The Dr. John Delony Show My Wife’s Stand-Up Dream Is Hurting Our Bank Account
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Dec 19, 2025 A husband grapples with the financial strain of supporting his wife's stand-up comedy dream. John Delony encourages setting financial goals and treating comedy like a business. The conversation shifts to another husband concerned about his stay-at-home wife's loneliness and the need for independent friendships. Finally, a mother shares her struggle with postpartum depression, and John emphasizes the importance of being present rather than trying to fix each other, suggesting journaling as a healing tool.
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John's Transition From University To Media
- John described leaving a stable university job to pursue media and the family planning that followed.
- They calculated needs, contracted expenses, and set a revisit date before the commission-based transition.
Budget For Shocks And Communicate Them
- Budget for unexpected events and communicate when surprises push you past that buffer.
- Avoid making your spouse feel shame when you express financial strain; clarify it's shared, not an accusation.
Name Feelings Without Fixing Response
- Both spouses must state their feelings without taking responsibility for the other's response.
- Permission to feel and to be frustrated creates space to do the next right thing together.