The Wandering Therapist Sessions

Jordan Peterson has amassed an incredible following in a short period of time. A fair majority of his audience are young men who silently support him as he speaks and shares his insight into today's problems and some solutions. Tyler shares some ideas on why there are so many men who have chosen to listen up when Jordan speaks. 00:00 Why Does Jordan Peterson Have Such A Strong Following Of Silent...

This is a common question in our therapy practice! Tyler shares the definition of an addiction and offers a few questions that are relevant to determine the impact that porn might be having on your life.  00:00 Is It Bad To Be Addicted To Porn? 00:08 The Wandering Therapist Sessions 00:20 This Is A Common Question 00:32 What Is An Addiction? 00:58 A Pornography Addiction 01:22 Is Pornography...

There are some great examples of forgiveness in the bible that highlight this exact topic. In this episode of The Wandering Therapist Sessions Tyler Patrick shares the story of the woman taken in adultery and how the Savior, Jesus Christ, responded to her plight. There are some incredible principles of truth that Christ outlines. 00:00 Does God Forgive Infidelity? 00:03 The Wandering Therapist Ses...

Our lives are complex stories played out in real life and God is at the helm even when we can't see it. In this episode of The Wandering Therapist Sessions, Tyler shares a few personal experiences where he has looked back and seen how he was divinely redirected. 00:00 Can You See God In The Details Of Your Life? 00:15 The Wandering Therapist Sessions 00:27 Family Trial 01:25 Life Is Challenging 02...

Saving a relationship is not impossible after a serious betrayal, however there are certain elements that are required before the recovery can take place. In this episode of The Wandering Therapist Sessions, Tyler outlines a few of those elements and even includes some powerful encouragement and hope from his personal experiences with healing.  00:00 Can A Relationship Be Saved After Infideli...

Learn how the habit forms and how shifting your mindset can change the patterns of behavior and bring more self-compassion.  00:00 How Do I Stop Masturbating So Much? 00:29 The Wandering Therapist Sessions 00:59 How It Often Begins 01:52 It Becomes A Coping Mechanism 02:58 Shame 03:27 We Have To Shift From Shame 04:16 Shift Your Mindset 05:17 Patterns In Your Behavior 06:03 Learn From Those P...

Ty shares the impact of counseling and finding the right therapist that fits your needs, value system, and personality. 00:00 Can Counseling Help Save A Marriage? 00:17 The Wandering Therapist Sessions 00:41 The Research 01:33 How To Choose The Right Therapist 01:48 The Right Fit 02:02 Expertise 03:03 Matching Value System 04:19 A Wild Story 05:49 Personality 06:58 Submit A Question For The Wander...

What is toxic masculinity versus healthy masculinity? Here, Ty shares how we can overcome the media's version of toxic masculinity.  00:00 How Do I Overcome Toxic Masculinity? 00:13 The Wandering Therapist Sessions 00:35 Let's Talk About Masculinity 01:03 Media's Portrayal Of Masculinity 01:57 Why Do We Have This Problem? 03:06 A Generation Of Boys 03:53 Learning From The Mountains 05:18 We W...

What do you do after finding out your husband has been looking at porn? Here, Ty talks about betrayal trauma and what to do about it.  00:25 The Wandering Therapist Sessions 00:34 Betrayal Trauma 01:24 Trauma 02:22 The Trauma Cycle 02:46 Instability 04:17 Emotional Rollercoaster 05:02 Obsession 05:26 Control Part 1 07:10 Control Part 2 08:38 Educate Yourself 10:05 Safety + Self Care 11:35 Bui...

In this episode we learn about the things that make pornography addiction so unhealthy. 00:00 Is It Bad To Be Addicted To Porn? 00:19 The Wandering Therapist Sessions 01:13 Come To Your Own Conclusion 02:18 Natural Human Drives 03:02 Self-Centered 04:14 Affects How We View Our Own Sexuality 05:27 Soul-less Sex 05:43 Sealed Off Sex 06:03 Are You A Bad Person? 07:25 People VS Commodities 08:21 Submi...

Can you only see the negative in someone? What can you do to shift that perspective? Time for a little gratitude as Ty shares a few moving stories of people who have been a manifestation of goodness. Also, Ty knows a good dentist in Texas (…All his dentist live in Texas…anyone?). Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free courses): https://lovestrong.com/courses Submit A Question For The Wander...

