
The Jayson Gaddis Podcast
Health & Wellness Podcasts
The Jayson Gaddis Podcast explores marriage, fatherhood, spirituality, and emotional and relational leadership. Hosted by Founder, high performance coach, and author Jayson Gaddis, who has spent 20+ years helping people transform their most important relationships.
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United States
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Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
The Jayson Gaddis Podcast explores marriage, fatherhood, spirituality, and emotional and relational leadership. Hosted by Founder, high performance coach, and author Jayson Gaddis, who has spent 20+ years helping people transform their most important relationships.
Language:
English
Episodes
The State of the World - Jayson Gaddis - 553
2/24/2026
What kind of world are we creating right now?
Jayson talks about the men in power and what they are modeling for our sons. He asks what happens when a culture loses its moral center. He makes the case that you cannot act like a jerk out there and expect peace at home. If you want change, start in your house. Start with how you show up.
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Duration:00:12:11
The Courage to Be Oneself - Jayson Gaddis - 552
1/28/2026
Jayson explores what it really takes to be yourself in relationship and in life. Why does hiding who you are come at such a high cost? What kind of courage does it take to live authentically, and why do intimate relationships often force an awakening to your true self?
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The Relationship SchoolInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Duration:00:15:53
Does the Masculine-Feminine Frame Work? - Jayson Gaddis - 551
12/30/2025
Jayson examines why the masculine feminine framework often creates more problems than it solves. How can this framing be harmful for men? Why does trying to change your partner keep people stuck? What role does attachment play in relationship dynamics, and what is a better way to understand gender issues altogether? Jayson also reflects on his own experience with this framework and offers a more grounded perspective.
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Duration:00:15:13
How to Spot an Elder - Jayson Gaddis - 550
12/23/2025
How do you recognize someone who has actually earned wisdom? In this conversation, Jayson breaks down what makes an elder an elder. He explains why it has nothing to do with age or status, how real elders show emotional maturity, what it means to hold space without fixing or rescuing, and why outgrowing your parents is a part of becoming an elder. If you want to understand who to trust, who to learn from, or how to become someone worth following, this episode lays it out clearly.
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The Relationship SchoolInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Duration:00:17:13
Your Strategy Is Draining - Jayson Gaddis - 549
12/16/2025
What happens when you spend your life trying to be the good one, the agreeable one, or the one who never makes waves? Jayson breaks down the hidden exhaustion that comes from living in your strategic self. He explains how masking drains your energy, why people in strategy stay on the surface, and what it takes to reconnect with your true self. If you feel tired from managing how you come across, this episode shows you why and what to do next.
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The Relationship SchoolInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Duration:00:10:09
Extreme Ownership - Jayson Gaddis - 548
11/18/2025
What makes securely attached families different? Jayson explores how self-examination and meaning making play a vital role in healthy relationships. He explains why understanding your own story and continuing to make meaning from it is essential for building lasting connection and security.
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Duration:00:16:48
Putting the Pieces Together - Jayson Gaddis - 547
10/22/2025
What makes securely attached families different? Jayson explores how self-examination and meaning making play a vital role in healthy relationships. He explains why understanding your own story and continuing to make meaning from it is essential for building lasting connection and security.
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Duration:00:09:58
Knowing What to Work On - Jayson Gaddis - 546
10/14/2025
How do you know what to actually work on in yourself or your relationship? Jayson explains how to identify your pain points, avoid vague or unhelpful advice, and set goals that lead to real progress. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels in personal growth, this episode will help you focus on what really matters.
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Duration:00:09:30
Suffering & The Human Journey with Keith Kurlander - 545
10/8/2025
Keith Kurlander joins Jayson to explore why people suffer and how we can move closer to authenticity. Is personal development ever narcissistic? Why do so many people chase quick fixes instead of real education and growth? Keith and Jayson discuss the importance of connecting to your authentic self and what makes relationships thrive with greater ease.
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Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC -Integrative Psychiatry Institute - Psychedelic Therapy Traininghttps://www.instagram.com/keithkurlander.ma/
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Duration:01:22:05
Stop Avoiding Difficult Conversations (Do This Instead) - Jayson Gaddis - 544
10/1/2025
Avoiding hard conversations doesn’t make them go away. It builds resentment, distance, and unresolved tension. In this episode, Jayson unpacks why avoiding conflict costs more than it saves, how to approach difficult conversations with honesty and care, and why vulnerability is the key to repair.
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Duration:00:17:20
The World I Want to See - Jayson Gaddis - 543
9/17/2025
In the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting and the Evergreen High School shooting, Jayson reflects on the wave of hatred and blame that erupts online after tragedy. From a Buddhist perspective, he explores how we can stop seeing others as the enemy, reclaim our focus, and begin creating the kind of world we actually want to live in.
