logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2025
41m 33s

Family Culture and the Sibling Effect — ...

THE ART OF MANLINESS
About this episode
When we think about what shaped our life trajectory, we often focus on the way our parents raised us. But what about our siblings? What role do they play in who we become? My guest today makes the case that siblings may be just as influential as parents in impacting how we turn out. Her name is Susan Dominus, and she’s a journalist and the author of The Fa ... Show More
Up next
Mar 3
The Power of a Purpose-Driven Life
When it comes to building a happy and meaningful life, most of us rely on a grab bag of strategies — habits and goals around work, relationships, and health. But my guest today would argue that in the quest for true flourishing, there’s a deeper element that not only ties togethe ... Show More
53m 16s
Feb 24
Born to Carry — How to Build Strength, Stamina, and Sanity Through Rucking
If you're looking for a way to improve your fitness, boost your mental health, and reconnect with a deeply human activity — all without going to the gym or pounding your knees on a daily run — then rucking may be the practice you've been looking for.Rucking is simple: throw some ... Show More
51m 31s
Feb 17
How to Have the Conversations You’ve Been Avoiding
The awkward silence at work when everyone knows a project is going off the rails.The simmering resentment in a marriage over an issue neither spouse will confront.The dysfunction in a church where certain topics are understood to be off-limits.My guest, Joseph Grenny, says that s ... Show More
48m 55s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
Explaining Asian Sibling Relationships, Roles, Rivalries & Dynamics | Ep. 81
Send a textIn this episode of the Level: Asian Podcast, we break down the roles and responsibilities we carry amongst our siblings, how we live into our stereotypical traits, and unlearning our roles within the family to allow our siblings to grow. Kan and Viv share their experie ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2025
The neglected power of siblings with Susan Dominus
Many parents believe that their actions will shape the success of their kids. But what if siblings actually matter more? Susan Dominus is a staff writer at the New York Times and the author of The Family Dynamic. In this episode, Susan and Adam discuss the psychology of achieveme ... Show More
35m 32s
Jul 2025
The Impact Of Birth Order: What All Parents Need To Understand
<p>Are firstborns natural leaders, and the youngest the rebellious baby? Jess and Scott dismantle the popular—and surprisingly persistent—myths surrounding birth order. Scott shares fascinating research that reveals birth order's impact on personality and intelligence is almost n ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2024
Breaking our family patterns
Sean Illing speaks with marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon, whose book 'The Origins of You' aims to help us identify and heal the wounds that originated from our family, which shape our patterns of behavior in relationships and throughout our lives. Sean and Vienna talk ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2024
Understanding Identity and How Our Past Shapes Who We Become with Catherine Gray
In this episode, Catherine Gray discusses identity and how our past shapes who we become.  She shares her journey from writing non-fiction to crafting her first novel, which contains some themes from her life experiences. Catherine also delves into the ongoing battle between natu ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2025
INNER REVOLUTION: 5 - Family
This is episode 5 of INNER REVOLUTION - a podcast series where we walk through the fire of inner transformation and awakening together. The purpose of this series is to help you shed ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING that isn't a true reflection of Who You Really Are, so you can fully embo ... Show More
24m 18s
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
Nov 2019
What Happened to You? (Part 1)
In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! - We all kind of understand that what happens to us as a child affects us as an adult, but there is recent evidence that the way our childhoods affect us is so much deeper and ... Show More
48m 51s
Nov 2024
245. The psychology of the middle child
We all know the stereotypes about the eldest child, the youngest and the only child, but the middle child often seems to be left out, and not just from our conversations on birth order theory, but also seemingly from the family sometimes. In today's episode, we putting a spotligh ... Show More
43m 4s
Apr 2025
Case Study: I Don’t Know What to Say During Sibling Arguments
<p><span>What happens when you don’t know what to say as a parent? How can we handle sibling rivalry and help our children navigate their conflicts? In this episode of Peace and Parenting, I&#39;m joined by Lindsey, a mom of two spirited young ones, Ace and Ava. </span></p><p><br ... Show More
16m 22s