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Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastI Say Yes When I Should Say NoToday on the show, Alison talks to me about the fact that she finds herself saying “YES” to the needs and requests of others, when she really should be saying no, because she doesn’t have the bandwidth or capacity to do it, and she finds herself bitter, burnout, and resentful. Why does she have this pattern and where does it come from? Today on Talk To Me, we dig deep and find out where this pattern started and the answer will surprise you as much it surprised her because it goes way back, farther than she ever expected. 2025-04-0831 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastI Say Yes When I Should Say NoToday on the show, Alison talks to me about the fact that she finds herself saying “YES” to the needs and requests of others, when she really should be saying no, because she doesn’t have the bandwidth or capacity to do it, and she finds herself bitter, burnout, and resentful. Why does she have this pattern and where does it come from? Today on Talk To Me, we dig deep and find out where this pattern started and the answer will surprise you as much it surprised her because it goes way back, farther than she ever expected.  You can also wa...2025-04-0832 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWhat Do I Do With These Hard Emotions? with Annie DownsOn this episode I have an on-air counseling session with Annie F. Downs who talks to me about a difficult season she faced after facing a breakup followed by the devastating loss of her nephew followed by physical health struggles all in the same time-period, dealing with grief upon grief upon grief. We talk about all the difficult feelings that come up during hard seasons when we’re feeling overwhelmed, and what on earth we’re supposed to do with all the hard feelings…especially for people who have a tendency to run from the hard feelings, or to numb th...2025-04-0153 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWhat Do I Do With These Hard Emotions? with Annie DownsOn this episode I have an on-air counseling session with Annie F. Downs who talks to me about a difficult season she faced after facing a breakup followed by the devastating loss of her nephew followed by physical health struggles all in the same time-period, dealing with grief upon grief upon grief. We talk about all the difficult feelings that come up during hard seasons when we’re feeling overwhelmed, and what on earth we’re supposed to do with all the hard feelings…especially for people who have a tendency to run from the hard feelings, or to numb the har...2025-04-0152 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastAttracted To Emotionally Unavailable MenWhat happens when you seem drawn to the same type of person, but that “type” is someone who is emotionally unavailable? Why are certain people drawn to these types of unhealthy cycles of relationships, and how do you break the cycle? Today I talk to Erica, who is tired of emotionally unavailable men, and wanting to understand her role in attracting these types of relationships. Listen into this powerful conversation!You can also watch the full episode on YouTube.Talk To Me: The Debra F...2025-03-2527 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastAttracted To Emotionally Unavailable MenWhat happens when you seem drawn to the same type of person, but that “type” is someone who is emotionally unavailable? Why are certain people drawn to these types of unhealthy cycles of relationships, and how do you break the cycle? Today I talk to Erica, who is tired of emotionally unavailable men, and wanting to understand her role in attracting these types of relationships. Listen into this powerful conversation! You can also watch the full episode on YouTube. Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: The Debra Fileta Counselors Network: Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselo...2025-03-2528 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastHealing From a Relationship I Made Up in My MindIs it possible to get attached to a relationship you made up in your mind?Today Denise calls in to talk to me, because she’s struggling to let go of a relationship that she has been imagining in her mind, and wanting to embrace reality. After many years of casually interacting with someone that she has feelings for, she’s ready to let it go and move forward into a realistic perspective of their relationship. But she needs help…so listen along to this interesting conversation!You can also watch the full epis...2025-03-1837 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastHealing From a Relationship I Made Up in My MindIs it possible to get attached to a relationship you made up in your mind? Today Denise calls in to talk to me, because she’s struggling to let go of a relationship that she has been imagining in her mind, and wanting to embrace reality. After many years of casually interacting with someone that she has feelings for, she’s ready to let it go and move forward into a realistic perspective of their relationship. But she needs help…so listen along to this interesting conversation! You can also watch the full episode on YouTube. Talk To Me: The Debra Fil...2025-03-1838 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastSecond Guessing the Break UpKatie comes to talk to me today about a breakup that she's second guessing. We processed why she broke up with him, and then talk through some of her regrets. What happens when you look back and realize you might have made a mistake in breaking up? Where do you go from there? How do you know whether or not it was the right decision? This episode is powerful for anyone who can relate to second-guessing yourself after a breakup. You can also watch the full episode on YouTube.Ta...2025-03-1132 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastSecond Guessing the Break UpKatie comes to talk to me today about a breakup that she's second guessing. We processed why she broke up with him, and then talk through some of her regrets. What happens when you look back and realize you might have made a mistake in breaking up? Where do you go from there? How do you know whether or not it was the right decision? This episode is powerful for anyone who can relate to second-guessing yourself after a breakup.  You can also watch the full episode on YouTube. Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: The Debra Fileta Co...2025-03-1129 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastStruggling with Singleness with Anthony O'NealToday I’m joined by entrepreneur Anthony O’Neal, for this on-air counseling session where we process his feelings and desires as a successful, single, bachelor. He’s building his life, his business, and his world…but he has no one to share it with, which takes a toll on him emotionally. We talk about what to do with the desires, how he’s handling singleness, and so much more. It’s a powerful conversation so make sure to tune in!You can also watch the full episode on YouTube.Talk To Me: The Debra Fi...2025-03-0442 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastStruggling with Singleness with Anthony O'NealToday I’m joined by entrepreneur Anthony O’Neal, for this on-air counseling session where we process his feelings and desires as a successful, single, bachelor. He’s building his life, his business, and his world…but he has no one to share it with, which takes a toll on him emotionally. We talk about what to do with the desires, how he’s handling singleness, and so much more. It’s a powerful conversation so make sure to tune in! You can also watch the full episode on YouTube. Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: The Debra Fileta Counselor...2025-03-0440 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastShe Keeps Triggering Me with Brooke and WileyOn this episode of Couples Therapy I talk with Brooke and Wiley, who are struggling with his over-reactive triggers to simple questions. Wiley is tired of her questions, but Brooke feels like she can’t ask anything without it turning into a fight, and she’s not sure how to deal with it. We turn the tables on Wiley and help him identify why this might be the case, and how to begin identifying the root cause of his triggers. It’s a powerful conversation of learning to go back and heal the past, in order to heal the presen...2025-02-2559 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastShe Keeps Triggering Me with Brooke and WileyOn this episode of Couples Therapy I talk with Brooke and Wiley, who are struggling with his over-reactive triggers to simple questions. Wiley is tired of her questions, but Brooke feels like she can’t ask anything without it turning into a fight, and she’s not sure how to deal with it. We turn the tables on Wiley and help him identify why this might be the case, and how to begin identifying the root cause of his triggers. It’s a powerful conversation of learning to go back and heal the past, in order to heal the present. If you...2025-02-2556 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWe're In a Stressful Season with Jimmy and Irene RollinsOn this episode of Couples Therapy, I sit down with my friends and pastors Irene and Jimmy Rollins who are in a seriously stressful season of life right now, which is starting to impact their marriage. The build-up of stress has caused new tensions, and without the old unhealthy coping skills of addiction to default to — they’re having to pave a new path this time around. We talk through the stress they’re facing, and how they can actually help one another — by learning what it truly means to help themselves. It’s an eye-opening conversation for married couples ab...2025-02-1858 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWe're In a Stressful Season with Jimmy and Irene RollinsOn this episode of Couples Therapy, I sit down with my friends and pastors Irene and Jimmy Rollins who are in a seriously stressful season of life right now, which is starting to impact their marriage. The build-up of stress has caused new tensions, and without the old unhealthy coping skills of addiction to default to — they’re having to pave a new path this time around. We talk through the stress they’re facing, and how they can actually help one another — by learning what it truly means to help themselves. It’s an eye-opening conversation for married couples about the...2025-02-1855 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWhy Do We Keep Having the SAME Fight?Have you ever wondered, “Why do we keep having the same fight?”Today on Talk To Me, I have an on-air Couples Therapy session with Jeff and Michelle who don’t understand why, after all of their years in marriage ministry and helping other couples, they can’t seem to help themselves. They keep having the same fight over and over again (and you’ll be surprised when you find out what it’s about). I help them get to the roots of the reason why, and give them a plan to move forward. It’s a reall...2025-02-111h 06Love + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWhy Do We Keep Having the SAME Fight?Have you ever wondered, “Why do we keep having the same fight?” Today on Talk To Me, I have an on-air Couples Therapy session with Jeff and Michelle who don’t understand why, after all of their years in marriage ministry and helping other couples, they can’t seem to help themselves. They keep having the same fight over and over again (and you’ll be surprised when you find out what it’s about). I help them get to the roots of the reason why, and give them a plan to move forward. It’s a really important session to listen to i...2025-02-111h 01Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastNewlywed Struggles with Kait and JJ TomlinCouples Therapy is BACK!!! And I am so excited about the couples we have joining us for the month of February for the Couples Therapy Series. So what’s the newlywed stage really like for Instagram Relationship influencers Kait and JJ Tomlin? Today in this on-air session, I dig deep with Kait and JJ and talk through some of the newlywed struggles and hardships that have come in these early years of marriage and getting used to one another. We talk about the bad habits, conflict, and situations they’ve struggled with, and how it’s been harder...2025-02-041h 02Love + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastNewlywed Struggles with Kait and JJ TomlinCouples Therapy is BACK!!! And I am so excited about the couples we have joining us for the month of February for the Couples Therapy Series.  So what’s the newlywed stage really like for Instagram Relationship influencers Kait and JJ Tomlin? Today in this on-air session, I dig deep with Kait and JJ and talk through some of the newlywed struggles and hardships that have come in these early years of marriage and getting used to one another. We talk about the bad habits, conflict, and situations they’ve struggled with, and how it’s been harder than they expecte...2025-02-0458 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastHow to Savor LifeDo you find that it’s hard to be present?Why do so many of us get stuck on the fears of the future, discontent in the here and now, or regrets from the past? Or what about the devices that we have living in our pockets, tempting us to scroll, and click, and watch — wasting our everyday moments?Today, I have an on-air session with Chris where we talk about his personal struggle to stay present, battle discontent, and enjoy the life he’s been given today. Talk...2024-10-2238 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastHow to Savor LifeDo you find that it’s hard to be present? Why do so many of us get stuck on the fears of the future, discontent in the here and now, or regrets from the past? Or what about the devices that we have living in our pockets, tempting us to scroll, and click, and watch — wasting our everyday moments? Today, I have an on-air session with Chris where we talk about his personal struggle to stay present, battle discontent, and enjoy the life he’s been given today.  Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: Soul Care: Order Soul Care Tod...2024-10-2237 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastSavoring Through SufferingToday on talk to me, I have an on-air counseling session with the one and only Ann Voskamp.We talk about the importance of savoring life through the gift of gratitude. And then we talk about how to actually go about savoring life when you are a season of suffering and it feels really hard to savor.If you are struggling with gratitude, being present, and wanting to do a better job savoring life…. This episode is going to bless you and encourage you to savor.Talk To Me: The De...2024-10-1546 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastSavoring Through SufferingToday on talk to me, I have an on-air counseling session with the one and only Ann Voskamp. We talk about the importance of savoring life through the gift of gratitude. And then we talk about how to actually go about savoring life when you are a season of suffering and it feels really hard to savor. If you are struggling with gratitude, being present, and wanting to do a better job savoring life…. This episode is going to bless you and encourage you to savor. Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: Soul Care: Order Soul Care Today! The...2024-10-1545 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastThe Theology of SELF-CARE with Joel MuddamalleIs self-care biblical?So many Christians are held back from the message of practicing SOUL CARE because of misbeliefs about the theology of self-care and soul-care. They have been taught that the Christian way is “self neglect”.In this special episode, I am joined by my new friend, theologian Joel Mudamalle, as we differentiate between soul care and self-care, as well as unpack some verses that help us make sense of the importance of caring for ourselves and why it matters.Tune in to this important episode on the theology of self-care!2024-10-0855 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastThe Theology of SELF-CARE with Joel MuddamalleIs self-care biblical? So many Christians are held back from the message of practicing SOUL CARE because of misbeliefs about the theology of self-care and soul-care. They have been taught that the Christian way is “self neglect”. In this special episode, I am joined by my new friend, theologian Joel Mudamalle, as we differentiate between soul care and self-care, as well as unpack some verses that help us make sense of the importance of caring for ourselves and why it matters. Tune in to this important episode on the theology of self-care! Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: Soul...2024-10-0853 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastI'm Awful at Boundaries in MinistryWhat happens when you are on the line of burnout on a regular basis?Today’s caller, Liz from California, feels like she’s constantly straddling the line of burnout. She has a really hard time with boundaries, especially with ministry. She feels like she’s taught to “trust the Lord” and push through, but not actually replenish herself. She’s watching people in ministry burn out left and right, and no one is teaching her a better way to do it. She’s even seen her own leaders filled with stress and fatigue — but it doesn’t l...2024-10-0140 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastI'm Awful at Boundaries in MinistryWhat happens when you are on the line of burnout on a regular basis? Today’s caller, Liz from California, feels like she’s constantly straddling the line of burnout. She has a really hard time with boundaries, especially with ministry. She feels like she’s taught to “trust the Lord” and push through, but not actually replenish herself. She’s watching people in ministry burn out left and right, and no one is teaching her a better way to do it. She’s even seen her own leaders filled with stress and fatigue — but it doesn’t look or feel healthy, and...2024-10-0136 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastI Thought Boundaries Were Selfish - PROTECT with Bianca OlthoffWhy do so many Christians struggle with boundaries?We are taught that boundaries are wrong, sinful, or selfish — and that we should always say YES and be ready to sacrifice and serve at a moment’s notice.But is this really the way of Jesus? Or could this lead us down a path of emotional burnout, codependency, and unhealthy relationships?Today, we continue this Soul Care series with an on-air counseling session with my friend, Bianca Olthoff. Bianca has been on the podcast before, proc...2024-09-2456 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastI Thought Boundaries Were Selfish - PROTECT with Bianca OlthoffWhy do so many Christians struggle with boundaries? We are taught that boundaries are wrong, sinful, or selfish — and that we should always say YES and be ready to sacrifice and serve at a moment’s notice. But is this really the way of Jesus? Or could this lead us down a path of emotional burnout, codependency, and unhealthy relationships? Today, we continue this Soul Care series with an on-air counseling session with my friend, Bianca Olthoff. Bianca has been on the podcast before, processing pain from the past (listen here if you missed it!) but today we dive into the...2024-09-2453 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastDo I Even Need Friends?How many friends do we actually need? And does the desire to connect change through different seasons of life, or is it a sign that something is wrong? Today as we continue the Soul Care series, I have Cindy from South Africa joining me on the hotline to talk about her recent journey with friendships, and her decreasing desire to connect with people. We process whether or not this is healthy, where it might be coming from, and how she should respond to these feelings. It’s a really good conversation if you’ve ever wondered what friendship in adul...2024-09-1735 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastDo I Even Need Friends?How many friends do we actually need? And does the desire to connect change through different seasons of life, or is it a sign that something is wrong? Today as we continue the Soul Care series, I have Cindy from South Africa joining me on the hotline to talk about her recent journey with friendships, and her decreasing desire to connect with people. We process whether or not this is healthy, where it might be coming from, and how she should respond to these feelings. It’s a really good conversation if you’ve ever wondered what friendship in adulthood shou...2024-09-1732 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastI Had Followers but Not Friends - CONNECT with Carlos WhitakerIsn't it amazing how we can feel so disconnected, when our culture is more "connected" than ever before through social media?Today as we continue the Soul Care series, I have an on-air counseling session with Carlos Whitaker, and we dive into his feelings of disconnect from his friends and family, ironically, during the rise of his online connections on social media. He had a lot of "followers" on social media, but not many real "friends". We talk about the roots that got him to that point in life, and unpack some things from his childhood that...2024-09-1054 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastI Had Followers but Not Friends - CONNECT with Carlos WhitakerIsn't it amazing how we can feel so disconnected, when our culture is more "connected" than ever before through social media? Today as we continue the Soul Care series, I have an on-air counseling session with Carlos Whitaker, and we dive into his feelings of disconnect from his friends and family, ironically, during the rise of his online connections on social media. He had a lot of "followers" on social media, but not many real "friends". We talk about the roots that got him to that point in life, and unpack some things from his childhood that influenced his difficulty...2024-09-1050 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastHow Full do You Feel? + Soul Care Special Reading with Debra Fileta!It’s book launch day for my new book Soul Care!! And I couldn’t be more excited to share this message with you. It’s a message about avoiding burnout, and staying filled. It looks at the 6 essential rhythms that Jesus practiced to care for his soul, and how we can do the same. I have no doubt it’s a message that will change your life like it changed mine.I have been anticipating this day for so long, and it’s finally here!! So, today on Talk To Me, I not only share...2024-09-0336 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastHow full do you feel? + Soul Care Special Reading with Debra Fileta!It’s book launch day for my new book Soul Care!! And I couldn’t be more excited to share this message with you. It’s a message about avoiding burnout, and staying filled. It looks at the 6 essential rhythms that Jesus practiced to care for his soul, and how we can do the same. I have no doubt it’s a message that will change your life like it changed mine. I have been anticipating this day for so long, and it’s finally here!! So, today on Talk To Me, I not only share my heart about Soul Care with yo...2024-09-0334 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastCan You Take Caring For Your Body Too Far?Is there such a thing as going TOO FAR with caring for our body? Though the church culture can be silent about caring for our body, the world seems to make too much of it. How do you know when you’ve taken it too far and then what do you do about it? Today on the podcast I have an on-air session with Emily who feels like she tends to go TOO FAR when it comes to fitness and exercise, and wants to know how to find the right balance of Soul Care as