Podcasts about family social science

Brian J. Willoughby, Ph.D. is a professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University and a research fellow at The Wheatley Institute. He received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from BYU and masters and doctoral degrees in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. Brian's research generally focuses on how adolescents, young adults, and adults move toward and form long-term committed relationships, and has been widely cited in the media. He is also the author of The Millennial Marriage and The Marriage Paradox: Why Emerging Adults Love Marriage Yet Push it Aside. Brian and his wife Cassi have been married for 23 years and they have four children. Links Wheatley Institute research reports Addressing Pornography Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights Kurt and Brian discuss the complexities of pornography use within religious contexts. Brian emphasizes that young adults will encounter pornography, often leading to shame and guilt. He highlights the importance of understanding the motivations behind pornography use, which can range from curiosity to emotional coping mechanisms. Brian also addresses the stigma surrounding addiction labels. He explains that only about 10% of users experience compulsive behavior, while many others face problematic use. Church leaders should focus on creating a safe environment for youth to discuss these issues. By asking questions about triggers and providing coping strategies, leaders can help youth navigate their experiences. Brian encourages a balanced approach to discussing pornography, emphasizing hope, understanding, and the potential for growth through repentance. 03:35 - Brian Willoughby's Expertise in Pornography Research 04:26 - Overview of BYU and the Wheatley Institute 05:57 - Research Impact on Policy and Society 06:57 - Teaching Future Therapists and Family Studies 07:37 - The Stigma of Pornography in Religious Contexts 08:50 - Understanding the Broader Impact of Pornography 09:51 - Meta-Analyses and Key Findings on Pornography 11:38 - The Concept of Addiction and Compulsive Behavior 12:58 - Potential for DSM Inclusion of Hypersexual Disorder 13:47 - Brain Chemistry and Pornography Use 15:29 - Distinction Between Addictive and Problematic Use 17:34 - Scripting Expectations from Pornography 19:24 - Social Media and Its Impact on Mental Health 20:34 - The Need for Open Conversations About Pornography 21:09 - The Role of Church Leaders in Addressing Pornography 22:13 - The Importance of Avoiding Labels of Addiction 23:47 - Understanding Youth Experiences with Pornography 25:56 - The Normative Context of Pornography Use 27:06 - Creating Positive Conversations Around Pornography 28:51 - The Role of Fear and Anxiety in Youth Discussions 30:05 - Normalizing Sin and Repentance 31:04 - Distinction Between Guilt and Shame 34:02 - Motivating Youth Through Guilt vs. Shame 36:57 - The Importance of Understanding Triggers 39:11 - Building Coping Skills for Youth 41:27 - Final Thoughts on Support and Guidance The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler,

When betrayal happens in a marriage, the emotional impact on a betrayed partner is overwhelming. But what about the children? How can a mother (or father) navigate their own healing while still being present for their children?In this powerful episode, we're joined by Dr. Jenet Erickson, an expert in family relationships and maternal mental health. She shares research-backed insights into the connection between mothers and children, how emotional regulation plays a role in both healing and parenting, and why you don't have to be a perfect parent for your child to thrive.If you've ever felt guilt or fear about how your trauma is affecting your kids, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and practical ways to show up for your children while also taking care of yourself.What You'll Learn in This Episode:⏳ [04:00] – The unseen impact of betrayal trauma on parenting⏳ [07:10] – The science behind mother-child attachment and emotional regulation⏳ [16:00] – The myth of shielding children from emotions—and why they need honesty instead⏳ [20:00] – How taking care of your own healing benefits your children long-term⏳ [24:10] – The power of small daily rituals (and why they matter more than hours of time)⏳ [26:00] – How healing is possible no matter how much time has passed⏳ [34:00] – Why your presence matters more than perfection in parentingKey Takeaways:✅ Children are resilient—they don't need perfect parents, just present and emotionally engaged ones.✅ Healing yourself first is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children.✅ Small, predictable moments of connection (like bedtime stories or shared meals) are more important than constant time together.✅ Children can handle emotions—what they struggle with is when their emotions are ignored or denied.✅ It's never too late to heal. Even if your children are grown, your healing still impacts them in powerful ways.

Wednesday on this program, we aired an audio documentary about a group of Minneapolis police officers and community members, who recently took a trip to Montgomery, Alabama to tour museums and historical sites. MPR News host Angela Davis was invited to go along with them and record their discussions about what they saw and learned. This hour, Angela and her guests continue the conversation about the Minneapolis Police Department and an ambitious effort led by the Police and Black Men Project. Guests:Bill Doherty is a professor emeritus in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota and expert on marriage and family therapy. Bill is a co-founder of the Police and Black Men Project. Guy Bowling is a fatherhood leader and speaker, the former director of the FATHER Project in the Twin Cities and a 2020 Bush Fellow. He is also a co-founder of the Police and Black Men Project.  Charles Adams is an inspector for Minneapolis Police Department's Fourth Precinct. He's been with MPD since 1987 and is a member of the Police and Black Men Project.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.     

The reality for Black individuals and families living in the U.S. is that death happens more often and earlier on than for their white counterparts. In the last two decades, these higher rates of mortality resulted in 1.63 million excess deaths for Black Americans compared to white Americans. Doneila McIntosh brings her personal and professional experiences with this reality to her work as a researcher studying the intersections of disenfranchised grief among African American families. Disenfranchised grief occurs when a loss isn't recognized or seen as valid, often the result of stigma. The disenfranchisement of Black grief is rooted in racism, which influences both the disproportionate rates of mortality and the lack of support for grief and grief expression.  Doneila McIntosh is a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota in Family Social Science with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Doneila has a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Theological Studies and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (M.A.). Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, she worked as a chaplain for nearly 10 years. We discuss:  Doneila's current research on understanding the impact of disproportionate rates of death and grief in the African American community.  Her personal and professional motivation to do this work.  The desecration of sacred Black grief spaces.  How structural racism leads to Doneila and other researchers having to “prove” the reality of disproportionate rates of death for Black people living in the U.S.  The disenfranchisement of African American grief.  How the language we use to talk about grief is rooted in culture and how that can be a strength.   The gap in the research literature about Black and African American grief.  Culturally specific interventions to support grief.  How culture shapes grief expression.  Doneila's work to become literate in the historical & current context of Black grief and the cultural strengths she uncovered along the way.  How her family honors her grandfather's legacy.  Follow Doneila on IG @doneila_mcintosh

