John Weiman is a Baltimore-based relationship coach trained in Gottman Method Levels 1 and 2, focused on practical tools that help couples reconnect quickly and meaningfully.
He shares why honoring a partner’s dream is one of the strongest predictors of long-term relationship stability.
John discusses the most common conflict cycle he sees in couples — criticism and defensiveness — and how to shift communication so it can actually be heard.
He introduces the idea of “rituals of connection,” including simple daily practices that protect closeness in busy lives.
John reflects on how loneliness shaped his own life path and how recovery helped clarify purpose and values.
He explains how family patterns can repeat across generations and why self-awareness is essential for change.
The episode emphasizes real-world strategies couples can use immediately to reduce shutdown, increase warmth, and rebuild trust.
Patrick Thomas is the founder of Impact Counseling Services in Phoenix, Arizona, and brings a dual background in higher education and clinical leadership.
He emphasizes “individualized treatment,” meeting each client where they are and tailoring care to their real-life context and needs.
Patrick shares why he believes every counseling session should offer a meaningful takeaway—an insight or skill that supports measurable growth.
He explains the LCSW-S pathway and frames clinical supervision as mentorship designed to develop ethical, confident, independent clinicians.
The conversation highlights Patrick’s experience supporting justice-involved individuals and his belief in growth, rehabilitation, and second chances.
Patrick discusses couples counseling through a prevention-focused lens—addressing what happened before the crisis and rebuilding connection intentionally.
Listeners will hear practical relationship strategies, including simple, low-cost date night ideas and the value of seeking support before “rock bottom.”
Guest: Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC – therapist, author, and speaker specializing in internet addiction and high-functioning autism, based in the Houston/Cypress area of Texas
Deep dive into internet & gaming addiction: how short-form content, gaming, and constant scrolling hijack dopamine, attention, and daily functioning across all ages
Three core red flags of digital addiction: time spent, loss of responsibilities/relationships, and thinking about the game or platform even when you’re offline.
Autism, tech, and belonging: why many autistic and neurodivergent clients feel safer online, create personas, and end up spending 8–12 hours a day in digital worlds.
Nathan’s personal story: from being a “god” in a massive online text-based game and leading a 1,000-player war… to quitting cold turkey, facing the fallout, and rebuilding his life.
Practical tools for families and clinicians: sensory desensitization, building structure for autistic and ADHD clients, and 30-day workbook guides for autistic adults, individuals with internet addiction, and parents.