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The Positive Talk Podcast

The Positive Talk Podcast

By Chuck Allen & Julie Homrich

In a world full of anger, anxiety, and negativity, we could all use a positive word. Each week, co-hosts, Chuck and Julie unpack the integration of faith and psychology. With encouragement and truth, you can discover your best you.
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EMOTIONAL HEALING

The Positive Talk PodcastMar 20, 2024

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EMOTIONAL HEALING

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!


Mar 20, 202443:56
A VERY ANXIOUS CHRISTMAS
Dec 20, 202347:58
ANXIETY & RELIGION

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 feel this uneasy sense of guilt or anxiety about the quality of our religious beliefs.

Nov 16, 202340:12
GASLIGHTED? NOW WHAT?

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 responses to avoid being gaslighted.

Nov 10, 202342:36
GASLIGHTING part ONE

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 we call “gaslighting.” Are you involved in a relationship where you are being gaslighted? Join Julie and Chuck for an interesting discussion on this week's Positive Talk Podcast.

Oct 26, 202336:20
I EXPECTED MORE FROM ME

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."

Oct 19, 202347:11
EXPECTATIONS AND THE EXPECTATION HANGOVER
Oct 13, 202345:26
ARE ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS CHEATING?
Oct 03, 202345:01
TECHNOLOGY AND YOUR FAMILY

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.

Sep 29, 202338:42
PARENTING WITH SCREEN LITERACY

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 the right balance with screen literacy. 

In this week’s episode, you will discover helpful and practical ways to manage screen time, screen tools, and screen help.

What you will not find in this week’s episode is shutting down technology, avoiding the fact that screens are “a real thing,” and shaming how technology can assist in parenting.

Every parent can benefit from this candid conversation in screen literacy. Thanks for joining the Positive Talk Podcast!

Sep 21, 202348:55
HEALING FROM UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Sep 15, 202337:12
WHY DO I KEEP CHOOSING THESE RELATIONSHIPS?
Sep 07, 202334:14
RED FLAGS IN RELATIONSHIPS

RED FLAGS IN RELATIONSHIPS

Red Flags in Relationships:

Relationships can be complex. However, learning to identify relationship red flags from the start can mitigate a lot of suffering in the long run. Join Chuck and Julie this week on the Positive Talk Podcast as they simplify the process of identifying red flags in your relationships. Mixing therapeutic guidance and spiritual discernment, you can learn to engage in authentic, reciprocal and mutually beneficial relationships that help you grow into the best version of yourself.

Aug 30, 202338:08
RED FLAGS in RELATIONSHIPS
Aug 29, 202338:08
THE DNA OF RELATIONSHIPS

THE DNA OF RELATIONSHIPS

Psychologists, pastors, and leadership experts tell us that the quality of our lives depends, in no small part, on the quality of our relationships.

And yet, the actual substance of what makes a good relationship remains a mystery to many of us.  Join Chuck and Julie as we kick off Season 5 of the Positive Talk Podcast, unpacking what happens in our body, mind, and spirit during a relationship.  If you’ve ever wondered where emotions, attachment, and love begin, join us as we explore the DNA of Relationships.

Aug 23, 202345:55
ARE YOU BURNED OUT?

ARE YOU BURNED OUT?

The World Health Organization defines burnout as feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance, or feelings of negativism or cynicism and reduced efficiency. This means that if you’re exhausted, feel disconnected from the people and things that matter most to you, have difficulty cultivating a hopeful mindset, and aren’t operating at your best, you could be experiencing burnout. The name mirrors what happens when a flame goes out—you feel like you’ve lost your spark- you’re burnt out. 

Join Julie and Chuck for this essential and entertaining conversation on the Positive Talk Podcast.

Apr 12, 202338:53
ARGUMENTS!

ARGUMENTS!

They are unavoidable. They are frustrating. They can be terrible. But they do not have to define you; you do not have to engage in all of them.

Join Julie and Chuck as they discuss arguing without "losing it."

This week's Positive Talk Podcast is a super-practical look at a subject we all deal with - ARGUMENTS!

