You Need to Hear This with Nedra Tawwab

This week's call comes from a mother in the midst of a brutal and messy divorce. She fears for the safety of herself and her children while feeling abandoned by those who are meant to help. Nedra offers places to turn and encourages the rest of us to be a resource for those that need it. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we hear from a caller who disapproves of some questionable romantic interests of her long-time bestie. When this friend resorts to keeping her escapades a secret, the friendship is left on rocky terrain.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we hear from a caller who feels their—once extremely close—in-laws are playing the blame game with an incident from many years ago. The dynamics of the family have shifted and tensions are high. Nedra offers a simple solution to return to semi-normalcy. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a caller is having trouble moving forward in a relationship that has been altered by the loss of its "buffer person." Nedra discusses how the circumstances of a relationship can change in an instant and how to navigate the new terms and conditions. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's caller is feeling the cold shoulder from an extremely close friend. The lines are blurred between friendship and something more, and the codependency is making this rift feel that much more painful. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, our caller has complaints about a friend who seems to have a reactive personality, and tends to make being around them quiet arduous. Nedra explains how we can keep seemingly difficult people around when words don't seem to do the trick. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's caller has a parent who is lashing out in rage in response to an affair that occurred decades earlier, causing anxiety and stress in not only the partner who committed the affair, but the rest of the family. Nedra gives some insight on how this behavior may have manifested.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Nedra has a conversation with acclaimed author, podcaster, and Jungian analyst, Lisa Marchiano. The two dive deep on envy vs jealousy, motherhood, and assertiveness and share stories of how they've respectively come into their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a 28-year-old man vents about a friend group that has one bad apple who is spoiling the bunch. Due to years of crude and offensive humor and a lack of social awareness, this friend is making it hard to enjoy the group dynamic. Nedra gives permission to make those uncomfortable choices to preserve a bond. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a mother feels left behind by her partner, who has not changed his lifestyle of drinking and hanging around, in parenthood. Nedra gives advice on how to understand and tolerate behavior that just won't change. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we hear from a caller who is keeping a hurtful secret from her teenage children: their extended family do not particularly appreciate their company. After years of unsolicited parenting advice and critiques from these family members, this mother just wants distance, but her kids are calling into question if she made the right choice. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Nedra speaks to a caller who feels unsupported by a "bestie" during one of the most difficult times of their life. How should we proceed when the one who's meant to be there through it all is not present? Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Nedra counsels a caller who is dealing with a family member that has a tendency towards racially insensitive comments. Breaking contact has helped, but the glaring unfair treatment and pressure to make amends from the rest of the family has made the situation much more difficult.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Nedra has an in depth conversation with psychiatrist and author, Dr. Jud Brewer. The two dive into anxiety, how anxious habits can affect the basic functions of our lives such as eating and sleep, and what we can do to start to take back some control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back! Nedra answers a message from someone with a competitive relationship between her new sister-in-law. Two couples in this family are at odds with no clear way out of a years-long beef. Nedra advises on how to stay calm and recognize our own biases in relationships.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's caller is struggling to maintain a relationship where the list of off-limit topics is cutting into healthy communication. What can we do when the people we love cannot keep unwanted comments to themselves? Nedra explains how repetition can be the necessary key. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Nedra has a conversation with psychologist and mental health professional, Dr. Raquel Martin. The two share stories on raising a new generation of children based on boundaries, consent, and mutual respect with the lessons learned from generation before them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode's caller has a complicated relationship with his absent father who acts more like a friend than a parental figure. He contemplates whether to invest more in the relationship or break free from the shackles of untrustworthiness and lack of responsibility. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A misunderstanding from a decade ago has caused a rift between cousins that grew up in wildly different socioeconomic backgrounds. Nedra walks us through how to control and mange envy in relationships.   Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Married for eight years, this week's caller experienced a whirlwind romance that led to a controlling and emotionally abusive relationship. A success in other areas in her life, this mother is seeking guidance on rebuilding self-esteem and reclaiming identity while navigating relationships with her husband and mother-in-law as she initiates her divorce. