that is a scary thing to do that is vulnerable work to do to have anybody that you're telling on a

regular basis this is what i'm thinking about this is what i'm on my mind this is what i'm fighting

that's very vulnerable and authentic and that requires a lot of emotional investment and just as a

culture as a people i i think that we're a little cheap. I think that we

like a bargain too much. We don't like to invest at that high emotional level. And porn is cheap.

Porn is very, it's free. I always say in this room, wherever we are, we can have it right now for

free on our phones

if we wanted it. It's that cheap. What's alternative to that is the much deeper investment

of a healthy relationship. First of all, a deep abiding relationship with Father. But then,

especially if you're in a marriage or in any kind of relationship around you,

it's a deeper intimate relationship with that person that you're partnered with, which means

revealing a lot of yourself. And that is a deep investment.

Are you ready to talk to me? My name is Deborah Felida and I'm a licensed professional counselor, national speaker, and author.

Through my blog, books, and podcast, I have the privilege of helping millions of people get healthy mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

The purpose of this podcast is to have on-air, authentic,

counseling-style sessions where we talk about how people are really doing and give my guests

and callers an opportunity to talk to me as a licensed professional counselor. Each of these

episodes is meant to show you that we are all on the journey of healing,

mentally, emotionally, spiritually and relationally, together. None of us are immune to the

challenges and struggles of life, but we don't have to walk this path alone. I'm so proud and honored to be having these conversations

with men and women who are courageously paving the way for open and honest conversations

about their personal journey of healing. So if you're ready, let's talk. So we're doing something

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