Claustrophobia, Empty Nest, and More Caller Questions from September 3, 2025
Topics: Compulsive Behaviors, Parenting Resources, Spiritual Growth
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, PsyD, LMFT, Dr. Jim Burns, PhD
Caller Questions & More:
- Dr. Jim talks about finding joy when your nest is empty.
- Any suggestions on how I can overcome claustrophobia? It started when I was 4 years old.
- Is it wrong for a Christian to make a vow to do or not do something? A female friend vowed to never get married again.
- How do I try to find joy again since our only child left to go to college?
- Should I invite my great-grandchildren to stay at my house again? They ran around the house the whole night.
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