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Relationship Mastery

Del Adey-Jones & Barry Selby

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Tune in each week, as Relationship Coaches, Del Adey-Jones and Barry Selby, come together to share their insights and expertise on various relationship topics. When they say relationships, they mean all relationships, not just romantic relationships. They will cover the dynamics of the relationships you have with your children, your parents, your boss, your co-worker, your siblings, your friends, and, most importantly, the relationship you have with yourselves!Show topics include Love, Commu ...
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Terror at Collinwood is a podcast dedicated to the classic gothic television serial, Dark Shadows. The podcast explores and celebrates Dark Shadows’ storylines and characters, examining the show’s important place in gothic horror and pop culture history. Terror at Collinwood also features in-depth discussions and interviews with fans, creators, cast, and crew. It is hosted by Penny Dreadful and her spectral guests.
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"Widower’s Journey Podcast" is part of a support network for men who have been widowed or lost a spouse or life partner. Author Herb Knoll discovered upon losing his wife to cancer, that there were really no support services available to grieving men. He wrote a book "The Widower's Journey" as a way to help other men who were going through the same situation. It was followed by a Facebook group that now serves over 1,800 in 38 countries. This podcast features interviews with widowers and exp ...
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So, you say you're tired of being alone. You need a friend or a lover in your life, but where does one begin? Maybe you’ve tried dating sites, but none of your dates clicked. Dating at your age is unlike anything compared to dating when you were young. Every woman seems to have so much baggage: obligations, preferences, and problems you prefer not …
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Did you have a positive relationship with your father, or was he absent either physically or emotionally? On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss the importance of the role of a positive father figure in our lives. A father figure is crucial for a child's development, providing emotional support, guidance, and stability. They serve as role model…
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Beloved by Dark Shadows fans for his portrayal of the villainous Gerard Stiles, prolific actor, photographer, and musician James Storm visits the podcast along with his wife Valerie Pronio Storm. Valerie is a retired physician, “Humanism in Medicine” award recipient, photographer, and DS fan! Listen, as Jim and Valerie share lovely stories about th…
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Has your partner ever accused you of projecting onto them? Do you put your partner down because you see things you dislike about yourself in them? Or, maybe you put your partner on a pedestal because you believe they have attributes and talents you don't have? In relationships, we project by attributing our own feelings, fears, or insecurities onto…
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Do you hide out in your relationship? Are you afraid of sharing your authentic self for fear of rejection? Authenticity is crucial in a relationship because it fosters trust, deepens emotional connection, and encourages open communication. Being genuine allows partners to truly understand and support each other, creating a safe environment for vuln…
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From 1966 to 1972, Paperback Library released 32 Dark Shadows novels set in a distinct version of the Dark Shadows universe, existing apart from the events shown in the television series, along with a novelization of the film House of Dark Shadows. These were all written by the prolific Canadian author W. E. Daniel Ross aka Dan Ross, under the pen …
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Do you find that you can become obsessive in your relationships? Or are you the object of another person's obsession? On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss the dynamics behind obsessive relationships and the risky behavior that can result. Obsessive relationships are characterized by intense, controlling behavior and an unhealthy focus on one'…
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Volume Two of Our Shadowed Past is here and it’s a stunning book filled with fan memories, color photos, artwork, fiction, articles, and rarities! Returning to the podcast to discuss the making of the book are its editors, Bob Issel and Jeff Kenny. Be sure to get one of the few remaining copies before they disappear into the dark shadows. Amazon li…
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Are you afraid of conflict? Do you tend to brush things under the rug rather than speak your truth? On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss how brushing things under the rug can lead to unresolved issues festering, which creates resentment and mistrust in relationships. When we ignore issues and stifle open communication, minor problems can grow…