Mar 30, 202343:36
S.P.A.C.E. and Your Kids

S.P.A.C.E. and Your Kids

Join therapist and co-host Julie Homrich on this week's Positive Talk Podcast as she unpacks a revolutionary way to help parent your children through S.P.A.C.E.

S.P.A.C.E., which stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, is a new treatment method proposing a change to this model. The S.P.A.C.E. program is designed to help children feel less anxious, but the parents and caregivers participate in treatment sessions — not the kid.

This is a constructive conversation for parents struggling with anxious kids. Join Julie for this important episode.



Mar 22, 202322:21
I'M SO OVERWHELMED!

I'M SO OVERWHELMED!

Are you feeling buried under an avalanche of tasks, responsibilities, and commitments? Do you wake up every morning with a sense of dread and anxiety about managing everything on your plate? Overwhelm can be crippling and exhausting, but it's not a life sentence. In this week's Positive Talk Podcast, Julie and Chuck explore practical strategies for working out of overwhelm and regaining control over your time, energy, and focus.

Whether you're a busy professional juggling multiple projects or a stay-at-home parent trying to keep up with household chores, these tips will help you regain the reins and feel more empowered in your daily life. So grab a cup of coffee (or tea), and let's get started!

Mar 15, 202340:32
I'M SO DANG OFFENDED, NOW WHAT?

I'M SO DANG OFFENDED, NOW WHAT?

What do we do when we seem to remain "offended?"

The “mental ingredients” of offense we’d have to take into account in today's episode include, 

1.) The triggering event

2.) Our perception of that event (we used the term “The story I am telling myself is…”) and then,

3.) Our ability or inability to move through the anger, so it doesn’t fester into resentment.

How exactly do we do that? We’re going to discuss that today.

Join Chuck and Julie for this helpful conversation on the Positive Talk Podcast.

Mar 10, 202334:24
THE UNOFFENDABLE LIFE

THE UNOFFENDABLE LIFE

Why are we so offended by everything? It seems like every day; there is someone or something that we are offended by. Whether it's a political candidate, a commercial, or even a Facebook status, we can't seem to help but be offended by something.

This week’s Positive Talk Podcast will examine what makes us so offended. From examining our biases to understanding words' power and how they can affect us. But more importantly, how can we live UNOFFENDABLE.

Mar 01, 202336:17
ARE YOU SUPPORTING OR ENABLING?
Feb 23, 202346:30
THE DANGERS OF FUNDAMENTALISM

THE DANGERS OF FUNDAMENTALISM

Maybe the word FUNDAMENTALISM triggers something in you, whether good or bad.
In this week's episode of the
POSITIVE TALK PODCAST, Julie and Chuck discuss the dangers of fundamentalism in faith, especially how it impacts our brain
and emotional health. Regardless of how you initially receive the word fundamentalism, this is an important and fascinating topic that affects many of us.

Between Julie, a psych-therapist, and Chuck, a pastor, this is a fascinating conversation, so join in. 

Feb 16, 202347:17
PRACTICAL STEPS TO MEANINGFUL CHANGE
Feb 08, 202338:28
WHAT WE BECOME - MIRROR MIRROR!
Feb 02, 202331:24
HOW CHANGE REALLY HAPPENS
Jan 26, 202337:48
WHERE YOUR PEACE RESIDES
Jan 18, 202330:07
HOW TO FINISH WELL
Nov 10, 202226:13
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO?
Nov 02, 202230:17
AT THE ROOT OF THE CHALLENGE
Oct 28, 202237:23
THE TOP FIVE REASONS WE SEE A THERAPIST!

THE TOP FIVE REASONS WE SEE A THERAPIST!

We all want to know why most people see a therapist.
It might help us formulate our thoughts for when we decide that we need a therapist, coach, or counselor.
You may have heard Chuck or Julie say on the
Positive Talk Podcast that we all have a season (or twenty) in our lives when we could benefit from a coach, a counselor, or a therapist. Don't miss this fun and helpful discussion with Julie and Chuck as they merge faith and psychology each week on the POSITIVE TALK PODCAST.

