Call In Shows

This is a follow up to a previous call, which can be found here: https://fdrpodcasts.com/5590/i-dated-a-sex-addict-freedomain-call-in

This call explores the caller's marital struggles stemming from both partners' traumatic pasts and the wife's emotional distance following her brother's tragic death. Stefan emphasizes the importance of communication and accountability in addressing intimacy issues, urging the caller to confront these challenges directly. He highlights the necessity of individual agency in a relationship and invites the wife to join the conversation for a comprehensive [...]

THE HUSBAND'S SHOW IS AVAILABLE AT PREMIUM.FREEDOMAIN.COM "PLEASE HELP ME WITH MY RAGE":

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Dear Stefan,
I’ve been meaning to reach out to you for over a year now. My husband had his first call with you in December 2023, where he discussed the impact of domestic violence on our family. Since then, he’s sought help, and we’ve been without physical violence for over a year. While we still struggle with unhealthy verbal arguments, he is making genuine efforts to improve, and I’ve realized I need [...]

Catch the first part here! https://fdrpodcasts.com/5799

In this second part of a two-part call in, Stefan Molyneux engages with a woman navigating significant changes in her life following her divorce from her ex-husband. She shares her emotional journey, reflecting on her past relationship's dynamics, the impact of her traumatic teenage accident, and her struggles with substance abuse as coping mechanisms. The conversation explores the influence of her father's abusive behavior on her partner choices and addresses the cycle of toxicity she seeks to escape. Molyneux encourages her to take [...]

Get ready for a two part call-in, first from the husband, and then the wife!

Part 2: https://fdrpodcasts.com/5800

"My wife and i are very likely getting divorced and i want to know my obligation to fight when it looks like to me the primary problem is just plain mental illness.
"The biggest problem we have is her delusions about me cheating, being on drugs, drugging her, and lying.
"None of this is real and it doesn't matter what evidence, logic, reason, common sense i use to show her its not true.
"She has a history of mental illness and was also in a bad car accident before i met her [...]

In this episode, I explore self-trust in relation to obligation and desire through a conversation with a caller grappling with familial expectations and career choices. Together, we examine the role of personal agency, the interplay of discipline and pleasure, and the impact of upbringing on decision-making. We also discuss the dynamics of respect in relationships, highlighting how self-perception influences interactions. This episode encourages listeners to redefine their connections with desire and obligation, advocating for a more authentic and fulfilling life.

This episode features a heartfelt conversation with a caller who shares her journey through complex family dynamics and societal expectations related to peaceful parenting. She discusses conflicts with roommates over differing parenting philosophies and tensions within her church community following a controversial breastfeeding incident.

As she navigates her relationship with her mother, the caller highlights the emotional challenges of high expectations and unresolved issues from her upbringing. Themes of gaslighting, familial disconnect, and the quest for validation emerge, providing [...]

In this episode, I converse with a caller navigating divorce from his Ukrainian wife amid the war. He reflects on their impulsive marriage after just six months and the lack of guidance from his parents’ troubled relationships. We discuss the challenges they faced, including financial stress, and I encourage him to rethink the importance of deeper compatibility beyond physical attraction.

I emphasize evaluating the motivations of those around us and the need for nurturing, supportive connections. By the end, he gains insights for approaching future relationships with a focus on shared values [...]

In this interview, Stefan guides a caller navigating relationship challenges tied to stress from relocations, parenting, and conflicts with his wife. The caller shares how both he and his wife's traumatic childhoods impact their communication and family dynamics. They explore patterns of aggression, avoidance of confrontation, and the need for healthy boundaries, particularly regarding the caller's mother and in-laws. Stefan provides tools for better communication and negotiation, leading to the caller's commitment to improve family dynamics. The conversation concludes with an invitation for [...]

In this episode, we discuss family dynamics and boundaries with a caller concerned about his mother's new relationship, inappropriately involving his underage sister. The conversation reveals conflicting family responses and a culture of enabling that prioritizes the mother's happiness over the children's safety.

As the caller shares his struggles with past traumas and low self-esteem, we explore how his need for familial validation has led to emotional distress. Through thoughtful questioning, he begins to recognize the necessity of setting boundaries for his sister's safety and his own [...]

In this episode, we delve into the complexities of relationships through the personal stories of several callers. We start with a discussion on the lasting effects of a difficult relationship with a mother characterized as manipulative, revealing deep-seated feelings of betrayal and the impact of childhood trauma on adult emotional patterns. Another caller shares his struggles after a loveless marriage, exploring how past experiences shape current dating choices and intimacy issues. We then address the intricate dynamics between a caller and his parents, discussing the moral dilemmas tied to [...]