Family Perspectives

Join Savannah Christensen and Olivia Flores as they sit down with Dr. Jason B. Whiting to uncover the truth about domestic violence in this powerful episode. From understanding the warning signs to breaking common myths, they dive into the complexities of abuse and explore how we can better support victims and foster healthier relationships.LINKS: https://www.amazon.com/Love-True-Overcoming-Surprising-Relationships/dp/1462118615  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2020/10/hearts-pierced-with-deep-wounds-understanding-abuse-in-the-family?lang=eng  

In this week's episode, Jonathan Young and Sara Tolley sit down with Dr. Jeff Jackson, a professor in the School of Family Life and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience. Together, they delve into the question, "Is singlehood the new normal?" They discuss shifting societal attitudes toward single living and explore the implications for individuals who are single in today's world.Sources, References, and Additional Information: Adamczyk, K. (2023). Toward a psychology of singlehood: What we already know and what we need to know about contemporary singlehood. V&R Unipress. (open access) Bella DePaulo: https://belladepaulo.com/ Boss, P. (1999). Ambiguous loss: Learning to live with unresolved grief. Harvard University Press Chowkhani, K., & Wynne, C. (Eds.) (2023). Singular selves: An introduction to singles studies. Routledge. Jackson, J. B. (2023, June 6). Acting in faith while hoping for marriage—8 ideas for adults who are single. Liahona Magazine, 47(6), 14-19. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2023/06/06-acting-in-faith-while-hoping-for-marriage-8-ideas-for-adults-who-are-single?lang=eng Jackson, J. B. (2018). The ambiguous loss of singlehood: Conceptualizing and treating singlehood ambiguous loss among never-married adults. Contemporary Family Therapy, 40(2), 210-222. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-018-9455-0  Jackson, J. B., & Sabatini Gutierrez, N. (2020). Clinical work with unpartnered individuals seeking a long-term intimate relationship. In K. S. Wampler & A. J. Blow (Eds.), The handbook of systemic family therapy: Vol. 3. Systemic family therapy with couples (pp. 461-486). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119438519.ch79 Lewis, K. G. (1994). Single heterosexual women through the life cycle. In M. P. Mirkin (Ed.) Women in context: Toward a feminist reconstruction of psychotherapy (pp. 170-187). Guilford. Mehta, V. (2018). 4 Reasons Why Being Single Hurts So Much.” Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/201803/4-reasons-why-being-single-hurts-so-much  Mehta, V. (2018). 6 ways to cope with being single. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/201805/6-ways-cope-being-single  Ulrich, W. (2011, February 13). Coping with loneliness and disappointment on Valentine's Day. The Deseret News. 

Haley Kamikawa and Lynden Wagner interview Dr. Angela Bradford to discuss premarital and marital therapy. Dr. Angela Bradford explains what premarital and marital therapy entail, when people should participate in them, and how these therapies can benefit couples seeking to strengthen their relationships.

In this week's episode, Jonathan Young and Haley Kamikawa interview Dr. Nathan Leonhardt, an assistant professor in the School of Family Life with degrees in Family Life; Marriage, Family, and Human Development and Social Psychology. Together, they explore the question, “Are my loved ones doomed to pornography?” as they discuss the dangers of pornography use and offer insights on how to support loved ones who may be struggling with these habits.

Join Arianna Elmer and Lynden Wagner as they interview Dr. Sarah Coyne about declining fertility rates around the world and concerns about having children. Dr. Coyne addresses concerns about being an effective parent, including how to navigate technology and media as a family.

Dr. David Dollahite joins Savannah Lowe and Brynly Rich in an insightful conversation on the impact, relevance, and challenges of organized religion. Whether you're deeply religious or curious, this podcast inspires critical reflection on the question: Is organized religion worth it?

Abby Jaglowski and Arianna Elmer interview Dr. Dean Busby discussing the recent decline of marriage and divorce rates in the U.S.. Dr. Busby also provides insights into why people are delaying marriage, what protects a marriage against divorce and above all- is marriage worth it?

Join Savannah Lowe and Brooke Ashcraft as they delve into the “new norm” of living together before getting married with Dr. Brian Willoughby. This podcast will cover more about how cohabitation affects relationships and what can be done to improve our attitudes about marriage.

