Episodes

Send us a text In today's episode, Dr. Gene Beresin, Executive Director of the Clay Center for Young and Healthy Minds, explores the complexities of adult children returning home and maintaining healthy relationships during l...

Send us a text Today we rewind and delve into the much overlooked topic of sibling relationships. We speak with Fern Schumer Chapman author of the book Brothers, Sisters, Strangers. Siblings are the longest relationship we ...

Send us a text We are doing an episode rewind today on our most downloaded episode - Mothers and Daughters. This relationship carries a unique intensity that often follows us well into adulthood. When does healthy involvemen...

Send us a text This is one of our most popular episodes. Join us for an insightful exploration of the evolving dynamics in parent-child relationships and the often-misunderstood in-law dynamics in our latest podcast episode ...

Send us a text This episode is a "must listen" for an parent of an adult child on the brink of welcoming a grandchild. We are thrilled to bring you a special episode with the wise and compassionate Kimberly Beppler, The Grand...

Send us a text 🌟 A listener wrote to us about Tina Gilbertson , the guest in today's episode. She told us that Tina "saved her life." The pain and guilt that parents go through when estranged from their adult children is unim...

Send us a text This is a very special episode for a couple of reasons. First, we’re thrilled to finally interview Dr. Ellen Braaten , the podcast's original co-host, about her incredible book, Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Le...

Send us a text Today we speak with Karen Denison Clark as she courageously recounts her journey from being a young tennis star victimized by her coach, to becoming a fearless advocate against sexual abuse. Her narrative, shar...

Send us a text Are you missing the signs? Do you really know how your adult child feels and are you ready to begin to mend a fractured relationship? In this episode, we sit down with Sally Harris , to explore the nuances o...

Send us a text In this episode, we explore the joys and challenges of visits with adult children, whether during the holidays or throughout the year. Our guests, Pamela Heckelman , a certified Empty Nest coach, and Rabbi Schl...

Send us a text Today we discuss the circle of life and explore the emotional and delicate balance of caregiving. For most of us we will be caregivers to our spouse, parents or even our children. And at some point, our own ch...

Send us a text Prepare to gain invaluable insights into the intricate dynamics of family relationships as we chat with Rachel Haack , a seasoned mental health clinician, mother, and daughter-in-law. We discuss everything from...

Send us a text How do we transform our parenting roles as our children become young adults? Today we speak with Julie Lythcott-Hames , former Stanford University dean and bestselling author of "How to Raise an Adult" and "You...

Send us a text Should you be involved in your adult child's dating life? Listen and find out. Discover the art of balancing parental involvement in your adult children's dating lives as we bring you insights from the esteeme...

Send us a text Unlock the secrets to fostering resilient and independent adult children with Dr. Charles Fay, co-founder and CEO of Love and Logic. We promise you'll gain actionable insights into shifting your parental role f...

Send us a text Ever wondered how to better support your millennial children without overstepping? Tess Brigham , renowned as the "millennial therapist," joins us to share her unique journey from the glitz of Hollywood to the ...

Send us a text Would you like to unlock the secrets to building deeper, more rewarding relationships with your adult children? Join us in this BONUS episode rewind for a compelling conversation with Dr. Ruth Nemzoff, author o...

Send us a Text Message. Another listener favorite! Today we discuss the sometimes difficult, yet rewarding relationships between mothers and daughters. We speak with Pam Tronson, parenting coach with a special certification i...

Send us a Text Message. Ever felt the sting of disappointment when your adult children don't quite live up to your dreams for them? Join us in a special rewind episode where we sit down with the insightful Jane Adams, PhD, au...

Send us a Text Message. We are answering your questions! When our inbox fills with numerous questions on a particular topic from listeners, we know it's time for a dedicated podcast episode addressing those questions. Howev...

In this episode we talk to Francine Russo, Francine Russo, a renowned journalist and author of "Love After 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It, and Keep It." Francine shares her personal journey through widowhood and divorce, and th...

We delve into the world of pregnancy and fertility challenges that our young adult children are facing. With couples taking longer to marry or start families, this has become a significant issue for young adults, and as paren...

What if simply engaging in thoughtful conversations could transform your understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community? In our latest episode of Bite Your Tongue, we celebrate Pride Month with the Emmy-nominated Matthew Rodriguez ,...

What happens when your sweet, funny, smart, enthusiastic child turns out to have a mental illness? Where do you go for help? Who do you turn to for advice? And what if those institutions and experts fail you and more importan...