Bite Your Tongue: The Podcast
The podcast looks at the challenges parents face when their children become adults. It explores topics like money, relationships, and sibling rivalry, and offers advice on building healthy relationships with adult children. Host Denise Gorant talks with experts, other parents, and young adults about this stage of parenting. The show also considers when it is best for parents to keep their opinions to themselves.
Episodes
Good Daughtering: The Invisible Work Our Adult Daughters Carry
What does it really mean to be a “good daughter”?For many women, it means remembering birthdays, making the phone calls, planning the holidays, buying the gifts, checking on aging parents, keeping siblings connected—and carrying an enormous amount of emotional and mental work that nobody else sees.Dr. Alison Alford, author of Good Daughtering: The Work You've Always Done, the Credit You'
Real Questions, Real Answers: Loving an Adult Child Through Addiction—Without Losing Yourself
How do you set boundaries with an adult child struggling with addiction when every limit feels frightening—and potentially dangerous?In this episode, a listener describes the painful cycle her family has been living through: addiction, crisis, promises, hope and then another setback. She loves her adult child and wants to do everything possible to keep them safe. But she is also exhausted, frighte
Want a Better Relationship With Your Adult Kids? Start With Yourself—and Your Friends
If you've listened to Bite Your Tongue for a while, you may remember this conversation with friendship expert Shasta Nelson. I'm bringing it back because when I listened to it again, I realized just how much is packed into this episode.Yes, we talk about friendship—but we also talk about something at the very heart of this podcast: How do we build a healthier, more adult relationship wit
What to Do When Your Adult Child Doesn't Reach Out
If you've ever stared at your phone wondering whether to send that text, this episode is for you. Sometimes the silence lasts longer than you want. Sometimes you feel them pushing away.That's why this episode of Straight from the Listener Line: Real Questions, Real Answers, tackles one of the most emotionally difficult dilemmas parents face.If your adult child isn't reaching out,
Parenting 2.0: The Work Begins With Us | Dr. Francine Toder
This is an episode re-run and one that is still so relevant and needs a re-listen. It seems actually that it is even more relevant today. Parent's are still asking Parents are still asking, "How do I stay close to my adult child without pushing them away?" Francine Toder's answer isn't another communication technique—it's something much harder: look at yourself first
Helping or Enabling? When Adult Children Return Home
When an adult child moves back home once, many parents see it as temporary. But what happens when it becomes a pattern?In this episode of Straight from the Listener Line: Real Questions, Real Answers, Denise is joined by psychotherapist Joe Nucci to answer a listener's heartfelt question about her adult son, who has returned home five different times.Together they explore the difficult balanc
Do We Really Know Our Adult Children? A Shift to Curiosity
Some conversations are worth revisiting.As we prepared to re-release this conversation with therapist Rachel Haack, I listened to it again for the first time in several years. I thought I knew exactly what Rachel was going to say. After all, I was the one asking the questions.But that's the gift of listening again. Sometimes the conversation hasn't changed at all—you have.This time, Rach
The Grandparent No-Win Situation -- Real Questions, Real Answers
This is our first in a series of our new shorter segments called: Straight from the Listener Line – Real Questions. Real Answers.In this new series, we take one real listener question and bring in an expert to help us think it through honestly, thoughtfully, and with real-life experience behind it.Today’s episode tackles a topic many grandparents quietly struggle with:“What happens when you’re try
Episode Rerun: The Long Game with Adult Children: A Conversation with Dr. Lindsay Gibson
This week we're revisiting one of our most talked-about episodes. Clinical psychologist and bestselling author of the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Dr. Lindsay Gibson joins us discuss emotional maturity, self-awareness, and why we need to play the long game.Many parents struggle with the feeling that they are constantly being asked to listen, validate, and accommodat
Parenting Adult Children: When Anxiety Disguises Itself as Love Learning the difference between loving and chasing
