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
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393- Beyond Birth Prep: The Emotional Work of Becoming a Parent, with Nina Spears
You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re talking about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention when we think about becoming parents.We spend so much time preparing for the baby—reading the books, building the registry, thinking about birth—but not ne ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 11
392- The Mental Load, the Shame Spiral, and What Actually Helps, with Dr. Cassidy Freitas, MFT
You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re diving into what’s really happening in those moments where you snap, shut down, or react in a way you never thought you would. Not because you don’t care. Not because you don’t know what to do. But because your capacity ... Show More
1h 23m
Jun 4
391- Calm Corners Aren’t Working—Here’s Why, with Sarah Habib
You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re talking about something I see in almost every classroom I walk into: calm corners.They’re everywhere. And on paper, they make a lot of sense. But in practice? A lot of teachers are telling me the same thing: it’s not wor ... Show More
47m 6s
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
