RelateWell with Dr. Rick Marks: Recent Episodes
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Dr. Rick Marks and co-host Angelia Savage present: RelateWell. RelateWell is the vision of Dr. Rick and seeks to help anyone who desires to live a life that is healthy and mature and is able to develop and sustain healthy, caring, loving, and mature relationships in life, love, as parents and even at work. Dr. Rick and Angelia provide insights, inspiration and tools for personal and relational development. Dr. Rick speaks not just from his years of training and expertise, but also from his healing from a childhood of broken families, addictions, abuse and hurts/pains. He speaks from his journey of healing and from what he learned from his faith and from his mentors.
Dr. Riok discusses some guidelines to consider as you live your life in intimate and connected relationships.
Dr. Rick reads from a treatise by David Schnark on why a good marriage will break your heart. Tune in...
Dr. Rick considers ten pieces of advice to help you have a healthy and mature marriage and relationship.
All relationships change over time and must adapt to changing situations. They must also adapt to the changes in our spouses.
Have you ever considered that those who choose to live comfortably and never having taken risks have not lived life to the fullest. The choose security over growth. All growth takes risk.
There is a healthy and mature form of pride which is rooted in humility. Yet, there is another form of pride that leads to a haughty spirit, arrogance, and a sense that one is better than others. Pride harms others and relationships whereas, humility is a more powerful way to live one's life. Dr. Rick explains...
Humility is a powerful way to life life and is a hallmark for living maturely. Yet, there are different forms of humility. Dr. Rick explains each of these forms and how they express themselves.
Dr. Lori Gordon alked about beliefs that are irrational that knot our ability to love others maturely. She called these Love Knots. Dr. Gordon identified 52 of these in one of her books. Dr. Rick discusses some of the leading love knots.
Ever considred that surrendering could be a position of strength and not weakness? Surrendering is about checking our egos and staying in humility and know what I can and can not control. Surrender results in mature connections with God, Self and Others.
Did you know that your ability to love others maturely is linked to your ability to love yourself? And that when we feel we do not have value, we matter or are loved or loveable, we sink into low self worth and self esteem. But what if God has declared us valuable, that we matter and that we are loved and loveable? What difference would it make to your life and relationships? Dr. Rick explains.
We are all adept at negative thinking about ourselves and sadly, many preachers reinforce this negative mindset on the parishoners and congregations. Yet Psalm 139 tells us something different.
Dr. Rick talks about the powerful life of a humble person and the types of humility that research indicates. Do you live from humility or a prideful way of being?
Ever noticed that something you said you wish you could take back or at least had said it some other way? When in conflict and frustration we make statements that do not lead to connection and understanding, but disconnection, hurt and misunderstanding. Dr. Rick identifies 41 statements people say in conflict (Do not Say This) and reveals a better way to say it (Say This Instead). Tune in.
Psalm 68 tells us that God puts the lonely in families. But what if your family was not a safe place. What if families are not safe for the lonely to find and experience true love? What if the church is not a place for healthy connection for the lonely to be placed in? Dr. Rick talks from his personal experience of the true meaning of the arabic word, "asabiya" and how this transformed his life and that of his family. Is your family a place of love and deep connection for God to place the lonely to find love and acceptance? To not be lonely anymore?
Humans were created for connection, intimate connection with God, Self and Others. Without these essential human biological needs being met (the need for bonding, connection, intimacy) we experience relational pain and move in to loneliness. And it is not good for mankind to be alone. I know! I grew up this way. Dr. Rick shares from a message he presented at Wellspring Church in Hartford, WI on the need for community, the essentialness of family, and that family is not necessarily one's bloodline or by marriage. Using the araba word "asabiya" Dr. Rick explores a broader meaning of family and is essential for the church to understand.
Immaturity is rampant today in our society. We have trainings on emotional intelligence, etc. This is all langauge for immaturity. Emotional immaturity to be specific. And I used to be an emotional child and dealt with issues in childish ways in my early years as a chronological adult. What did I do to resolve this issue? My value system I live by now for almost 25 years and continues today. It is my way of being! What is it? I call it H=REG. Tune in. Take notes. Transform your personal life and your relationships. It is a guarantee.
I think the Righteous Brothers were right: you've lost that loving feeling. Many today teach that love is not an emotion, but rather a choice or a decision. Dr. Rick argues that love is an emotion and must be understood and embraced as an emotion in order to have deep, intimate and healthy connections. And this does not apply to romanctic relationships only, but to all relationships.