In our first short form episode -- Straight From the Listener Line episode -- we welcome back psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein to answer a heartfelt listener question.A mother shares her struggle after watching her once-close relationship with her son change following his marriage. She feels increasingly pushed aside and wonders how to navigate the growing distance, particularly when she believ
Ira Glass Made me Question Everything: You Might Too
For this episode of Bite Your Tongue, we’re doing something quite a bit different.This is the last episode of Season 7, and today it’s just me.Me — and excerpts from one of my all-time favorite podcasts, This American Life with Ira Glass.For those who may not know Ira’s work, he is the groundbreaking creator and host of This American Life, whose storytelling helped redefine public radio and podcas
Weddings, Etiquette and Listener Questions
Weddings, Family Tension, and Modern Etiquette Episode Description:If there is one life event that can bring together love, joy, tradition, money, and family tension all at once, it is a wedding.In this episode of Bite Your Tongue, Denise talks with Lizzie Post — co-president of the Emily Post Institute, co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast, and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post — about
The Bank of Mom and Dad -- When Helping Hurts
Are you helping your adult child… or accidentally holding them back?Many parents quietly support their adult children financially — paying rent, helping with debt, or covering emergencies. But when does helping become enabling?In this episode, Denise talks with financial psychologist Dr. Brad Klontz about the emotional and psychological forces behind the “Bank of Mom and Dad.”Dr. Brad tells it lik
Doormat Mom No More: When Parents Say “Enough”
Family estrangement is one of the most painful and least discussed challenges parents face today.In this deeply personal and controversial episode, Denise speaks with journalist, entrepreneur, and author Laura Wellington, known online as Doormat Mom No More. After raising five children as a widowed mother, Laura found herself unexpectedly cut off by one of her adult daughters—an experience that le
When Overthinking can make our Adult Children Feel Evaluated
Do you lie awake at night running through every possible “what if” about your adult child?What if they make the wrong choice?What if they don’t land on their feet?Should I call? Should I say something? Should I bite my tongue?In this episode of Bite Your Tongue, Denise welcomes back psychologist and parent coach Jeffrey Bernstein, author of Freeing Your Child from Overthinking, to unpack the diffe
Modern Grand Parenting, Boundaries and In-Law Dynamics
Are you a grandparent? If so, listen to this episode. Boundaries, burnout, and big feelings—grand parenting can be a joy and a minefield at the same time. We invited Dee Dee Moore, founder of More Than Grand, to help us navigate the messy middle: when “free” childcare starts costing a family its energy, when in-law dynamics get prickly, and when love needs the guardrails of a clear agreement to t
UPDATED! The Mother–Daughter Relationship Makeover (And What It Really Takes)
This episode is for mothers walking on eggshells.For daughters who feel judged.For families who love each other deeply but don’t know how to stop hurting each other.In this powerful episode of Bite Your Tongue, Denise Gorant speaks with Leslie Glass and her daughter Lindsey Glass about the hardest—and most hopeful—parts of the mother-daughter relationship. Co-authors of The Mother-Daughter Relatio
Forget Them Kids — Challenging the One-Sided Narrative of Family Estrangement
This is a controversial episode — and we want to hear from you.📞 Bite Your Tongue Phone Line: (719) 347-1106Call and share your thoughts, questions, or experiences.🎁 FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY:The first caller will receive a free copy of FCK Them Kids*. Leave your name and email.Family estrangement has gone mainstream — from Oprah to headlines about celebrity families — and the narrative is almost always
Just Do Nothing: Parenting Better by Doing Less
Send us your feedback here: biteyourtonguepodcast@gmail.com or give us a ring at 719-347-1106. Tell us what is on your mind. Now on to today's episode:What if the hardest part of parenting adult children isn’t knowing what to do—but knowing when to stop?In this episode of Bite Your Tongue, Denise sits down with licensed therapist and author Joanna Hardis to unpack her counterintuitive but p
Best Guests. Best Advice. From 2025.
