Kirk Voss

The EmotionAlly Podcast

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The Emotion Ally Podcast is a weekly conversation with a clinical therapist. You can expect to hear meaningful tools that will help you strengthen relationships and more clearly understand yourself and your closest people. You will hear weekly feedback from a therapist, conversations with real people discussing their lives, and learn perspectives on how to bring out your best self. Come learn why your emotions are not your enemy, but when channeled, actually one of your most powerful strengths.

Author

Kirk Voss

Episodes

Episode 6: Should I tell my partner my problems? 16.09.2019 21:29

In this Week Two episode, I respond to an emailed question from a listener named Patrick. This month's episodes hover around the topic of addiction and how to address it. As Patrick is dealing with his own addiction to pornography, he wonders if he should tell his partner, or if he should address it on his own. I discuss the reasons for our open disclosure, the best ways to confront the issue for...

Episode 5: The Root Beneath Addiction 10.09.2019 28:48

In this Week One episode, I discuss the roots beneath addiction and addictive behavior. Though typical episodes are 20 minutes long, due to the importance of this topic, today's episode is about 30 minutes. I explain why the root of addiction is found in attachment, how we can use that lens to more deeply understand our loved ones who struggle, and how attachment can be a guidepost for healing the...

Episode 4: We're in This Life Together 28.08.2019 22:58

In this Week Four episode, I talk with a psychiatrist, who helps people heal mental and emotional illness with medicine. He answers commonly-asked questions and addresses what people often worry about when it comes to getting help. He discusses whether medication really works, and how we can better understand the clinical help that is available to us. Because he's my brother, we dig into some ques...

Episode 3: Why Couples Therapy? 13.08.2019 21:57

In this Week Three episode, I talk with an actual client couple (whose voices have been altered to protect confidentiality), and they discuss how they knew they needed therapy, what it was like, and how it helped their relationship heal. Follow on social media: Insta: @theemotionallypodcast FB: The Emotion Ally Podcast Twitter: @emotionallypod

Episode 2: Empathy As a Currency 31.07.2019 20:03

In this episode, I respond to an emailed question from a listener, Thomas, who wants to know why he struggles to want therapy. I explain both the normalcy of getting help and the strength we can gain by using empathy to build safety and connection. Give it a listen! Follow on social media: Insta: @theemotionallypodcast FB: The Emotion Ally Podcast Twitter: @emotionallypod

Episode 1: The Case for Attachment 30.07.2019 17:21

Welcome to the podcast! In this episode, I briefly introduce myself and explain how our behaviors are preceded by our emotions and needs. We'll chat about how this is the roadmap for both understanding ourselves and our loved ones, and for setting the stage for real change. Give it a listen! And follow me on social media: Insta: @theemotionallypodcast FB: The Emotion Ally Podcast Twitter: @emotion...