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Change My Relationship

Change My Relationship offers practical solutions based on biblical truths for all relationships from Karla Downing, Marriage & Family Therapist.

Christianity Religion & Spirituality Education Self-Improvement Relationships Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
20 minutes
Episodes
122
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Toxic Relationships: Play the Movie Forward

Toxic Relationships: Play the Movie Forward

Toxic relationships have complicated dynamics that are hard to figure out. It isn't unusual to be confused about the specific problems you are dealing with. Emotions are intense. Conflict isn't resol…

00:15:23  |   Thu 11 Sep 2025
Abusive Relationships: Are You Trauma Bonded?

Abusive Relationships: Are You Trauma Bonded?

Abusive relationships shouldn't be hard to leave, but they are. If you've been in one, you know that it is because you are emotionally and relationally entangled. You struggle with knowing what is tr…

00:13:05  |   Mon 08 Sep 2025
Setting Boundaries: From Chaos to Clarity

Setting Boundaries: From Chaos to Clarity

When setting boundaries, how do you go from chaos to clarity? If you've been in a relationship with dysfunctional dynamics, you know what it is to be confused, frustrated, overwhelmed, and uncertain.…

00:10:14  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Detaching from Accusations

Detaching from Accusations

Detaching from accusations means knowing how to not take false accusations to heart and instead letting them go. Detaching allows you to keep your reactions under control and instead choosing how to …

00:12:26  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
What Not to Say to Depressed or Anxious People

What Not to Say to Depressed or Anxious People

Do you know what not to say to depressed or anxious people? You should if you have any contact with them in your life. There are many things people say, including Christian pat answers, that cause hu…

00:12:45  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Attachment Theory: What Is Secure Attachment?

Attachment Theory: What Is Secure Attachment?

You have probably heard a lot about anxious and avoidant attachment styles and how they make your relationships unhealthy. But what does it mean to be securely attached? It is what you are supposed t…

00:11:44  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
Refusing to Submit to Authority

Refusing to Submit to Authority

Christians misunderstand what the Bible says about submitting to authority. Whether it is in marriage, the church, the family or society, learn what the Bible says about this important principle that…

00:15:15  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Should You Explain Your Boundary?

Should You Explain Your Boundary?

When you set a boundary, do you need to explain your boundary? Do you have to tell the person why you are setting that limit and justify why you came to that decision? Do you have to convince the per…

00:08:44  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
Low Contact Vs No Contact

Low Contact Vs No Contact

This video provides various considerations for low contact vs no contact boundaries with toxic people such as narcissists and abusers. #limitcontact #setboundaries #dysfunctionalrelationship #healthy…

00:12:37  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
Owning the Problem

Owning the Problem

Dysfunctional people are often defensive when you try to talk to them about their problems. An alternative is to approach them by owning the problem. Watch this video to learn how to communicate with…

00:11:22  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Change Dysfunctional Family Rules to Healthy Rules

Change Dysfunctional Family Rules to Healthy Rules

Unhealthy families have similar dynamics regardless of what their specific problems are. They are complicated and hard to untangle. There are common unspoken rules that everyone knows they have to ab…

00:10:23  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
How to Respond to Gaslighting

How to Respond to Gaslighting

You cannot keep someone from gaslighting you, but you can choose how to respond to gaslighting. Learn effective responses by watching this video. #gaslighting #dysfunctionalrelationship #gaslighter #…

00:10:24  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
Ask Yourself:

Ask Yourself: "Why Am I Talking?"

In your dysfunctional relationships, it is important to ask yourself: "Why am I talking?" before you open your mouth. This is because most of the reasons will cause more problems for you. These compl…

00:09:00  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
When You Disagree With How Your Grandchild Is Parented

When You Disagree With How Your Grandchild Is Parented

When you disagree with how your grandchild is parented, what do you do? Do you offer parenting tips? Do you speak up? Do you confront child abuse? Do you point out the dysfunctional relationship dyna…

00:15:19  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
Dysfunctional Relationships: Change-Back Moves When You Set Boundaries

Dysfunctional Relationships: Change-Back Moves When You Set Boundaries

People in dysfunctional relationships make change-back moves when you set boundaries, which are designed to get you to back down. They do this because they don't want to change their behavior. They d…

00:09:42  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Codependent Slips

Codependent Slips

Codependents have slips just like addicts do. Codependent slips aren't good for you or your relationships. You need to learn how to recognize when you are slipping back into unhealthy behavior so you…

00:10:14  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
Toxic Relationships: What Is DARVO?

Toxic Relationships: What Is DARVO?

Toxic relationships are dysfunctional relationships. Narcissistic and manipulative people don't want to hear your concerns. They won't take responsibility for their part in the problems. They use str…

00:09:26  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Navigating Old Age Estranged from Your Children

Navigating Old Age Estranged from Your Children

Navigating old age estranged from your children is a scary thought for some. One of my subscribers asked me to make a video on this topic. Watch it for some ideas on how to prepare for old age estran…

00:13:21  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
Relationship Safety Ultimately Comes Down to You

Relationship Safety Ultimately Comes Down to You

Relationship safety involves both people being trustworthy, honest, dependable, and emotionally healthy. A safe person doesn't cause harm, but an unsafe person causes harm by their words and actions.…

00:06:03  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
I Lost My Daughter to Cancer: What to Say and What Not to Say to Grieving Loved Ones

I Lost My Daughter to Cancer: What to Say and What Not to Say to Grieving Loved Ones

Jan Tamble is a leader of the Orange County, California, chapter of Umbrella Ministries, whose purpose is reaching out to the hurts and hearts of mothers who have experienced the loss of a child.   …
00:59:08  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
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