Send us your feedback here: biteyourtonguepodcast@gmail.com or give us a ring at 719-347-1106. Tell us what is on your mind. On to today's episode:Happy New Year. We’re kicking off a new season with a best-of compilation of expert advice from 2025, focused on one thing: building healthier relationships with adult children. This episode brings together the most effective, field-tested tools
Ways We Sabotage Connection with our Adult Children
Ready to upgrade your relationship with your grown kids without losing yourself in the process? We sit down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Francine Toder author of the amazing book: "Your Kids are Grown: Parenting 2.O." We unpack Parenting 2.0—the shift from managing to relating, from control to connection. If you’ve felt that knot in your stomach after a call, questioned wh
Tell Your Kids The Truth: A Dad, Three Sons and What he Wished he Knew
We know this isn’t our usual topic about building healthy relationships with adult children—but when we met Joe Dooley, we knew we had to share his story. Even if this episode helps just one person—it’s worth it.In honor of No Shave November, we’re taking a short detour to talk about prostate cancer—a subject that affects millions of families, often quietly. Joe, a 65-year-old living with advance
Prep for the Holidays: You Can Do it - with Grace, Boundaries -- and Self-Awareness
The holidays are upon us. It's time to dig deep.Catherine Hickem, founder of Parenting Adult Children Today (PACT). Catherine shares a hopeful, practical roadmap for parents who want less tension and more trust—especially as the holidays bring everyone under one roof.We dig into why adult children often act different around their parents and how expectations, tone, and boundaries can either
Episode Rewind: From Enabling To Empowering: Rethinking Parenting In The Age Of Anxiety
We sit down with "therapist to the millennials" Tess Brigham to unpack why the 20s feel overwhelming, how parents can ease anxiety without enabling, and what healthy support looks like in a world of constant comparison and blurred work boundaries. We also share a step‑by‑step plan for tapering financial help and end with three clear takeaways to guide tough conversations.• why questions
Grandparenting Without Overstepping: Love, Boundaries, and Listening
Please follow us on social media - FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM -- we are building our brand and need your support! On to today's episode:The first hug goes to your adult child. That simple shift sets the tone for everything that follows—and it’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Donne Davis, founder of the Gaga Sisterhood, who’s spent two decades helping grandparents build steady, loving con
When Love Feels Like Judgment: Navigating Connection with our Adult Children
What if the words you use to show love are the very ones your adult child hears as judgment? That tension—care that lands as critique—drives so many family conflicts, and Deborah Tannen gives us the language map to change it.We sit down with the Georgetown linguist and bestselling author to explore conversational style, meta-messages, and the subtle ways timing, tone, and turn‑taking shape intimac
Vulnerability Without Judgment: Shifting Parent-Adult Child Dynamics
Relationship and Friendship expert Shasta Nelson shares powerful insights on transforming parent-adult child relationships and building meaningful connections throughout life.Emphasizing her Friendship Triangle framework of positivity, consistency, and vulnerability.1. The Triangle of Healthy Relationships : Shasta introduces a powerful framework for understanding relationships, which consists
Your Adult Child's Boundaries are not a Rejection of You
Have you ever sent an impulsive text when feeling rejected by your adult child? That desperate "What did I do wrong?" message that you later regretted? You're not alone. The relationship between parents and their adult children exists on a delicate continuum—from deep connection to painful estrangement and everything in between.Dr. Rachel Glik, relationship specialist and author of
When They are Little, They Sit on your Lap: When They are Big, they Sit on Your Heart
This is one funny episode. Today we interview Susan Engel, a professor of psychology at Williams College and the author of the New York Times Article: When They're Grown, The Real Pain Begins. Joining Denise as co-host is a dear friend Val Haller. Val is the mother of four boys, very similar to the ages of Susan's boys when she wrote this article, so she is our perfect co-host.Sus
From Helicopter to Helper: Navigating Your Child's College Transition and Beyond
Growing up doesn't end at 18—it's just beginning. Dr. Sara Klein, Vice President for Student Affairs at Stevens Institute of Technology, delivers a powerful message about the college transition that resonates far beyond freshman year: parents need to back off.After decades of helicopter parenting from preschool through high school, many parents struggle to step back when their children e
When To Speak Up, When To Bite Your Tongue: Dr. Lawrence Steinberg on Parent-Adult Child Dynamics
