Podcast
The Blocked Podcast
Hosted by Chris Wells and Carolyn Wenner · EN
A podcast that encourages curiosity about relationships and the ways in which connection between partners can get blocked. Seeking to change the perception about blocks as hindering connection and, instead, seeing them as opportunities to increase connection.
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Accepting Criticism
Aug 1500:31:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carolyn and Chris take on another listener requested topic and discuss accepting criticism without taking it personally. They try to show a deeper understanding of what Criticism is and where it comes from and how can we engage with it from our partners in a way that tries to understand as opposed to responding with defensiveness. Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention.Show Hosts:Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.comCarolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.comWorkshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris:Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connectionHold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshopEFT Resources:Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/ International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/
Transcribe →Forgiving With a Broken Heart
Aug 100:28:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carolyn and Chris take on another listener requested topic and discuss the forgiveness. What it is and what it is not, and how difficult it is. No one can hurt you like the one you are closest to. What do you do when it seems like you are stuck between wanting to forgive and feeling like you aren’t able to. Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention.Show Hosts:Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.comCarolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.comWorkshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris:Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connectionHold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshopEFT Resources:Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/ International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/
Transcribe →Toxic Masculinity Part 2
Jun 2700:34:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode Carolyn and Chris revisit a recent episode. In the last episode on Toxic Masculinity, it may have come across as defending masculinity and describing what toxic masculinity is not. In this episode, Carolyn and Chris wanted to explore more about what women experience and give our audience a different perspective to contrast the last episode. Enjoy!Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention.Show Hosts:Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.comCarolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.comWorkshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris:Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connectionHold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshopEFT Resources:Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/ International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/
Transcribe →Fight or Flight and Responding vs Reacting
Jun 600:30:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode Carolyn and Chris discuss fight or flight reactions in relationship in a listener requested episode. Listeners wanted to know how to overcome our fight or flight reactions and how to respond and not react. They explore recognizing our fear and what we actually need in response to navigate these situations? Apologies in advance as there was an audio issue with the microphones during recording, but real is real. Enjoy.Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention.Show Hosts:Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.comCarolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.comWorkshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris:Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connectionHold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshopEFT Resources:Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/ International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/
Transcribe →Toxic Masculinity
Apr 4, 202500:36:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Chris and Carolyn take on a listener request and talk about toxic masculinity. What is it, what is it not? How does this show up as a block to connection in relationship. It is a term that is polarizing to many people. Is there an opportunity to see this as an opportunity to be curious about your partner and find connection if this comes up in your relationship?Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention.Show Hosts:Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.comCarolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.comWorkshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris:Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connectionHold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshopEFT Resources:Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/ International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/
Transcribe →Valentine's Day
Feb 14, 202500:26:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carolyn and Chris talk about Valentines Day. It can be a polarizing holiday for many different reasons. Enjoy a fun episode, talking about the holiday and how for some it can be a block to connection with the one you care about most. The hosts encourage curiosity about your partner’s previous experiences with the holiday and how something that may have been painful for them in the past can be turned into an opportunity to connect.Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention.Show Hosts:Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.comCarolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.comWorkshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris:Created for Connection:https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connectionHold Me Tight:https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshopEFT Resources:Sue Johnson:https://drsuejohnson.com/Books by Sue Johnson:https://drsuejohnson.com/books/International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT):https://iceeft.com/
Transcribe →Interview Series - Melana Carbary
Jan 31, 202500:35:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carolyn and Chris interview Melana Carbary. The interviews in this series are intended to provide some new perspectives on attachment in the real world. Melana is a financial planner focusing her practice on women’s needs. She gives a fresh perspective on emotion and attachment when it comes to finances. Guest Links: https://burningriverag.com/ https://enlightenher.com/ http://divorcenavigator.com/ Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention. Show Hosts: Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.com Carolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.com Workshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris: Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connection Hold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshop EFT Resources: Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/ Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/ International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/
Transcribe →Interview Series - Shannon Jones
Jan 24, 202500:36:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carolyn and Chris begin the first of three interviews to get different perspectives on encountering emotion and attachment in daily life. Shannon Jones joins the show to give the perspective of a family law attorney. They explore the emotions she encounters in her office and how she navigates those emotions and attachment. Guest Links: https://www.shannonjoneslaw.com/ 843-720-3100 Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention. Show Hosts: Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.com Carolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.com Workshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris: Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connection Hold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshop EFT Resources: Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/ Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/ International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/
Transcribe →What is Your Therapist Thinking?
Jan 17, 202500:40:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carolyn and Chris discuss their experience with being therapists. They talk about what they like and dislike as therapist and let you in a little to what your therapist may be thinking. Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention. Show Hosts: Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.com Carolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.com Workshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris: Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connection Hold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshop EFT Resources: Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/ Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/ International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/
Transcribe →Affair Recovery
Jan 3, 202500:49:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Carolyn and Chris discuss recovering from an affair. They look at what to expect from the offending and offended partner and how that shows up in therapy. This is a difficult wounding that many couples are not able to recover from even with the assistance of a therapist. This episode, hopefully, if both partners are invested in repair, can create curiosity about what recovery could look like. Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention. Show Hosts: Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.com Carolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.com Workshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris: Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connection Hold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshop EFT Resources: Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/ Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/ International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/
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