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The Great Nick D is an award-winning, sweet-natured tale of redemption that follows a washed up 90's porn star, now a Venice Beach nobody, who gets a second chance to restart his mainstream acting career in order to win back the Oscar-nominated actress girlfriend from his past. Visiting Terror at Collinwood to discuss this exciting new motion pictu…
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Are you a control freak? Do you believe you have to micromanage all aspects of your life, or everything will fall apart? On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss the beauty of taking our hands off the wheel and allowing life/god/spirit/ the universe to guide us Going with the flow of life means embracing uncertainty and surrendering to the natura…
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Are you someone who goes with the flow in your relationships, or do you prefer to be in the driver's seat, getting your way in every situation? On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss how going with the flow in relationships entails embracing spontaneity, flexibility, and adaptability. It involves relinquishing rigid expectations and allowing th…
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Welcome to the second installment of Terror at Collinwood’s Dark Shadows Podcast of Questions and Answers! In this episode, the following questions are addressed:Why didn’t Daniel Collins know about the family secret in 1840? Did Edith Collins really die in the altered 1840? What happened to the link between Barnabas and Adam? What job did Barnabas…
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Do you choose your battles wisely, or are you ready to go to war over the tiniest thing? On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss how choosing our battles wisely is essential for maintaining a healthy and harmonious relationship. When we go to battle over everything that annoys us in our relationships, we risk driving a wedge between ourselves an…
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Terror at Collinwood Episode 83: The Dark Shadows Podcast Summit - Welcome to the Dark Shadows Podcast Summit where the hosts of four DS podcasts come together for a convivial roundtable discussion! Christen Pierce and Cara Tillitz of Between the Shadows, Alan James Gallant of Collinsport After Dark, and Jule T. Saynes, Gordon Dymowski, and Patrick…
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Is your relationship bank account overdrawn? Are you withdrawing more from your relationship than you deposit? In this week's show, Del and Barry share how relationships are like bank accounts, where deposits and withdrawals determine the health of your relationship. Positive interactions and gestures build trust, affection, and intimacy, which enh…
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What do Ted Koppel, Charles Gibson, and Diane Sawyer have in common with the Widower’s Journey Podcast host, Herb Knoll? Answer: They have all had the opportunity to work with Warren Kozak. A noted writer for ABC News, former on-air reporter for NPR, and most importantly, a widower, Warren has just released Waving Goodbye, Life After Loss, a new bo…
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Do you find you are more critical of your partner than you are of others? If so, you're not alone. On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss the many reasons why many of us hold our partners to a higher standard. Unlike our friendships, we're often more critical of our partners due to emotional intimacy and expectations. Close relationships reveal…
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The very skilled (and sometimes underrated) actress Clarice Blackburn played Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Abigail Collins, and Minerva Trask on Dark Shadows and appeared as Mrs. Castle in Night of Dark Shadows. After DS, Clarice also went on to become a successful television writer. Visiting the podcast to discuss Clarice’s DS characters is Tweetie Jackie B…
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Are you afraid of arguing? Do you think arguing means your relationship is in trouble? On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss how arguing can be good for your relationship if done in a healthy way. Healthy arguing involves respectful communication, active listening, and focusing on understanding rather than winning. It includes expressing emoti…
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Writer, film critic, and actor Vikrum Mathur visits the podcast to talk about his experiences as a fan of Dark Shadows and how the series connects with many people across cultures and generations. Vikrum recounts stories about his great grandmother’s love of DS and also talks about some of the creatures and folklore of India that would have worked …
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Do you stay in unhealthy relationships because you are afraid of being alone? Do you have weak boundaries because you fear your partner might leave you if you speak your truth? On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss the myriad of ways in which we sell ourselves short for fear of being alone. Humans have an innate need for connection and belongi…
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Over the course of its five-year run, Dark Shadows featured several classic monster archetypes which were drawn from the pantheon of supernatural horror and folklore. Visiting Terror at Collinwood for an overview of these dark and shadowy creatures are writer and podcaster Jeff Owens, co-host of the Classic Horrors Club Podcast, and podcaster Steve…