Dr. Lawrence Steinberg sheds light on the evolving relationship between parents and their adult children in today's challenging economic landscape, offering practical advice on when to speak up and when to bite your tongue. He explains how the elongation of adolescence and unprecedented financial pressures have transformed traditional parent-child dynamics.• Housing costs have risen five time
Embracing Emotional Maturity: The Path to Better Adult Relationships
Emotional maturity transforms our relationships with adult children, but what exactly does it look like in practice? In this powerful conversation with Dr. Lindsay Gibson, clinical psychologist and author of The New York Times bestseller "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," we discover that emotional maturity exists on a continuum that shifts with our stress levels and resou
Embracing Identity: How to Navigate LGBTQIA+ Conversations
Pride Month gives us the perfect opportunity to expand our understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially for those of us navigating relationships with our adult children. This heartfelt conversation with Emmy-nominated Matthew Rodriguez, host and executive producer of "It's Okay to Ask Questions," offers exactly what many parents need—permission to learn without judgment.Rodri
Biting Your Tongue Doesn't Mean Giving Up Your Voice
Sally Harris shares her emotional journey through a decade of estrangement with her adult daughter, revealing how she transformed her pain into a mission to help other parents facing similar struggles.• Sally became an alcoholic and extremely unhealthy while her daughter's life was spiraling• After eight years of sobriety, she's now reconciled with her daughter who returned to the family
Setting Them Free: Parenting Adult Children with Love and Logic
Dr. Charles Fay, CEO of Love and Logic, delivers a masterclass in parenting adult children with the perfect balance of love and accountability. Drawing from decades of experience and his family legacy in developing the Love and Logic approach, Dr. Fay shares transformative strategies that shift our focus from control to influence.At the heart of his message lies a powerful truth: "We can neve
Celebrating Mother's Day: Building Lifelong Connections With Adult Children
This was our very first Mother''s Day episode. I interview my two favorite moms -- Doria and Sharon, two mothers of adult daughters and now both have several grandchildren. I watch as they continue to share with their grandchildren their magical parenting skills.They share with us their wisdom on creating joyful, respectful relationships with grown children in this special Mother'
Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First: Parenting Adult Children With Compassion
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 life transitions. Based on four decades of experience with youth and young adults plus his personal journey as a father of four whose adult children all boomeranged at some point, he off
Siblings Shape Our Lives More than we Realize
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 will have in our lives - and our children's. Whether you're navigating your own sibling estrangement or watching it develop between your children, this conversation offers both va
The Messy Truth About Mother-Daughter Relationships
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 involvement cross into control? How do we navigate the painful territory when our adult daughters push us away?Certified life coach and mother/daughter expert Pam Tronson joins us to unravel the compl
Episode Rewind: Unraveling the Complexities of Famly
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 featuring Rachel Haack. Rachel, a seasoned mental health clinician and mother of five, shares her wealth of knowledge on fostering healthy relationships within family systems. We delve into
Understanding Modern Parenting: A Grandparent's Guide to Support
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 Grandparent Doula. Kimberly enlightens us with her journey from assisting postpartum families to recognizing the irreplaceable role grandparents can play in this delicate phase. We unc
Healing Emotional Rifts Between Parents and Adult Children
🌟 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 unimaginable. We asked Tina what really is estrangement? Is it a troubled relationship? Is it silence? "No, she said: "It could also be you talk every day. But maybe ther
Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: When to Get Involved
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 Less. It’s a great conversation. Second keep listening to find out big news about the podcastBut the conversation today is about rekindling your child’s motivation, and the tools she share
Empowering Voices Against the Silence of Abuse
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, shared through powerful media outlets, including The New York Times, serves not only as a beacon of hope for survivors but also as a call to action for creating environments where victims feel s
Overcoming Guilt and Embracing Change: Strengthening Bonds with Your Adult Kids
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 of maintaining strong, healthy relationships with adult children. From navigating differing values to addressing estrangement, Sally shares practical advice and strategies for parents striving
