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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ADVICE

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.
INSIGHT

Anxiety Is A Body Seeking Safety

  • John connects unresolved grief and anxiety to bodily patterns that seek safety in the present.
  • He frames 'building a non-anxious life' as reverse-engineering safety so the body can exhale.
ADVICE

Start Budget Conversations Now

  • Start budgeting conversations with your partner today to put shared values on paper.
  • Use a budget as a mirror to operationalize values and reveal financial habits before marriage.
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