it relates to nourishing her bo...2024-08-2736 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastCan You Take Caring For Your Body Too Far?Is there such a thing as going TOO FAR with caring for our body? Though the church culture can be silent about caring for our body, the world seems to make too much of it. How do you know when you’ve taken it too far and then what do you do about it?Today on the podcast I have an on-air session with Emily who feels like she tends to go TOO FAR when it comes to fitness and exercise, and wants to know how to find the right balance of Soul Care as...2024-08-2739 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWhy I Neglected My Body with Jasmine MaysWe continue our Soul Care Series today starting with the rhythm of NOURISH. The functioning of our bodies impacts every other part of who we are, but it’s one of the most neglected messages in the church.Today I have an on-air counseling session with fitness influencer Jasmine Mays, as we dig into her own story of learning to nourish her body after growing up in a world where she actually abused her body, without realizing it, by the way she was treating it. We talk about the impact of trauma on how we...2024-08-2058 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWhy I Neglected My Body with Jasmine MaysWe continue our Soul Care Series today starting with the rhythm of NOURISH. The functioning of our bodies impacts every other part of who we are, but it’s one of the most neglected messages in the church. Today I have an on-air counseling session with fitness influencer Jasmine Mays, as we dig into her own story of learning to nourish her body after growing up in a world where she actually abused her body, without realizing it, by the way she was treating it. We talk about the impact of trauma on how we care for ourselves (or neglect ou...2024-08-2055 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWhy Am I Always So Burnt Out?Why do some people have a tendency to feel more burnt out than others? Why is it so hard to break cycles of feeling depleted and drained? Why is it so hard for some people to say no, to set boundaries, and to care for their souls? Today on the podcast, we start our brand new SOUL CARE SERIES to answer all these questions and dig into some of these important topics in anticipation of my new book! My first conversation is with Cyndi from New York who is st...2024-08-1338 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWhy Am I Always So Burnt Out?Why do some people have a tendency to feel more burnt out than others? Why is it so hard to break cycles of feeling depleted and drained? Why is it so hard for some people to say no, to set boundaries, and to care for their souls?  Today on the podcast, we start our brand new SOUL CARE SERIES to answer all these questions and dig into some of these important topics in anticipation of my new book!  My first conversation is with Cyndi from New York who is struggling with burnout…and doesn’t know why she keeps repeating patter...2024-08-1334 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastLetting Go of Self-Sufficiency with Demi-Leigh TebowWe often talk about letting go of the negative labels that people have put on us… but what about the positive ones?What happens when our entire identity is built on the success we achieve in this world… And then we have to lay it all down?Today on the podcast, I have an on-air counseling session with Demi Leigh Tebow, as she opens up about the struggle and depression she felt laying down the crown of Miss universe… and realizing how much her identity was found in unreliable things.We trace this “self suf...2024-08-0657 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastLetting Go of Self-Sufficiency with Demi-Leigh TebowWe often talk about letting go of the negative labels that people have put on us… but what about the positive ones? What happens when our entire identity is built on the success we achieve in this world… And then we have to lay it all down? Today on the podcast, I have an on-air counseling session with Demi Leigh Tebow, as she opens up about the struggle and depression she felt laying down the crown of Miss universe… and realizing how much her identity was found in unreliable things. We trace this “self sufficiency” back to her childhood, and unpack som...2024-08-0654 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastLeaving the Adult Industry with Brittni De La MoraHow do you go from the adult industry to ministry?What are the family dynamics, identity issues, and past trauma that go into someone entering the adult industry— and then how do you find your way out?Today on the podcast, I have a vulnerable on air counseling session with Brittni De La Mora — as we talk about her transition into the adult industry, and then her transition out of it.We talk about the darkness and pain in the adult world, and how Jesus changed everything for her….And then she op...2024-07-3158 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastLeaving the Adult Industry with Brittni De La MoraHow do you go from the adult industry to ministry? What are the family dynamics, identity issues, and past trauma that go into someone entering the adult industry— and then how do you find your way out? Today on the podcast, I have a vulnerable on air counseling session with Brittni De La Mora — as we talk about her transition into the adult industry, and then her transition out of it. We talk about the darkness and pain in the adult world, and how Jesus changed everything for her…. And then she opens up about what her life, marriage and family...2024-07-3155 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastHow Do I Find Community In A New Place?Making friends can feel hard, and finding community can feel even harder….Today on the podcast, I talk to Stephanie who recently moved to a new place and is looking for ways to connect with others and form community.We often talk about the benefits of community, but we don’t always discuss how to practically create that type of environment.If this is something you have been wanting to do, take a listen to this on-air session because it will challenge you and help you take some next steps in community.2024-07-2332 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastHow Do I Find Community In A New Place?Making friends can feel hard, and finding community can feel even harder…. Today on the podcast, I talk to Stephanie who recently moved to a new place and is looking for ways to connect with others and form community. We often talk about the benefits of community, but we don’t always discuss how to practically create that type of environment. If this is something you have been wanting to do, take a listen to this on-air session because it will challenge you and help you take some next steps in community. Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: The...2024-07-2329 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWhen Ministry is REALLY Hard with Matt BrownWe don’t often consider the toll that full time ministry takes on pastors and leaders in the church. The role of leading people spiritually also comes at a cost — and often times that cost can be great! Today on the podcast I process this with Pastor Matt Brown, and specifically what to do when Ministry life is really hard. In our on-air counseling session, we talk about what it feels like to have your life and family under a microscope, to feel judged by bystanders, and to be rejected by people you love… as well as how to respond in hea...2024-07-1646 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWhen Ministry is REALLY Hard with Matt BrownWe don’t often consider the toll that full time ministry takes on pastors and leaders in the church.The role of leading people spiritually also comes at a cost — and often times that cost can be great!Today on the podcast I process this with Pastor Matt Brown, and specifically what to do when Ministry life is really hard.In our on-air counseling session, we talk about what it feels like to have your life and family under a microscope, to feel judged by bystanders, and to be rejected by people you love...2024-07-1649 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastDealing with Heartbreak After Heartbreak with Jeanine Amapola WardHeartbreak after heartbreak… you might know what it feels like to have your heart broken into a million pieces.You might know what it feels like to have your heart broken by someone you thought you would be with forever.How do you come out the other side of heartbreak?How do you believe that God has good things in store for your life and for your relationships when all you feel is pain, rejection, and insecurity?What can you do to get through heartbreak and come out the other side ho...2024-07-0944 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastDealing with Heartbreak After Heartbreak with Jeanine Amapola WardHeartbreak after heartbreak… you might know what it feels like to have your heart broken into a million pieces. You might know what it feels like to have your heart broken by someone you thought you would be with forever. How do you come out the other side of heartbreak? How do you believe that God has good things in store for your life and for your relationships when all you feel is pain, rejection, and insecurity? What can you do to get through heartbreak and come out the other side hoping and believing for love? Today, I have an on...2024-07-0941 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastI Need Help with Dating Decisions!Are you struggling with decisions in your dating life?Today on the podcast, I talk with Carolina, and help her navigate some questions she has regarding dating and dating relationships.She specifically wants to know how you make decisions based on your faith and what God wants for your dating life, versus making decisions based on your emotions and how you feel… and is there a difference between those two things?Is it anxiety, or is it God?Is it infatuation, or the Holy Spirit?We process through all of...2024-07-0226 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastI Need Help with Dating Decisions!Are you struggling with decisions in your dating life? Today on the podcast, I talk with Carolina, and help her navigate some questions she has regarding dating and dating relationships. She specifically wants to know how you make decisions based on your faith and what God wants for your dating life, versus making decisions based on your emotions and how you feel… and is there a difference between those two things? Is it anxiety, or is it God? Is it infatuation, or the Holy Spirit? We process through all of this and dig a little deeper today on the Podcast!! if...2024-07-0223 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastRejection Wounds with Alexandra HooverHow do you handle rejection?Worse yet, how do you handle rejection from people you hoped to be able to trust?How do you recover from feeling unwanted or unneeded? How do you keep it from becoming part of your beliefs and identity?This week on the podcast I have a powerful on-air session with Alexandra Hoover, and we start putting together the pieces of the puzzle of what caused her to have a vulnerability towards rejection.I help her identify where this came from, and how it might be impacting...2024-06-2558 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastRejection Wounds with Alexandra HooverHow do you handle rejection? Worse yet, how do you handle rejection from people you hoped to be able to trust? How do you recover from feeling unwanted or unneeded? How do you keep it from becoming part of your beliefs and identity? This week on the podcast I have a powerful on-air session with Alexandra Hoover, and we start putting together the pieces of the puzzle of what caused her to have a vulnerability towards rejection. I help her identify where this came from, and how it might be impacting other parts of her life and ministry. It’s a...2024-06-2554 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWhen You Feel Like You Don't Fit In with Brian TomeWhat do you do when you feel like you don’t fit in?What do you do when you don’t even feel like you belong in your own family?How can you take that feeling that you don’t belong, and turn it into something good… Something healthy… Something purposeful and meaningful?This is exactly the subject we dive into today in this on-air counseling session with Brian Tome. He felt out of place in his own life— and for good reason.We talk about some of his hurts from the past, an...2024-06-181h 02Love + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWhen You Feel Like You Don't Fit In with Brian TomeWhat do you do when you feel like you don’t fit in? What do you do when you don’t even feel like you belong in your own family? How can you take that feeling that you don’t belong, and turn it into something good… Something healthy… Something purposeful and meaningful? This is exactly the subject we dive into today in this on-air counseling session with Brian Tome. He felt out of place in his own life— and for good reason. We talk about some of his hurts from the past, and how they impacted & informed his calling in the prese...2024-06-1859 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastHow Do You Date After Loss?How do you date after the deep loss of a marriage? Is it possible to love again?Today I talk with Diane who is a widow that is trying to heal her heart after the death of her husband. She’s having a hard time navigating the dating world now that she’s single in her 60s, yet hasn’t dated since her 20s!!We talk about her grief, how to heal, and when to know you’re ready to date!Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras:2024-06-1131 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastHow Do You Date After Loss?Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: The Debra Fileta Counselors Network: Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselors Network and get started on your healing journey from the inside out TODAY!  DEBRA FILETA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, bestselling author, relationship expert, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She’s written six books including Choosing Marriage,True Love Dates, Love In Every Season,Are You Really OK?, Married Sex, and RESET. She’s also the host of Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast (formerly the Love + Relationships Podcast) where she facilitates on-air authentic...2024-06-1127 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastBaggage in Our Marriage with Dave & Ann WilsonToday on the podcast, I have a couples counseling session with two of my favorite people… Dave and Ann Wilson! I met them when I was invited to be on their program, family life today, and I immediately fell in love with their authenticity. I knew they would be a perfect fit for couples counseling session to dig into some of the hard things from their past and how their past has impacted their marriage relationship over the years. Their relationship didn’t start healthy, in fact — it was rather dysfunctional— and they really had to learn the hard way. You are...2024-06-0455 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastBaggage in Our Marriage with Dave & Ann WilsonToday on the podcast, I have a couples counseling session with two of my favorite people… Dave and Ann Wilson!I met them when I was invited to be on their program, family life today, and I immediately fell in love with their authenticity. I knew they would be a perfect fit for couples counseling session to dig into some of the hard things from their past and how their past has impacted their marriage relationship over the years.Their relationship didn’t start healthy, in fact — it was rather dysfunctional— and they really had to learn...2024-06-0459 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWhy