logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2020
12m 44s

277 - Family Estrangement—Why Families C...

Quickanddirtytips.com
About this episode
Family estrangement is painful and isolating. What are the reasons that family members cut each other off? How can we cope with or prevent broken family ties? TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/family-estrangement | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook ... Show More
Up next
Jan 28
How to deal with the midlife crisis (Reissue)
113. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen channels her best Talking Heads and asks, on behalf of every middle-aged adult: "How did I get here?" Plus, Dr. Hendriksen explains why time seems to fly as we get older. Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack. Find a transcr ... Show More
10m 27s
Jan 21
How to know you did a good job (without asking for approval)
548. In a culture of likes, reviews, and constant comparison, deciding if you’ve "done well" can feel impossible. This week, interim host Dr. Ellen Hendriksen unpacks the trap of tying your value to others’ approval. She explores when external evaluation works and when it emphati ... Show More
8m 22s
Jan 14
The sleep rules you don't actually need to follow
547. If you've ever followed every sleep rule in the book and still found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m., this episode is for you. Sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu looks at why sleep hygiene—like avoiding screens or caffeine—is a great foundation but won't actually fix a "cavity" li ... Show More
14m 10s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2023
How Family Estrangement Affects Self Worth, Relationships and Trauma with Yasmin Kerkez
Carla and Sherry first take a Love Fix question from a listener who is feeling the attraction fade towards their partner. They would like to know whether it's worth sticking through things, or if it's the beginning of the end. They then welcome Love Fix guest Yasmin Kerkez, Co-Fo ... Show More
32m 48s
Jul 2023
Is It Too Late? How to Repair a Broken Relationship With Your Friend or Family Member
<p>In this episode, you’re going to learn that it is never too late to try to repair a broken or difficult relationship.</p><p>Research shows that estrangement is not only on the rise but that the majority of us have at least one extended family member or friend who is estranged. ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2024
161: How Do I Get my Teens to Want to Spend Time with Me?
A concerned parent seeks Dr. Lisa's guidance on building and maintaining a connection with her teenage son. Despite efforts to spend quality time together, most family activities are met with resistance. The parent wonders if it’s normal for her 15-year-old son and, more recently ... Show More
26m 17s
Nov 2023
6 Ways to Use My “Let Them” Theory to Improve Any Relationship
<p>Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to not get so annoyed or frustrated with the people that you love?</p><p>There is. </p><p>It’s called the “Let Them” theory. Mel discovered it while arguing with her son about a taco stand, and she hasn’t stopped using it since.</p><p>She ... Show More
59m 56s
Nov 2023
4 Surprising Secrets of Successful Relationships (What I Learned From a Fight With My Daughter)
<p>How do you have a “healthy” fight with your family?</p><p>How do you repair a relationship with someone you love?</p><p>Today Mel is joined by her husband Chris, their daughter Kendall, and their son Oakley to answer listener questions about all kinds of relationships.</p><p>T ... Show More
46m 29s
Feb 2020
SYSK Choice: Psyching Yourself Up for Anything & Surviving Family Get-Togethers
Some people love rollercoasters and scary movies – but why? What is the appeal of being scared half to death? Today, you’ll find out why. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/10/why-do-some-brains-enjoy-fear/280938/?single_page=true We’ve all been in the situation where ... Show More
37m 25s
Dec 2023
153. Dealing with difficult family members ft. Alexis Fernandez
<p>As the holiday season approaches so does the expectation to start seeing family, including difficult family members who you would rather avoid. In today's episode we are joined by Alexis Fernandez, the host of the show <em>Do You F***ing Mind, </em>to gain a better understandi ... Show More
45m 30s
Dec 2019
121 - Four Secrets to Keeping Your New Year's Resolution
<p>Even if you broke last year's (or every year's) resolution, this year can be different. TRANSCRIPT & LINKS: Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/4-secrets-keeping-your-new-year’s-resolution | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips sh ... Show More
8m 54s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami