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Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship

Timothy Olson / Ruth Olson - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins, Tony Robbins
Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship
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  • Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship

    Ep 296 - Embracing Authenticity: Stop Changing Yourself for Others

    29/08/2025 | 21 mins.
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    In this episode of the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast, the hosts discuss the issue of changing one's words, behaviors, or values to please others. They explore various reasons for this tendency, such as childhood messages, trauma, societal pressures, and people-pleasing habits. The conversation includes a personal story about their daughter's experience with criticism while worshiping, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and finding identity in Christ. The episode concludes with practical steps to embrace authenticity, including knowing oneself, identifying triggers, practicing honesty, affirming identity, setting boundaries, and surrounding oneself with supportive people.
    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:38 Why We Change Ourselves
    01:46 A Personal Story: Teaching Our Daughter
    07:28 The Dangers of Changing Yourself
    11:50 Embracing Your True Self
    18:08 Practical Steps to Authenticity
    19:56 Conclusion and Encouragement

    [Remember, our podcast is here to spark conversations and offer insights. Join our community on our Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast Group, share your experiences at [email protected], and if you're seeking more personalized advice, consider booking your free coaching consultation. Please note, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment.]

    {Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. For personalized support, please seek professional help or call the National Suicide Hotline at 988 if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or needs emotional support.}
  • Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship

    Ep 295 - Unlocking the Power of EMDR for Trauma Healing

    26/08/2025 | 20 mins.
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    Join Tim and Ruth, licensed marriage and family therapists with a background in trauma therapy, as they introduce their self-guided EMDR program for overcoming trauma. This session explores the benefits of EMDR, including its ability to heal past trauma, improve brain function, and increase emotional resilience. They explain the science behind EMDR, how it addresses both emotional and physical danger, and the key role of the prefrontal cortex and amygdala. The episode also emphasizes the program's convenience, affordability, and effectiveness, while providing practical advice for success in the process. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the student community for support and questions.
    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:08 Meet Tim and Ruth
    00:31 Understanding EMDR Therapy
    00:56 Benefits of EMDR
    06:41 Self-Guided EMDR Program
    10:09 Setting Yourself Up for Success
    12:33 The Importance of Honesty and Grit
    17:19 Understanding the Brain's Role in EMDR
    23:24 Increasing Emotional Resilience
    26:48 Community Support and Conclusion

    [Remember, our podcast is here to spark conversations and offer insights. Join our community on our Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast Group, share your experiences at [email protected], and if you're seeking more personalized advice, consider booking your free coaching consultation. Please note, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment.]

    {Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. For personalized support, please seek professional help or call the National Suicide Hotline at 988 if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or needs emotional support.}
  • Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship

    Ep 294 - The Myth of Balance: Prioritizing Faithful Presence Over Perfection

    21/08/2025 | 16 mins.
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    In this episode of the Mr. And Mrs Therapy podcast, the hosts tackle the modern myth of achieving perfect balance in life. They discuss how constantly striving for balance can leave individuals feeling exhausted, discouraged, and guilty. Instead, they advocate for a focus on priorities and being faithfully present in the season of life one is in. The episode covers practical tips such as redefining success, replacing balance with priorities, and building life rhythms. Scriptural references, like Ecclesiastes 3 and Colossians 3:23, provide a Christian perspective on seasonal living and prioritizing what truly matters.
    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:08 The Myth of Balance
    01:50 Cultural Narratives and Social Media
    04:09 The Concept of Diminishing Returns
    07:02 Biblical Perspective on Balance
    11:39 Practical Tools for Faithful Presence
    14:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    [Remember, our podcast is here to spark conversations and offer insights. Join our community on our Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast Group, share your experiences at [email protected], and if you're seeking more personalized advice, consider booking your free coaching consultation. Please note, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment.]

    {Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. For personalized support, please seek professional help or call the National Suicide Hotline at 988 if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or needs emotional support.}
  • Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship

    Ep 293 - Escaping the Comparison Trap: How Social Media Affects Self-Worth

    19/08/2025 | 17 mins.
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    In this episode of the Mr. and Mrs. Therapy podcast, the hosts discuss the 'comparison trap' and how social media can distort self-worth. They explain how platforms highlight only the best moments of people's lives, leading to unfair comparisons and feelings of inadequacy. The episode explores the psychological and emotional impacts of these comparisons, including increased rates of depression and anxiety. Practical strategies to escape the comparison trap are shared, such as curating your social media feed intentionally, practicing daily gratitude, limiting screen time, focusing on your own gifts and abilities, and replacing comparison with celebration. The hosts also provide a biblical perspective on finding worth beyond social media validation and emphasize the positive potential of social media when used purposefully.
    00:00 Introduction to the Comparison Trap
    00:53 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Worth
    05:12 Psychological Insights into Comparison
    08:18 Biblical Perspective on Self-Worth
    10:28 Practical Strategies to Escape the Comparison Trap
    15:44 Conclusion and Positive Use of Social Media

