Best Iona Monk, Pam Stewart Podcasts (2024)

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ep 110 / Quick TIP Creating Positive Cycles 6:37

4y ago6:37

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We are on a much needed break between seasons 4 and 5. We leave you with a 5 min reminder tip to stay open and vulnerable in your relationship with your loved one and with the important people in your life.By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 109 / Quick TIP Vulnerability 5:12

4y ago5:12

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We are on a much needed break between seasons 4 and 5. We leave you with a 5 min reminder tip to stay open and vulnerable in your relationship with your loved one and with the important people in your life.By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 108 / Narcissism It's All About Me 45:36

4y ago45:36

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 107 / Men In Relationships PART 2 30:28

4y ago30:28

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 106 / Men In Relationships PART 1 29:25

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 105 / The Withdrawer 51:24

4y ago51:24

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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Valentines Day Greetings 0:45

4y ago0:45

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 104 / The Pursuer 44:17

4y ago44:17

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 103 / When Couples Grow Apart 49:18

4y ago49:18

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 102 / The Husbands part 1 51:27

4y ago51:27

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 101 / Hypochondria 53:53

4+ y ago53:53

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 100 / Guilt, what is it good for? Absolutely everything! 43:00

4+ y ago43:00

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 99 / Self Regulation 44:46

4+ y ago44:46

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 98 / Falling in Love. New Years Version Replay. 41:07

4+ y ago41:07

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By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 97 / The Critic. Xmas Version Replay. 44:17

4+ y ago44:17

44:17

By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 96 / Second Time Around. Part 2 27:50

4+ y ago27:50

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This week the therapists continue their interview with a couple who are beating the odds! Typically divorce rates for second marriages are even higher than for firsts. But not for this couple! Listen in and learn how they've persevered against toxic ex partners, blended families and outside responsibilities to keep and nurture the love they found w…

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ep 95 / Second Time Around. Part 1 30:57

4+ y ago30:57

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This week the therapists interview a couple who are beating the odds! Typically divorce rates for second marriages are even higher than for firsts. But not for this couple! Listen in and learn how they've persevered against toxic ex partners, blended families and outside responsibilities to keep and nurture the love they found with each other the s…

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ep 94 / Who do you want to be when you grow up? 52:29

4+ y ago52:29

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Listen in this week as the therapists dish and dive about adult growth and development. Why is it that so many adults believe that once you’re of drinking age, that you’re done developing? Adults must continue to grow and mature until death or else stagnation ensues! Learn how to grow and mature in your adult years so you can have the best possible…

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ep 93 / All the Single Ladies Part2 32:01

4+ y ago32:01

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Listen in this week as the therapists conclude their conversation with the single ladies. Learn from them how to have a happy and full filling life, with or without a partner and understand how they find joy and meaning in their day to day lives.By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 92 / All the Single Ladies Part1 37:35

4+ y ago37:35

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Listen in this week as the therapists talk with two single women about their lives and loves. Learn how they thrive in a “couples’ world” and understand where and how they find meaning in their lives. What relationships matter most to them? What fulfills them? What teaches them about themselves? Part 2 will continue next week. Don’t miss it!…

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ep 91 / Low Level Forces That Compete With Intimacy 38:10

4+ y ago38:10

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This week the therapists dish and dive about the low level forces that can compete with intimacy. They look at their own relationship struggles and learn how things like pride, the search for objective truth and power struggling can arm wrestle with the intimacy you share with your partner. Learn how to spot and conquer these forces before they dam…

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ep 90 / Falling into SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) 42:23

4+ y ago42:23

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This week the therapists dish and dive about Seasonal Affective Disorder aka SAD. With the fall time change upon us, many of us struggle with having less daylight hours. Pam and Iona weigh in on the issue of seasonal depression and come up with some great preventative measures to keep you from feeling down during the darkest months of the year.…

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ep 89 / When The Universe Throws You a Curve Ball 45:26

4+ y ago45:26

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This week the therapists dish and dive about getting blindsided; when the universe throws you a curveball. Iona weighs in on her recent experience of being knocked off her feet with unexpected bad news and realizes how excessive worry does not protect her or control any further reverberations. Pam weighs in on some of the curveballs that life’s thr…

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ep 88 / My Mother Myself 48:54