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Duration:00:10:05
The Disservice of Reassurance - Jayson Gaddis - 542
9/3/2025
Jayson breaks down the hidden problems with reassurance. What’s wrong with saying “it’s going to be okay”? When is reassurance actually appropriate, and when does it backfire? What makes reassurance a problem in coaching or therapy? Jayson explains what to say instead and why a deeper response is far more effective for real growth.
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Duration:00:09:32
I Don’t Want to Bring It Up - Jayson Gaddis - 541
8/28/2025
Jayson explores the dynamics of conflict avoidance and why so many people are scared to speak up. What childhood roots contribute to staying silent? Who are you really protecting when you avoid conflict? How does the fear of abandonment keep you quiet? Jayson also unpacks the role of differentiation in learning to bring things up with courage and clarity.
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Duration:00:10:16
Secure Attachment vs Falling in Love - Jayson Gaddis - 540
8/21/2025
Jayson unpacks the difference between secure attachment and falling in love. Can you have secure attachment in a brand-new relationship? Why do people often confuse the rush of falling in love with genuine security? When does the attachment system actually turn on? Jayson shares how to support clients who are navigating the complexities of new relationships.
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The Relationship SchoolInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Duration:00:11:29
No One Is Broken - Jayson Gaddis - 539
8/13/2025
Jayson explores why no one is truly broken. What should you do when a client feels like they are? Why can’t you get rid of any part of yourself - and why is that a good thing? Jayson explains why every part of you has value and how embracing all of yourself can be a powerful path to healing.
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Duration:00:14:05
How to Coach Men Effectively - Jayson Gaddis - 538
8/5/2025
How should you coach men effectively? Jayson unpacks the impact of male social conditioning and what it means for therapy and coaching. What’s different about working with men in couples therapy? How can coaches help men break out of rigid gender roles without making them feel inferior?
Jayson also shares tips for navigating defensiveness and creating safety while challenging growth. Don’t miss this direct and practical episode on supporting men more skillfully.
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The Relationship SchoolInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Duration:00:30:06
How to Get Over Your Anger With Your Parents - Jayson Gaddis - 537
7/29/2025
Jayson dives into the challenge of getting over anger toward your parents. Did your parents drop the ball in ways that still affect you today? How does your past shape your present relationships? What does it actually look like to move from victim to author? And how do you know when you've truly let resentment go?
Jayson also explores why it’s important not to focus solely on the negative, how growth can happen through adversity, and the personal cost of holding on to anger. Don’t miss this powerful solo episode.
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Duration:00:26:31
Group Work, Healing, and the Role of the Facilitator with Christian Pankhurst
7/22/2025
Christian Pankhurst joins Jayson to talk about group work. What does “healing” really mean? What do transformative arcs in group therapy look like? Should the facilitator be part of the group? Can group work replace one-on-one therapy? How can you stay well as a healer? How should facilitators deal with projection? Stay tuned until the end to hear Christian and Jayson share their self-care strategies.
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Upgrade Your Life & Relationships with Heart Intelligence | Heart iQInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Duration:00:53:19
Coaching Someone Whose Partner Isn’t Doing the Work
7/16/2025
How should you coach someone whose partner isn’t doing the work? Jayson breaks it down. How should coaches and therapists get their clients to focus on themselves? Should clients leave or stay with an impossible person? Why is it so important for clients to have their feelings validated? How can you help your clients take responsibility for not speaking up? Don’t miss this insightful look at a difficult situation.
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Duration:00:32:52
Psychedelics: Revolutionary Healing Tool or a Spiritual Bypass? - Dr. Will Van Derveer - 534
7/8/2025
Dr. Will Van Derveer joins Jayson to discuss the uses and misuses of psychedelic drugs. He shares his background, his work in integrative psychiatry, and the limitations of conventional mental health treatments. Dr. Van Derveer also explores the therapeutic potential of ketamine, MDMA, LSD, psilocybin, and more.
Are there people who shouldn’t use psychedelics? If you’re going to use them, what are some best practices? Don’t miss this enlightening episode.
Will Van Derveer, MD is a leader in the adoption of integrative psychiatry practices globally. After discovering that his conventional psychiatric training was inadequate to answer many of the challenges facing his patients, Dr. Van Derveer began to learn how to resolve the root causes of common psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
Dr. Van Derveer has published research on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD and written book chapters in the fields of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other clinical applications of psychedelic compounds. His passion is finding effective relief from psychological suffering using a vast array of the most natural approaches possible. In addition to traditional medical training, He is a meditation instructor and has trained in shamanism, EMDR, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnosis.
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Duration:01:11:45