There's a shift in marriage trends across the country. A new study found Americans are getting married later in life, often waiting until the age of 40. Marriage also has become less common. The number of people who've never married has doubled since 1960. Fewer people are getting divorced and remarrying. There's a change in attitude about rushing to the altar to tie the knot, but does your age determine whether your marriage will truly succeed?  Listen to a rebroadcast of MPR News host Angela Davis' conversation about marriage trends. Researchers are seeing more delayed marriages, a decline in divorce rates and more people going to marriage therapy.Guests Helen Fisher is a biological anthropologist, a senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and chief science advisor to Match.com. Fisher studies the human brain through a scanning process to study the neural systems associated with sex drive, romantic love, attachment, rejection, love addiction, long-term partnership happiness and the biological foundations of human personality. She has also written six books on the evolution and future of human partnerships.Bill Doherty is a marriage therapist and a professor in the Department of Family Social Science in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. His areas of focus include marriage and divorce.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

There's a shift in marriage trends across the country. A new study found Americans are getting married later in life, often waiting to the age of 40. Marriage also has become less common. The number of people who've never married has doubled since 1960. Fewer people are getting divorced and re-marrying. There's a change in attitude about rushing to the altar to tie the knot, but does your age determine whether your marriage will truly succeed?  MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the variety of marriage trends researchers are seeing across the country from delayed marriage, to the decline in divorce rates and involvement in marriage therapy.Guests Helen Fisher, PhD, is a biological anthropologist, a senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and chief science advisor to Match.com. Helen studies the human brain through a scanning process to study the neural systems associated with sex drive, romantic love, attachment, rejection, love addiction, long-term partnership happiness and the biological foundations of human personality. Helen has also written six books on the evolution and future of human partnerships.Dr. Bill Doherty is a marriage therapist and a professor in the Department of Family Social Science in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. His areas of focus include marriage and divorce.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

On today's episode of the stronger marriage connection, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz sitdown with Dr. Bill Doherty, back from Season 1 due to popular demand, to share how we can all become marital first responders. A long time Marriage and Family Therapist, he is an expert on challenges couples face when navigating marital crisis. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: Who is Bill Doherty?2:29 – Where the idea of marital first responders comes from4:42 – First important step in being a first responder.6:32 – Other Do's and Don'ts9:45 – We can be an influence12:16 – Common complaints from marriages15:26 – Perspective skill technique example19:16 – Learning to protect boundaries21:36 – Unforced error24:12 – You can be a friend to someone and their marriage30:33 – What to say without adding negativity31:14 – Where to get more resources from Bill32:55 – Takeaways   About Bill Doherty: Bill Doherty is a Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the Universityof Minnesota. A long-time marriage and family therapist, he is an expert on challengescouples face in the modern world, on navigating marital crisis and avoiding divorce, andon using family rituals to enhance the quality of family life. His books for the publicinclude The Intentional Family and Take Back Your Marriage. In recent years Bill hastaken this couples work to the national level via cofounding Braver Angels, an initiativeworking to decrease the political polarization that is dividing the country. Among his awards is the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Family TherapyAcademy.   Insights: Bill: Marriage is existing of social relationships and when people open up, it is a precious gift they are giving. It is good to be mindful and intentional in how we respond. Dave: We can have empathy without agreeing with others perspectives, you can still show compassion and lend a helping hand even if we don't necessarily agree with what they may be saying. Liz: LEAP: Listen, empathy, affirm and positive perspective   Invites:    •    Check out maritalfirstresponders.org and participate in some of the workshops available to you.    •    When giving advice to friends it is important to be a good friend to that person but also their marriage, listen with empathy but don't rush to give advice. Don't jump to take a friend's side without considering the whole picture.    •    Use life experience when giving out advice, you may not be an expert but we all have experiences to take and learn from when helping others.   Bill Doherty Links: https://thedohertyapproach.com/about/ Bill Doherty Books https://memberium.com/   Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org podcast.strongermarriage.org Facebook: StrongerMarriage.orgInstagram: @strongermarriagelifeTikTok: @strongermarriagelife Dr. Dave Schramm: https://drdaveschramm.com https://drdavespeaks.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveUSU Facebook Marriage Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Facebook Parenting Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542067440314642 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdaveschramm/   Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My friend Dr. Brian Willoughby (PhD in Family Social Science from University of Minnesota, LDS Convert, Noted Researcher and BYU Professor) joins us to talk about understanding and solving porn use. Dr. Willoughby (a frequent speaker on this subject) talks about what the research is teaching us about porn use and insights/principles to solve it. This is a unique podcast on this subject because Dr. Willoughby brings understanding from his own research (and other research) to better understand this important subject and practical principles/insights to end porn use. If you are working to understand and solve your own porn use, please listen to this podcast. It will help you. And if you are a parent or local leader desiring better tools to help others, this podcast will help you. I wish I had heard a podcast like many years ago—before being a parent or before church assignments. Thank you, Dr. Willoughby, for your needed work in our community. Links: Dr. Willoughby BYU Web Site: https://familylife.byu.edu/directory/brian-willoughby Dr. Willoughby August 2023 Liahona Article: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2023/08/05-finding-hope-and-love-when-battling-pornography Richard Ostler chapter on Pornography (see chapter 4): https://www.listenlearnandlove.org/improving-latter-day-saint-culture

Dr. Jane Tornatore is a licensed therapist, author, and speaker. She brings a fresh perspective to overcoming self-doubt and unlocking one's potential. For 20 years, she has been sharing her knowledge on dementia, caregiving, brain health, and stress reduction. She aims to help people find greater happiness and be true to themselves.Jane earned her Master's in Human Development and Family Studies from the renowned University of Illinois. Passionate about making a difference, she continued on to obtain a Ph.D. in Family Social Science and Family Therapy at the University of Minnesota.In this episode, Dr. Tornatore and Nikki talk about:How she transitioned from being a therapist to creating an online program about self-compassion and self-acceptance The biggest challenge Jane faced in building her businessHow perfectionism can affect our livesTips on how to overcome perfectionism Life-changing advice for aspiring coachesThe importance of being gentle and compassionate with yourself Using feedback to enhance the experience of your clients Why do you have to evolve your business?Dr. Jane Tornatore's offer:Unleash your intuition and transform your life!Are you tired of constantly agonizing over decisions? Do you question the wisdom of your choices long after you've made them? Discover how to trust yourself and access your inner wisdom with Dr. Jane Tornatore's FREE Intuitive Decision-Making Method Mini-Course!In this powerful course, you'll learn: How To Use the Intuitive Decision Making Tool How To Use This Tool in Everyday Life How To Build Your Trust In Your IntuitionEmpower yourself with intuitive decision-making skills!Register for Free:The Intuitive Decision-Making MethodConnect with us!Facebook: WiseDomePodcastInstagram: @wisedomepodcastWebsite : wisedomepodcast.com**LOOKING FOR A PLATFORM TO HELP YOU SHARE CONTENT, BUILD YOUR MEMBERSHIP, AND TEACH YOUR COURSES?**Support the showIf you loved today's episode, please subscribe and drop us a review! It's how we can keep the podcast going and growing with your favourite content! Connect with us! Facebook: WiseDomePodcast Instagram: @wisedomepodcast Website : wisedomepodcast.com **LOOKING FOR A PLATFORM TO HELP YOU SHARE CONTENT, BUILD YOUR MEMBERSHIP, AND TEACH YOUR COURSES?**DID YOU KNOW?!!Wisdome is also a Gold winner in the International Titan Awards for Best E-learning Platform? Check us out and learn more at https://wisdome.com.auSTART FREE HERE: https://offer.wisdome.com.au Discover the all-in-one place to share content, grow your community, deliver coaching programs, and teach life-changing courses! Learn how to start sharing your knowledge online, from planning your knowledge business and clarifying your message to building trust and growing your brand. Join us for special offers and unlock access to Wisdome – the all-in-one solution for managing your content. Register ...