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Do you wonder why you react in specific ways, but can't explain why? Are you confused by why your partner doesn't see the world like you? On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss why personality tests like the The Enneagram personality test is a powerful tool for couples, offering insights into individuals' core motivations, fears, and behaviors.…
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Beloved by Dark Shadows fans for her portrayal of the tragic child ghost Sarah Collins, sister of Barnabas Collins, Sharon Smyth Lentz played a very different character in the 2014 short film On a Country Road, which was directed and produced by husband-and-wife filmmaking team, and longtime Dark Shadows fans, Barry and Karen Dodd. Sharon and Barry…
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Do you believe that all men are attracted to younger women? If so, you are mistaken! Although some men are attracted to younger women, there are plenty of men who are looking for someone their own age. They want a woman who brings experience to the relationship. A woman who they can relate to. A woman who knows what she's looking for and isn't afra…
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Learn what widowers are talking about and what advice our nearly 2,200 widowed members provide each other. Sit back and enjoy listening to your host, Herb Knoll, as he presents the 45th Widower’s Journey Podcast, Widowers Ask – Widowers Answer, Vol 9. Learn as Herb shares some of the more insightful discussions straight from the Widower’s Support N…
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Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and television director Sam Irvin visits the podcast to talk about some of his monstrous adventures and his childhood love of Dark Shadows. Topics include: discussion about his books The Epic Saga Behind Frankenstein the True Story, and the 1973 film it covers, and the Rondo-winning I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter, S…
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Are you newly single and finding it hard to meet a man your own age? Are you starting to feel past your prime and beginning to believe the old adage that all men are attracted to younger women? On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss why some men are attracted to younger women. Besides the initial physical attraction, men often tell us there's l…
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Do you feel you lack self-confidence? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others and feel you're falling short? Are you exhausted from all the self-improvement work you've been doing without much gain? What if we were to tell you you're looking in the wrong direction when trying to build self-confidence from the outside in? On this week's show…
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Do you abdicate responsibility for the state of your life? Do you tend to blame others when things don't go your way? Or maybe you find apologizing hard when you've made a mistake. When we refuse to accept responsibility, we miss out on one of life's most empowering actions. On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss how taking responsibility for o…
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Actress and writer Kathryn Leigh Scott, admired by Dark Shadows fans for her portrayals of Maggie Evans, Josette DuPres Collins, Rachel Drummond, Kitty Soames, Parallel Time Maggie Collins, and Maggie Evans from MGM’s House of Dark Shadows, returns to the podcast to chat about a variety of fascinating topics! Along the way, Kathryn shares stories a…
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Do you believe unconditional love means continuing to love someone no matter what? Even when their behavior becomes abusive or causes you harm? If so, you are mistaken. In this week's episode, Del and Barry discuss the difference between Codependency and Unconditional Love. Loving someone unconditionally means that you love them without judgment; i…
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Do you find it hard to maintain healthy boundaries with a loved one engaging in destructive behavior? Do you love someone so much that you fear losing them if you were to hold them to the consequences you've given them? If so, you may inadvertently be enabling them. In this week's show, Del and Barry discuss the differences between love and enablin…
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Do you find yourself overly judgmental of others? Does other people's behavior easily trigger you? Are there certain aspects of your personality that you would rather keep hidden? If so, you may be coming up against your Shadow. In this week's show, Del and Barry discuss the concept of The Shadow, first introduced by psychologist Carl Jung. Jung ex…
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Award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Logan created the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and has written numerous plays, including Red, Never the Sinner, and Peter and Alice. In addition, the prolific Mr. Logan has written screenplays for major motion pictures such as The Aviator, Hugo, Gladiator, Sweeney Todd, and many others. John also ha…
