I’ve been a faithful listener of the Dr. John Delony show for a couple of years now and it has brought such a positive impact into my life. The reason I titled my review the way I did because it really challenges the way I show up in my relationships. It also helps me understand others better and his famous line “what’s the next right move”. I owe a lot of my mindset to this podcast and I’m glad I’ve let it change my mind in a lot of ways.

This is my favorite podcast. I found Dr. John on TikTok, which brought me to the podcast. He has a way of making every issue seem fixable. I have learned so much about myself, my marriage, and my parenting by listening to his advice.

I used to be a regular listener of the John Deloney podcast, but I’ve stopped tuning in due to a clear bias that has become hard to ignore. Dr. Deloney often takes a very different stance depending on the gender involved in a situation. When a woman violates a man’s personal space or behaves aggressively, it’s often brushed off as her being “a brat” or misunderstood. However, if a man were to behave the same way toward a woman, he’s immediately labeled as a creep, abuser, or criminal. This double standard is deeply concerning and undermines the importance of holding everyone accountable for their actions—regardless of gender. I expected more balance and fairness from someone in his position. Unfortunately, the show no longer feels like a safe or objective space for all listeners.

This podcast is so good that I started listening a few weeks ago and haven’t been able to stop. John’s empathy, wisdom, and a no-nonsense approach truly helps people. Every episode feels like sitting down with a trusted friend regardless of the topic. His advice is practical and compassionate. I’ve personally grown so much from listening and will keep “partying” because of it.

I had watched clips of Dr. John on TikTok and other social media sites and would always be so interested! I had no idea I could listen to all of those episodes as a podcast! I am LOVING the show. It’s life changing and so interesting. I love listening to podcasts while I clean and work around the house and now I have 700+ episodes to catch up on! My house is going to be so clean! :) Thanks, Dr. John!! Maybe I’ll work up the courage to call in to the show someday!

Out of all the podcasts in the world, this is one that applies to and can help EVERYONE

Love Dr. John’s authenticity and sound advice!

Dr Delony is a voice of reason and truth in the mental health arena. His vast experience and how he doesn’t shy away from bringing his own experiences to light make him very relatable. He’s soooo caring and compassionate with his callers, yet he also calls out the bull and holds one’s feet to the fire!! You can hear the smile in his voice, his easy laugh. Yet you can actually almost feel his arm around the shoulder of his callers as he is walking through their raw pain and revelations with them. You cannot go wrong by bringing this consistent and solid healthy advice into your podcast downloads.

But why do the episode titles make it sound like the Jerry Springer podcast? I’d like to see something more thoughtful than that.

o luv this show bcuxz its sumthing that finally werx!

I usually don’t ever leave reviews but this last episode had me in tears. Dr John Delony you are a blessing. Listening to the podcasts have helped me with the view of myself and my marriage. Thank you for just being you. God bless you

Fantastic show. Helpful to those who need help.

I love the intro and outro to every single episode it puts a pep in my step makes my day better I love the show you and George are my favorite personalities

I’ve been listening for a couple months. Today’s show I felt like, ok I’m writing a review. Sometimes John hits it on the nail, a lot of times, other times like today, he tells a very well adjusted 24 year old woman that her parents should have “kicked her out” of their house a long time ago. (April 14,2025 show). I find his opinions so immature sometimes, I have a hard time with that. But no, there’s no reason a 24 year old should have moved out a long time ago. That’s a fallacy that’s very, very AMERICAN. No where else in the world do parents believe that baloney. We all know how well most American families are doing right?? Not that well. Take what he says with a grain of salt. When his daughter is 18 he’s not going to “kick her out”. I can almost guarantee that. And if he does, well that’s just dumb. I’d like to add, and I’m sorry, but the “BRO’s” Ughhhhhh so cringy

stopped listening and unsubscribed because they mentioned using chatgpt

Love this podcast. As a husband and father, I have learned to be a better communicator with everyone because of this show. The Jefferson Fisher interview was so good I listened to it twice when driving down the road. It’s definitely worth a listen.

Dr. John’s outlook, advice, and insight are transformative. We need more humans like him. Thank you for the perspectives and data you provide. I’m sure it gets heavy sometimes, but you are building an army out here of better humans through your work. Brb, binging four years worth of this podcast.