Dr. Jane Tornatore is a licensed therapist, author, and speaker. She brings a fresh perspective to overcoming self-doubt and unlocking one's potential. For 20 years, she has been sharing her knowledge on dementia, caregiving, brain health, and stress reduction. She aims to help people find greater happiness and be true to themselves.Jane earned her Master's in Human Development and Family Studies from the renowned University of Illinois. Passionate about making a difference, she continued on to obtain a Ph.D. in Family Social Science and Family Therapy at the University of Minnesota.In this episode, Dr. Tornatore and Nikki talk about:How she transitioned from being a therapist to creating an online program about self-compassion and self-acceptance The biggest challenge Jane faced in building her businessHow perfectionism can affect our livesTips on how to overcome perfectionism Life-changing advice for aspiring coachesThe importance of being gentle and compassionate with yourself Using feedback to enhance the experience of your clients Why do you have to evolve your business?Dr. Jane Tornatore's offer:Unleash your intuition and transform your life!Are you tired of constantly agonizing over decisions? Do you question the wisdom of your choices long after you've made them? Discover how to trust yourself and access your inner wisdom with Dr. Jane Tornatore's FREE Intuitive Decision-Making Method Mini-Course!In this powerful course, you'll learn: How To Use the Intuitive Decision Making Tool How To Use This Tool in Everyday Life How To Build Your Trust In Your IntuitionEmpower yourself with intuitive decision-making skills!Register for Free:The Intuitive Decision-Making MethodConnect with us!Facebook: WiseDomePodcastInstagram: @wisedomepodcastWebsite : wisedomepodcast.com**LOOKING FOR A PLATFORM TO HELP YOU SHARE CONTENT, BUILD YOUR MEMBERSHIP, AND TEACH YOUR COURSES?**Discover the all-in-one place to share content, grow your community, deliver coaching programs, and teach life-changing courses! Join now for special offers and unlock access to Wisdome – the all-in-one solution for managing your content.If you loved today's episode, please subscribe and drop us a review! It's how we can keep the podcast going and growing with your favourite content! Connect with us! Facebook: WiseDomePodcast Instagram: @wisedomepodcast Website : wisedomepodcast.com #wisdome #wisdomeonwisdome #jeffbezos #buyfromabushbusiness #memberships #coaching #smallbusiness #contentsharing

In many ways, our society has become more accepting of LGBTQ individuals in recent decades. But a current spike in hateful rhetoric and acts of violence against LGBTQ youth has derailed some of that progress and shaken the security of many vulnerable young people. Most of these young people already have faced challenges of bullying and isolation, as well the common fear and anxiety around coming out to their family, friends, teachers and faith community. So, what will help these young people establish security, confidence, and resilience in the face of these challenges? And what will help parents and other family members sustain loving connections with their child through what may be a difficult transition for everyone?   This week's Mom Enough guest, Derrick Jordan, is Director of the Gender and Family Project at the New York-based Ackerman Institute for Family, one of the top mental health providers and trainers of individual and family therapists since 1960. Derrick, both a licensed social worker and a pastor with a Master of Divinity degree, brings unique perspectives and experiences to his work with LGBTQ youth – and to his rich conversation with co-hosts Marti & Erin. Derrick describes his work as “navigating the complexities of faith and spirituality at the intersection of race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity and sexuality." Tune in and appreciate Derrick's warmth and compassion, along with the practical tips and helpful resources he offers.   WHAT CAN WE DO TO BETTER SUPPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF LGBTQ YOUTH? What did you find most interesting, helpful, or thought-provoking in this discussion about the mental health needs of LGBTQ youth? Wherever you live, work, worship, or play, what small steps could you take to help LGBTQ youth and their families feel safe, cared for and respected?   WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ PARENTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH: INSIGHTS FROM LESLIE LAGERSTROM & DR. ELIZABETH REEVE. Mom and blogger Leslie Lagerstrom (creator of Transparenthood) and child and adolescent psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve join Marti & Erin for a candid and informative discussion on raising a transgender child. Tune in to learn how to help family and friends accept and support the child and develop a deeper understanding of both the risks and protective factors that influence mental health outcomes for transgender youth.   ❉ PARENTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH OR GENDER NONCONFORMING INDIVIDUALS. When young people question their gender identity or reveal that they are not comfortable with the identity they were assigned at birth, it is a deeply emotional time for the young person, parents and other family members. What parental responses will help or hinder the young person's health and well-being? What interventions, both psychological and medical, are available and appropriate? What are common feelings and concerns for parents as they navigate this major and complex change? And at what age – and to what extent – can young people be certain that gender change is the true path for them? Jenifer McGuire, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota, who joins Marti & Erin for a candid and informative discussion of this important topic.  

This is the second time we welcome Dr. Bill Doherty on LOVELINK. Dr. Doherty is a family therapist and professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. He is the co-founder of The Doherty Relationship Institute, helping couples on the brink and using his model of discernment counseling, to work through ambivalence around breaking up or staying together. In our last interview, we discussed dating, breakups, and how to choose a partner. Today, we are thrilled to interview him about his latest project Braver Angels, an initiative to bring conservatives and liberals together to combat political polarization. Using all his skills from couples therapy, Dr. Doherty has successfully helped individuals and groups with different political backgrounds come together and respect one another. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lovelink/support

