In this powerful episode of Overcome - a Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with marriage expert and author Larry Bilotta. Larry shares his personal journey through a loveless marriage and the profound impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's upbringing and how it shapes marriage dynamics. The discussion covers themes of self-love, the influence of family, and the necessity of overcoming fear to foster healthier relationships. Bilotta introduces concepts like the Chaos to Purpose Scale and the significance of self-reflection and writing in personal growth. He also addresses the stigma surrounding mental health and the need for awareness in navigating relationships.

Listeners will learn:

• How childhood programming shapes adult relationships
• The chaos-to-purpose scale and how it affects marriages
• The difference between hard-natured and soft-hearted partners
• Why self-love is the gateway to relational healing
• Practical tools to shift from fear to love—like the powerful “25 Words” exercise

Whether you're in a struggling relationship, healing from past trauma, or seeking to understand yourself and your partner more deeply, this episode is a must-listen.

Listen and share, let's take a step forward and end the stigma.

Download Larry’s FREE guide: 7 Ways You’re Pushing Your Spouse Away Without Knowing It — a must-read for anyone wanting to save their relationship.
larrybilotta.com/7ways

Explore Larry’s full marriage-saving resources at:
youcansavethismarriage.com

Grab Larry’s book:
"This Is Not the Woman I Married" — a must-read for men struggling to make sense of their partner’s emotional withdrawal or transformation.
📖 Available now on Amazon

Watch powerful relationship videos on his YouTube channel:
youtube.com/larrybilotta

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• Facebook: facebook.com/MrLarryBilotta
• Twitter: twitter.com/LarryBilotta

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