The Voyage Cast: Real Talk on Relationships and Mental Wellness
Relationships are complicated—especially when conflict, disconnection, or old patterns get in the way. The Voyage Cast is a podcast about emotional health, marriage repair, communication tools, and real stories of transformation. Hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker, each episode brings therapy-informed insights to the messy, meaningful work of connection. You’ll hear practical advice, honest conversations, and occasional interviews with people who’ve faced the hard stuff—and found their way forward. Whether you’re navigating a rough season or just want a better map for love and growth, this show helps you stay the course.
Episodes
57 episodes
When Love Feels Like a Threat
When Love Feels Like a Threat: Healing Anxious AttachmentWhat if the ache you feel in love isn’t insecurity, but a survival response?In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Eddie unpacks the painful reality of anxious attachmen...
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Episode 58
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22:24
Why Being ‘Right’ is Killing Your Marriage
In this episode of The Voyage Cast, host and therapist Eddie Eccker explores how the need to be “right” in your relationship might be quietly sabotaging your connection. If you’ve ever walked away from an argument feeling victorious bu...
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Episode 57
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11:52
The 6-Second Kiss & the 20-Second Hug: Small Habits That Heal Big Wounds
You don’t need a weekend retreat or a five-hour heart-to-heart to reconnect with your partner. Sometimes, all it takes is six seconds of presence. In this episode, Eddie unpacks the surprising power of two tiny but transformative rituals—the 6-...
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Episode 56
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11:18
Your Relational Memory Sucks! The Peak end Rule & Love
Your Relational Memory Sucks! The Peak-End Rule & LoveAre you remembering your relationship accurately, or just holding onto the emotional high and the painful goodbye?In this episode of The Voyage Cast, ...
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Episode 55
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12:48
Gravity for the Anxious: Grounding Techniques to Calm Panic and Reclaim Your Body
Anxiety doesn’t just hijack your thoughts—it takes over your body. In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Eddie Eccker breaks down what grounding really is, why it works (spoiler: it’s neuroscience, not just self-help), and how to start u...
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Episode 54
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13:28
Why Did We Stop Talking?
Why Did We Stop Talking?Episode Description:It didn’t end in a fight.There was no explosion.Just less.Less laughter. Less eye contact. Less reaching across the bed—until eventually, there was sil...
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Episode 53
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16:19
The Mountain of Intimacy: How Separate Growth Heals and Strengthens Marriage
The Mountain of Intimacy: How Separate Growth Heals and Strengthens Marriage - To Read the Full Article Click hereWhat if th...
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Episode 52
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19:04
The Stories That Keep You Fighting: Marriage, Politics, and the Trap of Certainty
In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Eddie explores the invisible stories shaping how we experience marriage, politics, and everyday life.Most of us don’t realize we’re swimming in narratives we’ve built—narratives that can trap ...
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Episode 51
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10:18
Is Marriage a Scam? Breaking Down Relationships, Myths, and Meaning
Is marriage really a scam, or is that just the pain of failed relationships talking? On this episode of The Voyage Cast, we’re tackling one of the most polarizing questions about modern relationships. Join host Eddie as he digs into th...
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Episode 50
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10:14
Burnout Isn’t a Vibe—It’s a Warning Light (Real Recovery for Exhausted People)
Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and like you’re constantly behind? You might be facing more than just stress—you could be burned out. In this episode of The Voyage Cast, therapist and host Eddie Eccker breaks down real burnout recov...
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Episode 49
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13:48
Me, Myself, and Decline: When Self-Focus Sabotages Connection
Independence is a virtue—until it turns into emotional isolation. In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker explores what happens when self-focus, over-functioning, and “I’ll do it myself” mindsets ...
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Episode 48
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27:30
EQ Over Ego: Why Emotional Intelligence Saves Relationships
Knowing how you feel is one thing. Knowing what to do with those feelings? That’s emotional intelligence—and it can make or break your relationship.In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker e...
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Episode 47
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15:22
Comfortable Lies VS Hard Truths
We all say we want the truth—but do we really? In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker unpacks the emotional and relational cost of avoiding honesty. Whether it’s pretending everything’s fine, avo...
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Episode 46
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All The Little Lies That Destroy Trust in Marriage: How to Spot and Stop Them
Not all lies are loud.In marriage, it’s often the quiet, everyday phrases—“I’m fine,” “It doesn’t bother me,” “I’m over it”—that do the most long-term damage.In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapi...
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Episode 45
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22:22
From Hidden Hurt to Healing: A True Story of Family Redemption
Behind every family is a story—and sometimes, a secret. In this special interview episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker sits down with the author of The Housekeeper’s Secret to unpack a deeply personal ...
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Episode 44
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1:04:04
Self-Reliance Gone Too Far: The Dangers of Being Your Own God
What happens when we try to control everything—including how we love, protect, or isolate ourselves? In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker reflects on the subtle but costly drift toward self-wor...
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Episode 43
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15:06
The Blame Game: How Finger-Pointing Sabotages Relationships and Blocks Healing
Blame feels good—for a moment. But over time, it chips away at trust, prevents growth, and creates emotional distance in even the closest relationships.In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Ecck...
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Episode 42
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9:30
The Four Loves: You Need To Know This
We throw the word “love” around a lot—but not all love is created equal. In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker walks through The Four Loves as outlined by C.S. Lewis: affection, friendship, eros...
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Episode 41
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12:00
Love Tests? Just Give the Answers!!!
In this episode of The Voyage Cast, co-creator and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Matt Johnson unpacks the concept of “love tests”—those subtle, often subconscious ways we test the people closest to us. Whether it’s expecting a partner ...
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Episode 40
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4:54
Marriage Advice You Should Ignore
Not all marriage advice is helpful—some of it can actually make things worse. In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker unpacks some of the most common misconceptions about what makes a relationship...
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Episode 39
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16:33
From Trauma to Redemption: Shane’s Story of Faith, Family, and Healing After Loss
In this raw and redemptive episode of The Voyage Cast, hosts Matt Johnson, Breanna Crowell, and Eddie Eccker sit down with Shane, a Denver-based security company owner whose life has been shaped by abuse, military service, devastating loss, and...
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Episode 37
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1:12:46
Modern Dating Q&A: What Women Want to Know About Men and Relationships
Join us for an engaging episode of the Voyage Cast, where hosts Brianna Crowell, Matt Johnson, and Ed delve into the complexities of Dating. In "Girls Ask Guys: Q&A - Helping Navigate Modern Relationships to Improve Dating " we explore how ...
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Episode 36
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15:24
Rewiring the Mind: Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, and Brain Health with Santiago Brand
What if you could train your brain the same way an athlete trains their body? In this powerful episode of The Voyage Cast, we sit down with Santiago Brand—expert in clinical and sports psychology—to explore how neurofeedback and biofeedback are...
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Episode 35
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1:00:30
From Self-Doubt to Self-Love: Responding to Facebook Follower's Questions on Dating, Insecurities, & More
In this episode of Voyage Cast, hosts Matt, Ed, and Breanna explore the complexities of dating, including issues like self-doubt, imposter syndrome, abandonment, and trust issues. They discuss how these problems often stem from childhood and ne...
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Episode 34
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28:48