On today’s episode Dave and Liz invite Dr. Bill Doherty, internationally recognized marriage expert, back to the Stronger Marriage Connection podcast to discuss the power of discernment counseling. Join us to learn how couples facing crisis can avoid divorce and strengthen their marriage by utilizing discernment. About Dr. Bull Doherty: Bill Doherty is a Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. A long-time marriage and family therapist, he is an expert on challenges couples face in the modern world, on navigating marital crisis and avoiding divorce, and on using family rituals to enhance the quality of family life. His books for the public include The Intentional Family and Take Back Your Marriage. In recent years, Bill has taken this couple's work to the national level via co-founding Braver Angels, an initiative working to decrease the politicalpolarization that is dividing the country. Among his awards is the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Family Therapy Academy. Dr. Bill Doherty Links:https://www.moderncommitment.com Invites:      ●   If you are the “leaning in” spouse, bring your best self forward to the crisis by really trying to hear and understand the pain your partner is in. Denial, begging, and/or pleading will not work in discernment counseling. To do this, write down one way you can improve conflict with your partner and provide a plan for change.      ●   Sit down with your partner this week and determine the state of your relationship. How are things going? Could they be better? How can you strengthen your current connection?      ●   If you determine you are in need of therapy, choose a therapist or counselor who provides structure and connection and is supportive of marriage and commitment.   Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org podcast.strongermarriage.org Facebook: StrongerMarriage.orgInstagram: @strongermarriagelifeTikTok: @strongermarriagelife Dr. Dave Schramm: https://drdaveschramm.com https://drdavespeaks.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveUSU Facebook Marriage Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Facebook Parenting Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542067440314642   Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Corey Yeager is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the Doctoral level, focusing his therapeutic practice primarily serving the African American Community. Dr Yeager holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Metropolitan State University, a Master of Arts degree in Psychotherapy from Argosy University and a PhD in Family Social Science from The University of Minnesota. His research emphasis centers on better understanding the plight of African American relationships, while educating service organizations to utilize the family system context while facilitating meaningful change in both their personal and professional lives. In his current role as the Psychotherapist for the Detroit Pistons, Corey is working within the merging of his two passions, athletics and therapy. In this role, Dr Yeager supports the overall organization from a systemic and contextual stance. Dr Yeager supports players, coaching staff and front office leadership in his conscientious, relational fashion. Dr Yeager employees the conceptualization of role clarity in his organizational endeavors as a way to build cohesiveness in a deep and intentional way. Dr Yeager works diligently to facilitate the advancement of meaningful dialogue surrounding the subject of race and racism. It is in this culminating work that he finds another of his passions. Dr Yeager has done a vast array of facilitating these “courageous conversations” across the country, working within organizational systems to assess and address the climate and culture of these large systemic spaces. Outside of the NBA, some of his clients include The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), The Smithsonian Institute, The Gersh Agency and Lola Red. Dr Yeager is also a part of the Engage Speakers Bureau based in Los Angeles. Dr Yeager currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife Carrie and four sons, Izaiah, Zach, Azrie and Terrance. ⚡ Connect with Dr Corey Yeager:  https://doctorcoreyyeager.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/drcoreyyeager/?hl=en | https://twitter.com/drcoreyyeager | https://doctorcoreyyeager.com/book⚡ Connect with Greg Witz: witzeducation.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookCheck out  our betterLEADER Program: https://www.witzeducation.com/betterleaderGreg's sole mission in life is to challenge all of us to be better. MAKING HUMANS BETTER HUMANS has been at the foundation of Witz Education for over 30 years. As an entrepreneur, thought leader, author, mentor and father, Greg creatively blends psychology and communication skills with street smarts and a no BS approach. From startups to the White House, bringing entrepreneurs and business leaders to the top of their game is Greg's passion. His rich understanding of organizational and human development coupled with his own corporate experience allows Greg to effectively and energetically design and deliver tailor-made programs that have transformed thousands of Witz clients' careers and personal lives.Learn more about what Witz Education can do for you at witzeducation.com or call 1.866.907.9480 toll-free from anywhere in North America.