Home for the Holidays: Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Being Together
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 Schlomo Slotkin a seasoned relationship counselor, share their expertise on building stronger, more fulfilling connections with adult children.How can parents create a welcoming home environment
Preparing for the Future: Conversations About Alzheimer's and Caregiving
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 children will be our caregivers. We are lucky to have two guests. The first is Dana Eble, who has been involved in Alzheimer’s disease philanthropy for more than a decade, which led her to
The Art of Communication: Bridging Gaps with Adult Children
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 daughter-in-law issues, being a good mother-in-law, grandparent and we even have a poll our guest is going to share about what bugs young adults the most about us - and vise-versa!Rachel ope
Bonus Rewind: Transforming Parenting Roles for a Resilient Future
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 "Your Turn." Joined by guest co-host Erica Gardner-Gray, we unravel the complexities of modern parenting, addressing societal pressures and the myth of effortless achievement.A
Bonus Rewind: Navigating Your Adult Child's Dating Journey with Rachel Greenwald
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 esteemed matchmaker, Rachel Greenwald. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the ever-evolving dating landscape, where technology and social media have turned dating into a skill that re
Empathy and Boundaries: A New Approach to Parenting Adult Children
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 from caretaker to supportive guide, helping your children thrive as self-reliant individuals. Dr. Fay uncovers the pitfalls of parental guilt and codependency, offering practical strateg
Supporting Millennial Independence: Tess Brigham on Guiding, Not Enabling
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 fulfilling world of psychotherapy. Discover her expert insights into fostering independence in young adults by encouraging them to solve their own problems, rather than simply handi
Season 3 Episode 83 Don't Bite Your Tongue with Dr. Ruth Nemzoff
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 of "Don't Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Family." Ruth shares her invaluable insights on transitioning from a central role in your chil
Season 3 Episode 82 Bonus Rewind: The Delicate Balance of Parenting Adult Daughters
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 in mother/daughter relationships. The connection between a mother and daughter is one of the strongest and most important family relationships. Accepting that it can be difficult and messy is key to b
Season 3, Episode 81 Bonus Rewind When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us
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, author of "When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us." Jane unpacks the emotional rollercoaster that many parents experience, offering her personal story and expert advice for letting go and al
Season 3, Episode 80 - Listener Questions
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. However, not every query requires a full episode but each deserves an insightful answer. In this special installment, we've compiled questions from you—our listeners via email and social media—a
Season 3, Episode 79: Love After 50: Navigating Divorce, Widowhood and Stepchildren
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 the unique advantages of finding love later in life. She says new love in later years is the best love. Listen and find out why.Merging families in adulthood, also kno
Season 3 Episode 78 : Changing Landscape of Pregnancy: What Parents Need to Know
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 parents, it’s crucial for us to understand the landscape. A listener reached out to request an exploration of this topic, so we invited Elizabeth King, a Certified Life Coach speci
Season 3 Episode 77 Understanding and Supporting LGBTQIA+ Adult Children: Transformative Conversations with Matthew Rodriguez
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, the insightful host and executive producer of "It's Okay to Ask Questions." Through heartfelt narratives and candid discussions, we unravel the complexities sur
Season 3 Episode 76: Parents Hope in the Face of Mental Health and Addiction
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 importantly, fail your young adult? What happens when everywhere you look for help or support you come up disappointed and alone? In today’s episode we hear from a couple whose family
Season 3, Episode 75 An Entirely New Perspective on Young Adults
This episode will defy nearly everything we've talked about over the past few years.Our guest Jeffrey Arnett, Ph.D is renowned for proposing coined the theory and term “emerging adult” in the early 2000’s. He characterizes this stage of life by exploration, instability, and boundless optimism.But when we talk about technology, sex, and societal patterns he outwardly rejects much of the curr
Season 3 Episode 74 Mother's Day Special: Tell 'Em What you Want!
