The Dr. Dodd Podcast (2024)

28/12/2022

Dr. Dodd states that, “This episode is provided, intended to give hope to those who have suffered marital division, unfaithfulness, and heartache. I want to introduce to you a couple that I have known, intimately well over the last 1 ½+
years…Chad and Ashley. They are here to share, to have a conversation about, their journey of real marital pain and ultimately God’s faithfulness in their healing.”

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23/12/2022

God lifts us up to live a full life of blessing and purpose.

21/12/2022

Hey…this is Dr. Dodd and I welcome you to the Dr. Dodd Podcast. In this episode, the parents of Josh Neuman will share the story of the tragic loss of their 22-year-old son, February 2022. Please allow me to introduce to you Chris and
Kristin Neuman. They share who Josh was, the accident, their journey of grieving, and the “Josh Neuman Foundation.”

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20/12/2022

Who do you put your hope in?

18/12/2022

“Listen…I’m all about supporting each other! But when does it become unhealthy? When is it too much?” In this episode, Dr. Dodd talks about the important difference between a healthy support and an unhealthy emotional crutch.

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17/12/2022

In this season, let us celebrate Jesus' birthday together, and remember why He came.

16/12/2022

It is one of the most common and challenging, emotional topics we encounter as mental health professionals. In some theological circles, it is often described as wrong and sinful…no matter the circumstances. This podcast is an effort by Dr.
Dodd, to shed some light on the matter of being angry, it’s impact on the individual, how it can affect relationships, as well as potentially… your walk with God.

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19/11/2022

Let us rejoice in the gift of eternal life Jesus has given by His blood!

16/11/2022

Dr. Dodd states, “One of the most common points or causes for conflict/arguments in relationships is, quite simply, when one spouse doesn’t feel like their needs are important to their spouse. They complain that they don’t feel any real connection to/with their spouse. Too often, it seems that we take better care of our homes, our cars, etc. than we do the needs of our spouse or our marriage.”

In this episode, he shares the importance of prioritizing your marriage, and your spouse (including in a blended family), the reasons why it often doesn’t occur, and suggestions and how to make it a reality.

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13/11/2022

Thank you, Lord, for your mercy and for the living hope that helps us face the challenges of life in this world. Amen!

11/11/2022

A gentleman recently asked, “Dr. Dodd…at what point does personal responsibility kick in?” Another individual sated, “It seems that no one wants to answer to anyone…we are so quick to blame everything or everyone else.” In talking to still another individual on this very subject, he said… “If I allow myself to be accountable, that’s going to put me in a very vulnerable position. Why should I do that? I’m very private.”

In this episode, Dr. Dodd discusses the idea of being accountable…to ourselves (i.e., holding ourselves accountable), accountable to others, and ultimately accountable to God. The importance of being accountable and how to live successfully, as a result. He states, “Accountability is about living in integrity. Your thoughts, words, and actions are consistent with one another and in alignment.”

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02/11/2022

"Hey…what’s the problem? You have a guilty conscience?” “You know what you did…your conscience bothering you?” “You know what your problem is…you have no conscience at all! Nothing seems to bother you!” “I don’t know what the big deal is…my conscience is clear!”

In this episode, Dr. Dodd talks about a subject that has been written about, studied, and discussed for most of recorded history is…the human conscience. From the perspective of religions, various philosophers, social scientists, and psychologists, it has been defined and described in a multitude of different ways.

He states that “the conscience gives us the ability to evaluate our own thoughts and desires, to discern what is right or wrong, and to distinguish between what is good and what is best. When we talk about the conscience, we are often referring to reflection about ourselves as moral persons and about our moral conduct. It is one of the ways God speaks to us.”

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02/11/2022

Several recent studies have shown that almost half of Americans are lonely. Ironically, while we are more connected through social media, etc., we are experiencing loneliness at higher degrees.

Feeling lonely is a normal, human experience. We’ve all experienced the situation of feeling alone/lonely when you’re by yourself or even in a room full of people. Feeling very disconnected from everyone or feeling like no one understands you.

Join Dr. Dodd as he provides several possible factors that contribute to feeling alone and lonely, as well some very practical suggestions on how to address them.

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26/10/2022

Waiting at a cash register, in a traffic jam, at the doctor’s office, at DMV, at the bus station/train station/airport. We wait and wait. And as we wait…there are often the expectations of immediate results, immediate gratification, and what Dr. Dodd calls a “drive-thru” mindset and attitude. This is often accompanied by a sense of entitlement…that we are entitled to be served first, to get an immediate response, to get the results…right now. Frustration, boredom, anxiety, and anger… too often occur, when an individual is told…wait.