Dr Corey Yeager is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the Doctoral level, focusing his therapeutic practice primarily on serving the African American Community. Dr. Yeager holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Metropolitan State University, a Master of Arts degree in Psychotherapy from Argosy University, and a Ph.D. in Family Social Science from The University of Minnesota. His research emphasis centers on better understanding the plight of African American relationships while educating service organizations to utilize the family system context while facilitating meaningful change in both their personal and professional lives. Dr Yeager works diligently to facilitate the advancement of meaningful dialogue surrounding the subject of race and racism. It is in this culminating work that he finds another of his passions. Dr Yeager has done a vast array of facilitating these “courageous conversations” across the country, working within organizational systems to assess and address the climate and culture of these large systemic spaces. Outside of the NBA, some of his clients include The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), The Smithsonian Institute, The Gersh Agency, and Lola Red. Dr Yeager is also a part of the Engage Speakers Bureau based in Los Angeles.Get How Am I Doing?Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With all of its noise and distraction, this world we live in isn't really designed for regular personal reflection. And yet, it's in the quiet moments with ourselves that we come to listen to our thoughts, get to know who we are, and tap into our innate wisdom. In his new book, How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself, writer and therapist Corey Yeager explores how we can use intentional conversations with ourselves to develop more trust, connection, clarity and confidence. This week we explore some of these conversations.   Guest Bio Best known for his appearance on Harry and Oprah's?The Me You Can't See on Apple TV+, Dr. Corey Yeager is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the Doctoral level, focusing his therapeutic practice primarily serving the African American Community. Dr. Yeager holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Metropolitan State University, a Master of Arts degree in Psychotherapy from Argosy University, and a PhD in Family Social Science from The University of Minnesota. His research emphasis centers on better understanding the plight of African American relationships, while educating service organizations to utilize the family system context while facilitating meaningful change in both their personal and professional lives. In his current role as the Psychotherapist for the Detroit Pistons, Corey is working within the merging of his two passions, athletics and therapy. In this role, Dr. Yeager supports the overall organization from a systemic and contextual stance. Dr. Yeager supports players, coaching staff, and front office leadership in his conscientious, relational fashion. Dr. Yeager employs the conceptualization of role clarity in his organizational endeavors as a way to build cohesiveness in a deep and intentional way.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode208   Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Mentioned in this Episode Guest's book: How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself https://www.amazon.com/How-Am-Doing-Conversations-Yourself/dp/1400236762   Guest's website: http://doctorcoreyyeager.com/     Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Dr. Pauline Boss. Pauline is an educator and researcher who is widely recognized for her groundbreaking research on what is now known as the theory of ambiguous loss. All losses are touched with ambiguity. Yet, Dr. Boss's research and practice have revealed that those who suffer ambiguous loss, losses without finality or resolution, bear a particular and challenging burden. Whether it is the experience of caring for a parent who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, or waiting to learn the fate of a spouse or family member who has disappeared in a disastrous event like 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina, the experience of loss is magnified and is more significantly challenging to overcome because the loss is linked to a lack of closure. People who experience and live with an ambiguous loss find it hard to understand their situation, difficult to cope and almost impossible to move ahead with their lives without professional counseling, love and support. Since 1973, Dr. Boss has studied ambiguous loss, and trained and worked with psychologists and counselors to help individuals and families who have experienced a life-altering ambiguous loss, often described as a frozen grief, recover their resiliency despite the on-going ambiguity. Drawing on her research and clinical experience, Dr. Boss is committed to working with families to develop meaningful strategies that help them cushion the pain, cope with ambiguous loss and move forward to live productive lives. Pauline Boss received her Ph.D. in Child Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975. From 1975 to 1981, Dr. Boss was an assistant and then associate professor with tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1981, she joined the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota and continued to work in that position until 2005. In 1995-96, Dr. Boss was appointed Visiting Professor at the Harvard Medical School, and in 2004-2005, she was the Moses Distinguished Professor at the Hunter School of Social Work in New York City.(Selected) Guest Publications: Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief; Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope while Coping with Stress and Grief; Loss, Trauma, and Resilience: Therapeutic Work With Ambiguous LossGuest Website/Social Media:www.ambiguousloss.comTheme Music by: Forrest Clay “This Water I am Treading & You Must Go” found on the brand new EP, Recover.You can find Forrest Clay's music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found!This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson Stay on top of all of the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to check out our blog, snag a t-shirt, or follow us on social mediaJoin our Patreon family here: www.patreon.com/deconstructionists Website by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen PfluigT-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. This episode is brought to you by Dwell. Dwell lets you listen to scripture the way that fits you. It's an app that reads the bible for you! Go to www.dwellapp.io/deconstruct for 10% off your annual subscription or 30% dwell for life!Starting your own podcast? Try Riverside! https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=john-williamsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code deconstruct50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week’s episode, Dr. Bill Doherty, explains the importance of both boundaries and intimacy in avoiding the consumer marriage. He describes how you can avoid the dangers of believing you are a marriage expert, detect harmful marital therapy, navigate marital difficulties as a novice, and ultimately commit to your marriage. About: Bill Doherty is a Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. A long-time marriage and family therapist, he is an expert on navigating marital crisis, avoiding divorce, and using family rituals to enhance the quality of family life. He is the author of“ The Intentional Family” and “Take Back Your Marriage”. In recent years Bill has taken this couples work to the national level via cofounding Braver Angels, an initiative working to decrease the political polarization that is dividing the country. dohertyfoundation.org. Check out “Insights and Invites” on the Stronger Marriage Connection webpage for key episode takeaways and tips on how to improve your marriage connection today! Links: https://dohertyfoundation.org https://braverangels.org https://maritalfirstresponders.org   Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: https://strongermarriage.org podcast.strongermarriage.org  https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage   Dr. Dave Schramm: https://drdaveschramm.com https://drdavespeaks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveUSU Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Facebook Parenting Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542067440314642   Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com/   The information provided by the Stronger Marriage Connection Podcast is intended for general information and educational purposes only. The content of the Podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, marriage counseling, or therapy and no content should be construed as personalized advice. The Stronger Marriage Connection Podcast makes no representation or warranty, either express or implied, regarding its content or outcomes derived as a result of listening to the Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paula Fynboh has extensive nonprofit leadership, program development, and equity and social justice experience at the local, national, and international level. Paula has studied and practiced social change extensively and believes that real and sustainable change happens when people come together at the grassroots and community level around seemingly simple, yet powerful actions that shift the narrative and culture of what is acceptable.    Paula currently serves as the Executive Director for Aspire! Afterschool Learning, which provides high-quality, holistic, academic enrichment to students most impacted by the educational opportunity gap in Arlington, VA.    Prior to joining Aspire!, Paula developed international community engagement strategies across three continents with a focus on elevating the voices of youth and women in shaping their community and impacting education outcomes. Paula also developed, led, and scaled Sandy Hook Promise's school safety and violence prevention strategy, training and engaging schools and youth across the country and growing the organization from a startup organization into a nationally recognized nonprofit. Her accomplishments included developing and delivering programs with an anti-racist and equity lens and facilitating a merger to incorporate SAVE Promise Clubs into Sandy Hook Promise's framework, greatly expanding program delivery, youth engagement, and sustainability.    Paula holds a Masters in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, a BS in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota, and a Fellowship from the Billions Institute for Social Change Leaders.   Join us for conversation about how we can stop focusing on only the 60% of students and start supporting all students holistically.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: How volunteering at a homeless shelter helped shape Paula's view of the world and the work she does at Aspire! Supporting all kinds of students so they are not sidelined and can reach their full potential Why we need to stop making kids adapt to school and what we should do instead  Rejecting the idea that meeting the needs of the majority is enough  Which values we should be focusing on and how they relate to the resources we choose Asking important questions and centering students Making small changes to create a ripple effect within the education system Why we need to be looking at students in a holistic way   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Paula on LinkedIn  Visit aspireafterschool.org to learn more about how they are helping young people fulfill their potential Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, sign up for a webinar and check out our project library Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here   We'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content:  https://forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6    Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us! https://bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts    Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/zXR2KGPK3WEmbrRZ6    Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator: https://www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-accelerator   MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST: In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education. This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

Three of the biggest barriers to long-term weight loss I often hear are: negative self-talk that leads to self-sabotage; a lack of healthy boundaries with little time and energy to focus on YOU; and frequently putting the needs of other people above your own - at the expense of your own health. Dr. Jane Tornatore has a PhD in Family Social Science and Family Therapy. As a recovering perfectionist, she knows the pain of being bogged down by old beliefs, feeling responsible for everything, and never quite measuring up to expectations. Through her own ongoing inner growth work and exploration, she continues to discover the freedom and peace that come from questioning old beliefs, being gentler on herself, and living more from her heart, not expectations of others or old beliefs. You'll find this episode extremely valuable if, like me, you're a recovery perfectionist and people pleaser!Here's what we cover in this episode:Why removing “should, must, have to, and need” from your vocabulary can drastically reduce your unconscious stress. Why Dr. Tornatore pivoted from 20 years working in Alzheimer's research to Family and Marriage therapy. What is a thought inhibitor, and how do they get in the way of following-through on our good intentions? CoachingIf you're ready to lose the weight for good, you've come to the right place!Join our online insulin resistance weight loss program, Zivli, to learn the science behind weight loss and habit change so you can lose weight, get healthy, and prevent disease. Also included with the program are weekly office hours with me and a membership site for encouragement, accountability, and support from other members. To learn more, go to https://www.zivli.com/join.Free Weight Loss ResourcesWeight Loss Masterclass to Lower Insulin Resistance & InflammationThe 5% Mindset | How to Win at Weight LossThe Ultimate Food Guide | What to Eat to Burn FatConnect on Social>> Subscribe to My YouTube Channel>> Like My Facebook Page>> Follow Me on Instagram>> Connect on LinkedIn>> View My WebsiteConnect with Dr. Tornatore>> Follow on Instagram>> View Her WebsiteSubscribe & Review in Apple PodcastsAre you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts.Now if you're feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

Have you found love in the pandemic? Decided it was time to break things off with someone? Has the pandemic brought you and your partner closer together… or has it made your relationship more rocky?  The American Family Survey found in 2020 that 37 percent of married people reported that the pandemic has increased stress in their marriage. But on the flipside, that same survey found that 56 percent of those surveyed said the pandemic made them appreciate their partner more.  So how can we strengthen our romantic relationships during times of prolonged stress and trauma? And how do we navigate dating and starting new relationships?  MPR News guest host Twila Dang talks with a relationships and dating writer and a marriage and family therapist about navigating love during the pandemic.  Guests:  Lisa Bonos writes about dating and relationships for The Washington Post Steve Harris is a professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Program in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota Yachao Li is an associate editor for the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships and an assistant professor of communication studies at the College of New Jersey Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

