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The Blocked Podcast

The Blocked Podcast

By: Chris Wells and Carolyn Wenner
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A podcast that encourages curiosity about relationships and the ways in which connection between partners can get blocked. Seeking to change the perception about blocks as hindering connection and, instead, seeing them as opportunities to increase connection.Chris Wells and Carolyn Wenner Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Accepting Criticism
    Aug 15 2025

    In this episode, Carolyn and Chris take on another listener requested topic and discuss accepting criticism without taking it personally. They try to show a deeper understanding of what Criticism is and where it comes from and how can we engage with it from our partners in a way that tries to understand as opposed to responding with defensiveness.


    Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention.

    Show Hosts:

    Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.com

    Carolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.com


    Workshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris:

    Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connection


    Hold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshop


    EFT Resources:

    Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/


    Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/

    International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/


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    31 mins
  • Forgiving With a Broken Heart
    Aug 1 2025

    In this episode, Carolyn and Chris take on another listener requested topic and discuss the forgiveness. What it is and what it is not, and how difficult it is. No one can hurt you like the one you are closest to. What do you do when it seems like you are stuck between wanting to forgive and feeling like you aren’t able to.


    Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention.

    Show Hosts:

    Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.com

    Carolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.com


    Workshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris:

    Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connection


    Hold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshop


    EFT Resources:

    Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/


    Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/

    International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/


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    28 mins
  • Toxic Masculinity Part 2
    Jun 27 2025

    In this episode Carolyn and Chris revisit a recent episode. In the last episode on Toxic Masculinity, it may have come across as defending masculinity and describing what toxic masculinity is not. In this episode, Carolyn and Chris wanted to explore more about what women experience and give our audience a different perspective to contrast the last episode. Enjoy!


    Disclaimer: Some details have been edited for privacy purposes. The views and opinions expressed here are for public consumption but are not meant to take the place of therapy and/or medical attention.

    Show Hosts:

    Chris Wells: chris@aohcc.com

    Carolyn Wenner: carolynwenner3@gmail.com


    Workshops Hosted by Carolyn and Chris:

    Created for Connection: https://www.carolynwenner.com/created-for-connection


    Hold Me Tight: https://www.carolynwenner.com/hmt-workshop


    EFT Resources:

    Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/


    Books by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/

    International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT): https://iceeft.com/


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    35 mins
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