In this episode, Dr. Dodd helps the listener discover the truth of “good things happen to those who wait.” He provides helpful suggestions on how to wait successfully, as well as several of the triggers/causes for becoming impatient. Of course, he looks at what God’s Word has to say, about waiting patiently.

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19/10/2022

Often, we hear the words, “being in a healthy relationship.” We use the phrase as if everyone has, or should have, a good understanding as to what that means! Most are left to try and figure it out by what they saw growing up…what they want to have in their relationships and what they don’t want to have. I know that I have used those words often, in many of my podcasts. So, what does it really mean to be in a healthy relationship?

In this episode Dr. Dodd provides the listener with practical information about what a healthy or unhealthy relationship looks like. Join him, if it you find yourself in unhealthy relationships, as he gives several suggestions on how to work toward making them healthy!

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05/10/2022

While there are multiple types of identities (e.g., cultural, professional, ethnic and national, religious, gender, etc.) … in this episode Dr. Dodd talks about personal identity. He states, “It’s the concept you develop about yourself, that evolves over the course of your life. It consists of self-definitions…in terms of your unique and idiosyncratic characteristics. Your abilities, likes and dislikes, your personality traits, and what motivates you, can contribute to your unique identity as a person.”

So why is this question, “Who Am I” …so important? It’s critical in helping us make life choices. Knowing what comes from within us, from within ourselves, versus what comes from everyone else. It is vital in helping us live life authentically.

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28/09/2022

“Dr. Dodd…it just feels like my wife keeps me at arms-length, all the time. We’re not connected at all. It’s like she’s mad at me but won’t tell me why. I ask…and she just says, “I’m fine,” or simply walks away. But to be honest about it, it feels like she treats almost everybody… the same way. She won’t let anyone “in” real close.”

Dr. Dodd shares, “that story has been repeated in my office some many times. It’s incredibly sad when that type of relationship is happening. It’s painful for both individuals involved!”

Join Dr. Dodd as he discusses the very common issue of emotional walls/barriers in relationships... what they are, where they come from, why do we have them, and what can be done about them.

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21/09/2022

The dictionary defines stress as “physical, mental or emotional strain or tension.” It’s clear that everyone can suffer from stress, while facing challenges that can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in both adults and children. How we handle it (stress) really does vary from one individual to another.

Sometimes stress (defined as eustress) can help you focus and get the task accomplished. But when stress (better identified as distress) is frequent and intense, it can create significant strain on your body and make it very difficult to function.

Join Dr. Dodd has he provides insight and suggestions on how to cope with stress!

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14/09/2022

New episode out today!

The world we live in is so impulsive! We will say whatever comes to mind. Take a dare. Make a decision. Get “an attitude” and then maybe, think about the consequences later. As has often been said…we act first and then think later!
Listen, it is true that all of us have said or done something that we wish we hadn’t. But many struggle with the fact that they are often impulsive, maybe several times a day. Acting that way, can lead to problems and regret!

Join Dr. Dodd as he defines impulsivity, describes many of the more symptoms and consequences, as well as possible treatment options. He states, “Simply put, acting impulsively is typically when you act quickly, with little to no thought of the consequences. There’s nothing on your mind beyond that exact moment.”

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07/09/2022

It has been said that one of the most common relationship issues, that individuals face, is that of trust. Everything from, the basic form of trust to relational, emotional, physical, spiritual, and self-trust. Dr. Dodd emphasizes that trust is the single most important ingredient in every relationship.

“It, trust, is the act or firm belief in an individual…based on truth, reliability, and honesty. It’s having the ability to believe in the good intentions and will of another person… to meet our expectations. Trust creates an environment that feels safe, comfortable, and secure.”

When your trust is broken, to any real/significant degree at all, your sense of security and safety is broken. Join Dr. Dodd as he provides several suggestions/principles on how to Rebuild Trust.

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31/08/2022

The commitment to love, honor, and cherish are words very familiar to most of us. Too often they are simply words of a ceremony. The meaning, weight, and importance of those words are often overlooked. They are actual promises/vows that spouses make to each other, for a lifetime.

We say them in front of our family, friends, the preacher, each other, and God. Yet…do we really “get” the meaning of those words and apply them to our daily lives…living them out in our marriage?

In this podcast, Dr. Dodd looks at each of them… to inform, to encourage, and to give practical suggestions on how to accomplish loving, honoring, and cherishing your spouse.

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24/08/2022

In this episode, Dr. Dodd “walks around” the subject of emotional immaturity. He provides guidance, help, and practical suggestions on how to change from being immature or how to navigate a relationship with the emotionally immature.