There are four questions every person needs answered in order to become a healthy, mature, and caring individual. Dr. Rick shares his own personal journey regarding these four questions and the challenges and joys of walking the path to healing and finding affirmation in the 4 questions.
This message given in Nassau, Bahamas at a church on Sunday morning provides insight into the relational dynamics of what happened in the Garden of Eden and healthy relationships.
Dr. Rick shared his testimony on his journey of healing from his father wound at a regional conference for the Association for Marriage and Family Ministry.
Humility and empathy is required to become a mature leader, a mature adult and to be effective relationally in all relationships. Yet, humility still seems to be elusive to most as it appears to most as weakness. Yet, research is clear that to live a life of humility is to live powerfully. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the definition of humility, it's traits and how to identify it. Accordingly, they discuss what it takes to become a humble and mature individual. This is the second of two parts where Dr. Rick and Angelia cover the traits of mature individuals.
Humility and empathy is erquired to become a mature leader, a mature adult and to be effective relationally in all relationships. Yet, humility still seems to be elusive to most as it appears to most as weakness. Yet, research is clear that to live a life of humility is to live powerfully. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the definition of humility, it's traits and how to identify it. Accordingly, they discuss what it takes to become a humble and mature individual.
Harvard has a center that studies human flourishing. There is a national intitiative that uses the domains for human flourishing as a foundation for helping ministers to flourish. Human flourishing has been studied by many and these agree that there are six domains to human flourishing. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss flourishing and the six domains and how we can flourish in our own lives and relationships.
It is 2023 and many folks love to make new year resolutions. It almost seems a tradition that many feel they have to perform. Yet, many do not make resolutions? What re the most common resolutions? Do most people complete their resolutions? And what are the arguements against making resolutions? Dr. Rick and Angelia explore these ideas and concepts around this annual conversation.
Many adult children do not respect their parents today with an increase in abuse, neglect, and disrespect growing. What was the relationship like between Jesus and his mother, Mary? What can we learn from this? Are traditional roles of men and women affecting this trend in neglect? Dr. Rick and Angelia are joined by Roger Henderson to discuss.
Holidays have a tendency to be stressful for many reasons. Dr. Rick and Angelia take on this subject so families can enjoy the meaning of the holiday without the stressors that take away from that meaning.
Research for over a generation reveals the devestating effects of divorce on the couple as well as the children and family. Divorce also has devestating effects on society. What are the effects of divorce and what can a couple do to turn hurt and pain into love again? Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss in this two part series.
Research for over a generation reveals the devestating effects of divorce on the couple as well as the children and family. Divorce also has devestating effects on society. What are the effects of divorce and what can a couple do to turn hurt and pain into love again? Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss in part two of the series as well as how a RelateWell Relationship Intensive can heal a hurting marriage. Learn more about the intensives at www.drrickmarks.com.
More and more in mainstream media outlets we are hearing about the prevelance of childhood sexual abuse by church leaders and pastors. And just as prevalent is the cover up of sexual abuse by church leaders. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the role of the church and family in clergy sex abuse, how to identify these predatorial pastors and the actions necessary to protect our children.
Just as individuals have a developmental cycle that they go through, so do families. Borrowing from family systems theory and Scripture, Dr. Rick and Angelia identify the stages of family life from single adult to end of life and all the developmental stages inbetween.
In our wedding vows we vow to love til death, yet that is not a vow most adhere to today in culture. It is more like, "til death do us part or I am no longer happy." Yet, research reveals that longevity and commitment in marriage has many mental health and relational benefits. Dr. Rick and Angelia explore why commitent to love in marriage til death is better.
Dr. Rick speaks at Calvary Baptist Church in Nassau on how to handle broken relationships and how faith can become a healthy and mature way to heal one's self and gain understanding of the brokenness.
Dr. Ricks shared his story of healing and growing from a deep father wound at a conference for champions for marriage and family. Dr. Rick talks candidly about his journey and how his childhood and God's healing turned his life around.
We tend to see rejection as a negative. Let's be honest, who wants to be rejected? But did you know that there is a beautiful side of rejection? Dr. Rick and Angelia reveal when rejection can be beneficial for a marriage. Take notes as they reveal the things you want to reject for a healthy marriage and relationship.
Is love bomnbing healthy when you meet someone? Is it a sign of potential nacrissism? What does it mean and how can it be harmful? Also, what role does humor play in a healthy marriage? Dr. Rick and Angelia tackle these topics in this episode of RelateWell with Dr. Rick Marks.