Join Abby Jaglowski as she introduces the 2024 podcast theme,“Family Life Fact Check: Uncovering Reality in a World of Misinformation”, where each episode BYU students and professors will answer “hot topic” questions about family and social science. Today, Abby leads a discussion with Dr. Ashley Larsen Gibby and Dr. Alex Jensen about the fallacies, facts, and foundation of family and social science research and finding truth amid a world of [mis]information!

Cari Wobser and Kennedy Banks join Dr. Chris Porter in finishing his discussion on infant neurophysiology and the research regarding best practices for nurturing infant minds.

Join Madelyn Winder and Sierra Nielsen as they explore the fascinating world of infant neurophysiology and the practical tools it offers for fostering deeper connections with children with Dr. Chris Porter. This is part 1 of 2 episodes on this topic.

In this week's episode join Melina Myers and Abby Jaglowski as they interview Dr. Jonathan Sandberg, a practicing marriage family therapist and professor at BYU. They discuss attachment, the need for therapy, and ways to foster a healthy marital attachment.

Explore emotional well-being in parent-infant relationships with hosts Brynly Rich and Anna Julia Manning, joined by Dr. Mindy Brown. Discover ways parents can support children's emotional health, unravel intergenerational dynamics, and gain practical tools for stronger family bonds. Tune in for a brief yet impactful dive into nurturing connections.

Join Bethany Sycamore and Rebecca Hutchins this week as they dive into some of the whys, whats and hows in teaching kids about class and race with two BYU professors­—Dr. Andrea Kinghorn Busby and Dr. Ashley Jimenez Fraser.

Brynly Rich and Danielle Yates join Dr. Hunt to discuss ways of helping members of the queer community feel more included, heard, and accepted. Join us as we dive into this sensitive topic to learn more about how you can help create a space of love and belonging.

In this week's episode, Dr. Rachel McGovern shares the benefits of family recreation and the tips for intentional implementation. She shares both research and personal experiences to encourage each family to strive towards better family recreation, no matter what phase of life you may be in.

Today we meet with Dr. Chad Gibbs to learn how to design home. We explore using interior design to support our goals and values, create connection, and to make any space feel like home.

In this episode, Dr. Jenet Erickson shares how to strive for work and family life balance. We also learn about the roles of fathers and mothers in the family and how they affect infants as well as find out what research says concerning work preferences for men and women. Join us in our conversations aimed to leave you with many applicable ways to fortify your family.

Dr. Nathan Leonhardt shares some of his research and personal experiences to help give us new tools to fortify families and create flourishing relationships. He addresses how to foster family resiliency especially during stressful times and difficult events that happen in family life. He also gives helpful tips on different practices that can help relationships to flourish. Dr. Leonhardt closes by sharing how both of these ideas coincide and work together to help fortify families.

Dr. Kylee Marshall shares her insights on developing a greater body image as well as fighting off the plague of eating disorders. Tune in for guidance in how you can better your own self image as well as the self image of others.

Dr. Chelom Leavitt shares her insights and tools from her research on mindfulness and the way that mindfulness can benefit our lives and sexual relationships. This episode is the first part of a two part segment on healthy sexuality.

Dorie Haws, an early childhood educator at BYU, joins us in talking about the principles of building relationships and teaching through conflict! We discuss principles that benefit all relationships including parent-child, child-child, and adult-adult!

Dr. Jeff Hill joins us to explain how money can be source of joy within a marriage. He shares how to discuss the topic of money within marriage, how a saver and a spender can strengthen each other, how to teach children about money, and more. This episode will improve your relationship IQ by empowering you to use money in the spirit of equal partnership within your marriage.

In this episode, we learn from Dr. Ashley Larsen Gibby and Dr. Adam Rogers as they share their knowledge based in their research about gender. They highlight how better understanding gender can improve our relationship IQ. Dr. Gibby and Dr. Rogers share their thoughts on gender stereotypes and how to ensure that our relationships are not dictated by these stereotypes. They also give advice on how to move towards equal partnership in a relationship/marriage and the benefits of this. This episode will leave you feeling empowered and knowing how to better navigate the gender differences in your relationships.

In this episode, Dr. Larry Nelson shares research-based advice on parenting, including how to help children flourish rather than flounder. Join us in our conversation aimed to leave you with many applicable ways to improve your relationships.