Oct 20, 202223:55
BOUNDARIES WITH TEENS

BOUNDARIES WITH TEENS

Maybe you are the parent or grandparent of an adolescent-aged child. Maybe you are a teen-aged kid. Regardless, you can gain a great deal of wisdom from this week's episode of the POSITIVE TALK PODCAST with hosts Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen. As always, Julie and Chuck merge faith and psychology in their usual helpful and humorous way. Join the conversation!

Oct 13, 202224:10
HEALTHY BOUNDARIES IN MARRIAGE
Oct 05, 202229:15
HEALTHY BOUNDARIES FOR SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Sep 29, 202247:20
WHEN WE EXPERIENCE LIFE DIFFERENTLY

WHEN WE EXPERIENCE LIFE DIFFERENTLY

NEURODIVERSITY. It sounds a bit daunting, but it is the term for when we or others experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways. Many families have some form of neurodiverse children and parents. Maybe you are a uniquely awesome neurodiverse person. Join Mandi and Julie for a positive conversation regarding neurodiversity on this week's POSITIVE TALK PODCAST.

Sep 22, 202235:18
WHEN OUR KIDS DON'T BOW TO OUR IDOLS

WHEN OUR KIDS DON'T BOW TO OUR IDOLS

Join Julie Homrich and Mandi Allison for this special episode of the Positive Talk Podcast about what happens when our children don't live as we would like, or better stated when they do not bow to our idols. For every parent, grandparent, or soon-to-be parent, this conversation is so, so good. Join these two moms and therapists as they offer some practical and positive help for all of us.

Sep 15, 202239:21
THE POWER OF COMPASSION

THE POWER OF COMPASSION

COMPASSION - True compassion requires us to, first of all, pay attention, because when we are preoccupied with our own lives, we won't enter this process. But an exciting thing happens in the brain once we notice a need or see a crisis, like at Robb Elementary School. Our distress/threat circuitry lights up. We call it "empathetic distress," where we start to feel a bit of pain for someone else. Unfortunately, many of us get stuck in empathetic distress.

Moving forward in compassion will likely cause us to act on it. Join Julie and Chuck as they discuss how we can act and react positively through compassion on the Positive Talk Podcast.

Sep 08, 202229:59
HOW TO BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST Part 2
Sep 01, 202234:06
HOW TO BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST

HOW TO BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST

After you leave the therapist, what can you do for the other 167 hours this week? We all wonder, at times, how to effectuate change in our lives, right? What is it that helps people change thoughts, behaviors, and actions? There are several mechanisms of change, but today, we will provide insight into an efficient change process and help you move from knowledge to action. You can make considerable changes in your life as you learn to become your therapist!

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2: HOW TO BE YOUR THERAPIST

Aug 24, 202233:30
THE CERTAINTY OF UNCERTAINTY

THE CERTAINTY OF UNCERTAINTY

We all deal with the anxiety and stress that comes with UNCERTAINTY. 

The question isn't if we will deal with uncertainty but how we will learn to cope, tolerate and even lean into uncertainty. Learning how to hold our predetermined assumptions and feelings about certainty and uncertainty is essential to living with greater peace and purpose. Join Chuck and Julie for an honest and positive conversation about our uncertainty. This episode is a powerful reminder of how we crave certainty as we launch season three of the POSITIVE TALK PODCAST.

Aug 17, 202238:21
POSITIVE STRATEGIES FOR A HEALTHY MARRIAGE
Jun 16, 202219:34
WHEN IS IT TIME TO SEEK HELP?

WHEN IS IT TIME TO SEEK HELP?

In a very special episode of the Positive Talk Podcast, Julie joins Mandi Allison for a truly important conversation about how we know that it is time to seek help. Sometimes we just need more than what friends and family can offer in our mental and emotional health quest. Join Julie and Mandi as they unpack when it is time to seek professional help. We all have our "pain points" and ignoring them or numbing them will never resolve them. This week's episode is a positive look at how and when to discover real help.

