The Dr. John Delony Show My Husband’s Conspiracy Theories Are Scaring Me
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Oct 22, 2025 In a revealing segment, Alex shares her struggles with her husband’s conspiracy theories that are straining their marriage, especially regarding finances. John discusses how these beliefs can stem from anxiety and create a false sense of control. Together, they explore strategies like daily check-ins and financial boundaries to reconnect and build trust. The conversation touches on the emotional disconnect in relationships and the importance of communication in navigating challenging beliefs.
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Fear Drives Conspiracy Commitments
- Conspiracy beliefs often stem from fear and a need for control, not purely from facts.
- John Delony says the internet amplifies anxious minds by offering feel-good explanations that reduce uncertainty.
Rebuild Connection With Simple Rituals
- Do build daily and weekly nonpolitical rituals to reconnect like hugs, walks, and short check-ins.
- Do create budget check-ins and agree on core financial safety goals together to reduce fear-driven decisions.
Parallel Safety Creates Isolation
- Escaping into conspiratorial ecosystems often creates a private bubble that disconnects a spouse from the family.
- Delony notes that building parallel safety systems without co-creating harms relational trust.