4+ y ago48:54

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This week the therapists weigh in on their relationships with their mothers....cue scary music! They wonder how they’re like them, different from them and how they’ve been generally influenced by their mothers. They then dive into the literature on the mother daughter relationship to determine if they are destined and predisposed to become their mo…

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ep 87 / Breaking up is Hard to Do 48:12

4+ y ago48:12

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Listen in this week as the therapists answer a listener’s question: How do you know when to leave a relationship? Pam and Iona discuss the reasons for having left or stayed in their own relationships through the years, then dive into some literature that can help guide the decision whether to stay or to go.…

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ep 86 / One is the Loneliest Number 37:13

4+ y ago37:13

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This week, as a special thanksgiving episode, the therapists dish and dive about loneliness. Pam and Iona discuss the difference between being alone and being lonely and reminisce about times in their lives when they’ve felt lonely. They dive into the literature and learn that there’s a difference between being alone and feeling lonely. They’re not…

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ep 85 / Have You Any Dreams You'd Like to Sell 46:58

4+ y ago46:58

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This week Pam and Iona weigh in on dreams. Listen in as they share some of the more exciting, reoccurring and cryptic dreams they’ve had over the years. Then they dive into the literature about dreams and share some of the most interesting psychological ways to interpret dreams. Do dreams really come from the unconscious, bringing with them valuabl…

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ep 84 / The Stigma of Couples Counselling 47:23

4+ y ago47:23

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This week the therapists dish and dive about couples counselling. Both of them have attended and benefitted from couples counselling over the years but also understand that sadly, it can be quite stigmatized in our society. They dive into the literature and understand why it’s been such a stigma, both socially and culturally, and offer some ideas t…

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ep 83 / Value of Admitting our Impulses 43:24

4+ y ago43:24

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This week the therapists dish and dive about some of the impulses they have and what they do with them. It seems that both therapists have some pretty dark impulses in their relationships and aren’t always sure how to proceed. As they dive into the literature, they learn why these impulses are both useful and informative. Learn how to work with you…

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ep 82 / The Kindness of Strangers a Tribute to 911 43:31

4+ y ago43:31

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This week the therapists dish on the kindness of strangers as they remember the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Within the darkness that unfolded, there were many stories of human connection, vulnerability and love. One particular story is the Gander, Newfoundland story in which a small town opened their hearts, resources and wallets to almost 7,0…

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ep 81 / Back to School Ugh. 44:45

4+ y ago44:45

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It’s back to school time and this week the therapists dish and dive about the anxiety they experience around this time of year. Why, even as adults, do we experience back to school jitters and anxiety? Well, the literature shows that we’re not alone. Listen in and learn how you can ride through the early days of September with less anxiety and more…

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ep 80 / Why the Bad Outweighs the Good. 41:50

4+ y ago41:50

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This week the therapists look at how and why we get more stuck in our negative emotions and experiences than in our positive ones. Pam and Iona both have a tendency toward negative bias- recalling and ruminating about negative experiences more so than the joyful ones. Through their dive into the literature, they learn why this is adaptive yet short…

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ep 79 / Therapy.. What is it Good For? 49:07

4+ y ago49:07

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Listen in this week as the therapists wonder if therapy is helpful after all. They discuss the different types of therapy models out there and determine just how useful each one is. Listen in so you can make informed choices about your own therapy!By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 78 / Overfunctioning 42:07

4+ y ago42:07

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Listen in this week as the therapists dish and dive about over functioning. Pam and Iona both learned to over function to control and distract themselves from chaotic situations in their lives. They discuss the price of over functioning and the toll it can take on your life. Learn how to recognize over functioning as a coping mechanism in your own …

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ep 77 / Jealousy 44:31

4+ y ago44:31

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This week the therapists dish and dive about jealousy. Iona’s had an episode of feeling very jealous, which catches her off guard. Pam weighs in on how those ugly feelings have raised their head repeatedly throughout her relationship as well. Listen in as they dive into the literature about the function of jealousy and learn how to reign in that wi…

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ep 76 / Trauma part 2. The whole body tragedy. 48:12

4+ y ago48:12

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This week the therapists finish their discussion about trauma with a dive into the literature about trauma. We learn about the different types of trauma, how it develops and how to treat it. Not all trauma is created equal and the more you know, the more you can do to manage, move past and even grow from the trauma in your own life.…

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ep 75 / Trauma part 1. The whole body tragedy. 38:27