A new season of The Family Perspectives Podcast all about "How to improve your relationship IQ!" This episode, Dr. Brian Willoughby shares advice on how to be a great date based on his research and expertise as a professional dating coach. Join us in our conversations aimed to leave you with many applicable ways to improve your relationships.

A new season of The Family Perspectives Podcast all about "How to improve your relationship IQ!" This episode, Dr. Busby from the BYU School of Family Life shares quick tips and principles for smart marriages, based on his research and expertise as a professor and marriage and family therapist. Join us in our conversations aimed to leave you with many applicable ways to improve your relationships. If you have more questions, you can visit https://familylife.byu.edu/faculty to learn more about each of these professors. You can also email us at byusflpodcast@gmail.com with questions about today's episode, or future guests you'd like to hear from! We would love to hear from you!

Start out 2022 with a new season of The Family Perspectives Podcast all about "how to improve your relationship IQ!" On our first episode of the season, listen to 5 different professors from the BYU School of Family Life share how they think relationships can be improved based on their research and field expertise. Join us in our conversations with Dr. Hawkins, Dr. Lebaron-Black, Dr. Coyne, Dr. Willoughby, and Dr. Leavitt. Their ideas will leave you with many applicable ways to improve your relationships. If you have more questions, you can visit https://familylife.byu.edu/faculty to learn more about each of these professors. You can also email us at byusflpodcast@gmail.com with questions about today's episode, or future guests you'd like to hear from! We would love to hear from you!

Dedication to Professor Julie Haupt: Julia Dawn Harris Haupt, our dear mother, sister, teacher, colleague, confidant, and friend, passed away suddenly on Tuesday the 12th of January, 2021. Julie leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, friendship, diligence, and hope to all who knew her. Julie was kind, wise, and down-to-earth. She spent her life as an educator and a teacher in all aspects of her life, whether in her family, with her friends, in her career, or in her many other efforts to serve others. Her focus was on the well-being of others and how to best love, serve, and teach them. Julie's willingness to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit helped her change countless lives for the better.

Dr. Melanie Serrao-Hill grew up in Hawaii and then moved to Provo to complete her bachelors degree here at BYU. After graduating with her Bachelors degree in Human Development, she decided to pursue a masters degree as well as a PhD doing research centered around older adults. Dr. Hill now teaches adult development and aging in the family which is available for any undergraduate student to take.

Life in The Public Square with Professor Hal Boyd Professor Hal Boyd earned his Bachelor's degree from BYU in philosophy before moving onto Yale Law School. Spending many years in the public square as a writer, he served as the Editor-In-Chief of the Deseret News before coming back to BYU as an adjunct professor in the School of Family Life. You can read Professor Boyd's publications here: https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/FacultyPage/hboyd

Family Home Evening with Dr. Loren Marks Dr. Loren Marks joined the BYU School of Family Life in 2015, after 13 years at LSU. Dr. Marks received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from BYU, and his Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. His research on families has received national media attention from outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Times, The Boston Globe, and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more about Dr. Marks and his research click here: https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/FacultyPage?id=ldm

Perfectionism with Dr. Denhi Chaney Born in Guadalajara, Mexico - Dr. Chaney went on to live in different areas in Mexico, United States and Brasil. Upon graduating high school she moved to Provo to start at BYU, where she completed her Undergraduate degree in Psychology and Graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. To learn more about Dr. Chaney click here: https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/FacultyPage/denhiee

Family Finance with Dr. Jeff Dew Dr. Dew studies everyday issues in family life. The majority of his research examines how financial and time-use issues influence family relationships. He also has expertise in family virtues research. To learn more about Dr. Dew and his research click here: https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/FacultyPage/jpd6

Dr. Brian Willoughby is a professor in BYU's School of Family Life. His major academic focuses are Couple and Family Formation, Healthy Relationships, Sexual Development, and Emerging Adulthood Development. To learn more about Dr. Willoughby and his research click this link: https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/FacultyPage/bricass

A conversation with Dr. David Dollahite David C. Dollahite is a Professor of Family Life at Brigham Young University where he teaches classes and conducts research on the links between religion and family life. He is Co-Director (with Dr. Loren Marks) of the American Families of Faith Project. To learn more about Dr. Dollahite and his research click here: https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/FacultyPage/dcd3