Welcome back to another episode, villagers! I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Gabor Mate, author of “The Myth of Normal.” We dive into his new book, and he shared his insights on the coping mechanisms that imprint on us in childhood and how that can affect our own parenting. We discuss what makes this culture toxic, why trauma is so wide spread and how ... Show More
Nov 13
362- Holiday Meltdowns, Gift Disasters & When ‘Thank You’ Doesn’t Happen with Rachel and Alyssa
You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re getting into something that hits deep for so many of us, especially around the holidays.You plan something special—a magical outing, a thoughtful gift—and you’re met with “Is that it?” or “What are we doing next?” It can ... Show More
41m 39s
Nov 6
361- Let the Kids Read: What Judy Blume Taught Us About Truth-Telling, with Rachelle Bergstein
Before we dive in: this episode includes discussion of masturbation, sex and other adult topics. You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today's episode is such a treat. I got to sit down with Rachelle Bergstein to talk about her work on the incredible Judy Blume, and the ... Show More
1h 11m
Apr 2021
JP, le trauma de l'interruption médicale de grossesse (IMG) côté père
<p>Cette semaine, je reçois JP, qui nous offre le témoignage rare d'un homme dont la femme a subi une IMG, autrement dit une interruption médicale de grossesse. JP nous raconte comment il a vécu en tant que père cette déchirure pour le futur papa qu'il était, et comment ils ont é ... Show More
1h 34m
Jan 2024
Qu'est-ce que le syndrome de Peter Pan ?
<p>"Un enfant dans un corps d'adulte"... Le syndrome de Peter Pan, ou SPP, n'est pas considéré comme une maladie mentale, il s'agit plutôt d'un complexe qui se caractérise par le refus de grandir, l'angoisse d'être un adulte. C'est le sujet de cet épisode, bonne écoute (et abonne ... Show More
5m 28s
Feb 2024
Relisten: Shame-Proof Your Parenting Mercedes Samudio [450]
We have all experienced the judgmental looks and unsolicited advice from others about our parenting. Why does our society shame parents, who are simply trying their best to raise children? Today, I talk with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and bestsel ... Show More
54m 19s
Nov 2020
Growing Up Together
Growing up together wasn't easy, fights, fallouts, even hate!
In this episode, you'll hear what it was like growing up together, how we were as brothers and what we really thought of each other at the time.
And you'll hear some our childhood confessions, from wetting the bed thro ... Show More
44m 29s