Anxiety, depression, and other signs of emotional difficulty are at an all-time high among young people today. While many factors contribute to that pattern during these challenging times, experts increasingly are seeing the various ways that relentless use of social media plays a role in undermining the health and wellbeing of young people (and adults too).   In this week's episode of Mom Enough, co-hosts Dr. Marti Erickson and Dr. Erin Erickson bring their own professional expertise and personal experience to their discussion of this important topic. They talk about what parents and kids need to know about the addictive power of social media and the ways social media platforms use sophisticated algorithms to maximize the time both young people and adults spend on social media. Acknowledging the positive ways social media can keep people connected with each other, Marti and Erin also highlight various ways social media often undermines users' confidence, sense of self, and overall health and wellbeing. Most important, they offer effective ways to engage kids (and all family members) in reflecting on their own social media use and coming up with strategies for managing their use in ways that are healthy and balanced. Don't miss this timely, informative discussion!   WHAT CAN YOU DO AS A FAMILY TO CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH SOCIAL MEDIA? Schedule a time for a family meeting to consider the following four questions about your own experiences with social media. Make sure to listen to each other's responses, both positive and negative; there are no right or wrong answers to the questions.  1) How do you feel when you use social media? 2) What things does social media squeeze out of your life? 3) How are platforms targeting you so you will keep going back to their site? 4) What strategies could our family (and each of us) use to manage social media in a healthier way?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA? ❉ MORE THAN A BODY: REDEFINING THE MEANING OF BEAUTY. Do you worry about the harms of social media, especially on body image? Do you find that you compare yourself to others as you scroll through Instagram or Facebook? In a culture where beauty is so often the primary focus, it can be a challenge to avoid harmful self-comparisons and to appreciate our bodies (and all they allow us to do). It can also be a struggle to see that we are more than a body. Dr. Lexie Kite joins Mom Enough to discuss “body image resilience,” navigating social media without harmful self-comparisons, and becoming more media savvy as we curate a healthier “body image environment.”   ❉ TECHNOLOGY AND YOUNG CHILDREN: GUIDANCE AND INNOVATIONS. Advice and warnings about technology and young children are confusing for many parents. Susan Walker, Associate Professor of Parent & Family Education in the U of M's Department of Family Social Science, offers guidance on appropriate use of technology and the ways technology can bring parent and child together, capitalizing on the importance of face to face interaction.   ❉ TEENS AND TECHNOLOGY: ENCOURAGING RESEARCH. Conversations about teens and technology often revolve around potential risks to health and development or negative effects on interpersonal relationships. But Jodi Dworkin, professor and associate department head in the U of M's Department of Family Social Science, brings research that contradicts some of those concerns. She assures parents that technology has benefits and cell phones have not replaced teens' more personal connections with peers and parents. Knowing that some teens do have negative experiences with technology, Jodi also highlights ways to monitor use and to be alert to signs that your teen might have a problem.

We often say that you don't have to have prior real estate experience to be successful in investing, and this is true of Roy (and his wife Anna), who are investors in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Market in Minnesota. Roy was a filmmaker who was focused on social justice issues in East Africa. Anna has a PhD in Family Social Science and is a professor at the University of Minnesota. Together they form a great team that focuses on fix & flips, rehabs, and rentals. In addition to that, they are passionate about helping others to create wealth to build financial freedom and coach others to do what they did to achieve their own success. Listen to Roy share he and his wife's journey to where they are at today.Follow Roy

In this episode, Kim has an in depth conversation with therapist and Lipscomb University faculty member, Chris Gonzalez about regret. They talk about what regret is and how it impacts us emotionally and relationally. They talk about guilt and shame, humility and vulnerability. Dr. Gonzalez shares a six step process for building a healthy relationship with regret. It is something that can really hep us all process and work through regret. We all suffer from regret at various times in our life and this episode will help you get "unstuck" if you have been weighed down by regret. Dr. Chris Gonzalez is the program Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Master's program at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. He earned a Ph.D. in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University. His purpose in life is to heal his own wounds and help others do the same. His treasure is his wife, Gail, daughter Sierra, and son Canaan. You can find Dr. Gonzalez at https://www.drchrisgonzalez.com/. Follow Dr. Gonzalez on https://twitter.com/drchrismft.

Dr. Bill Doherty, professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota, joins hosts Bob and Julia to discuss how to best manage those difficult political discussions with family and friends who have viewpoints sharply different from ours. Also discussed is the work of Braver Angels, an organization co-founded by Bill Doherty with a mission to: “bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic.”

Welcome to the Veteran’s PATH Podcast - I’m Jon Macaskill your host and today my guest is Sabrina Ciaciura. Sabrina is a Navy Crytpologic Technician (Interpretrive). originally from Minnesota, served in the Navy for 6 years as a linguist. I got out January 2019 and now I lives in Australia. She has her degree in Family Social Science, and have studied psychology. She currently runs her own business as a online mentor for veterans and military members. She strives to provide tools to help those who wish to become free of the patterns and habits that trap them in unhappiness. She has an emphasis and passion on unraveling trauma and childhood wounds. Get a hold of Sabrina here: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-ciaciura-3030061b2 Instagram https://instagram.com/sabrinaciaciura?igshid=6d39yucq3m7r YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCLnl-z9yC9jZdjNohrvchSw http://www.sabrinaciaciura.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Amanda Koonjbeharry has an impressive résumé of social work. Currently she is the Director of Public Policy for the Citizens League of Minnesota. Previously she had led a project for anti-sex trafficking in the Minneapolis area, and has been involved in numerous roles that serve communities and families that are in need. She holds two Master's degrees (Social Work & Public Policy) and a Bachelor's degree (Family Social Science) from the University of Minnesota. In 2018, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal named Amanda as a "40 Under 40" honoree. In the conversation we discuss some of the projects she has worked on, what motivates her to do the work she does, and how her family being from Guyana ties into all of it. Plus we reflect on 2020 and look ahead to 2021. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

The pandemic is more than a physical crisis. It’s an emotional one, too. The year has been filled with anxiety, stress and sadness — a collective sorrow. Some people are mourning the loss of loved ones to COVID-19. Millions are grieving the loss of jobs and financial stability. But there’s also a sadness that lingers just beneath the surface related to the collapse of our normal systems — education, health care, work and personal networks.  So-called ambiguous loss is harder to define, because it’s ongoing and complicated. It’s what we feel after losing the more intangible parts of our lives due to social distancing and lockdowns. So how do we cope? MPR News guest host Chris Farrell got some advice from grief experts on how we can make it through the 2020 holidays — and look toward healing in 2021. Guests: Pauline Boss, professor emeritus in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota Rebecca Soffer, founder and CEO of Modern Loss

