Therapy Brothers

The 2 Brothers meet this week to talk about "safe" marriages where there is no fulfillment or growth within the relationship. Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestrong.com or go to...

Caller Lucy asked: "I was married to my husband for 40 years when he passed away from cancer. Three weeks before he passed I found out he was having an affair. He passed three years ago and I have since found out our whole marriage was based on lies. I have not told anyone about what I have found, It has truly made it very hard for me to move forward . I need to move forward! My question is do I s...

Caller Chelsea, "My husband has used some porn as a form of escapism, but never really an addiction. His real addiction has been alcohol. He is currently 3 months sober, but it seems like his goal in this is to show me that the alcohol was never really the problem in our marriage, but that the real problem was/is me. He makes zero effort to move toward the relationship, giving me the silent treatm...

Caller Claire's Question: "My husband and I have been listening to your podcast for a couple of weeks now and appreciate your insight into this difficult subject. We are at the beginning of recovery but find ourselves in the position of having our roles swapped. I, the wife have the sex addiction and my husband is working through the betrayal trauma. My question is whether you have any insight int...

Brannon & Tyler have a deep dive into the way we view the process we're in.  Our Radiant Dawn Women's Conference is coming up soon and we have a few more passes available. This event will be life-changing and unforgettable. If you're on the fence about it, make the commitment and join us and 29 other incredible women on an experiential journey of healing and growth. https://radiantdawnconference.c...

For those that aren't aware, Brannon had another podcast called the Betrayed, The Addicted, And The Expert where he cohosted the podcast with a married couple named Coby & Ashlynn. The show ran for 4 years and revealed the inner workings of betrayal and trauma within a relationship and the added insight of a qualified therapist helping them break down some of the topics that challenge couples in t...

Caller Jeff's Question: "I have had some short sporadic visits with my son and mostly when he wants something. The other day he came over and wanted to talk about financial support as an adult going off to college. He told me flat-out that I better commit to helping him or he is out of my life for good. He is saying that this is a boundary. I am calling it extortion and manipulation. Even though I...

The Therapy Brothers discuss healthy vs unhealthy parenting. So many of us are working hard to create a perfect world for our kids to grow up in. That often includes a facade of our own instead of transparency. There is a balance that we can strike to give our kids a more realistic understanding of who we are as parents individually and as a couple.  Our Radiant Dawn Women's Conference is coming u...

Brannon & Tyler talk about some of the work they do as therapists and delineate the dos and don'ts of healthy disclosure. Our Radiant Dawn Women's Conference is coming up soon and we have a few more passes available. This event will be life-changing and unforgettable. If you're on the fence about it, make the commitment and join us and 29 other incredible women on an experiential journey of healin...

Caller Austin's Question: "Could my relationship with my mother (mother enmeshment) be one of the driving factors of my relationship with shame and addiction? How can I break this cycle/habit?" Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehea...

The Therapy Brothers are amped up for a discussion around the topic of fear and individual sexuality. Why Are We So Afraid Of Our Sexuality? Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestro...

This week the Therapy Brothers answer a question that has been surfacing in their therapy groups: Why Is It A Problem If I'm Always Trying To Please My Partner? Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us...

Caller Rachel's Question: "My husband has PTSD and has been using sex as a coping mechanism. The last 2 years have been traumatic and we are on a verge of a divorce. He doesn’t see it and is blaming me for his unhappiness. We can’t seem to move forward." Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy...

The 2 brothers discuss Why Courage is Required For Recovery. Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestrong.com or go to our website: https://lovestrong.com. We have a great online Foun...

This week the 2 brothers talk about what works and what doesn't work when treating betrayal.  Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestrong.com or go to our website: https://lovestrong...

Sarah's Question: "My husband disclosed 3 months ago that he has been using (and blatantly lying about using) pornography for the entirety of our 10-year marriage as well as while we were dating. He also disclosed some financial dishonesty. Eventually, he shared that he no longer shares the same beliefs as me. I am struggling with knowing how to reconcile everything. I love my husband and the life...

Rahul's Question: "I'm listening to your episode right now about how to rebuild trust and I'm really struggling with that issue. I have a specific question about that topic, and I would also love a chance to talk to you more about the situation I'm in.  My question is: how do I trust my wife when she wants time to herself and refuses to provide any information about where she's going, who she's go...

Amanda's Question: "I am a betrayed wife by a porn addict who crossed over into child porn about three or four years ago. He shared with me many years that he had an addiction problem as a teen but never let on and I never noticed anything questionable until the FBI raided our home and thru an interview told me what was going on. My husband is currently showing me adequate effort in therapy and gr...

Crystal's Question: "My partner and I are 6-ish months into treatment for porn addiction and betrayal trauma. I know very little about his triggers and preferences with his porn addiction. I haven't asked and he hasn't shared. I think I like not knowing. But I wonder if I'm in denial and avoidance or if I'm wise to protect myself from developing more of my own triggers. Are there things I need to...

Caller Courtney: "Is there such a thing as being to informed? I’ve been doing recovery work for a year….. listening to countless podcasts, reading books, part of a betrayal trauma 12 step recovery group, personal counselling, couples counseling. I’ve been doing all the things and because my husband is a “bare minimum” kind of person I’ve been accused by him and our couples counsellor that I’m “act...

Caller Susan: "I had never heard of Betrayal Trauma before listening to your podcasts. Four months ago I discovered my partner was in an emotional affair with a single female lady from our dance class group. Even though l stopped it continuing and I believe and have been assured that NOTHING physically sexual happened, I am stuck because this person is still in our dance class and very much involv...

The 2 Brothers dive into the dialectic of masculinity and where many people get hung up. We would love to have you as a guest on the podcast. Go to realtalkrecovery.com to submit your question and schedule your call! Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with...

Byran's Question: "After listening to the "How do I break my walls down and trust him again" episode I would like to ask a question... In mine and my wife's situation I am the one who broke trust with her, obviously, but I would like some "pointers" on how to remain empathetic and steady. I am not very good with handling "rejection", and I know that I can come off really douchie toward her when, f...

Caller Question: "My question is about intimacy avoidance. My husband and I have been separated for 16 months now and 12 months of that has been in separate countries with the inability to see each other due to Covid. We have a now 2-year-old. He has been sober for 5 months now. He is still unable to say if he wants the marriage or not. I have been accepting, patient, and hopeful but I feel in the...

Caller Question: "How do you move forward in your relationship when the SA tries to compare their addiction to your mental health struggles and make you equal perpetrators? I am so done and fed up with this relationship, but it is not feasible for me to be able to leave for probably a year or two. What am I supposed to do in the meantime?" We would love to have you as a guest on the podcast. Go to...