The Dr. John Delony Show

Do you ever feel like giving up when things are hard—even if it’s something good? Today, we’re talking to a teacher who’s burned out and wanting to quit, the wife of a blind minister who’s absolutely exhausted, and a young woman at a crossroads with her boyfriend as she takes custody of her three nieces. I feel burnt out from teaching. I’m exhausted by the needs of my family. What do I do? Taking...

Today, we’re talking to nutrition and fitness expert Dr. Layne Norton about the deep connectedness between physical and mental health why health fads—no matter how stoked you are about your keto-paleo-acro-yoga lifestyle—aren’t the answer. Check out Dr. Norton’s products: CARBON Diet Coach app - https://joincarbon.com/ Biolayne Workout Builder & Research Review (coming soon): https://www.biolayne....

In today’s show, we’re talking with a mom at a loss what to do about her rebellious teen daughter, a young wife terrified her husband’s cancer will return, and a man who doesn’t know how to move forward after his cheating ex announce she’s pregnant and he’s the father. Teen daughter is hiding sexual photos & smoking weed. How can we trust her? I’m terrified that my husband’s cancer will return Man...

In today’s show, we hear from a woman reeling after her husband of 20 years announced he no longer loves her, a teacher struggling with crippling anxiety at work, and an exhausted mom who needs some space. My husband told me he doesn’t love me anymore I’m a high school teacher dealing with overwhelming anxiety I feel exhausted trying to meet the needs of my husband and kids Lyrics of the Day: "You...

Today, we’re talking to a woman who’s been contacted by a stranger claiming to be her father after believing him to be dead, a young man who feels like he’s outgrown his closest friends, and a woman who has no idea who she is because she’s been people-pleasing as long as she can remember. A man reached out claiming to be my father; I want a DNA test I’ve matured out of my friend group, how do I te...

In today’s show, we’re talking to a man in search of change after his brother-in-law confronted him about being a terrible husband, a single woman who’s considering starting a family via sperm donor, and a man who wants to reconnect with his spouse after they haven’t had sex in five years. My brother-in-law thinks I’m emotionally abusive. I’m considering having a child through a sperm donor. My wi...

In today’s show, we’re talking with a resident assistant at a loss for how to help a suicidal student, a young man realizing he never grieved his parents’ divorce, and a husband wanting to support his wife who is a survivor of domestic violence.  How do I help students with mental health issues as a resident assistant? I’m struggling with the idea that my parents are never getting back together. M...

Disconnection is one of the most common problems couples face. Today, we’re talking with a burned-out newlywed struggling to support his wife, a woman realizing her husband’s outburst could be a major problem, and a woman whose husband has zero real friends. I feel burned out trying to physically & emotionally support my wife My husband yells when he’s stressed. How can I help him stop? My husband...

Over the last couple of years, suicide rates among teens have spiked. Today’s show is an adolescent suicide awareness hour, where we talk with a mom still plagued with guilt after losing her son to suicide, and a parent needing advice about how to talk to her teen daughter about a friend’s suicide. My teenage son committed suicide & I can’t get past the guilt, grief, & pain Teenage daughter lost a...

Today, we’re talking with a parent who wants to transition their discipline style away from spanking, a woman who’s keeping a secret about her mom’s will, and a man whose marriage is on the rocks as a result of how his traumatic brain injury has changed him. How can we effectively discipline our kids without spanking them? Mom changed her will & asked me not to tell my siblings… should I? We can’t...

In this episode, we’re talking with a husband who thinks it’s weird that his wife and his ex work together, a new therapist who wants to help first responders, and a wife who wants to best support her husband as he starts trauma therapy. My wife works with my ex-girlfriend & it’s creating tension between us How can I help first responders as a new therapist? How can I support my husband as he’s go...

Today’s episode is about handling difficult situations with kids. We talk to a recently remarried woman who’s struggling to blend her and her husband’s families and a woman who wants to become a police officer but worries about how it will affect her kids. Then Delony goes on a rant about school mental health days. We’re struggling to blend our two families after a re-marriage I want to become a c...