Bill Doherty – A House UNITED?Restoring Civic Trust in Polarizing TimesAired Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM ESTInterview with Author and Family Therapist Bill Doherty, Co-Founder of Braver Angels“We need more visionaries, and fewer divisionaries.”— Swami BeyondanandaHere is an irony supplement to munch on.America is in the midst of the most politically polarizing times since the Civil War … and yet, a 2018 Pew Research Center poll found that nearly 80 percent of Americans in each party believe it’s important for Republicans and Democrats to work together on issues.Huh? How could that be?Are we that schizophrenic … or, is there a deep longing to find our sane and sacred center at the heart and soul of who we are?Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki is family therapist and author Bill Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels, an organization dedicated to bringing the polarized sides together to find a new angle – where instead of dehumanizing the other side, we re-humanize the other.The problem is obvious. The political narrative and discourse on both sides is to paint the other as a dangerous enemy, and the less contact we have with the other side, the easier it is to demonize them. In December 2016, Braver Angels co-founders David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, and David Lapp brought together 10 Trump supporters and 11 Clinton supporters in South Lebanon, Ohio for their first Red/Blue Workshop. The goal was simple. They wanted to see if Americans could still disagree respectfully – and just maybe, find common ground. The results were surprising and heartening. And I quote:“Republican and Democrat, native born and immigrant: these Americans liked each other. But first they had to hear one another’s stories. Black and white, Christian and Muslim: these Americans could appreciate each others opinions. But first they needed to see where these opinions came from. They could listen to each other’s points of view once they saw one another, not as stereotypes, but as neighbors in a country they shared.”We will be talking with Bill Doherty this week to hear more about this ongoing dialogue and project, and the implications for “political climate change” in the near future. Bill Doherty is a co-founder of Braver Angels and the creator of the Braver Angels workshop approach. Bill is a Professor and Director of the Minnesota Couples on the Brink Project in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. Bill combines a background in family therapy and community engagement.Keep in mind that the intention of Braver Angels is not to change minds, but to change hearts so that the two sides disagree more constructively and dueling dualities can evolve into dynamic duo dance partners.If you’re ready for a true American EVOLUTION, please join us this Tuesday, August 25th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.To find out more about Braver Angels, please go here. https://braverangels.org/Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks) Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/#BillDoherty #BraverAngels #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki

Sometimes I go on Twitter – not much – but what I do notice is there are a lot of people who talk about how the system needs to change but then they don't do anything about it. My guest on today's podcast – Sara Messelt, the Executive Director of PROOF Alliance - saw a need, gathered resources, and together they did something about it. I hope you will be as inspired as I am by the end of this episode to invite or join others and go make a change in your community. Sara's origin story is a little different. She started her passion for FASD through a desire to ensure healthy families by volunteering for March of Dimes while in high school in a Youth Peer Education Network! She graduated with a degree in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota then worked with the March of Dimes for 18 years. She has spent the last 20 years with the former Minnesota Organization for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) – now known as PROOF Alliance. In this episode, we talk about what do we need to do as a Society to really make the deep commitment that is required to have every person have every support they need to have an alcohol free pregnancy. We also dive into: • Sara's background and the mentors that inspired her to dream big.• The philosophy that drives PROOF Alliance in its work.• The journey of rebranding MOFAS to PROOF Alliance.• The role of advocacy and a step by step plan to achieve change.Her vision for the future is one I think we all have. That one day: That child and that family have an experience of the world understanding and aligning around their disability as opposed to having it seen as some obscure thing. With the roadmap PROOF Alliance has laid out and the resources they are open to sharing, I think this is a vision we can all work toward. We know that FASD reaches into every area and it is time to break down the silos and work toward a common goal. Just like her mom challenged her to make a difference all those years ago, and the mentors along her path fueled her fire, I think you will be inspired by her and her team.Let me know what you think and what your community or you are doing to build advocacy and capacity. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FASDSUCCESS)

Finding the right college can feel overwhelming. From the time kids enter high school, thoughts of “What’s next?” become increasingly important. As your children (and you) begin the search, many questions may come to mind. How do I find the right college for me? Do I want a large university or small college? Close to home or far away? How can I look beyond big name schools to discover a gem I might not have heard of? What do I need to do now to increase my odds of getting in and getting a scholarship or financial aid? How do I prepare an application that stands out from the crowd?   Finding answers can feel daunting. However, there are so many more resources available today — from online college tours to knowledgeable college counselors. Gone are the days of the inches thick guide to all the colleges! Tune in as Mary Hill, Director of College Counseling and Academic Planning at St. Paul Academy and Summit School, addresses many common questions about finding the right college in this informative and important discussion. With college choices on the horizon for Erin’s kids, she and Grandma Marti were soaking up everything this guest had to offer!     WHERE ARE YOU IN THE PROCESS OF FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE?   What do you and your children know or think about college or other higher ed options that might work? What practical tips and resources did you learn about in this Mom Enough discussion that could help you and your kids find the right college match for them?     MORE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS OF KIDS WHO ARE GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE:   ❉ HOW COLLEGE MAKES OR BREAKS US: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR PAUL TOUGH.  Best-selling author, Paul Tough, digs deeply into big ideas, and that certainly is true in his latest book, The Years that Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us. Listen to hear some of what he learned from spending six years exploring colleges in 21 states. He joins Marti & Erin in this podcast to discuss highlights of what he learned and to offer action steps for college admissions, alumni, and public officials who make decisions on higher education funding.   ❉ PARENTING COLLEGE STUDENTS: A FREE ONLINE RESOURCE FOR ALL PARENTS. Parenting college students is a new phase of parenting! Jodi Dworkin and Marjorie Savage, from Family Social Science in the U of M’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), developed a rich new website, Parenting College Students, to help parents of college students wherever they are.

Mental health, parenting, and marriage | #NomadicHustle 25 w/ Roun Said, a licensed therapist and PhD student at the University of MinnesotaHelp us create more engaging and impactful content by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/NomadicHustleOn the this episode of the #NomadicHustle podcast I had a chance to sit with Roun Said, a licensed therapist and PhD student at the University of Minnesota, to discuss mental health, parenting, and marriage.Roun Said, M.S.Ed, LPCC, is a licensed therapist and speaker with several years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups. She has received training in different modalities of therapy and uses them eclectically to best fit each client’s needs.Roun received her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and her master’s degree from University of Dayton. Currently, she is working on her PhD in Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota, with plans to study trauma, parenting, and identity development.__Follow the hostIG: https://www.instagram.com/shareef_nomadic__Follow the guest:IG: https://www.instagram.com/roun.scdFollow our social media accounts:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenomadichustleYoutube: http://bit.ly/2Bv4isiListen to our podcasts:Apple - https://apple.co/2MpgsJCSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2OXh3DWStitcher: http://bit.ly/2OU12yIThis episode was sponsored by:Abdiwali Mohamed, CPA, PLLC “Minimize your taxes while maximizing your refund!”Click here: http://bit.ly/abdiwaliCPAThis tax season, trust your individual and business taxes with the trusted staff of Abdiwali Mohamed, CPA, PLLC. They have been doing taxes since 2002 and can help you minimize your taxes while maximizing your refund. For more information, please visit their website at www.abdiwalicpa.com and call Abdiwali “Taxmancpa #26”