The BEST podcast ever! I love listening to the genuine, sound, and solid advice from Dr. John.

Dr. John’s ADHD can be seen from time to time; however, he is so focused on the person as they tell their story. He listens to what they are saying and what they are not saying. He advices them to grieve when they need to grieve, own their actions, and find closure. I recommend this podcast to everyone!

In the last year, I started with the very first episode in 2020. I have loved every single episode of John Deloney‘s podcast. John, you have helped me more than you can possibly imagine. Thank you.

What else needs to be said? Dr. John Delony has the best mental health show out there.

Such a fun mix of phycology, great life advice, humor, and entertainment.

Love the show. Deals with heavy stuff but has levity/humor to it as well. Practical advice and not overly intellectual (not to say Dr John isn’t a nerd) - he just makes the content more digestible. Even though the situations often don’t apply directly to my life, there are always useful nuggets that I am able to take away from the calls.

Dr. Deloney, you have helped me so much. After listening to your podcast for a long time I have written my younger self a letter and healed areas of myself I thought already were healed. Thank you big. My husband and I both listen to your podcast on roadtrips together. You’ve grown to become one of our top 3 favorite podcasts ever. The way you talk and reason with the person. It’s everything about you. You’re a gift to the world Dr John. Keep shining your light.

John keeps it real

I can’t tell you how many different families and individuals I have shared and suggested this show and some of the tools and resources that Dr. Delony shares. This show has given new perspectives and insight into how I deal with all relationships, and I am grateful!

I couldn’t imagine this show without John and Kelly’s banter. It brightens my day. The show can get heavy and John and Kelly help bring the light and levity. Please never stop! Dr. John makes a difference in so many lives including mine. Kelly just makes it much more fun with their brother/sister banter! It’s truly the BEST!!!😂❤️

I really enjoyed listening to the Dr. John Deloney show when I first discovered it a few years ago. It was practical advice that was actionable for both the caller and the listener. However, more recently the calls have become far to “Jerry Springer”-esque and are no longer relatable to the average person. It’s a shame.

I absolutely love Dr. John and the wide variety of topics they bring to the show. You learn a ton!

It's getting old. I used to listen to a new episode every time it came out. It used to cover all kinds of topics. Now it's about sex and infidelity and nothing else. John constantly makes comments about how it's "going to be a good one." And I think it's way off base from the Ramsey ministry. Is John Delony even a christian? During one episode a woman called in about how she feels called to have children but right now life is crazy with med school etc and he basically said, "forget about all that cosmic stuff, what do YOU want?" Ummm Mr. Ramsey you better check on your guy Delony, his head is way too big now

Let me break the show down, nothing is your fault if you’re a woman, probably blame your parents for your behavior, try writing yourself a letter. That’s the whole show.

When I first stumbled onto this podcast I was initially pleased. Finally an honest and down-to-earth therapist. The longer I listen I find myself disagreeing. Lately, this podcast is full of empty platitudes that are not helpful and usually have NOTHING to do with the issue. Or, Deloney will (more often than not) try to relate whatever situation to his own life, tell a long story about himself, and the kicker…it will not even remotely come close to relating to the poor caller.

I have been a fan of yours from the first time I heard you on The Dave Ramsey Show, even more so that I have found your podcast . Thank you for your transparency,encouragement, and wisdom that you give out to your listeners. I am in what I like to call the second act of life, I will be 55 in April( that’s not right😁 ), my children are grown, I had a lot of travel plans until 7/10/23 when circumstances arose to where my 2 year old grandson came to live with me. He is indeed a blessing yet it does not change the fact that raising kids is a young person’s game, I was 26 when I had my first child. I was prepared for the long haul to raise my grandson and sure enough in 11/2024 i became his guardian. I love my grandson to death, he is a beautiful spirit. I would be lying if I did not say there are moments I am drained as I have little to no help with him. I kind of prefer it so as to keep the peace. Add to that my circle has changed since I stopped drinking more than 2 years ago ( God was/is indeed working behind the scenes) and I have few people I can talk to yet I know God will bring the folk I need around me. Listening to you encourages to keep going and to be what my grandson needs so he can grow and flourish into manhood. Thank you Dr. Delony !!! Peace and blessings to you, your family and staff

Probably not intended this way but I’ve gotten one of my go to parenting phrases from Dr. John. When my kids aren’t behaving I ask them, behavior is a language, what are you telling mommy? This has helped my 4 year old understand the concept of consequences.