He states, “The emotionally immature individual will find it hard to effectively convey or process their emotions… often appearing/presenting as being very selfish, self-centered, or distant. They often get defensive and will resort to blaming anyone/everyone but themselves…due to them rarely thinking that anything is their fault. They lack many of the emotional and social skills…leading to difficulty in relating to other adults. Their reactions are more what you might expect to see from a child…than out of an adult. The emotionally immature tend to overdramatize situations. They usually focus just on themselves. Being emotionally immature brings absolute havoc into relationships, homes, and communities.”

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23/08/2022

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17/08/2022

Conflict is just a part of life. It really is a normal part of any healthy relationship. There’s simply no way that two people, are going to agree on everything! Yet…so many individuals fear conflict, they try to avoid it. Then there are others, that appear to walk through life “just looking for trouble.”

We live in a very conflictual time. If you don’t know how to manage, or often find yourself mismanaging conflict… you’ve likely discovered that it can cause great harm (e.g., trust compromised, communication suffers, distance sets in,
etc.) in a relationship. Dr. Dodd states that, “It is my desire to help you learn, or be reminded of, that conflict managed in a healthy way (i.e., sensibly, efficiently, solution seeking, mutually respectful, and a scripturally sound manner) can
provide real opportunity to strengthen the relationship between individuals.

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10/08/2022

Join Dr. Dodd as he looks at being defiant and oppositional, versus obedient… from both a scriptural and psychological perspective. He points out that being oppositional is “often demonstrated by getting easily annoyed, demands its own way, has feelings of resentment of anger, frequent arguments with others, deliberately annoying others, blames others for their own mistakes, and is spiteful.” He states that, “obedience is a form of social influence that involves performing an action under the orders of an authority figure.”

Finally, Dr. Dodd discusses the dilemma of being defiant with God or submitting (being obedient) to His authority over our lives.

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03/08/2022

New episode out today!

Dr. Dodd states: “I often hear the importance of being honest. I completely get it and agree! We all want to be around people that we can count on, people that are dependable, consistent, trustworthy, real, and of course…honest. But the idea of being honest with ourselves, somehow gets overlooked… really, not even thought about. The idea of doing the hard work of looking deep within ourselves and asking the hard questions regarding our dependability, trustworthiness, etc., somehow gets neglected.”

In this episode, Dr. Dodd talks about the criticalness of being “gut level” honest with yourself. We’ve all been taught from a very early age that “honesty is the best policy.” That we should be, in all our dealings whether big or small…be honest. It’s vital to be honest with others…but it’s critical to be honest with yourself.

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27/07/2022

New episode out today!

One of the most difficult and least talked about subjects today is, how to “parent” your child… who is now an adult. What a balancing act. What a challenge. The hard reality is today’s young adult lives in a very different world. And the “spill over” of all this on to the family, particularly parents, cannot be overstated.

Join Dr. Dodd as he provides some suggestions/guidelines on how to parent your child, who is now an adult.

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24/07/2022

Check out our past episode that was released to find out how you can find and keep better balance in your life!

We often talk about balance…keeping the right amount of air in the tires of our car, the balance needed to roller/ice skate, or the balance required to simply go up and down the stairs. But what about finding/having balance in our lives?

Join Dr. Dodd, as he invites the listener to consider balance in all the different aspects of our life…everything (to name a few) from relationships, our work life, health and fitness, finance, our social life, emotional well-being, and of course…our spiritual life. He states that… “balance leads to a positive outlook, it focuses on good habits, it helps to lower stress. Being “out-of-balance” can shortchange what is important to us and diminish our overall quality of life.”

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21/07/2022

New episode alert!

A common question is, “Can you ever truly achieve emotional healing?”

A very similar question is, “Can people really change?” Dr. Dodd states that, “I tell you that it is absolutely possible. It is my desire, to define what that healing “looks like and entails,” as well as provide some practical suggestions on how to achieve and maintain it.

Again, to heal emotionally is always possible. With time (it’s going to whatever time it takes), a genuine “want to,” the willingness to seek help, and God…it is very possible.”

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06/07/2022

Dr. Dodd shares, “I have come to believe, that most men I know, would strive/work toward being a spiritual leader… but simply have no idea what that even means. They’ve never had a scripturally sound and emotionally healthy model, to teach or mentor them. They may struggle with feeling too inadequate (spiritually, emotionally, mentally), to lead. There is often the fear of being not good enough, of being transparent, accountable, and vulnerable.”

So, being spiritual leader…what does that even mean? In this episode, Dr. Dodd sheds light on what he has come to believe it means, to spiritually lead... as well as, what it doesn’t mean.

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