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The Guilt of Calling Out Your Parents
Manage episode 502927520 series 3545275
In this Q&A episode, Whitney responds to a thoughtful listener question about self-reflection in family relationships - specifically when calling out parents' hurtful behavior makes them withdraw and feel bad about themselves leading to guilt about whether you're part of the problem. She also discusses Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement then explores troubling father-son enmeshment patterns she's observing in shows like McBee Dynasty.
Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.
Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club
Follow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhit
Follow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmft
Order Whitney’s book, Toxic Positivity
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute
for professional mental health advice.
05:18 McBee Dynasty and Toxic Father-Son Dynamics
10:07 Family Secrets: September's Topic
14:52 When Parents Walk on Eggshells Around You
22:14 Q&A: How to Know If You're Part of the Problem
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151 episodes
Manage episode 502927520 series 3545275
In this Q&A episode, Whitney responds to a thoughtful listener question about self-reflection in family relationships - specifically when calling out parents' hurtful behavior makes them withdraw and feel bad about themselves leading to guilt about whether you're part of the problem. She also discusses Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement then explores troubling father-son enmeshment patterns she's observing in shows like McBee Dynasty.
Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.
Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club
Follow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhit
Follow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmft
Order Whitney’s book, Toxic Positivity
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute
for professional mental health advice.
05:18 McBee Dynasty and Toxic Father-Son Dynamics
10:07 Family Secrets: September's Topic
14:52 When Parents Walk on Eggshells Around You
22:14 Q&A: How to Know If You're Part of the Problem
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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