This is a pretty heart-wrenching story about a chance interaction with a young man. “If ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”. Look for a chance to serve someone around you today and you won’t regret it. Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free courses): https://lovestrong.com/courses Submit A Question For The Wandering Therapist To Answer: https...

Ty is off in the Wind Rivers in Wyoming hiking during a sunrise. He shares a key point that he learned over and over from his Mom while growing up. Seek first to understand, then be understood. This comes from the book, “How To Win Friends And Influence People”. Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free courses): https://lovestrong.com/courses Submit A Question For The Wandering Therapist To A...

The Wandering Therapist is in Yellowstone experiencing a shift from easy to opposition and seeing how it plays into achieving great things. Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free courses): https://lovestrong.com/courses Submit A Question For The Wandering Therapist To Answer: https://lovestrong.com/category/the-wandering-therapist-sessions/ Schedule a free 15-minute Consultation Call with T...

The Wandering Therapist is in Yellowstone National Park recounting a miscalculated assumption that he made a few weeks prior. This is one of the 4 Agreements of Don Miguel Ruiz, “Don’t Make Assumptions”. Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free courses): https://lovestrong.com/courses Submit A Question For The Wandering Therapist To Answer: https://lovestrong.com/category/the-wandering-therap...

Roaming in the woods, The Wandering Therapist shares a few ideas and some different perspectives on the topic of masturbation and how it impacts you. Question: “Is it healthy to masturbate? It seems like a good way to relieve stress.” If you have a question you would like to have answered by The Wandering Therapist, submit it here: https://lovestrong.com/ (especially about sexual health) Join our...

The Wandering Therapist is out in the mountains sharing an experience from a recent visitor. Sometimes looking at the perspective of another can help us find greater joy with the life that we have already been given. Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free courses): https://lovestrong.com/courses Submit A Question For The Wandering Therapist To Answer: https://lovestrong.com/category/the-wan...

Ty is out in Idaho near the Oneida Reservoir thinking about 1 of the 4 Agreements from Author, Don Miguel Ruiz, “Don’t Take Anything Personally”. Why is this a key to inner peace? If you want to have better relationships, this tool will help you in achieving that. Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free courses): https://lovestrong.com/courses Submit A Question For The Wandering Therapist To...

Are you willing to re-evaluate your own perspective? Are you willing to let go of your judgements and ask questions with curiosity instead of pride? Tyler Patrick dives into his own personal experience with introspection and soul searching as it relates to privilege, power, and race. With so much social unrest in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, he discusses the impact of it all on his own life...

It doesn't take much time to think about a time where somebody hurt us. It's so easy to hold onto feelings of resentment and frustration but the reality is, we are the only ones hurting when we hold onto those feelings. Ty shares a story from a time when he was in grad school and experienced some discrimination from a faculty member. The feelings he had at that time were difficult to overcome and...

Have you ever felt like you needed to share something personal but held back? Healthy vulnerability (personal things shared in the right way) can be powerful for self and relationships with others. If you were asked, “What is your biggest secret?”, how would you respond? For most people, we internalize shame as we think about our secrets. Why hold onto that secret? The core answer is fear, fear th...

How to be present in your relationships. Ty gets hit by this song that makes him look at his own relationships and how he is showing up. Get out of your “chair” and go try and be present with your spouse, your kids, your family. Think about your own relationships. Where are the places that you are numbing out and take an inventory on the cost you pay in the form of relational connection. 4 Mantras...

Ty delves into some thoughts on the Corona Virus situation and how to maintain or even increase quality social connection through a wholehearted approach. Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free courses): https://lovestrong.com/courses Submit A Question For The Wandering Therapist To Answer: https://lovestrong.com/category/the-wandering-therapist-sessions/ Schedule a free 15-minute Consultat...

When betrayal occurs, there is pain for the betrayed. Boundaries and Forgiveness are 2 principles that help in the healing process. They are also key elements to a heart at peace. Most people struggle to see the connection between these 2 principles so I’ve decided to outline them here to demonstrate their value and what they look like. Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free courses): https...

Ty shares a few tips on how to take care of yourself while the quarantine is in effect for many of us. Top on his list are some simple things that everyone knows about, getting some nature, healthy eating, and exercise. Just because we’re social distancing and removing ourselves from public places doesn’t mean we can’t still take care of our bodies. Check Out Our Web Courses (Including our free co...