Every relationship has its struggles and sometime love gets lost. Or as the song says at someone lost that lovin feeling! When couples relationships suffer from lost love over time they tend to create more hurt. Angelia and Dr. Rick discuss ways to show love which will lead to reconnection and a renewed sense of Us! Tune in...
Dr. Rick and Angelia tackle the subject regarding the emotional connection and bonds between women and men and are joined by their Producer, Roger. Do men love as deeply as women? Listen in and learn...
Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the different forms of emotional neglect and their effects on one personally and relationally. They then explore the concept of Self-Worth as being linked to emotional wellbeing and one's understanding of their belief that they exist, have needs, and are entitled to their needs being met in healthy and mature manners.
Dr. Rick and Angelia contnue the discussion of the different forms of emotional neglect and their effects on one personally and relationally. They then explore the concept of Self-Worth as being linked to emotional wellbeing and one's understanding of their belief that they exist, have needs, and are entitled to their needs being met in healthy and mature manners. Part 2 looks at the way we misunderstand our emotions, how to use the rational mind to regulate the emotion brain, and how hugging and affection lead to increasing self-worth.
Planning a wedding takes a lot and is really for just a day. Planning a marriage is more important as this is more than the wedding day; it is preparation for a lifetime of love and togetherness. It is the development of Us. Research reveals the benefit of premarital counseling and education to couples and Dr. Rick and Angelia explore the value of premarital counseling. Dr. Rick says it is more about the 50 year plan than the 5 year plan. Tune in!
Marriage and relationships can be wonderful, thriving, connecting, intimate, spontaneous, passionate and loving and mature. However, assumptions can create hurt and damage over time. There are common assumptions that couples make in their relationship that creates hurt and pain over time and can damage not just each other, but each person's heart as well. Dr. Rick and Angelia explore these assumptions and what to do different.
Dr. Rick talks about his history of growth and how four words kept coming to him as a way to life his life in order to live a healthy and mature inner peace and a strong relational Usness with his wife and others. These four words he identifies as the equation H=REG: Humility = Respect, Empathy and Goodwill. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the core values of RelateWell and how they impact one's life towards healthy and loving mature relationships and emotional maturity.
Spirituality is a growing discussion today in life and health. The 12-Steps of AA is based on spiritual principles. Many write on and seek a spiritual life to find their peace and healthy relationships. Spirituality is hard to define however. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss spirituality, its various types, and how it impacts one's individual and relational life.
Many preachers and teachers instruct that love is an action, a decision, and not an emotion. How would you like acting loving towards someone you have no feelings of love for? Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the nature of love as an emotion and the idea that the feelings of love are based on how you treat another person consistently.
Fatherlessness, both physical and emotional, is a national problem and the effects of absent fathers has a greater negative effect on boys than girls. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the nature of fatherlessness and its effects on children, in particular boys.
Jackie Hatcher is the wife of retired US Army Special Forces soldier, Eddie. They spent over 20 years on active duty as a married couple and went through many challenges. They learned together how to have a healthy and loving marriage and family in the context of military life. Jackie shares with Dr. Rick her experiences and what she learned along the journey in order to have a strong and healthy marriage and family in the midst of the structures, deployments and unknowns of military family life.
Retired Navy Chaplain Scott Schubert spent many years in the Navy and some of those in Iraq. He ministered to military families and not just those in the U S Navy. Chaplain Scott shares with Dr. Rick (himself a Navy veteran) the challenges and blessings of military families and how to navigate through those challenges to develop a loving and caring marriage and family.
Wedding season usually runs from May through the end of Summer. It is a time of great joy for many couples as well as a time of great expense. Many think some spend too much money on one day, and not enough on the success and health of the relationship. Pre-Marital Counseling research reveals the benefit for the couple's success, or as Dr. Rick likes to say, "it is for the 50 year plan, not the 5 year plan." Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the benefits...
Were you aware that work and work relationships can have a negative impact on your marriage? We all need to work. Yet, we also need to be wary of how our work and work relationships impact your relationships with your spouse and family. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the negative impact that work can have on one's marriage and family and how to protect your most valuable relationship: your marriage and family.
There is much being said about things being toxic these days. And one of these phrases is "toxic masculinity." What does this really mean? What is healthy masculinity and what is unhealthy masculinity? How do you identify them? Dr. Rick and Angelia take on this issue on this podcast.