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Nedra has a conversation with licensed therapist and influencer Kier Gaines about social media, being behind both behind the camera and in-front of the screen. They discuss healthy habits and what the medium can do for our lives and relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's caller is facing a complex situation with a friend. This friend has a tendency to cross boundaries and bring up her past-relationship with an ex, leaving our caller unsure whether to repair or let go of this close, yet hurtful, friendship.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's caller's partner is not accepted by the family for a mysterious reason. It all started when she first came around 8 years ago, and a sister did not approve. Nedra helps rationalize a big decision about how to move forward. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's caller was put out of his family home after a heated argument with his parents about unfair rent agreements. Now that a tragedy has occurred in the family, he's wondering if reaching out will cross his own boundaries.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode is a rerelease of an episode that you might've missed from a few months ago. Weddings can be the most important days of our lives, as well the most stressful. This week, Nedra helps a caller feel confident in making a tough decision about the guest list for her big day. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new mom has recently broke things off with her child'd father due to rigid cultural norms affecting his attitude towards domestic work. Nedra advises whether she made the right choice and how we can all avoid entering relationships like these in the future.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sibling who is constantly sabotaging important life moments and a mother who excuses the behavior due to mental illness are causing immense stress for this week's caller.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A confrontation with an intoxicated family member leads to a confrontation that blows up in our caller's face. The close-knit family that she has always wanted is now being dangled in front of her and kept away. Nedra helps make sense of it all.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's caller is open to building a stronger relationship with his distant father, the only thing getting in the way is his incessant substance abuse. Nedra offers a deeper insight into the mind of an addict and helps weigh whether or not mending the relationship is worth the frustration.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's message comes from a frustrated step-parent who is concerned about her family's spending and career choices. Secret-keeping and avoidance behaviors are in play and Nedra helps understand what fears these actions may be rooted in. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's caller has a job that is preventing her from keeping her career and family life separate, as her in-laws don't take her expertise seriously. What do we do when they just won't listen when we know we are in the right? Nedra answers in this episode. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's caller has had a years-long rocky relationship with a lady at church that has escalated to a heated confrontation. Nedra gives encouragement to stick up for ourselves and others when no one else will. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sister dealing with mental health issues is invalidated and falsely accused but ends up being the one issuing an apology. Nedra helps us understand how we get in these unfair situations and gives tips to make sure we are not wavering on our true feelings.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A misunderstanding about a party invite between a pair of friends leads to years of awkward interaction between the two. Nedra walks a caller through how a simple conversation can lead to the mending of a broken relationship.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's message comes from a step-parent who is in the midst of a power struggle with the bio-parent. Overwhelmed with snide remarks, copycatting, and undercutting, the caller is guided by Nedra to find some peace of mind. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's caller has a unique problem. Her parents have some prized possessions displayed in their home that puts her young children in danger. Nedra talks about sacrifices and compromises to keep relationships in tact. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's caller has a toxic friend who has trapped them in a vicious cycle of constant blocking, ghosting, and starting all over again. Nedra helps them work through whether or not this is worth it and what might be their own contribution to the messy situation. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weddings can be the most important days of our lives, as well the most stressful. This week, Nedra helps a caller feel confident in making a tough decision about the guest list for her big day. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Nedra answers a myriad of questions about being a trigger for traumatized loved ones, forgiving a cheating partner, and how to be consistent in setting boundaries when in survival mode. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nedra answers a caller whose heart is pulling them to explore the world and change their surroundings. An opportunity to make the change has arisen, the only thing holding them back is a set of dependent parents. How can we deal with being the 'therapist' for the people we love? Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's caller has intense romantic feelings for her colleague. The feelings are mutual, but she is not the only one in the picture. Nedra helps us understand how to deal with wanting something we cannot have, and how putting boundaries in place can help give us the tools to survive heartbreak. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every problem we overcome in life and relationships starts with the thought that we want things to change, but what do we do when it is our own mental space that is causing unrest in our lives? This week, Nedra tackles two messages from callers who are having issues with mental chaos, rumination, and other thoughts they can't escape.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.