Through raw honesty, humor, and deep wisdom, Dr. John Delony joins us to talk about what real strength looks like. A bestselling author, mental health expert, and co-host of The Ramsey Show, John has spent years walking people through crisis, parenting, relationships, and the everyday chaos of life.
In this conversation, John shares his personal journey of growing up in the Church of Christ, discovering punk rock, wrestling with anger and grief, and learning what it means to truly be safe and present for his wife and kids. From stories about music and moshing to his vulnerable account of therapy, childhood trauma, and reconnecting with his daughter, John reminds us that the hardest and most courageous thing a man can do is sit across from someone and say, “I’m hurting.”
If you’ve ever wondered how to move from flexing your way through life to finding peace, love, and connection—you won’t want to miss this one.
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Takeaways
Why real masculinity is found in honesty, vulnerability, and connection—not toughness.
How unprocessed trauma shows up in family systems and relationships.
The story of John’s daughter and how therapy helped transform their relationship.
Why anger is often grief in disguise.
The importance of men believing they are worth being loved.
Chapters
(00:00) – Introduction
(02:00) – From Punk Rock to Pantera to Faith
(10:00) – Why Safety Matters in Family Systems
(16:00) – Messages Men Have Been Told
(22:00) – Wrestling With Worthiness and Faith
(31:00) – The Nuclear Reactor in the Chest
(38:00) – Addiction, Numbing, and Finding Peace
(45:00) – Honoring Anger and Grief
(52:00) – Why All the Feelings Belong
(58:00) – Closing Thoughts
Keywords
John Delony, Ramsey Show, mental health, therapy, masculinity, vulnerability, anger, grief, parenting, trauma healing, connection, worthiness, holistic masculinity, emotions, authenticity