Have you ever thought that personal development might be more important than professional development? And if so, why might that be? Dr. Rick and Angelia take on the topic of personal development, what it is, and how it relates to living a healthy and mature life and relationships.
This is Part two of a two part discussion on loneliness. Dr. Rick and Angelia explore what one can do to counteract the negative effects of loneliness and find the ability to live life healthy, mature and connected.
Many marriages, over time, lose that lovin feeling. There is even a song about it by the Righteous Brothers made famous in the movie Top Gun. Yet, it is true that romance in marriage is important for a life long healthy and loving marriage relationship. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the effects of workplace romances, disconnection, and how this relates to a loss of romance in marriage. Keep that Lovin Feeling!!! Romance helps!!!
Loneliness is epidemic currently in the West and in particular in the USA. Yet, the damaging effects of loneliness on physical and mental health is and has taken its toll on individuals and families. What leads to loneliness, what is it, and what are those effects? In Part 1 of Loneliness, Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss this topic and in Part 2 provide solutions.
You have heard it said that to love others one must learn to love themself. And research proves and Christianity teach this principle. But why? How does healthy and mature self-love, rooted in humility, allow for the healthy and mature loving of others? Dr. Rick and Angelia explore...
We are all seeking to have and enter in to healthy and loving and mature relationships. But what do these look like? Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the traits of healthy relationships and how these impact one's personal life and relationships.
Transormation must be intentional. Nothing happens without intentionality. All personal transformations in one's personal life or relationships requires intentional thought, plans and actions. However, procrastination is the enemy. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the nature of procrastination and how it affects one's ability to become the best version of one's Self.
We all have regrets. It is a part of life. However, some people have so many regrets they affect their mental and emotional health. What are the four types of regrets and how can we choose to live a healthy and happy life? Dr. Rick and Angelia explore.
There is a lot of unkindness in our country today. We see it on social media, in politics, and even among churches and in families. How do we raise our children to be kind? And how do we handle tough conversations where the stakes and emotions will be high? Dr. Rick and Angelia explore...
Many may think that personal development is sinful. Yet, Scripture is clear that to walk in obedience to Christ and to mature in love requires development of one's self: body, mind and emotions. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss personal development and its connection to walking in faith.
Would you know if you are in a toxic relationship? The term is thrown around a lot but would you be able to identify one? Dr. Rick and Angelia tackle this subject and provide a number of traits of truly toxic relationships.
Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss five red flags to look for in your relationships. These red flags are warnings that your relationship will not go well.
Do you know how to emotionally regulate yourself out of the stress response of the reptile brain? To live and love maturely one must have the maturity and self-awareness to emotionally regulate so the one an treat their partner with goodwill, respect, empathy and humility. Dr. Rick and Angelia explore...
What is a failure? Does failing at something make one a failure? And what are the effects of lonliness on one's physical and emotional health. Dr. Rick and Angelia take on these two topics to help us all to have a healthy, loving and mature life and relationships.
Traditional therapy for marriages does not work well with highly conflicted couples. Yet, there is much that suggests that couples in high distress find far greater help in 1-4 day marriage intensives. Focusing on what research shows helps build a strong healthy marriage (Sound Marital House), Dr. Rick's RelateWell Relationship Intensives for marriages coaches couples to develop the research based and biblically sound relationship skills and principals that create a loving, healthy and mature Usness.
Did you know that most people do not follow through on their new year resolutions? Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about these resolutions and how to make them successful and why they are not.
There is so much research on the effects of divorce and broken marriages on the adults and on the children. But, in the last 30 years much research has taken place into the effects of what is now termed Parental Alienation Syndrome. Dr. Rick talks about his experience being an alienated child against his mother and relates his experience to the research and patterns of alienated children and the targeted parent.
Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the human need for control and power and how these needs affect relationships and marriage. All humans have a biological need for control and to have a sense of power. But when these become toxic they can have serious detrimental consequences on one's relationships and to those they are in relationship with as well. Tune in to learn what healthy control and power looks like as well as its negative effects.
We all have heard of adultery. Have you heard of "microcheating?" Is it a real thing? Does it really exist? If it does exist, what is it, how do it reveal itself, what does it say about the microcheater and how is it different than adultery? Dr. Rick and Angelia tackle this subject.
Christmas is a most meaningful time of year for millions across the globe. And not just for its Christian meanings. It is a time where our society focuses on love, family, and the things we are grateful for and appreciate. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss Christmas and its meaning in faith and to love and family and all that makes our nation healthy, loving and mature.
