THE FRAMEWORK PODCAST

Do you ever feel like you’re talking in circles with your partner, boss, or friends? In this episode of The Framework, therapist and consultant David Waselkow and his colleague Tyler Burke pull back the curtain on "Coded Language:" the meaningless tautologies and "bullshit" phrases we use to evade the truth and avoid personal responsibility. We believe that the more you change your thinking, the m...

Loneliness is a silent health crisis currently disproportionately affecting men, with studies showing that the number of close friendships among men has decreased fivefold since 1990. This "epidemic of male loneliness" is more than just a social hurdle; its impact on organic health is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. In this episode of The Framework, we dive into why men are struggling t...

Stop fixing yourself and start changing your thinking. In this episode of The Framework, David Waselkow and Tyler Burke dive into a unique therapeutic approach designed to be a model for how relationships function "in the wild". If you’ve ever felt "fucked up" or stuck in a cycle of conflict, this episode reveals why the problem isn't you, it's the rules you're playing by. We explore 10 core princ...

Are you living an unexamined life? Many people enter therapy wanting to fix their partner, only to realize they don’t actually know themselves. Whether you are feeling "lost" after a divorce, struggling with your identity in retirement, or feeling "behind" in life, the path to satisfaction begins with one ancient command: Know Thyself. In this episode of The Framework, David Waselkow and Tyler Bur...

Are your relationships feeling like a "dumpster fire" or an unmitigated "shit show"? Most traditional advice tells you to fix your rhythm, your tempo, or your 53 different "swing thoughts" during conflict, but the truth is simpler: you are playing from the wrong position. In this episode of The Framework, we deconstruct traditional, flawed theories about therapy and conflict. Drawing on revolution...

If you wait until the wheels come off to seek therapy, you’re already behind. In this episode of The Framework, David Waselkow and Tyler Burke challenge the common question, “Why are you in therapy?” and flip it on its head to ask: Why aren’t you? Therapy is often misunderstood as a "relic of the past" or something reserved only for those who are "broken". We’re here to dispel those myths and show...

Are you the person who flips someone off in traffic, or do you feel like your partner "should just know" what you need without being asked?,. In this episode of The Framework, licensed therapist David Waselkow and entrepreneur Tyler dive into the "blind arena" of entitlement, a hidden psychological force that might be the root of your anger, road rage, and relationship conflicts ------------------...

Are you tired of making the same New Year’s resolutions every year only to give up four to six weeks later? In this episode, we break down why the traditional approach to change is a "maladaptive coping skill" for guilt rather than a roadmap for success. We explore the psychological shift from "have-to" to "want-to" and explain why your environment, your "tribe," and your mindset are more importan...

Are the holidays leaving you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or stuck in a loop of "here we go again"? In this episode of The Framework, we strip away the marketing and the "fat guy in a red suit" to explore why Christmas is often the most difficult time of year for so many. We dive deep into a core psychological truth: It is not the event itself that causes disturbance, but rather the meaning we...

Are you tired of feeling like your life or relationships are a "shit show"? Most of us are living by a set of unconscious rules that govern our perceptions, communications, and interactions, often without us even realizing it. In this episode of The Framework, David Waselkow and Tyler dive deep into the "poisonous tree" of prohibitive thinking—the fear-based mindset of "I don't want to be..." or "...

Are family dinners turning into battlefields? Does the current political climate make your "pucker tighten" with anxiety before you even walk into a room? In this episode of The Framework, therapist David Waselkow and co-host Tyler explore why political division is tearing apart marriages, family systems, and friendships,. Drawing from professional clinical experience, David reveals how the 2016 e...

Most people treat conflict like it’s radioactive avoiding it at all costs and unknowingly fast-tracking their relationship straight into frustration, resentment, and eventually… a full-blown emotional dumpster fire. But here’s the truth: conflict is your biggest opportunity. When you learn how to do conflict—rather than letting conflict do you , your relationships become stronger, safer, and drama...