The Trauma Lens: How Past Wounds Affect Your Marriage
About this episode
Most marriages don't suffer because of communication problems. They suffer because of unresolved wounds, unchecked emotions, unrealistic expectations, and baggage that never got dealt with.
In this powerful episode of Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Doc Jess tackle the hard truths about marriage, emotional healing, faith, trauma, and personal responsibility. They break down why lasting change doesn't happen when you focus on fixing your spouse—it happens when you confront what needs to change within yourself.
From PTSD and emotional triggers to limiting beliefs, mindset, and relationship growth, this conversation delivers practical wisdom, real-life experience, and actionable tools to help you build stronger relationships and a stronger life.
If you're tired of the same arguments, the same frustrations, and the same cycles repeating themselves, this episode will challenge the way you think about marriage and personal growth.
🎧 Tune in now. Stop waiting for someone else to change. Start doing the work that changes everything.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 - Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors
- 07:26 - The Lies You Believe Are Holding You Back
- 09:12 - When Performance Becomes Your Identity
- 14:19 - Most People Talk Too Much About Themselves
- 15:07 - How to Destroy Imposter Syndrome
- 17:11 - Slay the Giant in Front of You
- 20:40 - Stop Letting Your Thoughts Control You
- 23:51 - Master Your Emotions Before They Master You
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