This is content for those who want to hear and have tough conversations. no need for butt sucking or tip toeing. you have changed my life by giving people advice that correlates in some way or shape with my problems. amazing work Dr. John and team. If you can’t swallow Dr. John’s personality and advice, i’m sorry to tell you that you need to let go of that ego

Dr John really can help you just by listening to this podcast. Spot on with advice,love, logic and empathy. Thank you for helping so many! This is what can help America!

I became interested in this podcast after seeing snippets of interesting questions from callers in videos on TikTok. It made me curious as to what the advice would be. I’ve listened to great therapists like Esther Perel who manages somehow to delve deep into the psyche of the troubled person and find a deeper meaning for them and her listeners as well. I’ve searched for another therapist podcast similar to hers because I just want more content. This one is unfortunately not the same. This man doesn’t seem to listen fully to his caller. He starts on his own rehearsed advice that in a lot of episodes doesn’t coincide with his viewers actual life experience. In one episode he is asking a lady if she is having an affair with someone at her work and she rejects that prodding but he continues to bring it up, weirdly suspecting that the lady’s call has to do with some nefarious proclivities. Weird. He’s just not that intuitive and constantly plugging his books even when taking a question from a desperate caller. I don’t like his righteous tone, his indignant diagnosis, his didactic prose. He’s just a hack in my opinion and I don’t recommend a listen or a follow. I have a feeling that there will be skeletons in this man’s closet waiting to be exposed in time.

John Delony does a lovely job of talking perfect strangers through life’s challenges - which is no small feat. These are short calls, but he’s able to pack a lot in. I’ve learned so much about communication, boundaries & having confidence as a parent navigating the tech world we live in. I would love to see him find a new way of “neutralizing the conversation” without the self-deprecating one-liners. Callers don’t know how to respond. You have a large audience John, own it! That said, he’s kind & honest with his listeners. I look forward to each new episode.

I’m so impressed with the relational wisdom and insight in this show. I began listening about a month ago and it is changing the way I interact with myself and people around me. There are a number of quotes and phrases that have stuck with me, such as “grief demands a witness” and “trafficking in reality”. Thank you Dr John and team for making such a great podcast, I really enjoy listening!

Love this

Thank you Dr. John Delony you are incredible.

I have been listening to this show for a few months now and it is by far one of my favorites. I am about to graduate college and am really thinking about what I want my life to be like, this show gives me tools to process that, such as writing letters to future me and not running away from problems. These tools are presented kindly and John offers a perfect combo of honest truth and compassion. And listening to these episodes also shows me all of us have things going on helping me see others with more compassion!

Dr JD entertains and well explains complex, difficult concepts. I don't know how Kelly stays so professional sometimes but I enjoy their banter most of the time. Great show and one of my favorite podcasts.

I appreciate the fact that John doesn’t sugar coat things and will tell people what they need to hear even if it’s what they don’t want to hear Enjoy the show and always listen when a new episode comes out

This guy never really seems to help anyone and the calls drag on forever. I think he just enjoys hearing himself talk. So many strange and uncomfortable lulls during almost every call.

75% ads and calls last too long with no value added.

I listen every time I get in my car and I always learn something applicable to my life. Dr Deloney is funny, kind, and so patient with the callers. Keep up the good work. The world needs healing!!

The best podcast on the planet!

Used to love this podcast and have learned so much. But, it’s turning into a sad sex and marriage podcast unfortunately. Dr Jon says way too much, “oh this is going to be good” like he’s just here for the drama an lad ratings. I think he’s believing his own press a little too much as he’s become more successful and the fake humbleness making fun of himself is a little see-through. Get back to the purpose of helping people.

I love this show, I listen to each episode even if the title doesn’t make me want to. I get something out of every episode. Thanks Dr. John for being there for those who need it he most. Ps. I took your anxiety quiz and I turns out I am filled with demons. Now its up to me to defeat them.