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
Q&A: I'm Not Inviting My Dad To My Wedding
In this episode, Whitney Goodman reflects on the first anniversary of the Calling Home podcast and community. She emphasizes the importance of community and shared experiences in navigating complex f…
00:30:35 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
My Parents Hit Me And I Turned Out Fine with Gabriel Hannan
In this conversation, Whitney Goodman interviews Gabriel, also known as The Indomitable Black Man, about his journey to becoming a content creator who promotes respectful or gentle parenting. They di…
00:44:26 |
Tue 22 Oct 2024
What To Do When You Have A Narcissistic Family Member with Dr. Ramani
In this episode, Whitney Goodman and Dr. Ramani discuss how narcissism is in the family. This is a great episode for anyone who is wondering:
Is my parent a narcissist?
How do I deal with a narciss…
00:43:46 |
Thu 17 Oct 2024
Part 3: What We Know About Adult Child and Parent Estrangement
This is Part 3 of a 3-part series on adult child and parent estrangement. In this episode, Whitney compares the survey results of estranged parents and estranged adult children. She shares her though…
01:10:20 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Part 2: Adult Children Share Their Perspective
In this episode, Whitney shares the findings from a survey of 2382 estranged adult children. She offers a deep dive into why many distance themselves from their parents. The survey reveals common the…
00:30:10 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Part 1: Estranged Parents Share Their Perspective
This is Part 1 of a 3 Part Series on Adult Child and Parent estrangement. In this episode, Whitney discusses the findings from a survey of 204 estranged parents. You will hear how this group of paren…
00:45:34 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
Q&A: It's Not About Childhood. It's About How They Treat Me Now
In this conversation, Whitney Goodman answers two caller questions about the complexities of estrangement and the challenges of communicating with parents. She emphasizes the importance of self-prote…
00:32:50 |
Thu 03 Oct 2024
Family Estrangement and Going No Contact with Patrick Teahan
Family estrangement and going no contact are deeply painful and complex experiences that impact both adult children and their parents. Often rooted in unresolved childhood trauma, unmet emotional nee…
00:43:18 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
Q&A: My Mom Snuck Alcohol Around My Child
Surviving family holidays can be difficult when you are estranged or have unresolved tensions with your family. Holidays and events can bring deep-seated conflicts to the surface. The pressure to mai…
00:13:16 |
Thu 26 Sep 2024
Who Gets To Be In The Delivery Room?
Who should be in the delivery room?
In today’s episode, you will learn why having that conversation with yourself and other family members is critical, especially if you are an expectant mother. Whit…
00:16:40 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Q&A: When My Dad Texts Me, It Makes Me Sick To My Stomach
Accepting what Is and managing your relationship with parents who may never apologize or change their behavior is not an easy path. It requires a deep level of acceptance, acknowledging that your par…
00:15:17 |
Thu 19 Sep 2024
The Golden Child with Vienna Pharaon
Join Whitney Goodman and Vienna Pharaon, LMFT, as they discuss the role of the Golden Child in a dysfunctional family system. You will learn:
how someone becomes the golden child
why golden childre…
00:57:18 |
Tue 17 Sep 2024
Q&A: Empathy, Boundaries, and Healing
Balancing boundaries and empathy in family relationships means understanding and validating your family's feelings and experiences while also protecting your own emotional and mental well-being. Empa…
00:17:20 |
Thu 12 Sep 2024
How To Support A Partner Who Has Issues With Their Parents
Supporting a partner who has issues with their parents requires empathy, patience, and understanding. It's not just understanding their feelings but also actively putting yourself in their shoes and …
00:14:26 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
Q&A: I'm Tired Of Being My Parent's Parent
Feeling tired of being the parent to your parents is a common struggle, especially when they rely on you for emotional or even physical suapport. It can be overwhelming to manage their needs while tr…
00:19:43 |
Thu 05 Sep 2024
Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships with Todd Baratz
This week on Calling Home, Whitney speaks with therapist and author Todd Baratz on how childhood and family dynamics impact romantic relationships. He discusses why the environment we are raised in s…
00:40:59 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Q&A: Narcissist In The Family
This week, Whitney answers questions from listeners who are dealing with narcissists in their family and discusses how to set proper boundaries. The first caller’s question deals with a narcissist br…
00:12:43 |
Thu 20 Jun 2024
What's Going On With All The #BoyMoms?
In this episode of Calling Home, Whitney Goodman discusses the trend of mothers being overly attached to their sons, often referred to as "boy moms". This dynamic can be harmful to both the mother an…
00:34:03 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Q&A: Navigating Estrangement During Family Events and Holidays
This week our listener questions deal with navigating difficult family dynamics during holidays and events. The first caller struggles with an estranged family and feels isolated during celebrations.…
00:12:45 |
Thu 13 Jun 2024
Enmeshment in Family Relationships with Nedra Tawwab
This week on Calling Home, Whitney speaks with therapist and author Nedra Tawwab on the concept of enmeshment in family relationships. They talk about what enmeshment is and what makes it different f…
00:40:48 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
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