After becoming a mother for the first time, a young woman reflects on the complicated relationship with her own mother. Esther guides her through establishing boundaries with grace, breaking generational cycles, and the importance of self-acceptance.
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Jul 20
Is Using ChatGPT Hurting My Relationship?
She comes to Esther with a question that feels distinctly of this moment: when does a tool become a transgression? After leaving a long, stable marriage, she finds herself in a new relationship marked by intense highs and low lows. She turns to AI, using it as a real-time coach t ... Show More
52m 29s
Jul 13
You Slept With My Best Friend
The two couples had been inseparable—neighbors, chosen family, godparents to each other's children. She reaches out to Esther in despair after discovering that her husband had a ten-year-old affair with her best friend. For a decade, he kept the betrayal hidden while she believed ... Show More
54m 4s
May 2023
Nedra Glover Tawwab wants mothers to set healthy boundaries
In this episode, Liz talks with relationship therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab about her newest book, Drama Free, which focuses on navigating family relationships. In this conversation, Nedra talks about her background, what led her to become a therapist, and the importanc ... Show More
34m 47s
Sep 2025
2735: How to Improve the Relationship With Your Mother by Dr. Mariette Jansen on How to Overcome Generational Differences
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2735: Dr. Mariette Jansen explores how strained mother-daughter relationships can be softened by shifting focus from trying ... Show More
8m 44s
Oct 2024
Q&A: It's Not About Childhood. It's About How They Treat Me Now
In this conversation, Whitney Goodman answers two caller questions about the complexities of estrangement and the challenges of communicating with parents. She emphasizes the importance of self-protection, setting boundaries, and understanding the dynamics of parent-child relatio ... Show More
34m 19s
Jun 2024
Self Doubt Having A Baby As An Older Mom
Are you an "older mom" by society's standards? If so, how does that make you feel? In this podcast, you'll hear from a member of this community who has self-doubt about having a third child because of her age, but it's something she really wants. In this episode, you'll lea ... Show More
18m 46s