www.drkenner.com Answers Your Questions

Dr. Ellen Kenner
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Sep 11, 2023 • 10min

🎤 PODCAST • I am Invisible ~ My fiancé treats me like a sex toy.

Topics include concerns about a long-term relationship, past infidelity, disrespectful behavior, and neglect. Advice on improving the relationship and evaluating the facts. Mention of implications for children.
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Sep 9, 2023 • 4min

🎤 PODCAST • Competing With His ex ~ My boyfriend is too close to his ex wife.

The podcast discusses navigating boundaries in a boyfriend's relationship with his ex-wife, focusing on assessing boundaries, integrity, and open communication.
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Sep 9, 2023 • 10min

🎤 PODCAST • Shyness vs Confidence ~ Why am I shy, meek, and lack confidence?

Topics include exploring the origins of shyness and lack of confidence, the importance of assertiveness and expressing ourselves, rejecting societal messages, cultivating assertiveness, the importance of trust in relationships, fostering openness and personal growth, and nurturing a healthy self-relationship.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 10min

🎤 PODCAST • Rejected by Son ~ My adult son won't talk to me after my wife died.

A father seeks advice on reconnecting with his son after his wife's death. They discuss the strained relationship, moving on with life, seeking therapy, and exploring the characteristics of selfless individuals and narcissists.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 9min

🎤 PODCAST • Public Speaking Panic ~ I can't shake my fear of public speaking.

Learn how to overcome the fear of public speaking with strategies like redirecting negative thoughts and cognitive therapy.
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Sep 3, 2023 • 9min

🎤 PODCAST • Porn vs Romance ~ My 10 year porn addiction competes with my desire for my wife

The podcast discusses the struggle with porn addiction and its impact on a relationship, as well as techniques to shift desire from porn to one's spouse. It emphasizes the importance of developing a couple's style and knowing genuine romance in order to enhance desire for the partner.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 11min

🎤 PODCAST • Self Esteem ~ I don't deserve to have friends.

Dr. Kenner, a relationship advice expert and author, discusses overcoming fears and insecurities, building self-esteem, trusting others, and allowing your child to drive. She reassures listeners that everyone has doubts and unrealistic standards at times while offering guidance on personal growth and relationships.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 12min

🎤 PODCAST • Dishonest Dating ~ My romantic partner lies and does not communicate.

The podcast discusses a distressing situation where a partner is caught pursuing someone else while still in a relationship. They explore suspicions of cheating, odd smells, and unfaithfulness. The importance of trust, communication, honesty, and companionship in romantic relationships is emphasized, along with advice on choosing the right partner and nurturing a long-term relationship.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 11min

🎤 PODCAST • Temper Tantrums ~ Help me deal with an eight year old's temper tantrums.

This podcast explores the challenges of dealing with an eight-year-old's temper tantrums and emotional outbursts, including the impact of a difficult upbringing and the child's inappropriate language. It discusses the reasons behind the tantrums, such as a lack of emotional connection, and offers strategies like having a good listener in the child's life and seeking family counseling. Additionally, it explores the complexities of loving and liking family and the frustrations that can arise in relationships.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 8min

🎤 PODCAST • Vague Instructions ~ How should I deal with vague instructions or questions from a superior coworker?

Learn strategies for dealing with vague instructions from a superior coworker, including clarifying communication and navigating uncertain social situations.

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