Episode 054 - (Couples Therapy) The Passion Paradox: When You Feels Miles Apart and Still Love Each Other - Bruce Chalmer - 01-30-26 episode artwork

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Episode 054 - (Couples Therapy) The Passion Paradox: When You Feels Miles Apart and Still Love Each Other - Bruce Chalmer - 01-30-26

from FYI - I AM DAMAGED · host Oscar Luna

Dr. Bruce Chalmer, a psychologist and couples' therapist, shares insights on the essence of therapy, the importance of communication in relationships, and the role of kindness and understanding in navigating personal and relational challenges. Dr. Chalmer emphasizes the significance of recognizing differences in relationships, the value of podcasting as a learning tool, and the application of improv techniques in therapy. The discussion also touches on the complexities of betrayal and the process of forgiveness, highlighting the need for emotional intelligence and effective communication. We also discuss the complexities of relationships, particularly in the context of infidelity, forgiveness, and the importance of communication. He emphasizes the role of faith in fostering kindness and calmness, the need for couples to understand the context of their issues without justifying bad behavior, and the balance between safety and excitement in relationships. Dr. Chalmer also highlights the significance of building goodwill and practicing a mindset of faith in yourself and partner to navigate challenges effectively.Please visit Dr. Chalmers site(s) at:https://ctin7.com/https://brucechalmer.com/https://www.twitter.com/brucechalmer/https://www.facebook.com/drbrucechalmer/https://www.youtube.com/user/brucechalmer/https://www.instagram.com/couplestherapyinsevenwords/Visit my podcast and children's book site(s) at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/FYIIAD/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interview Booking Calendar (Tell Your Story!)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Children's Book Publisher Store Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Children's Book Amazon Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind Love & Strength,Oscar Luna, Creator/HostFYI - I Am Damaged PodcastAuthor of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant  Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Available On: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | (Or Search Your Favorite Podcast Service) Content Creation CreditIntro music by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Willy Benz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Recorded/Edited on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Guesting Platform: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodMatch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro/Outro Narrator: William via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Envato⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Final Episode Production: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canva⁠#couplestherapy #communication #personalgrowth #relationships #podcasting #therapytechniques #trust #emotionalintelligence #forgiveness #improv #infidelity #relationships #forgiveness #communication #trust #faith #intimacy #parenting

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