FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection10 Jun 2024

120 | Mastering the Art of Relationships & Parenting with Dr. David McMillan

Show Notes:

Welcome to a thoughtful episode of Fulfillment Therapy featuring the seasoned psychologist and author, Dr. David McMillan. With 40 years of experience to his name, Dr. McMillan offers valuable insights on improving marriages and transforming your approach towards parenting. Through our candid discussion, we uncover nuanced details about relationship dynamics by exploring his 'Sense of Community' theory and his profound principles on managing emotions.

Dr. McMillan introduces you to the four fundamental elements that bind relationships - belonging, power and trust, trade, and story. He walks us through these elements and their subcategories, providing a clear road map for nurturing relationships, acknowledging differences, and balancing personal needs with responsibilities of parenthood.

One of the highlights of this episode is the exploration of Dr. McMillan's enriching books, 'Create Your Own Love Story' and 'Emotion Rituals'. His profound literature presents unique guides for building rewarding relationships and managing emotions. From cultivating belongingness to appreciating individuality, his advice is primed to positively reshape your interpersonal dynamics.

In a detailed conversation about emotions and relationships, Dr. McMillan postulates the significance of creating a positive momentum in interactions for stronger bonds. He also emphasizes the need for partners to let go of ego and cultivate a nurturing spirit that enriches their relationship. Pointing at the concept of 'flow' in relationships, he advises couples to glide in harmony with life's rhythm instead of attempting to control the dynamics.

As we explore the realm of parenting, Dr. McMillan suggests that teaching values to children is more effective than imposing penalties. He encourages listeners to approach relationships and life with curiosity, openness, and humility. To delve deeper into this pool of wisdom, visit Dr. McMillan's website and discover more ways to enrich your relationships.

Enjoy!

-Kendra

ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy

Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org

Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org

Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy

Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy

Facebook Group → Private FB Group

Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching

Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests

*Find Dr. David McMillan's books on drdavidmcmillan.com

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(300)

361 | Why Can’t You Relax Without Guilt—Even When You’ve Earned It? Part 2, with Rebecca Hubbard

Show Notes: In part 2 of this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Hubbard, clinical psychologist and expert in burnout and overfunctioning, to explore the hidden mental load t...

28 Sep 24min

360 | Why Can’t You Relax Without Guilt—Even When You’ve Earned It?, with Rebecca Hubbard

Show Notes: Why do so many high-achieving parents feel constantly behind, even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode of Fulfillment Therapy, Kendra Nielson sits down with Dr. Rebecca ...

28 Sep 26min

359 | Kill Complacency: What Happens When You Stop Accepting "Good Enough": Part 2, with Marty Hofmann

Show Notes: Learn more about why discipline creates freedom instead of restriction, how small daily habits break the complacency trap, and what it really means to live intentionally when you're alread...

21 Sep 21min

358 | Kill Complacency: What Happens When You Stop Accepting "Good Enough", with Marty Hofmann

Show Notes: Complacency doesn't announce itself—it quietly steals your life one "good enough" day at a time. Marty Hofmann, ultra-successful entrepreneur, father of six, and author of Kill Complacency...

21 Sep 22min

357 | Why Do I Feel Stuck in the Middle of My Family—and How Do I Get Out Without Guilt? Part 2

Show Notes: Join us in part 2 to further learn how the triangulation dynamic shows up in parenting, marriage, and extended family relationships, and why it quietly leads to burnout, resentment, and di...

14 Sep 15min

356 | Why Do I Feel Stuck in the Middle of My Family—and How Do I Get Out Without Guilt?

Show Notes: Do you feel stuck in the middle of family conflict, constantly managing emotions that don’t feel like yours? This episode explores triangulation in families—a common but often overlooked p...

14 Sep 17min

355 | Raising Disconnected Kids in a Connected World: One Educator's Wake-Up Call Every Parent Needs to Hear: Part 2, with Joseph Palmer

Show Notes: In part 2 of this episode, we continue to talk with Joey about the backlash, breakthroughs, and real-life transformations that followed from reducing screens—including how one simple chang...

7 Sep 25min

354 | Raising Disconnected Kids in a Connected World: One Educator's Wake-Up Call Every Parent Needs to Hear, with Joseph Palmer

Show Notes: Parents are worried about kids’ mental health, anxiety, and screen addiction—and with good reason. In this episode, we talk with Idaho school leader Joseph “Joey” Palmer, who made the cont...

7 Sep 26min