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Are you holding onto angry at someone for what they did? Have you ever felt so hurt you've wanted revenge? If so, it's completely natural to want the person who hurt you to feel a similar pain to the one they've inflicted on you. But does an 'Eye for an Eye" bring you the satisfaction you seek? Unfortunately not. As the Buddha says, "Holding on to …
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We've all heard about the Law of Attraction and how creating vision boards, ideal scenes, and setting intentions helps us to manifest our heart's desire. That's all well and good when we get our desired outcome, but what happens when things don't turn out as we hoped? Too often, we blame ourselves. We judge ourselves as bad manifesters. Or, worse s…
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The Dream Curse storyline in Dark Shadows was inspired by an obscure 1957 horror novel called The Dreamers, written by Roger Manvell. Although this was revealed by writer Ron Sproat at the first DS Festival, many remain unaware of the book and its influence on the Dream Curse plot. Returning to the podcast are Amanda Desiree and Stephen R. Shutt, w…
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Have you ever been violated, betrayed, lied to, stolen from, or scammed? If so, you'll most likely experience various emotions ranging from anger, shame, powerlessness, fear, distrust, etc. On this week's show, Del and Barry share their experiences of having been violated and how they recovered from the emotional aftermath. It's important to not bl…
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Do you find you always give people second chances only to be hurt or taken advantage of again? Or maybe you are the opposite; once burnt, you slam the door permanently on the relationship. On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss the pros and cons of giving people second chances once they have violated the agreement you made with each other. Not …
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Dark Shadows certainly boasted a memorable and iconic roster of main characters, but there were also a plethora of outstanding supporting and minor characters in the series. These characters, and the actors who played them, brought something special to the show. In this episode of Terror at Collinwood, longtime fan Nick Caputo visits to discuss the…
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Do you find yourself repeatedly handing over your power to another person, such as your partner, parents, or friends? Do you constantly ask them for their advice, believing they know what is best for you? Or maybe you're in a cult-like situation where your partner or spiritual guide suggests they have powers you lack. If so, please listen to this w…
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Are you a people pleaser? Do you find that you always put other people's needs ahead of yours? Are you tired of ignoring your wants and needs and ready to drop the habit of putting yourself last? On this week's show Del and Barry discuss why some of us abandone ourselves in relationships and instead focus on making those around us happy. Whether it…
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The Widower’s Journey is pleased to present an interview with Bradley Vinson, the Grieve Coach. Bradley’s life’s path took a profound turn following a life-altering event – the tragic loss of his 4-year-old granddaughter, Alanna. Join your host, Herb Knoll as Bradley – a Baptist Minister, shares how his loss, coupled with his studies at Dallas Theo…
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'Collinsport After Dark' is a new Youtube-based podcast hosted by theater technician, actor, educator, and longtime 'Dark Shadows' fan, Alan Gallant. Originally from Bangor, Maine, Alan talks about his childhood memories of DS, theatrical inspirations, and discusses the research that has gone into the subjects featured on Collinsport After Dark. To…
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It's that time of year again! As the New Year approaches, many of us are working on our New Year's Resolutions. While the end of the year is a great time to reflect on the previous year and decide what behaviors we'd like to leave in the past and those we'd like to embrace for our future, we need to pay attention to setting unrealistic expectations…
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Just as there's toxic masculinity, there can also be toxic femininity. You may have come across a woman who uses her sexuality to seduce, manipulate, and control others. Or maybe she becomes overly emotional, breaking down in uncontrollable sobs when she doesn't get her way. On this week's show, Del and Barry discuss how some women sell themselves …
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On December 16th, 1968, David Selby made his first appearance as Quentin Collins on ‘Dark Shadows’. The character soon became a major sensation and pop culture icon, catapulting the hit show to even greater ratings heights as viewers witnessed Quentin’s intriguing backstory. To help commemorate his legendary character’s 55th anniversary, David Selb…
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Do you have men in your life who exhibit toxic masculine behavior? Men who suppress their emotions, believing real men don't cry. Or maybe they're the type of man who is misogynistic, domineering, and controlling, who objectifies women and only sees them as sexual objects. Or the man who is homophobia and transphobia due to his insecurity around hi…
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