5y ago38:27

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This week the therapists dish extensively about their own experience with trauma and the ongoing impact these traumas have had on their lives. There is no dive this week folks, just juicy dishing! Stay tuned for next week’s dive into the trauma literature. Season 4 is here, and it's going to be great! Iona and Pam…

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Season 4 Welcome! 1:02

5y ago1:02

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Season 4 is here, and it's going to be great! Join us on a new season where we Dish and Dive on topics sure to peak your interest. Iona and PamBy Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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Appetizer 4 / Your Partner is your client 1:05

5y ago1:05

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Hi listeners, we're still on our break between season 3 and 4 but in the meantime we're going to leave you with a quick appetizer today. Try treating your partner as you would treat your client, and see your relationship as something alive and ongoing. We will be back next week to launch season 4 on July 24th with new exciting episodes that are sur…

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Appetizer 3 / The Balance to Stand Alone 0:56

5y ago0:56

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Here is a quick little 1 minute Appetizer for you about The balance and courage to stand alone. We're taking a 2 week break while preparing to launch season 4 and will return July 24th with new exciting episodes that are sure to give you the dish you are looking for in your relationship. Iona & Pam, Relationship Dish…

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ep 74 / Addictions 44:17

5y ago44:17

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This week the therapists weigh in on the issue of addiction, in its many forms. Listen in as they discuss their own addictions and the addictions of their family members and friends. Dive into the literature with them as they navigate through the various diagnostic and treatment models to find the right one for you.…

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ep 73 / Infidelity 47:02

5y ago47:02

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This week the therapists dish and dive about affairs and infidelity. Listen in as they dish about their own experiences with infidelity and affairs (spoiler alert, it’s not pretty) and the impact they’ve had on their lives. Learn from the literature how to deal with it, get past it or get out of it if it happens to you!…

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ep 72 / The Critic 46:31

5y ago46:31

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This week the therapists dish and dive about that critical voice in their heads, their inner critics. They look at where they come from and how we can learn to manage them so they don’t take over our lives. Listen in and learn how to beat those negative voices!By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 71 / Fatherhood 46:35

5y ago46:35

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It’s Fathers Day and This week the therapists dish and dive about fathers! They look at the fathers of their own children and compare them to their own fathers, they dive about the importance of fathers and how a good relationship with father actually helps kids thrive all throughout life.By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 70 / Enmeshment 43:32

5y ago43:32

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This week the therapists dish and dive about enmeshment. They wonder if they are at times, enmeshed with their partners. Listen in as they dish about their own issues and explain what enmeshment is and how to deal with it so it doesn’t run your life!By Iona Monk, Pam Stewart

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ep 69 / My Partner, Myself. 42:30

5y ago42:30

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Listen in this week as the therapists dish and dive about seeing themselves in their partners. They realize that many things that trigger them about their partners are the very things that trigger them about themselves. Being in a relationship is like standing in front of a mirror 24/7 and when that mirror feels like one of those “fun house” mirror…

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ep 68 / Woman in Love Part 2 33:45

5y ago33:45

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Listen in this week as the therapists conclude their interview with two women who are pros at making their marriage work. Learn about what’s challenged them over the years and how they’ve learned to overcome these challenges and continue to grow together. They are inspirational to us. Learn from the masters!…

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ep 67 / Woman in Love Part 1 32:19

5y ago32:19

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Listen in this week as the therapists offer yet another side dish! This time, they interview two women who, despite big obstacles, have managed to create and maintain an incredibly happy and healthy relationship. Listen in to part 1 and find out which obstacles they faced and how they navigated them together. They are truly masters at their relatio…

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ep 66 / Shame Versus Guilt - The Final Showdown 35:14

5y ago35:14

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Listen in this week as the therapists dish and dive about the difference between shame and guilt. Both therapists recall events from their family of origin when guilt bled into shame. Instead of feeling guilty for a bad behaviour, they ended up feeling shamed for who they were. Learn the differences between guilt and shame so you can more easily an…

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ep 65 / OCD or The Deals We Make With The Devil 39:32

5y ago39:32

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Listen in this week as the therapists dish and dive about the deals they make with the devil. It turns out they tell themselves some pretty interesting stories about the things they have to do to feel safe and to keep horrible things from happening to them and theirs! Who knew they had such power! Anyone else seek guarantees that nothing bad will b…

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