CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author on a mission to help adult family members have better relationships. Each week, Whitney has conversations with influential guests and real people to help listeners find new ways of looking at old family problems.
Calling Home is available every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 153
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Part 1: Nuance Needed About Adult Child and Parent Estrangement
This is a two-part series with the hosts of Nuance Needed. In part 1, Whitney, Amanda, and Sam discuss the complexities of parental estrangement, the misconceptions surrounding it, and the impact of …
00:59:28 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
Q&A: My Parent Is Distant. Should I Cut Them Off?
In this Q&A episode, Whitney speaks to 2 callers. Caller 1 has a distant parent who doesn't invest much in their relationship. Should she cut them off, or is this just another estrangement fantasy?
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00:31:42 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Do You Have An Uncle Marvin? With Marc Brackett
In this conversation, Whitney Goodman and Marc explore the significance of emotions in personal development and relationships. They discuss the lack of emotional education in families and schools, th…
00:54:15 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Q&A: Ask Me Anything About Emotional Immaturity
In this episode of the Calling Home podcast, Whitney answers your questions about emotional immaturity, providing insights into the dynamics of family relationships, the importance of genuine apologi…
00:22:11 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Can My Parent Become More Emotionally Mature?
In this episode, Whitney Goodman explores the complexities of emotional maturity, particularly in the context of adult children dealing with emotionally immature parents. She discusses the common fan…
00:43:32 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
Q&A: His Parents Are Totally Different In Public
In this episode, Whitney addresses two caller questions. The first caller discusses her awakening to the dysfunction within her family and how uncomfortable she feels now. The second caller asks abou…
00:32:32 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
How To Deal With Emotionally Immature People
In this episode, Whitney Goodman discusses emotional immaturity, its traits, and how to effectively deal with emotionally immature individuals. She emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation a…
00:23:07 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Q&A: God Told His Parents Not To Speak To Us
In this episode of the Calling Home Podcast, Whitney Goodman discusses emotional maturity and the complexities of family relationships, particularly when spirituality and religion create barriers. Sh…
00:25:38 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
How To Be More Emotionally Mature
In this episode of the Calling Home Podcast, Whitney Goodman shares concrete steps you can take to become more emotionally mature. She explores various aspects of emotional maturity, including self-a…
00:34:34 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
Q&A: My Estranged Parent Keeps Buying My Kids Gifts. What Do I Do?
In this conversation, Whitney Goodman speaks to two callers and answers their questions. Question 1 addresses the complexities of navigating difficult family relationships, sharing how we feel with o…
00:34:53 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
No Thanks, Santa: How to Handle Unwanted Gifts and Set Boundaries
In this episode, Whitney Goodman explores the complexities of gift-giving and receiving during the holiday season. She discusses the emotional weight of gifts, the pressures of navigating family dyna…
00:41:47 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Q&A: Estrangement During The Holidays and Accepting Your Parents
In this episode, Whitney Goodman addresses the complexities of family estrangement during the holiday season. She discusses the emotional challenges faced by individuals who are estranged from their …
00:27:23 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
Reparenting Yourself While Parenting Your Children
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00:35:51 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
Listen To This Before Thanksgiving
Have you ever found yourself dreading the holidays because of family dynamics? In this episode, Whitney discusses dysfunctional family relationships during the holidays, the expectations we carry, an…
00:25:26 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Q&A: My Parents Are Politicians
In this episode, Whitney answers two caller questions. Caller 1 is dealing with cultural pressures to care for her gaining parents. Caller 2 has parents who are politicians with beliefs that differ f…
00:33:50 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
How To Balance The Needs Of Your In-Laws, Your Parents, and Your Own Family
Balancing the needs of in-laws, parents, and your new family can be challenging, especially when merging families with different backgrounds and expectations. In this episode, Whitney discusses why o…
00:19:43 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
Q&A: My Mom Didn't Protect Me From My Dad
In this episode, Whitney speaks with two callers. She explores the complexities of parent-child relationships, emotional neglect, parentification, and the challenges of navigating relationships with …
00:42:17 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
My Family and I Don't Agree Politically, Should I Cut Them Off?
In the wake of this election, many Americans wonder: Can I continue to have a relationship with family members who disagree with me politically? In this episode, Whitney walks you through her own jou…
00:35:25 |
Tue 12 Nov 2024
Q&A: You Don't Have An In-Law Problem, You Have A Partner Problem
In this episode, Whitney answers two caller questions. One is about enmeshed in-laws and the other is an adult who is trying to re-parent themselves. She discusses the profound effects of critical pa…
00:18:16 |
Thu 31 Oct 2024
Toxic Mother-In-Law Or Brainwashing Daughter In-Law? with Janelle Marie
I invited Janelle (@heyjanellemarie) from TikTok to the podcast this week. I have watched every single one of her toxic mother-in-law videos, and I've been dying to speak with her.
In this episode, J…
00:49:49 |
Tue 29 Oct 2024
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