#791 Couple Issues - Erin Valente#791 Couple Issues - Erin Valente
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Paul Gilmartin chats with therapist Erin Valente about marriage struggles, healing from trauma, and finding hope through therapy. Erin shares personal and professional insights on navigating relationships and emotional regulation.
1:37:00•13 Mar 2026
Couple Struggles & Healing Journeys with Erin Valente
Episode Overview
- Erin Valente shares insights on managing marriage issues.
- Discusses the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships.
- Highlights the importance of emotional regulation during divorce.
- Offers practical advice for navigating relationship challenges.
- Explores the role of therapy in personal healing journeys.
“"Few things make me as happy as necessary conversations and transparency."”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this engaging episode of the Mental Illness Happy Hour, Paul Gilmartin sits down with Erin Valente, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, who shares her professional and personal experiences. Erin opens up about her own tumultuous childhood and the healing journey that led her to become a therapist. She also discusses the intricacies of managing marriage issues and moving through divorce, providing practical advice for those in similar situations.
Erin's insights into the dynamics of dysfunctional families are both enlightening and relatable. Listeners will find themselves nodding along as Erin discusses the importance of self-awareness and emotional regulation, especially during challenging times like divorce. The episode is peppered with heartfelt anecdotes and humorous moments that make these heavy topics more approachable. Paul and Erin's conversation is a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is hope and healing. So, what drives someone to seek a life without alcohol?
Tune in to find out and perhaps gain some wisdom for your own journey.
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