Jun 09, 202227:18
HELP! SPIRITUAL BYPASSING PART 2

HELP! SPIRITUAL BYPASSING PART 2

When we feel like spiritual help hurts more than help, we might need to have a fresh look at a serious issue in a positive light - Spiritual bypassing can harm, hurt, and leave people traumatized for decades. Know how you can work your way through being spiritually bypassed, or even being the spiritual bypassed. Join Chuck and Julie for this important positive conversation on so many levels.

Jun 02, 202215:57
YUCK! IT'S CALLED SPIRITUAL BYPASSING

YUCK! IT'S CALLED SPIRITUAL BYPASSING

This is a challenging subject. But, as usual. Julie and Chuck offer a positive take on confronting the ugly in the next two weeks. Suppose you’ve felt like your pain was invalidated by a well-meaning person telling you to “pray harder” or insinuating you’re struggling physically or emotionally simply because you don’t have enough faith. In that case, you’ll want to tune in today and next week. The subject? SPIRITUAL BYPASSING!

May 26, 202230:01
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW

We would all agree that the world seems out of sorts these days, but what can we do about it? It seems so daunting to consider what your part of our job might be as we attempt to instigate better in these turbulent days. Join Julie Homrich, LPC, and Pastor Chuck Allen for a positive conversation about what we can do to make our world a far more peace-filled place to live...together.

May 20, 202227:02
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW...

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW...

We all feel it, know it, and experience it—that anxious, restless feeling in our world today. There is a not-so-subtle undertone of anger and angst in almost every sector of our society, and we have a way to combat that positively. Join Julie and Chuck for this life-altering conversation as they discuss an equation that can help lead you to a more peace-filled and purposeful life!

May 19, 202227:02
BEYOND THE MELTDOWN with Our Children

BEYOND THE MELTDOWN with Our Children

Last week, on the Positive Talk Podcast, we discussed what happens when our kids have a meltdown. In this week's episode, Julie and Chuck unpack how we can assist our children through a meltdown and how we can parent so that each meltdown can be redeemed. If you are a parent, then you have felt the guilt of the big question - Am I failing as a parent? NO! You need a few tools to help you lead and love that allow you and your child to move forward in a more positive direction. Join Julie and Chuck for this super-helpful conversation!

May 05, 202241:18
CHILDREN & MELTDOWNS

CHILDREN & MELTDOWNS

If behavior is a form of communication, what are our children telling us when they have emotional meltdowns? And let's face it, every parent has been there - their child's meltdown.

Even the best of parents can’t always avoid their child having a meltdown, but we ALL can learn how to respond positively in ways that set our family up for success.  

It is possible to stay connected with your child while setting clear boundaries during a meltdown.  

Join Chuck and Julie as they discuss brain-based approaches to moving through meltdowns in a meaningful way.

Apr 28, 202244:20
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE A MELTDOWN

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE A MELTDOWN

The Meltdown. That time when your frustration, anger, exhaustion, and impatience collide, and you just have a complete meltdown. We’ve all had them, and it’s not pretty. In this week's episode of the Positive Talk Podcast, Julie and Chuck help us avoid more meltdowns, and positively recover from them. Because recovering from a total emotional meltdown can seem like the most impossible of tasks. But, with a little conscious thought and gentle self-care, it is possible to get back on the horse again after a meltdown. Join the conversation as Julie and Chuck merge FAITH & PSYCHOLOGY on the Positive Talk Podcast.

Apr 21, 202235:58
WHEN THE WORLD IS FALLING APART

WHEN THE WORLD IS FALLING APART

What do you do when the world is falling apart, or how do I stay okay in a definitely not okay world?
That is the question, right? But we have some tools that might help you handle this "unokayness" a bit better. Is that a real word? NO, it isn't. But it makes sense to all of us struggling to make sense in a world that seems completely out of control. Join Julie and Chuck for this 30-minute conversation that provides a positive way to live healthy in unhealthy circumstances.
Apr 13, 202230:10