Parenting

Bryson’s Dad with Tim Erwin

Join us today, as we talk to Bryson's dad about what his journey has been like as a single dad. This interview will make you laugh, melt your heart, and perhaps believe in our humanity a little bit more.

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Ep. 119- My Rose, from My Book Untangling

When I see my daughter, I rethink the patterns learned in my life, I think about my pain and what kind of parent I want to be, and the person that I am.

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Ep. 117 – Let’s Talk About UNTANGLING

Join us on this episode as my friend Oriana Gliessman asks ME questions about my book, "Untangling: Liberating Myself from an Enmeshed Family and Impossible Medical Career." Let's just say this is not your typical doctor book.

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Ep. 116: Cultural Trauma with Jordan Thorpe

Our legacy of injustice has created populations of very hurt people, such that they've carried the pain and anger for generations. But is the answer "an eye for an eye?" Or are there other ways in which we can heal?

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Ep. 115: Colleen Murphy on Communicating with Teens

What do when teens are sweet at certain moments and maniacs at others? Parent coach Colleen Murphy is here to help us navigate.

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Ep. 114: Difficult Moms with Dr. Esther An, MD

We are doing it!  Today on the podcast, we are discussing difficult moms.

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Ep. 112: Generational Trauma with Ken Robins

What happens when we find ourselves living with the learned patterns and pain of the family that raised us and raised them? Ken Robins shares his insights on healing and "safe attachment" in our relationships.

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Ep. 97: Parenting with Colleen Murphy

Good parenting feels good and by learning to do it right, we can set the foundation.

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Episode 83: Boundaries Before the Holidays with Denise Correll

While many of us would like to imagine the holidays to be idyllic, the reality is that sometimes it's not.

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Episode 74: Complicated Sibling Relationships with Cierra Ryczek

Even though we share our history, while the relationship is unique, sometimes it’s just hard. 

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Episode 60 – Family Secrets with Yvonne Liu

Family Secrets. We all have them. And while family secrets can seem terrifying or traumatic, these discoveries also have the power to liberate, heal, and transform us.

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Episode 42: Addiction is a Family Disease with Josie Teresi

On today's episode, we have Josie Teresi back on the show, and she talks about her son's addiction.  When a family member becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol, not only do they face significant challenges, but it also impacts the rest of the family.  It affects not only the individual with the "problem," but also causes sickness within the entire family unit.  The effects hardly go unnoticed: they can include broken trust, communication issues, financial problems, childhood trauma, PTSD, fear and anxiety, shame and guilt, lost relationships, and estrangement.  Drug addiction causes the entire family unit to adapt to the...

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