How do you recognize the role you played in your family growing up? In this episode, Laura will talk about 3 different roles in the family. Were you the hero, lost child, the scapegoat, or a combination? Through this conversation, you'll learn what each role means, what it might look like as an adult, and how to walk through it in a healthy way. New episo ... Show More
May 6
Stopping the Cycle: How to Not Pass Down What Hurt You
Many of us reach a point where we notice it; the way we react, the way we shut down, the way we respond in relationships and think, I don’t want to keep doing this. In this episode, we explore what actually gets passed down in families and relationships, and why those patterns ca ... Show More
48m 20s
Apr 22
When Work Doesn’t Deliver What You Thought It Would: The Disappointment of Career and Finances
Many of us grow up believing that hard work will eventually lead to success, stability, and fulfillment. But career and financial stories don’t always unfold the way we imagined. In this episode, we talk about the disappointment that can surface when work feels empty, progress st ... Show More
29m 34s
Apr 8
When the Story of Parenting Doesn’t Unfold as Expected: The Disappointment of Parenting
Parenting carries some of our deepest hopes for connection, meaning, and legacy. But the story of parenting doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined. For some, the disappointment comes from longing for children that never arrive, through infertility, miscarriage, or not finding ... Show More
32m 14s
Jul 2025
Family Roles: Which Part Did YOU Play?
428. Family Roles: Which Part Did YOU Play?
Amanda, Abby, and Glennon take a close look at the roles we’re assigned—or take on—within our families of origin. They unpack how these childhood roles stick with us, shape who we become, and continue to influence our relationships an ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2025
dysfunctional family roles – part 2: the extremes of family focus (the golden child and the scapegoat) [preview]
<p>Welcome back to our deep dive into the heart of dysfunctional family dynamics. This is Episode 2 of our series, where each segment builds upon the last, unraveling the complex roles that shape not just family life but our individual paths. If you happen to come across this epi ... Show More
40m 53s
Sep 2025
187. The Courage to Change with Holly Wagner
No matter where we are in life, change is the only constant—so how will we respond to it? Whether it's in your family, your job, your church, or your health (or any other number of factors!), we all have our own relationship with change, and this episode exists to help you make i ... Show More
46m 20s
Mar 2024
S6 E3 | Families: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Description:We don't get to choose the families we are born into, yet we are deeply affected by our family of origin. Whether you're currently working through difficult conversations with your children, trying to figure out how to honor your parents, or wondering how to break unh ... Show More
25 m
May 2025
Unselfish self-love...my journey to giving myself the same love I give others
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
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1h 14m
Oct 2024
Girls Night #273: Stop Running on Empty: How to Prioritize your Emotional, Spiritual and Physical Needs — with Debra Fileta
Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!
I’m so excited about today’s episode. Today we’re talking about how to stop running on empty and prioritize your emotional, spiritual and physical needs.
If you’re anything like me, you’re trying your best to do it all and be the person tha ... Show More
44m 58s
Jul 2025
The Trick to Finally Becoming an Adult
430. The Trick to Finally Becoming an Adult
Glennon, Abby, and Amanda revisit the six family roles, uncover which ones they've each lived out, and share how they're working to heal and grow beyond them.
-How shifting some of their family roles is shifting Glennon and Amanda’s ... Show More
57m 6s
Oct 2025
How To Navigate Family Drama
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In this episode, Colter, Lauren, and Cayla unpack the messy reality of family differences—why gatherings can tri ... Show More
49m 10s