    [Remember, our podcast is here to spark conversations and offer insights. Join our community on our Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast Group, share your experiences at [email protected], and if you're seeking more personalized advice, consider booking your free coaching consultation. Please note, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment.]

    {Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. For personalized support, please seek professional help or call the National Suicide Hotline at 988 if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or needs emotional support.}
  • Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship

    Ep 192 - Balancing Truth and Love: The Art of Healthy Honesty

    14/08/2025 | 16 mins.
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    In this episode of Mr. And Mrs. Therapy podcast, the hosts explore the delicate balance between truth and love, discussing the nuances of healthy honesty, radical honesty, and avoidance. They provide insights into the psychology behind why people gravitate towards either extreme and offer practical advice for speaking truths in a manner that maintains emotional safety and relationship integrity. Key strategies discussed include understanding your goal, checking the timing, using a compliment sandwich, focusing on your experience rather than character, and being prepared to listen. Additionally, they draw on biblical principles to highlight the importance of gentle and loving communication.
    00:00 Introduction to Honesty in Relationships
    00:38 Defining Types of Honesty
    01:10 Balancing Truth and Love
    02:02 Practical Examples of Honesty
    05:01 Understanding Extremes in Honesty
    08:14 Psychology of Too Much Honesty
    10:34 Framework for Speaking Truth in Love
    13:32 Biblical Insights on Honesty
    15:06 Conclusion and Practical Tips

    [Remember, our podcast is here to spark conversations and offer insights. Join our community on our Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast Group, share your experiences at [email protected], and if you're seeking more personalized advice, consider booking your free coaching consultation. Please note, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment.]

    {Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide diagnosis or treatment. For personalized support, please seek professional help or call the National Suicide Hotline at 988 if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or needs emotional support.}

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About Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship

***TOP 1.5% PODCAST*** Is your trauma consuming you? Are you tired of constantly having anxiety or depression? Are you struggling to stop negative self talk? Do you have past hurts that still haunts you? Are you fighting about the same things over and over again in your relationship? Do you have past hurts that still haunts you? In this podcast, you will find tools and resources to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. You’ll learn how to manage or even eliminate the constant anxiety, negative self talk, and feelings of overwhelm that you’ve been experiencing. Our mission is to equip you to be healthy mentally and relationally and to bring healing to past trauma that might be still affecting you today. If you’re ready to say yes to being the best version of yourself, have fulfilling and healthy relationships, and have a better life, - then you are in the right place! Hey, we’re Tim and Ruth! We’re licensed marriage and family therapists and trauma experts with over 30 years of combined experience. We’ve seen time and time again how people have tried to will themselves to be happy, muscle through it, and have ended up even worse off than when they began. We’ve noticed that people have experienced deep pain, whether it’s others who have hurt them or situations and the world just beating them down, and often they have turned that into an internal dialogue where they are mean...like really cruel in how they talk to themselves. They have anxiety, feel depressed and overwhelmed, all the while their self talk is telling them ”I’m not good enough, I’m a failure, I’m worthless, I’m not loveable, I cannot trust anyone, I am powerless, I’m not in control.” How emotionally exhausting! We’ve realized that people want to get out of that place, they just don’t know how. They feel lost, alone, and without hope. Mental health & recurring toxic relationships can feel like an uphill battle, but you are not alone in this, that’s where we come in! We offer specific steps, practical tools, strategies, and insights that will help you to overcome these ongoing battles and help you win the war! There is hope, and there certainly is healing! We can’t wait to share it with you! If you are ready to finally find ways to overcome your anxiety, stop your negative self talk, stop feeling like a burden, break free from co-dependency and toxic relationships, and stop letting your past run the show... and if you’re looking for changes that can transform your life, like improved mood, increased confidence, healthier relationships, and healing from the past that has kept you stuck for too long - this podcast is for you! Bring your drama and your trauma and lets get healing! We’d love to connect with you over in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mrandmrstherapypodcast/
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