
Ending a Friendship & Getting Married Again After a Messy Divorce
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode I’m pregnant and my boyfriend left because I wouldn’t get an abortion. Should I keep the lines open in case he changes his mind or plan to move forward without him? How do you end relationships/friendships to make room for more growth and time in your personal life? I'm 23-years-old and divorced. I have a girlfriend now and I am getting comments from friends/family about getting married again. I am terrified to marry again. Lyrics of the Day: "I Will Wait" - Mumford & Sons As heard on this episode: BetterHelp tags: These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Mai 202154min

Outrage Addiction, Suicidal Thoughts, & a Manipulative Mom
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode My two-year-old was diagnosed with leukemia. Treatment will be for two years and he should be fine. How do I care for myself when I feel like I will be living in crisis mode for the next two years? I was recently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts and plans. I am out now and doing well. How do I move forward in my marriage without my husband feeling like my caretaker? Teaching Segment: Outrage Addiction Your Addiction to Outrage is Ruining Your Life I'm 21-years-old, engaged and about to move out of mom’s house. My mom is trying to manipulate the situation. How do move forward? Lyrics of the Day: "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" - Meat Loaf As heard on this episode: BetterHelp tags: sickness/illness, parenting, kids, marriage, suicide/self-harm, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, counseling/therapy, anger/resentment/bitterness, family, disagreement/conflict These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Mai 202154min

Making Choices on Education & Setting Boundaries w/ Family
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode Should we homeschool our six-year-old or send her to public school? My 24-year-old son lives with us and he watches porn and doesn’t take care of himself. How do we handle the situation? Email: Being an adult with ADHD Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It - Gabor Maté MD How do I create boundaries with parents when my siblings are still in the house and I am concerned about them? Lyrics of the Day: "Just Breathe" - Pearl Jam As heard on this episode: BetterHelp tags: marriage, relationships, goals/life planning, boundaries, family, disagreement/conflict These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Apr 202152min

Ask Me Anything #2: John Answers Your Questions About Himself
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode What books am I currently reading? non-fiction: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents - Lindsay C. Gibson The Biology of Desire - Why Addiction Is Not a Disease - Marc Lewis PhD Discipline Equals Freedom - Jocko fiction: Parable of the Talents - Octavia Butler Sleep Donation - Karen Russell The Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham Jones How Long 'til Black Future Month? - N.K. Jemisin All-time favorite fiction: Danny the Champion of the World - Roald Dahl The Catcher in the Rye - J. D. Salinger Fight Club - Chuck Palahniuk The Yearling - Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Where the Red Fern Grows - Wilson Rawls The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain Jayber Crow - Wendell Berry Harry Potter series - J.K. Rowling What books do I recommend for raising children? I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression – by Terrence Real Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents - Lindsay C. Gibson The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief - David Kessler What do I think about phone usage for kids? What was the research I did for my PhDs? What are my favorite podcasts? The Drive - Dr. Peter Attia Where Should We Begin? - Esther Perel Nurture vs Nurture with Dr. Wendy Mogel Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Jocko Podcast - Leadership and Discipline standup comedians What is my routine for living with adult ADHD? don't forget to remember writing things down sleep connection What do I think about music education? How often do you go without sugar? Can you go into detail about the foods you eat? What supplements do I take? What's the sweetest thing I've ever done to surprise my wife? How many followers/listeners does my show actually have? What would I say to my younger self? What's my most embarrassing moment? What advice would I give to a therapist starting a practice? Why am I so obsessed with diarrhea references? What's the best woo-woo guidance I've ever received? Favorite local Nashville places? Lyrics of the Day: "Can I Kick It" - A Tribe Called Quest As heard on this episode: BetterHelp Redefining Anxiety John's Free Guided Meditation These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Apr 20211h 2min

A Traumatic Injury, COVID Burnout, & a Recovering Introvert
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode My husband had a traumatic brain injury 7 years ago. I need help navigating our new normal. How do I deal with our social circle, family and church? I'm a teacher of 14 years and the weight of the pandemic is so heavy. Students are just not engaging; it doesn’t feel like there’s an end to this. How can I keep going and avoid burnout? Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski I have become an introvert by choice. How do I get myself back out there? Lyrics of the Day: "Silly Girl" - Descendents As heard on this episode: BetterHelp tags: sickness/illness, family, relationships, boundaries, friendship, trauma/PTSD, kids These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Apr 202149min

Husband is Stealing Money, Interracial Marriage Struggles, & Catastrophizing
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode I'm a bi-vocational pastor, and between work, family, planning, studying, etc. I am drained. My health is taking a toll. I weigh 300+ lbs. What can I do? My marriage is not in a good place. He has been stealing money and I'm not sure what to do. What is Catastrophizing? We are a newlywed interracial couple and we are fighting about things that we never did before we were married. Why is it so different now? Lyrics of the Day: "The Background" - Third Eye Blind As heard on this episode: BetterHelp tags: fitness/physical health, faith, addiction, counseling/therapy, infidelity, money, substance abuse, marriage, relationships, divorce These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Apr 202156min

Dave Ramsey on Growth, Transformation, Marriage, & Parenting
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode John interviews Dave Ramsey As heard on this episode: BetterHelp These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Apr 20211h 5min

Pressing Charges Against an Old Abuser & Trying Again After Miscarriages
The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode My 11-year-old stepson doesn’t respect me. We fight a lot. His father died before he was born. How can we have a better relationship? Our first son was stillborn, then we had a healthy daughter, then a son that died after birth. My wife wants to try again but I am hesitant. It is causing a lot of tension in our marriage. How do we get through this? I recently pressed charges against family member that abused me 30 years ago. How do I move on? Lyrics of the Day: "Bad Luck" - Social Distortion As heard on this episode: BetterHelp tags: parenting, kids, family, grief These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Apr 202147min





















