The Devil You Don’t Know: Marriage, Mental Health & the Patterns That Shape Us
Lindsay Oakes & Cleveland OakesThe Devil You Don’t Know is a candid mental-health and culture podcast hosted by married counselors Lindsay and Cleveland Oakes. Through humor, personal stories, honest disagreements, and practical psychology, they uncover the hidden patterns affecting our relationships, identities, families, and emotional lives. From mindfulness and healing to marriage, society, and the everyday messiness of bein... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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You can love your adult kid deeply and still stop managing their life. After a week of exhausting college move-ins, we zoom out into the real topic: what it means to “let the kids figure it out” when they’re grown, opinionated, and ... more
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If you’ve ever read something, heard a conversation, or listened to a podcast and thought, “Wait, are they talking about me?” you already know the feeling we’re unpacking. We call it the “Movie Of Me” the nonstop inner production wh... more
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The fastest way to change your day might be smaller than you think. We’re talking about the smallest moments of generosity: letting someone merge, softening your tone, giving a real compliment, or choosing a kinder story about why s... more
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One unexpected phone call can hijack a perfect day, and that’s exactly why we wanted to talk about peace of mind while we’re sitting in a place that feels genuinely calm. We’re on vacation in Virgin Gorda, soaking up quiet mornings ... more
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Anger can feel like armor, but what if it’s actually the thing that keeps you stuck? We talk about metta loving-kindness meditation as a real-world tool for emotional regulation, stress relief, and staying grounded when someone cuts... more
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Your house, your mortgage, your groceries, your utilities, your patience and somehow your adult kid still thinks they get veto power over your life. We get real about the strange new era of parenting where grown children stay home l... more
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The fastest way to stay stuck is to keep asking, “Why did this happen to me?” We start with a very human story about rules, trust, and a car that ends up in Brooklyn, then use it as a runway into a bigger claim that shows up across ... more
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Betrayal can make you question everything, not just the person who hurt you. We start with a deceptively simple line we heard from Krishna Das: “the lesson of betrayal is trust.” Then we pull it apart from every angle, because betra... more
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This show centers on relationships, mental health, and personal growth through a candid, psychology-informed lens. Each episode blends practical tools from therapy with real-life anecdotes, humor, and thoughtful disagreements to explore patterns that shape identity, family dynamics, and everyday interactions. Topics frequently circle around boundaries, self-care, communication, and how mindfulness and spirituality intersect with relationships, offering listeners approachable strategies to reduce suffering and improve resilience. A notable strength is the hosts' collaborative dynamic as married counselors who openly share their experiences, making complex emotional topics accessible and actionable for couples, friends, and professionals alik... more
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