Can’t I Ask For What I Need?Are you good at sharing your needs with others? Most people aren’t.Today on the podcast, Erin from Texas called in to talk to me about the fact that she has a really hard time opening up with others and being vulnerable about what she really needs and how she feels.She’s seen patterns in her life of putting others first and staying silent about her own needs…until it’s become problematic.We unpack some of the relationships where she struggles the most, and then I ask her some questions to help...2024-05-2832 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWhy Can’t I Ask For What I Need?Are you good at sharing your needs with others? Most people aren’t. Today on the podcast, Erin from Texas called in to talk to me about the fact that she has a really hard time opening up with others and being vulnerable about what she really needs and how she feels. She’s seen patterns in her life of putting others first and staying silent about her own needs…until it’s become problematic. We unpack some of the relationships where she struggles the most, and then I ask her some questions to help her get to the root of WHY —...2024-05-2829 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastDo I Have Dad Wounds? with Jonathan PokludaToday on the podcast, I have a favorite friend back on for a SECOND on-air session, JP Pokluda!!In our initial conversation, JP and I talk through some of his challenges with having too much on his plate and moving into a season of burnout (listen to the conversation here).In that conversation, I asked if he had ever dug into his past history— and how it might be impacting what he does in the present.Today on the podcast, we jump into part two of the conversation and I ask him a fe...2024-05-2157 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastDo I Have Dad Wounds? with Jonathan PokludaToday on the podcast, I have a favorite friend back on for a SECOND on-air session, JP Pokluda!! In our initial conversation, JP and I talk through some of his challenges with having too much on his plate and moving into a season of burnout (listen to the conversation here). In that conversation, I asked if he had ever dug into his past history— and how it might be impacting what he does in the present. Today on the podcast, we jump into part two of the conversation and I ask him a few questions to consider from his past, an...2024-05-2154 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWhen Old Trauma Spills Into New RelationshipsToday on the podcast, I chat with Rebecca from Tennessee! She’s wanting to know how to deal with past trauma, and especially how to keep it from spilling into present relationships!Relationships are like a mirror to our wounds and weaknesses…. And as much as they reveal past woundings, they also invite us to heal!When people get close enough, we can start to feel some of that relationship trauma coming back up — but that is also the best opportunity to begin the work of healing. We talk through what that looks like and exactl...2024-05-1433 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWhen Old Trauma Spills Into New RelationshipsToday on the podcast, I chat with Rebecca from Tennessee! She’s wanting to know how to deal with past trauma, and especially how to keep it from spilling into present relationships! Relationships are like a mirror to our wounds and weaknesses…. And as much as they reveal past woundings, they also invite us to heal! When people get close enough, we can start to feel some of that relationship trauma coming back up — but that is also the best opportunity to begin the work of healing. We talk through what that looks like and exactly how to do it in tod...2024-05-1429 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWhen There Seems To Be No Hope with Katherine WolfToday on the podcast, I am talking to the amazing Katherine Wolf.In her 20s, after the birth of her first child, Katherine experienced a devastating massive stroke that left her paralyzed and turned her life completely upside down.In this on-air counseling session, we talk through this horrific season in her life and what it means to look for hope when there seems to be no hope. We talk about medical trauma, and how she has processed these things moving forward. We talk about her childhood, and how God was preparing...2024-05-0754 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWhen There Seems To Be No Hope with Katherine WolfToday on the podcast, I am talking to the amazing Katherine Wolf. In her 20s, after the birth of her first child, Katherine experienced a devastating massive stroke that left her paralyzed and turned her life completely upside down. In this on-air counseling session, we talk through this horrific season in her life and what it means to look for hope when there seems to be no hope. We talk about medical trauma, and how she has processed these things moving forward. We talk about her childhood, and how God was preparing her for suffering, even from a young age...2024-05-0751 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTrusting God vs. Taking ControlToday on the podcast, I talk with Faith from Georgia!She’s 37 and single so she really wants to know how to know when you are trusting God with your dating life — versus when you are taking control of the situation yourself.Do you have to sit back and wait for things to happen, or can you take initiative?And what if you are a woman, where does that leave you in the equation of making a dating relationship happen – considering some people think it’s wrong for a woman to take an initiati...2024-04-3034 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastTrusting God vs. Taking ControlToday on the podcast, I talk with Faith from Georgia! She’s 37 and single so she really wants to know how to know when you are trusting God with your dating life — versus when you are taking control of the situation yourself. Do you have to sit back and wait for things to happen, or can you take initiative? And what if you are a woman, where does that leave you in the equation of making a dating relationship happen – considering some people think it’s wrong for a woman to take an initiative. We talked about what waiting on God actu...2024-04-3031 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastStruggling With Singleness: A Conversation with MandisaIn honor of my good friend – Mandisa, and to honor her life and legacy, I am re-airing this powerful episode on singleness. Do you feel like you’re struggling with singleness? Struggling with singleness does not make you strange, or crazy, or lacking in faith. It makes you human.  If you are struggling with singleness, this episode is for you. Tune in now! Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: The Debra Fileta Counselors Network: Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselors Network and get started on your healing journey from the inside out TODAY!  DEBRA FILETA is a Lice...2024-04-2639 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastStruggling With Singleness: A Conversation with MandisaIn honor of my good friend – Mandisa, and to honor her life and legacy, I am re-airing this powerful episode on singleness.Do you feel like you’re struggling with singleness? Struggling with singleness does not make you strange, or crazy, or lacking in faith. It makes you human. If you are struggling with singleness, this episode is for you.Tune in now!Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras:The Debra Fileta Counselors Network:Book a counseling session at the De...2024-04-2642 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastSingle With Married Friends & StrugglingToday on the podcast, I talk with Lauryn, who is struggling with navigating friendships in this season of singleness.She’s single, but all her friends are married… and she can sometimes feel a bit out of place. She feels as though some of her relationships are becoming unbalanced and she called in looking for some advice.We dug a little deeper into her relationship history, and found out that unbalanced relationships aren’t as new as she thought they were … they are just a little more prominent in this season.I enco...2024-04-2336 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastSingle With Married Friends & StrugglingToday on the podcast, I talk with Lauryn, who is struggling with navigating friendships in this season of singleness. She’s single, but all her friends are married… and she can sometimes feel a bit out of place. She feels as though some of her relationships are becoming unbalanced and she called in looking for some advice. We dug a little deeper into her relationship history, and found out that unbalanced relationships aren’t as new as she thought they were … they are just a little more prominent in this season. I encouraged her to take ownership of her role in relat...2024-04-2335 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastWhy Do Some Traumas Take Longer To Heal Than Others?Today on Talk To Me, I am joined by Alexis. Her question is, “why do some traumas take longer to heal than others?” Whether you are a trauma survivor, a mental health professional, or someone who is interested in learning more about this important topic, this podcast is for you! Are you ready to talk to me? Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: The Debra Fileta Counselors Network: Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselors Network and get started on your healing journey from the inside out TODAY!  DEBRA FILETA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker...2024-04-1625 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastWhy Do Some Traumas Take Longer To Heal Than Others?Today on Talk To Me, I am joined by Alexis. Her question is, “why do some traumas take longer to heal than others?”Whether you are a trauma survivor, a mental health professional, or someone who is interested in learning more about this important topic, this podcast is for you!Are you ready to talk to me?Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras:The Debra Fileta Counselors Network:Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselors Network and get started on you...2024-04-1627 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastAm I Healed Enough To Date?Today on Talk To Me hotline, I talk to Andrew from Texas! His question is, “How do you know you are healed after a past relationship?”After a 16 year marriage ended in divorce, he’s wondering how to know when he has healed…And even more specifically, when is it time to consider dating again after divorce?I answer him by explaining that it’s a complicated question, because everyone’s situation is so different… But if I narrow it down to one thing that I believe differentiates those who are healed from those who are...2024-04-0932 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastAm I Healed Enough To Date?Today on Talk To Me hotline, I talk to Andrew from Texas! His question is, “How do you know you are healed after a past relationship?” After a 16 year marriage ended in divorce, he’s wondering how to know when he has healed… And even more specifically, when is it time to consider dating again after divorce? I answer him by explaining that it’s a complicated question, because everyone’s situation is so different… But if I narrow it down to one thing that I believe differentiates those who are healed from those who are unhealed. What’s that one thing you as...2024-04-0931 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastI’m An Emotional Over-Reactor Today I talk to Ann from Maryland, who struggles with emotionally overreacting. Due to some prior hurts and past relationships, she finds herself triggered by situations that probably have more to do with her past than they do with her present. She’s having a hard time not overreacting in situations of conflict, and wants to figure out why as well as how to react and respond appropriately. She is afraid to push people away due to her emotional reactions, and she called into the hotline to get some help! I help her na...2024-04-0230 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastHow to Have Emotional Safety in Marriage Today on the podcast I talk with Benjamin from Washington. Benjamin is navigating his life post divorce… wanting to find an emotionally safe environment for himself moving forward and wondering how to do that. We spend a lot of time talking about the fact that emotional safety isn’t something that you necessarily “find” as much as it is something you have to create with intentionality. I help him get to the root of some of his emotional needs, and why it took him so long to identify those needs. We chat about our own role in...2024-03-2629 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastAnxiety in Dating Today on Talk To Me, I have a conversation with a woman who is struggling with some underlying anxiety about dating! She’s having a hard time figuring out if the fears she’s having are legitimate or not! Do I have anxiety because this dating relationship isn’t the right fit or do I have anxiety because I’m just scared? And how do you know the difference? Today we talk about facing your fears, recognizing false alarms, important mindset shifts, and dealing with underlying anxiety in dating! Tune in to this...2024-03-1927 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastAm I Over My Divorce? Am I over my divorce? Today on Talk To Me, I have a conversation with Jerrod who is wondering if he’s actually moved on from the pain of his divorce. He’s battling feelings of regret from the decisions he’s made in his past, and feeling unable to move forward. In this emotional conversation, we unpack some of the things that he did to contribute to his marriage falling apart…including his personal sexual struggles— and then I give him steps that he can begin to take to move forward into healing. Tune in to this...2024-03-1234 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastMy Unhealthy Marriage Today I chat with Rebekah from Florida about how to navigate an unhealthy marriage, especially when you have children, who you are trying to raise in a healthy way! The most interesting part about my conversation with Rebekah is that by the time I was able to get to her question, things had already began to shift in her life!!! She started consuming my podcast and my books, and realized that a huge portion to creating a healthy marriage was learning how to get healthy standing alone… And she got started on her own journey of...2024-03-0531 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastI Have Trust Issues: Dealing with Mental Illness & Repeated Infidelity (with Amanda and Tim) What happens when mental health struggles impact your relationship? On this final of couples therapy, I’m joined by Amanda and Tim. Tim has found himself struggling with trust issues, because of the difficult journey they have been on over the past few years. Amanda has struggled with infidelity in their relationship, but underneath the surface of it all she had been battling bipolar disorder. The ups and downs of their relationship have correlated to her mental health, and they have found themselves struggling to know how to move forward. this co...2024-02-271h 03Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastI’m Addicted to Affairs (with Tim and Kathy Bush) On today’s episode of couples therapy, I talk with Tim and Kathy Bush! This couple has been through so many hard things yet has come out the other side…. From addiction to affairs to control and trauma, and everything in between, it’s truly a miracle that they are together today and have a message to share. It’s amazing how little we often know about marriage going into it. But like I always say, marriage is a mirror to our wounds and weaknesses… It exposes everything. But it also invites us into heali...2024-02-201h 15Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastIs It Boundaries? Or Is It Control? (with Cristy and Nick) Today we continue our MOST POPULAR series of the podcast — COUPLES THERAPY!!! I’ve invited couples to join me on the podcast for ON-AIR couples therapy sessions, where we pull back the curtain on marriage, and talk through the hard things in order to get to the other side! You will love this series, and you will be inspired by these courageous couples and their stories.  