Depressed? Here Is How A Psychologist Deals With It:  Top Tips From a Shrink Who’s Been There

By Dr. John Schinnerer | GuideToSelf.com  • LoveIsntEnough.net Let’s not sugarcoat it: depression is a soul-sucking jerk. It crashes into your life uninvited, devours your energy, hijacks your joy, and then whispers, “This is your life now and forever.” Oh, and it...

How to Curb Your Partner’s Jealousy (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Relationship)

Dr. John Schinnerer | GuideToSelf.com | LoveIsntEnough.net Jealousy in a relationship is like a smoke alarm—it’s supposed to protect you, but sometimes it just starts blaring because someone burned the toast. More often than not, jealousy isn’t about what’s happening...

What a Therapist Does When Feeling Depressed: Top Tips From a Psychologist Who’s Been There

Depression is the worst houseguest. It barges in uninvited, devours all your emotional snacks, zaps your energy, steals your joy, and then whispers, “You’ll never feel better again.” Oh, and it tries to convince you you’re the only poor soul who’s ever felt this bad....

People-Pleasing Is Killing Your Sex Life (And Perhaps Your Relationship). Here’s How to Stop It!

Let’s be honest—most of us suck at setting boundaries. We say “yes” when we mean “hell no,” all in the name of being liked, loved, or, at the very least, not yelled at. Classic people-pleasing. And while it might keep things “nice” on the surface, it’s wrecking your...

It’s Not What’s Wrong With You, It’s What Happened To You

John Schinnerer, Ph.D. GuideToSelf.com, LoveIsntEnough.net, TheEvolvedCaveman.com Hey, you! Yes, you with the unresolved childhood traumas that screw up your relationships without your awareness (oh wait, that’s all of us!). Let’s talk about what’s really...
Embracing A Growth Mindset in Relationships: A Journey Beyond Love

Embracing A Growth Mindset in Relationships: A Journey Beyond Love

Hello, courageous readers. It’s Dr. John Schinnerer here, and I’m excited to share insights from our latest episode of the Evolved Caveman podcast with the remarkable Joree Rose. Today, we’re delving deep into the intricacies of relationships and the...

The Top 10 Podcasts For Men

The Top 10 Podcasts For Guys (Unless You Enjoy Being Alone!) Listen Up, Because Love Isn’t Enough If You’re Still Emotionally Twelve Let’s be real: your brain’s a cluttered attic of unresolved low key traumas and cognitive errors, your emotional intelligence peaked...
The Anxious-Avoidant Trap: Why Love Isn’t Enough

The Anxious-Avoidant Trap: Why Love Isn’t Enough

One of the most common and painful patterns in relationships is what’s known as the “anxious-avoidant trap.” If you’ve ever found yourself desperately wanting connection while your partner pulls away—or vice versa—you’re not alone. This dynamic can...

How to Talk So Your Partner Listens: Breaking the Cycle of Miscommunication

By Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Rose | LoveIsntEnough.net When it comes to relationships, one of the most common complaints couples share is: “My partner doesn’t really hear me.” In this article, we’re pulling back the curtain on our own...

How To Live Without Regret:  Here’s What Older Men Wish We All Knew Sooner.

If you’ve ever talked to a man in his 50s or 60s who’s done some real soul work, you know this: He’s not trying to impress you. He’s trying to spare you. His past pain. I asked a group of men over 50, “What’s one mistake you’d avoid if you could go back in time for a...

The People Pleasing Trap: Reclaiming Your Needs (Part 3 of 3)

By Dr. John Schinnerer and Joree Rose, LMFT  |  LoveIsntEnough.net | TheEvolvedCaveman.com | GuideToSelf.com | JoreeRose.com | MindfulnessAndTherapyCenter.com  In Part 1, we explored how guilt and boundaries fuel people pleasing. In Part 2, we unpacked the deeper...

The People Pleasing Trap: Facing Conflict, Resentment, and the Path to Your True Self (Part 2 of 3)

By Dr. John Schinnerer and Joree Rose, LMFT. | LoveIsntEnough.net. | GuideToSelf.com  | JoreeRose.com  In Part 1, we unpacked how people pleasing shows up through poor boundaries and excessive guilt. These patterns are often so deeply rooted that we don’t even...

The People Pleasing Trap: Understanding and Breaking Free (Part 1 of 3)

By Dr. John Schinnerer and Joree Rose, LMFT People pleasing often shows up as a deeply ingrained pattern of putting other people’s needs, wants, and emotions above our own. While this may seem noble on the surface, chronic people pleasing can quietly erode your...

Anger Management for Men: Why You’re Mad as Hell—and It’s Destroying Your Relationships

By Dr. John Schinnerer | LoveIsntEnough.net |. GuideToSelf.com Let’s talk about something most men never get real guidance on—anger. Not the quick flash that passes in five seconds. I’m talking about the slow boil that simmers beneath the surface. The outbursts that...

The Next AI Revolution Is Emotional—And Men, It’s Time to Evolve Or Be Left Behind

By Dr. John Schinnerer | LoveIsntEnough.net | GuideToSelfo.com  Let’s be honest—there’s never been a more confusing time to be a man. We’re caught between outdated models of masculinity (think emotional stoicism, control, independence at all costs) and a world that’s...