURT?

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.

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April 12, 2024

WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

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.

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March 20, 2024

EMOTIONAL HEALING

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!

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Dec. 20, 2023

A VERY ANXIOUS CHRISTMAS

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...

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Nov. 16, 2023

ANXIETY & RELIGION

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 …

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Nov. 10, 2023

GASLIGHTED? NOW WHAT?

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...

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Oct. 26, 2023

GASLIGHTING part ONE

“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 ...

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Oct. 19, 2023

I EXPECTED MORE FROM ME

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."

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Oct. 13, 2023

EXPECTATIONS AND THE EXPECTATION HANGOVER

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 ...

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Oct. 3, 2023

ARE ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS CHEATING?

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 ...

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Sept. 29, 2023

TECHNOLOGY AND YOUR FAMILY

We all face it! How do my life and family interact with technology and build healthy relationships? Join Chuck and Julie for this helpful conversation.

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Sept. 21, 2023

PARENTING WITH SCREEN LITERACY

Parenting in the digital age isn’t for the faint of heart. How can we help our kids develop healthy screen habits through screen literacy? Join Julie and Chuck as they offer a few practical tools for parents looking to find …

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Sept. 15, 2023

HEALING FROM UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

We all have some unhealthy relationships in our lives . How do we identify them, and what do we do about them? Julie and Chuck offer a few helpful tools to help us work through the challenge of unhealthy relationships …

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