The conversations are raw, real, and authentic…for a look into marriage you’ve never had before.  Today’s couple is struggling with boundaries with the opposite sex! After overcoming a...2024-02-131h 04Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastPorn Problems (with Dave and Ashley Willis) Today we begin the MOST POPULAR series of the podcast — COUPLES THERAPY!!! Over the next four weeks, I’ve invited couples to join me on the podcast for ON-AIR couples therapy sessions, where we pull back the curtain on marriage, and talk through the hard things in order to get to the other side! You will love this series, and you will be inspired by these courageous couples and their stories.  The conversations are raw, real, and authentic…for a look into marriage you’ve never had before.  Today’s couple is Dave and Ashley Willis! You...2024-02-061h 08Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastI Blame Myself (with Faith Eury Cho) Today I have an on air session with Faith Eury Cho.  Faith and I talk about a difficult season she went through when everything was falling apart and it seemed like she had no one to blame but herself. We talk through the concept of self-blame, where it comes from, and how we can begin to take ownership of what’s ours to own vs. what’s not!  In this one-air counseling session we talk through the details of her childhood, her Korean-American upbringing, increasing our expectations of God, and learning to let others own what bel...2024-01-3054 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastAdmitting I Needed Help (with Havilah Cunningham)Today I have an on air session with Havilah Cunnington. Havilah and I talk through the crisis that happens when people of faith go through a significant mental illness! Having come from a church background where mental illness was denied or simply seen as an attack from the enemy — the solutions that were given to her were to pray more and confess more. But what happens when those solutions don’t work? What happens when you are plagued by depression and anxiety? In this one-air counseling session we talk through the details of the darkest season she walked through in her...2024-01-2353 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastAdmitting I Needed Help (with Havilah Cunningham) Today I have an on air session with Havilah Cunnington. Havilah and I talk through the crisis that happens when people of faith go through a significant mental illness! Having come from a church background where mental illness was denied or simply seen as an attack from the enemy — the solutions that were given to her were to pray more and confess more. But what happens when those solutions don’t work? What happens when you are plagued by depression and anxiety? In this one-air counseling session we talk through the deta...2024-01-2355 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastEnmeshed with My Unhealthy Mother (with Anh Lin) Today I have an on-air session with Anh Lin (@girlandtheworld). Anh opens up about her dysfunctional relationship with her mother, navigating through the hardships of enmeshment and codependency. What do you do when you feel like you are the only one who can care for your family, but you come from a dysfunctional family? How do you navigate the toxicity in a culture where boundaries and limits are frowned upon? Listen in on this heart felt counseling session with Anh — and as you do, ask yourself what role you ha...2024-01-161h 03Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastFrom Porn Star to Child of God (with Joshua Broome) Today on Talk To Me, I’m having an on-air counseling session with Joshua Broome, a former male porn star. We talk about the struggles of life working the adult industry, and the road that led him there for many years. Josh opens up about his absent relationship with his father, and how that impacted him in ways he didn’t even realize. we talk about the forming of identity and value, and the many things that can get in the way of believing the truth about who we are. It’s a po...2024-01-091h 10Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastDealing with the Pressure (with Madison Prewett Troutt) I’m so excited to kick off the New Year with this episode of Talk To Me with Madison Prewett Troutt. In this on-air counseling session, Madison talks to me about the massive amount of pressure she faced being on national TV show called The Bachelor, but we also trace that feeling of pressure back to old feelings and experiences that have followed her the majority of her life. We talk through how to break free of the pressure, of people pleasing, and learning to get to the bottom of the unhealthy beliefs that keep us feeling un...2024-01-0254 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast (Trailer) I am excited to start 2024 with a bang! Thanks to your love and support, the podcast has grown into something that I never could have imagined and together we’ve been able to reach millions of people with the message of healthy relationships. Thank you so much for being a part of our journey! On January 1st, The Love + Relationships Podcast is getting a little makeover to reach even more people with our message of hope! The show will be renamed, Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast. The purpose of th...2023-12-2701 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast (Trailer) I am excited to start 2024 with a bang! Thanks to your love and support, the podcast has grown into something that I never could have imagined and together we’ve been able to reach millions of people with the message of healthy relationships. Thank you so much for being a part of our journey! On January 1st, The Love + Relationships Podcast is getting a little makeover to reach even more people with our message of hope! The show will be renamed, Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast. The purpose of th...2023-12-2704 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastMORE Relationship Questions (Q&A w/ Debra Fileta and Chad Johnson)Today we’re answering all your relationship questions in Part 2 of Q&A with Debra Fileta and Chad Johnson! A few ...2020-11-2430 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastMORE Relationship Questions (Q&A w/ Debra Fileta and Chad Johnson)Today we’re answering all your relationship questions in Part 2 of Q&A with Debra Fileta and Chad Johnson! A few weeks ago on my Instagram Page @TrueLoveDates (let’s be IG friends!!!), I asked you to submit any relationship questions you had for us to tackle in a rapid-response Q&A session. SO MANY GOOD QUESTIONS came in! My friend, and one of your favorite co-hosts, Chad Johnson is joining me for Part 2 to answer more of your AMAZING relationship questions from a his/her perspective!  So tune in for Part 2 of the Q...2020-11-2432 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastYour Relationship Questions!! (Q&A w/ Debra Fileta and Chad Johnson)Today we’re answering all your relationship questions! A few weeks ago on my Instagram Page @TrueLoveDates (let’s be IG friends!!!), I asked you to submit any relationship questions you had for us to tackle in a rapid-response Q&A session. My friend, and one of your favorite co-hosts, Chad Johnson is joining me today to answer your relationship questions from a his/her perspective!  So tune in for Part 1 of the Rapid Response Q&A episode of the Love + Relationships Podcast and subscribe to the show by clicking on the button below...2020-11-1737 min