When we think of Mother's Day, we often envision breakfast in bed or a sweet card, but the truth is, the gifts that mothers cherish most are the bonds they share with their children, no matter their age. That is what we hear today from our guests. Mary Dell Harrington and Lisa Heffernan. They are the founders of Grown & Flown, the very popular website and social media stops. Together, we
Season 3 Episode 73: Fostering Resilience in Ourselves and Our Adult Children
This episode dives deep into resilience. We talk to a resilience expert and parenting coach about how to build resilience - in ourselves and our adult children. Why do we sometimes look at the bad and forget to remember and be grateful for the positive? Our guests explain that neuroscience tells us that we are programmed to look at the negative and much more difficult to remind ourselves of the
Season 3 Episode 72 Navigating the Parent-Young Adult Relationship: Insights from 2024 Pew Research Study
Maybe you've recently read these headlines in the New York Times or The Wall Street Journal."Well Into Adulthood and Still Getting Money From Their Parents. Nearly 60% of parents provide financial help to their adult kids, a new study finds." WSJ"Parents Are Highly Involved in Their Adult Children’s Lives, and Fine With ItNew surveys show that today’s intensive parenting has
Season 3 Episode 71 Navigating Sibling Relationships: A Deep Dive into Family Dynamics
Do you have a favorite child? Maybe you think you don't but there are things you do or say that show something different. Today we delve into the much overlooked topic of sibling relationships. We speak with Fern Schumer Chapman author o the book Brothers, Sisters, Strangers. Siblings are the longest relationship we will have in our lives - and our children's. They share our history
Season 3 Episode 70 The Secret to Breaking the Conflict Cycle
For today's episode we brought back Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo to discuss their new book "The Secret to Breaking the Conflict Cycle in Your Marriage," and to share their wisdom on maintaining strong connections in all our relationships - and that means with our adult kids too!We talk about the need to actively engage in conflict resolution rather than avoiding or ignoring issues. (wh
Season 3, Episode 69 Using Love and Logic with Our Young Adult Kids
Today we speak with the legendary Charles Fay, Ph.D. who, with his father Jim Fay and Dr. Foster W. Cline founded Love and Logic. For many years parents have turned to Love and Logic for guidance for their young children. It is a trusted research-driven, whole child approach to child-rearing.And now - guess what? Dr. Fay is talking about how Love and Logic works for building healthy relationshi
Season 3, Episode 68: Should Parents Meddle in their Adult Child's Dating Life? A Renowned Matchmaker Shares If, When and How to Navigate this Tricky Issue
In today’s episode Denise and Kirsten chat with renowned matchmaker Rachel Greenwald. Do you ever worry your adult child will never find a partner? Do they spend too much time with their career rather than love? Do you feel like they are always picking the wrong person? Today we discuss whether parents should meddle in their adult child's dating life. Greenwald offers insights about if, w
Season 3 Episode 67: From Entitlement to Empathy: Redefining Love and the Mother/Daughter Relationship
Today we discuss the sometimes difficult, yet rewarding relationships between mothers and daughters. We speak with Pam Tronson, parenting coach with a special certification in mother/daughter relationships. The connection between a mother and daughter is one of the strongest and most important family relationships. Accepting that it can be difficult and messy is key to being able to navigate the h
Season 3, Episode 66 Step Back So They Can Step Forward with Julie Lythcott-Haims
We're thrilled to be joined by Julie Lythcott-Haims, the author of "How to Raise an Adult" and "Your Turn." As a former dean at Stanford University, Julie offers a unique lens to view the nuanced world of parenting, and the perils that lurk within the shadows of over-involvement. This captivating episode is a deep dive into the challenging world of raising children into re
Season 3 Episode 65 Unraveling the Complexities of Parenting with Jessica Grose
