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The Positive Talk Podcast
by Chuck Allen, Pastor | Julie Homrich, LPC
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.
Episodes
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MARRIAGE & INFIDELITY
When trust is shattered by infidelity, the pain can feel overwhelming. How do you begin to heal and move forward? Join Chuck and Julie for an honest, hope-filled conversation about navigating life after betrayal and finding your path toward restoration.
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CAN YOU AFFAIR-PROOF YOUR MARRIAGE?
Nobody ever says "I do" thinking that they are marrying a cheater. But the research says that affairs are at epidemic levels across marriage at every age. Join Chuck and Julie as they discuss the reality of affair-proofing your marriage.
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8:9 The 4 C’s that make or break relationships.
In this episode, we dive into the 4 C’s that make or break relationships: Chemistry, Compatibility, Character, and Competence. You’ll learn what each one really means, how they show up in everyday interactions, and why it’s okay if not every relationship has all four but essential to know which...
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8:8Unspoken Battles:The hidden cost of conflict avoidance
Let’s be honest conflict can feel scary. Whether it’s with a partner, a friend, a co-worker, or even within ourselves, most of us would rather avoid the awkward conversation and just keep the peace. But what if that’s not real peace? In this week’s episode of the Positive Talk Podcast, Chuck and...
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8:7 The edge of overwhelm: understanding your emotional window
Emotional overload often leads to reactions we don’t recognize in ourselves moments where we snap, shut down, or act in ways we regret. But those reactions aren’t random. They’re signals. In this week’s episode of the Positive Talk Podcast, Chuck Allen and Julie Homrich uncover what’s really...
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8:6 The delay trap: Procrastination
Ever found yourself avoiding a task not out of laziness, but because it just feels too overwhelming? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of the Positive Talk Podcast, we unpack the 5 core reasons behind procrastination: perfectionism, fear of failure, lack of motivation, overwhelm, and...
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The Truth About Why We Resist Change
Have you ever felt stuck, knowing you need to make a change but struggling to follow through? Or watched a loved one resist transformation, even when it’s clearly for the best? In this week’s episode of the Positive Talk Podcast, we’re breaking down the three biggest barriers to change: Lack of...
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Adult Friendships Two
Friendships and relationships aren’t just nice to have. They shape the quality of our lives. But in our hyper-connected world, many of us feel more isolated than ever. In this episode of Positive Talk Podcast, we dive deep into what makes adult relationships truly fulfilling. From friendships and...
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Adult Friendships
Life gets busy, priorities shift, and suddenly, friendships feel more complicated than ever. The effortless connections of childhood give way to packed schedules, changing life stages, and the challenge of maintaining meaningful relationships. In this episode, Chuck Allen and Julie Homrich unpack...
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Saying "NO" without guilt (Part Two).
Struggling to say "NO" without guilt? What if "NO" was a complete answer—without excuses, regret, or guilt? 🤔Join Julie and Chuck on this week’s Positive Talk Podcast as they unpack the power of setting boundaries with confidence, clarity, and kindness. It’s time to stop over-explaining and…
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SAYING NO without guilt!
Have you ever wondered how to say NO without the guilty feelings that follow? What about the concept of NO being a complete sentence? Join Julie and Chuck on this week's Positive Talk Podcast to discuss "how to say NO without guilt or regret.
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HOLIDAY FAMILY TENSION
Most of us must prepare ourselves for the inevitable family dispute or turmoil that appears at every Holiday gathering. Whether this is your expectation or your reality, join Chuck and Julie for the Christmas edition of the Positive Talk Podcast: Holiday Family Tension.
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POLITICS and RELATIONSHIPS
In this special episode, join Julie and Chuck as they unpack how to survive this ugly political season and maintain healthy relationships!
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BLENDED FAMILIES: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART
The relational challenges of blending families can be significant stressors. Join Chuck and Julie for this week's episode as they tackle the psychology and faith elements of blending families.
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Strengthen Your Wellbeing
Looking to boost your mental wellbeing? Discover the power of psychological flexibility, all wrapped up in one small word. Tune in as Chuck and Julie explore this transformative concept in the latest episode of the Positive Talk Podcast.
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Facing the Fear of the Unknown
In this episode of the Positive Talk Podcast, host Chuck Allen delves into the universal human experience of fearing the unknown. Drawing from personal anecdotes and insights, Chuck explores practical strategies to help listeners transform their anxiety about uncertainty into excitement for new...
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NAVIGATING MESSY RELATIONSHIPS
What makes a relationship “messy?” Simply put, it is when the challenges outweigh the ease, when misunderstandings pile up faster than your laundry, and when you constantly walk on eggshells. Join Chuck Allen for this brief but powerful conversation on this week's Positive Talk Podcast.
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SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?