Today, we’re talking with a young woman whose boyfriend doesn’t know how to process her kidnapping and sexual assault, a mom who doesn’t know how to balance her career with her special-needs child, and a father struggling to help his young daughter cope after she lost a finger. Dealing with trauma after being kidnapped & sexually assaulted Struggling with my identity raising a special needs daught...

Today, we’re talking with an overwhelmed single dad of three who just lost his job, a mom desperate to help her teenage daughter who’s struggling with depression and anxiety, and a young woman understanding her childhood trauma for the very first time. Newly divorced after a toxic marriage & I’m completely overwhelmed How can I help with my teenage daughter’s anxiety & depression? How do I deal wi...

You can't change what’s happened to you, but you can choose a better future. In my new book, Own Your Past, Change Your Future, we’ll walk through a not-so-complicated approach to mental health, relationships and wellness. Enjoy listening to the first chapter in this special episode. Preorder your hardcover book before April 19, 2022, and get one month of free weekly therapy sessions: https://bit....

Today’s show is a prime example of why I say it’s worth choosing guilt over resentment. We start by talking with a man whose younger brother is struggling to grieve their father’s death, then we hear from a woman needing to set boundaries with her special needs sister, and finally we talk to a wife who’s feeling guilty for leaving her abusive husband. My brother needs help grieving our father’s de...

Today, we’re talking to a mom about teaching her kids healthy habits despite her husband’s family history of obesity, a father wanting to divorce his wife who’s addicted to alcohol, and a young labor and delivery nurse who needs to learn to cope with the trauma she faces at work.  How should we teach our kids healthy habits despite family history of obesity? We might divorce over my wife’s alcohol...

Today, we’re talking with a wife who’s resentful of her husband for letting his brother live with them and a young woman who’s coping with her mom’s schizoaffective disorder. And I dive into why everything Hollywood has taught us about romantic relationships is ridiculous. Husband invited his brother to live with us and didn’t ask me first My Mom has Schizoaffective Disorder. How do I cope this th...

In today’s episode, we talk to a deployed husband seeking to better support his wife as she parents their struggling daughter, a wife wanting to keep her marriage strong when her husband enters the police force, and wife whose immature husband refuses to go back to work. I’m deployed & our adopted daughter is struggling back at home How can I support my husband as he becomes a police officer? My s...

In today’s episode, we hear from a mom wondering whether she and her husband should tell their kids about his past sex addiction, a parent whose young son’s intense behavior issues are disrupting the family, and a young couple who’s overworked, burned out, and looking for reconnection. When do we tell our kids about my husband’s past sexual addiction? Our son has behavioral issues & it’s affecting...

Today we talk with a woman needing boundaries with her homeless mother-in-law who continues to cause family chaos, a parent who can’t trust her teen daughter after she’s been repeatedly caught sneaking around, and (bonus!) I launch into why you absolutely must come to terms with being human. My mom is a mess and I’m struggling to set boundaries with her My 13yo daughter snuck out of the house. How...

Today’s episode is a heavy one. We start with a caller afraid his friend has pedophilic tendencies, then we talk with a woman who just bought a farm with her husband but feels like their marriage is suffering because he never stops working.  My friend might be a pedophile & I’m not sure what to do My husband works all day on our new farm & our family never sees him What is the deal with modern mat...

Sometimes, family hurts. Today, we hear from a man whose deadbeat stepson won’t leave his home, a woman whose father joined a biker gang and is now using meth after his messy divorce, as well as parents struggling to forgive their daughter-in-law after her affair. My adult stepson still lives with us, is a hoarder, & doesn’t pay rent My Dad joined a motorcycle gang & is using meth Email: Our son’s...

In today’s show, we’re talking to a father worried about his kids’ safety now that his ex-wife is dating someone with a history of abuse, we cover why gratitude is good for your body, and we hear from a woman who feels stuck in a relationship with a “guitar-shredding Peter Pan.” Ex-wife’s boyfriend has a history of abuse and we share custody of our 2 kids The unsurprising science behind gratitude...

Even good life changes aren’t easy for most of us. In today’s episode, we talk with a woman who’s waiting for the other shoe to drop because life has been great after starting new job, a mom struggling with how to tell the kids they’re moving, and a dad who doesn’t know how to approach the topic of sex with his growing kids. What do I do if my counselor is violating our confidentiality agreement?...