Many people tend to get depressed in the Fall and Winter, but especially around the holidays. The holidays are a time for family, dreaming, wonder, love and goodness. But for many, it is a time of pain, hurt, loneliness and depression. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the nature of Seasonal Affective Disorder, regular depression and what you can do to manage and thrive during the holidays.
Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the effects of Covid on families and the research on healthy marriages and the possibility of churches being a community leader in enriching and strengthening marriages. A short discussion includes how healthy and loving marriages helps prevent emotional and mental illnesses.
The effects of abuse and traumatic events on children is well known and established. But how do these effects show up as adults and how we do relationships, in particular, marriage? Dr. Rick and Angelia explore the effects of childhood trauma on marriage and adult relationships.
Mind reading is not healthy in relationships. As a matter of fact, it can be a form of dirty fighting and power over another. You could be wrong in that instance! Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss relationships and how assumptions, mind reading and emotional triggers work together to create disruptions, hurt and disconnection.
Landmark studies reveal how trauma affects the brain and one's future relationships. The ACE's study, a national study was very revealing and has led to greater understanding and clarification of how childhood abuse affects an individual and their ability to connect and bond. Dr. Rick and Angelia explore this study and its impact on individuals and families.
We all know that little voice, that sits in the back of our head, and talks a lot. That inner voice tends to be critical, negative, fearful and suspiscious. We call that voice "It." And yet, most of us listen to that voice and give it honor. Thus we make poor decisions for ourselves and in our relationships. Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about our inner critical voice and how to live a healthy, mature and spiritually sound life in spite of it.
Research reveals that there are three primary ways in which people attach: secure, anxious or avoidant. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss these forms of attachment, how they form and how they interact with others. Additionally, they close with the five stages of marriages over time.
Every marriage will have conflict and sometimes one or both partner uses passive aggressive techniques to get their way. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the nature of passive aggression and its effects on one's spouse and the relationship.
Fatherlessness is an epidemic problem in America and the research data on the effects on boys is quite disheartening. Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about fatherlessness on children and in particular, the effects on boys.
There are different views of marriage from traditional roles of husband and wife to equalitarian roles where both are equal. Respect is essential in decision making and power struggles exist when couples disrespect who gets to make a decision. In every relationship there are decisions that need no input from one's spouse. Yet there are also US decisions: those decision that the couple must agree on or find a solution to so that the marriage wins. Dr. Rick Marks and Angelia discuss the idea of decision making in marriage.
The term codependency has been around for awhile and many books have been written on the topic. It is closely associated with addictions of all forms. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss codependency, reveal it traits, how to identify it in marriage and what one needs to do to correct codependent behavior.
Rejection in life is a part of life. It should be expected. However, sexual rejection by one's spouse is very painful. Dr. Rick Marks and Angelia Savage discuss the idea of intimacy anorexia and sexual rejection in marriage.
We all need to know we have some control in our lives. But we can not control everything. Mature adults recognize they have limited control and the Serenity Prayer is a great prayer to reinforce this. However, some people and spouses need to control others and circumstances. What is this control about and how do you deal with it? Dr. Rick Marks and Angelia discuss this issue.
My wife, my son and his wife and myself all came down with Covid at the same time. Dr. Rick talks about his Covid journey, his marriage and what he learned. Tune in to this open and honest look into the effects of Covid and what impact it had on his marriage and family.
To live your life and relationsihps well, living authetically is maturity. Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about living life with authenticity and what research reveals about living such a life for one's own mental and spiritual health as well as one's relationships.
Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about the fact that sometimes its the small sacrifices that make the biggest impact on love. It seems that the BIG things do, but much research reveals that the small things have the greater impact. Also, with summer coming, what can families do to keep the impact going for the family.
Over time, couples stop talking and yet, confiding is the key to bonding to any relationship. Additionally, the vows couples make today are changing from their promises to how each feels about their partner. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss how couples can stay connected through continuing deepening love over time through communication, confiding, and keeping love fresh.
Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss what couples can practically do to divorce proof their marriage.
One of the best institutions to help enrich and strengthen marriages is the local church. However, very few churches actually have ongoing and sustainable marriage ministries. Churches with active marriage mentoring ministries, are finding over time that their marriages are getting healthy and stronger. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the need for churches having mentoring ministries and how RelateWell is a part of that equation.