We all need to wrestle with when to stay or when to go. Knowing when to stick it out or cut and run is essential to living in peace, whether it is a relationship, career move, or habit. Join Chuck and Julie for this week's episode of the Positive Talk Podcast: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
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DISCOVERING & DISCERNING GOD'S WILL
Both pastor and therapist hear this question regularly, "How can I know God's will?" Shortly after that, the next question is, "But how can I know it is from God?" Julie and Chuck offer a fresh take from both a psychological and biblical perspective on this week's Positive Talk Podcast.
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EMOTIONALLY SAFE PEOPLE
We all need to become emotionally safe people, and we all need emotionally safe people in our lives. In a world of uncertainty and challenges, being emotionally safe is more important than ever. This episode will explore powerful strategies for becoming emotionally safe and nurturing our…
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EMOTIONALLY SAFE WORKSPACES
We've probably all experienced an unhealthy, unsafe work environment. How do we work out of that environment and create a better workplace experience for our body, mind, and spirit? Join Julie and Chuck for this week's POSITIVE TALK PODCAST.
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DEALING WITH SUICIDE
On this very special and sensitive edition of the Positive Talk Podcast, join Chuck and Julie as they talk openly about coping and dealing with suicide and its devastating effects on our culture. THIS IS A HIGHLY SENSITIVE EPISODE. Please be advised to consider whether you should listen to this...
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WHY DOES HEALING HURT?
We all have hurt. But why does healing hurt? Healing isn't always easy, and quick fixes rarely lead to significant healing. Join Julie and Chuck on this week's episode of the Positive Talk Podcast.
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WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
We are bombarded with decisions every single day. Can anybody help me determine what to do now? Or, better stated, what to do next? Join Julie and Chuck for this helpful episode of the Positive Talk Podcast.
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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!
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A VERY ANXIOUS CHRISTMAS
Ever struggled with anxiety around the holidays? Maybe it's finances, relationships, or even family? Well, we have as well. Welcome to episode 13 of season 5 as Julie and Chuck unpack some practical ways to lessen the anxieties of the holidays on this week's Positive Talk Podcast.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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."
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EXPECTATIONS AND THE EXPECTATION HANGOVER
Expectations and the hangovers they can create. That can happen when our expectations, created and assumed, run wild. Join Chuck and his guest host, Mandi Allison, for how to manage our expectations on this week's episode of the Positive Talk Podcast.
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ARE ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS CHEATING?
Is an online relationship cheating? What if I hide my online relationships? Do you think I should be concerned about my partner's online relationship? Join this week's discussion as Chuck and Julie unpack some helpful advice on the Positive Talk Podcast.
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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.
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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...
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HEALING FROM UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
We all have some unhealthy relationships in our lives. How do we identify them, and what do we do about them? Julie and Chuck offer a few helpful tools to help us work through the challenge of unhealthy relationships on the Positive Talk Podcast.
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WHY DO I KEEP CHOOSING THESE RELATIONSHIPS?
Without knowing it, we often choose relationships that are unhealthy, and too often we choose those relationships based on our past, our hurts, our habits, etc. When we recognize those relationships are unhealthy or toxic, we need a little help in working our way through them. Join Julie and…
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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...
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RED FLAGS in RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships can be complex. However, identifying relationship red flags can mitigate much suffering in the long run. Join Chuck and Julie on the Positive Talk Podcast this week as they simplify identifying red flags in your relationships.
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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ARE YOU SUPPORTING OR ENABLING?
It's a far too frequent challenge; when do I cross the line from being supportive, to becoming an enabler? There are some signs that we can use to help ourselves be supportive without becoming an enabler. Whether is it in the context of addictions, marriage, workplace, friends or even ourselves!...
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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...
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PRACTICAL STEPS TO MEANINGFUL CHANGE
It is one thing to change, another to want to change, and yet another to actuate change. We were created to change, even when it is painful. In this week's Positive Talk Podcast, Julie and Chuck unpack five practical steps toward meaningful change. Don't miss this week's Positive Talk Podcast.
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WHAT WE BECOME - MIRROR MIRROR!
Mirror, Mirror, Hoe Influence Shapes Us WHAT WE BECOME - Our brains were created to reflect what we focus on and who we spend time with. This is why some people say, “Want to see who you’ll become in 5 years?” Look at the five people you spend the most time with. JOIN JULIE & CHUCK FOR THE...
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HOW CHANGE REALLY HAPPENS
Ever wonder how change truly happens in your life? The science of sanctification is a tangible action in our physical body. Mind, body, and soul all play a role in strengthening and changing our lives from the inside out. You can change significantly as you co-create a new you in cooperation with...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Chuck Allen, Pastor | Julie Homrich, LPC
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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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The Positive Talk Podcast is created and hosted by Chuck Allen, Pastor | Julie Homrich, LPC.
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