Whitney analyzes the Amazon Prime show "The Girlfriend" to explore mother-son enmeshment and emotional incest. She analyzes how the show illustrates blurred boundaries, guilt and manipulation, marital dysfunction, and the devastating long-term impacts on sons' ability to form healthy romantic relationships, connecting the fictional dynamics to real research ... Show More
Oct 7
How to Parent Differently Without Overcorrecting with Dr. Juli Fraga
Whitney Goodman interviews psychologist Dr. Julie Fraga about her book "Parents Have Feelings Too." They discuss how parents can process their own emotions, break cycles of guilt and perfectionism, use the Change Triangle to understand their feelings, and teach emotional intellig ... Show More
36m 18s
Oct 2
Q&A: Becoming Like Your Parent
Whitney explores patterns around adult children who mimic their parents' harmful behaviors, the complexities of maintaining boundaries when a parent struggles with addiction, and how illness can be weaponized in estranged families. In the Q&A, she answers a caller's question abou ... Show More
22m 47s
Mar 2025
Sometimes You Have to Block Meemaw
The girlies explore the increasingly popular act of going “no contact.” In the first of two episodes, they break down the history of severing ties, how the nuclear family is ultimately an economic trap, and why Sophie Lewis argues we should abolish the family altogether. Digressi ... Show More
1h 11m
Jul 2024
10. Dysfunctional Family Systems: Dynamics and Roles
BOOK IN A FREE CHEMISTRY CALL WITH ME In this episode, we unpack what makes up dysfunctional family systems, exploring general dynamics as well as focusing on some specific roles.
NOTE: Throughout the episode, I refer to "family of origin," however these dynamics and roles apply ... Show More
21m 43s
Nov 2024
What's Your Thanksgiving Mom Personality?: Episode 491
Turkey, traditions and lightning-round fun! In this festive episode, Meagan and Sarah banter through a series of Thanksgiving-themed questions, from favorite dishes to décor and more. We also reflect on how Thanksgiving has evolved for us over the years—sharing stories from child ... Show More
55m 30s
Jun 2021
126: Family Brand: How to Establish The Culture and Values You Want in Your Family
In 2020, Chris and Melissa Smith started the podcast and website Family Brand, to help families figure out what they want to stand for and be remembered by. Having a family brand is a way to strengthen your family. Since then, they’ve taken dozens of families through their traini ... Show More
42m 4s