We had a fantastic time chatting with the talented author and journalist, Jessica Grose, who helped us understand the intricate landscape of parenting today and how she fares as a young adult. We talk about how we can support our young adult children today. Her book, Screaming on the Inside, the Unsustainability of American Motherhood, is both an historical look at motherhood and a sounding ala
Season 3 Episode 64: The TRICK to Building Healthy Relationships with our Adult Kids with Esther Wojicki
Today's episode we speak with the "Godmother of Silicon Valley," Esther Wojcicki. If you have not heard of her - you must listen to this episode. She is the author of the best selling book "How to Raise Successful People - Simple Lessons for Radical Results" She's as expert no doubt because she has raised three enormously successful daughters including Susan Wojcick
Season 3 Episode 63: Boomerang Kids, Loneliest Generation, Work-Life Balance, Entitlement and More
This is a not to be missed episode!We talk to Dr. Gene Beresin, Executive director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a full professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and senior educator in child and adolescent psychiatry at MGHHis 40-years of experience working with youth and young adults has given him an enormous breath of knowledge. An
Season 3 Episode 62 Dr. Joshua Coleman
Struggling with your adult kids? Are they about to cut you out of their lives or you just want to build a stronger relationship? We cover it all in this episode, where we speak with Dr. Joshua Coleman about two of his books:When Parents Hurt: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don't Get Along Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict
Season 3, Episode 61 Embracing Change. Letting Go of Control and Supporting Our Adult Children
Today we speak with Kimberly Damon. Kim, a certified life coach who wears a multitude of hats. Kim discusses the importance of finding a lesson in everything, practicing self-reflection and embracing acceptance. These themes highlight the transformative power of personal growth and understanding in relationships, particularly between parents and their adult children.Kim shares her own journey of
Season 3 Episode 60 What to do When I'm Gone: My Daughter Catie Gliwa Co-Hosts
On Mother's Day 2023, my daughter Catie sent me a link to a book and wrote, "the author and her mom would make great guests on your podcast."The book “What to Do When I’m Gone, A Mother’s Wisdom to her Daughter” sparked my interest. I ordered the book and loved it. I told my daughter I would love to do an episode with the authors of this book - as long as she was the guest co-host.
Season 3, Episode 59: A New Perspective: You and Your Adult Child with Dr. Laurence Steinberg
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Laurence Steinberg about his new book - You and Your Adult Child: How to Grow Together During Challenging Times.He brings us a whole new perspective. Touted as the first comprehensive guide for parents navigating the crucial decades of their children's lives, we explore everything so many issues. We delve into the complexities of the parent-adult child relatio
Season 2, Episode 58 WEDDING SEASON - THE BEST OF THE BEST
It's June and that is typically wedding season. So we thought we'd combine our two wedding episodes into one BEST OF THE BEST. You will hear first from fAleigh Huston-Lyons, a therapist and coach at AisleTalk: Consultation & Therapy. A boutique practice devoted to helping brides and grooms cope with the stresses that arise during wedding planning and anticipation of marriage. From
Season 2, Episode 57 PRIDE MONTH - What We Still Need to Know and Understand
It's Pride Month and we are taking a second look at the LGBTQ+ community.We have two guests. The first is Linda K. Reeves, a licensed marriage and family therapist certified as a gender specialist by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. She is the founder of Linda K. Reeves Therapy. Her therapy utilizes her clinical skills in the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
Season 2, Episode 56 Bonus Rewind Fault Lines: Repairing Estranged Relationships
Welcome back to THE most downloaded episode of Season 2. Our guest today, one of the foremost experts who studies how individuals and families develop and change throughout their lives, tells us that as we age, we regret not reconciling with family members we may be estranged or distant from. Today we welcome Dr. Karl Pillemer, Professor of Human Development at Cornell University, where he is als
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