The recent announcement of the divorce of Bill Gates and his wife has brought back into public focus what is called "Grey Divorce." Boomers have been the most divorcing generational cohort in America...and still are. Dr. Rick and Angelia confront this trend, what it means, its implications for communities and families, and how to divorce proof your marriage.
The pandemic is about over and things are opening back up in society. And some interesting research and articles are coming out about the effects of the pandemic. Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about this research and what we are learning.
Were you aware of the brain research on addictions and how this impacts your ability to love, be loved and how it can change your personality over time? Ever heard of an Addictive Personality? Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss on this episode.
Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about the nature of jealousy, what is is psychologically and spiritually, and how it damages one's self and others.
The concept of the soul mate is controversial. Some say "yes" to the idea. Some say "no" to the concept. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the origins of the idea and the four leading definitions regarding a soul mate and then share what they think about the topic.
Is marriage counseling beneficial? Many say no. Some say yes. Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about the benefits of marriage counseling and when couples should seek help.
The Dibble Institute leads the way in teaching healthy relationships to youth across North America. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss their nine signs of a healthy relationship and apply these to everyone and all relationships.
Every relationship has what we call an USness to it. The idea that when Us flourishes both will flourish. Yet, in every Us is a YOU! And to the degree that YOU are healthy and mature will dictate whether one can give to their relationships in healthy and mature ways. Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about the connection between being a healthy individual and one's relationships and the three types of security needed to ensure those relationships are lasting.
Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the reasons folks stay in relationships that are unhealthy or that they feel are over, where one has lost that lovin feeling, where one has lost interest.
Angelia and Dr. Rick tackle the subject of what healthy and unhealthy fighting looks like in a relationship, and what are healthy reasons to fight and some unhealthy reasons.
Dr. Rick and Angelia take on the topic of living life through kindness. Kindness is the second trait of love mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13 and brain research on kindness has much positive to say about living this way.
Dr. Rick and Angelia continue to discuss emotional abuse and gaslighting: how to recognize it, and how to handle it. They also discuss the science of patience and what brain research reveals about living a life with patience. 1 Corinthians 13 also indicates that patience is one of the attributes of love. When we choose to live with patience we choose to live with love and goodwill.
Being physically abused is one thing; it is pretty evident when it happens. But what does emotional abuse look like? Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the traits of emotional abuse and how these affect the abused and how one can escape it.
There are five traits to human flourishing and these have been studied by Harvard Univeristy and many others. These five traits also relate to living life abundantly. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss these five traits and how they lead anyone to a life that flourishes.
Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the role of spirituality and it's impact on healthy loving and living. Looking at current research they discuss the difference between religion and spirituality and the implications of the four Greek words that define love.
Current culture does not clearly define the status of a relationship. Are we dating? going out? Friends with benefits? hanging out? What does research reveal about the lack of clarity around clearly defining a relationship status on one's emotional and relational health.
Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the meaning of Valentines day and delve into the most important question you can ask yourself in regards to your relationships. This leads to a discussion of the emotional stages of development.
John Gottman's work is brilliant on healthy and mature and loving marriages. He identified wheat he calls, The Four Horseman of Apocalypse. These four things predict divorce 93%. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss these four traits and how to avoid them.
Forgiving others is a matter of the strong, not the weak. It takes an attitude of love, humility, self-care in order to forgive. Forgiveness sets the heart of the offended free. In this episode, Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about what forgiveness is, what it is not, and how to forgive so one's own heart can be set free.
Being grateful and appreciative is a skill one can learn. Brain research reveals that when one is in a state of appreciation or gratitude, it is very challenging to be sad, angry, resentful and bitter. Dr. Rick and Angelia discuss the 8 aspects of appreciation so listeners can gain a greater understanding of the power of appreciation.
There is a mountain of evidence regarding the positive effects of healthy and loving father involvement in the life of children. Dr. Rick and Angelia talk about the research around healthy fatherhood, its effects on children, and the traits of healthy fathers.
All humans deserve to have their inherent dignity and value respected. Yet, many relationship fails are fails in dignity, treating others without dignity or violating one's own dignity. Dr. Rick and Angelia talks about various violations of dignity.
Dr. Rick takes deeper dive into what he calls the Four Protectors of US: Goodwill, Respect, Humility, and Empathy.
Dr. Rick and co-host Angelia Savage discuss Dr. Rick's journey from a broken home to a life of fulfillment and relational maturity. Dr. Rick discusses the impact the abuse had on his personal life and early marriage and the four traits he developed his life around that turned his life from a wounded soul to a person living fully in the present and abundantly.