The Dr. John Delony Show Becoming a Dad Exposed My Greatest Fear
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Oct 13, 2025 A man grapples with his mortality after losing his parents, prompting a deep dive into grief and OCD. Meanwhile, a woman seeks advice on budgeting with her fiancé before marriage, learning the importance of financial transparency. An expectant mother confronts her emotions following the decision to put her baby up for adoption, navigating grief and identity questions. Each story unfolds with supportive guidance and practical strategies for building a non-anxious life and stable financial future.
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Mortality Anxiety After Parental Loss
- Nicholas describes obsessing over mortality after losing both parents and after having kids.
- He cannot leave the house without hugging and kissing his wife and children because of that fear.
Write Letters To Process Grief
- John Delony instructs Nicholas to write letters to his deceased parents to process grief and anger.
- He also tells Nicholas to write a future letter from his 85-year-old self to set a long-term health vision.
Reverse-Engineer Your 85-Year-Old Self
- Do imagine yourself at 85 and write a thank-you letter from that future self to reverse-engineer healthy choices.
- Use that vision to commit to concrete health and relational steps today.