Beauty comes in all colors. But sadly, skin color (colorism) features in defining standards of beauty due to the historical context of colonialism in large parts of the world. Our next guest, Amira Adawe, MPH was the researcher who discovered the high levels of mercury and other toxic chemicals in skin lightening creams. These chemicals were not identified on the label, which not only bucks FDA laws but led to harmful effects on unsuspecting women. Join us in this episode as Amira talks to us about her early research and ongoing advocacy through The Beautywell Project a non profit organization that aims to end skin-lightening practices and chemical exposures. She’s on a mission to help women embrace their identity and love themselves. Amira shares why she started her research on preventing skin-lightening products and the dangers it can cause. We also discuss the topic of beauty standards and how we can change the narrative around it. In this Episode, We Talk About: The origin of skin-lightening practices The reason why Amira started her research on preventing skin-lightening practices How colonialism affected the defining of beauty in many cultures around the world  The dangers of skin-lightening products What beauty means in the culture Is a career in public health really fulfilling? Educating individuals about wellness The reason why Amira chose to teach Where to reach Amira Adawe: LinkedIn Twitter Amira’s Bio: Amira is the Founder and Executive Director at The Beautywell Project, a non-profit organization that aims to combat skin-lightening and chemical exposures as well as addressing other environmental impacts in Minnesota, nationwide and international. She previously managed Minnesota’s Children Cabinet of Governor Mark Dayton where she worked on early childhood in all policies and systems using equity lens. She’s also a public health researcher and her research interests include women’s and children’s health in the areas of access to health care, skin-lightening practices, and chemical exposures. Amira is the host of Beauty-Wellness Talk at KALY Radio and Podcast. Amira has an undergraduate degree in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. She was also a Policy Fellow 2015-2016 at Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Amira's work has been featured on local and national media including StarTribune, Minnpost, STAT News, National Public Radio (NPR), Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien and WSB-TV.  Mentioned from this episode: BeautyWell Project Why black people discriminate among ourselves: the toxic legacy of colorism   Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women? Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out! Let us know what you think and what part of the podcast conversation you enjoyed the most by leaving us a review and rating here! And don’t forget to join us on our Facebook group Professional Muslim Women to continue the conversation and connect with a community of Muslim women like you!

When young people question their gender identity or reveal that they are not comfortable with the identity they were assigned at birth, it is a deeply emotional time for the young person, parents and other family members. What parental responses will help or hinder the young person’s health and well-being? What interventions, both psychological and medical, are available and appropriate? What are common feelings and concerns for parents as they navigate this major and complex change? And at what age – and to what extent – can young people be certain that gender change is the true path for them?   All of these issues are the focus of the work of Jenifer McGuire, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Family Social Science, who joins Marti & Erin for a candid and informative discussion of this important topic.   What experience have you had with transgender or gender nonconforming individuals in your family or community? What did you hear in this Mom Enough discussion that would be helpful to you in learning to support a young person who has questions or discomfort about gender identity?   Related Resources: The transgender toolkit, click here. Children's Mental Health eReview, click here. For Transforming Families, click here. For Gender Spectrum, click here. Personal Reflections and Professional Insights Mom Enough podcast. To listen, click here.  

When we think about kids and money, most of us probably know a young adult who has maxed out credit cards, failed to live within a budget, been blindsided by unexpected expenses and gone running home to Mom and Dad for a bailout. And most of us probably hope (or swear) that our kids won’t make those same bad decisions. So, what can we do right now, whatever the ages of our children?   Dr. Joyce Serido, from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Family Social Science, has focused her career on studying how families interact around financial matters and helping parents build effective skills and practices in what she calls “financial parenting.” Tune into this lively and informative discussion about raising kids who are financially competent. Even if you have an adult child who already is overly dependent on you for financial assistance, you will get ideas about how to begin to turn that around!   How are you doing “financial parenting” with your children? Based on what you heard in this Mom Enough discussion about kids and money, what would you like to do differently? How will you begin?   For Nathan Dungan’s show about teaching children about money, click here. For Marti's advice on getting a child's spending under control, click here.

It’s a big change for parents when children begin college. Parenting college students is a new phase of parenting!   If our kids go away to school, we may wonder what is really going on in their lives. How often should we or the kids phone or text or email each other? How will we know if our kids are keeping up with their coursework or building positive friendships? Or, most important, how will we know if they are healthy, both physically and emotionally? If our kids are attending a local school and living at home, how do we figure out new boundaries and house rules to accommodate our students’ growing autonomy and maturity?   Jodi Dworkin and Marjorie Savage, from Family Social Science in the U of M’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), are familiar with all of these concerns related to parenting college students. They know the challenges can be even greater for parents of international students or parents who didn’t attend college themselves.   Jodi and Marjorie have put their knowledge and experience to work in developing a rich new website, Parenting College Students, to help parents of college students wherever they are. Marti & Erin are glad to know this website will be here for them when the next generation in their family head to college! (CEHD is a supporting partner of Mom Enough.)   When you went to college – left home for work or other life experiences – how did you and your parents redefine your relationship? What are the issues you expect to be most challenging for you and your kids when they move on to higher education?   For the U of M’s College of Education and Human Development, click here. For more information about Jodi & Marjorie's website, click here. For the Parenting College Students website, click here. For  Frequently Asked Questions from Parents of New Students, click here.

On our sixth episode of #ProbateNavigated we stop by to visit with Marlene Stum, Ph.D. Marlene is a Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. She is most known for "Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?"™ a program internationally recognized for supporting families in non-titled property decisions. She is also nationally recognized for her research and prevention education. Additionally, she currently leads a unique research project examining the meaning and experience of “fair” inheritances from the perspective of older parents and adult children in the same family system.  In this episode Marlene covers topics including, why its important to take time to understand why this issue can be so sensitive to your family, why and how to determine what you are trying to accomplish, deciding what is fair for your unique situation, why you should take time to really understand what the “meaning” is regarding specific objects to specific individuals, discerning what the distribution options and consequences are, and agreeing on how to manage conflicts when they arise just to name a few topics. I really enjoyed visiting with Marlene. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. See full notes on my Medium page here: https://medium.com/p/929a71096bca/edit

Conversations about teens and technology often revolve around potential risks to health and development or negative effects on interpersonal relationships.   But Jodi Dworkin, professor and associate department head in the U of M’s Department of Family Social Science, brings research that contradicts some of those concerns. She assures parents that technology has benefits and cell phones have not replaced teens’ more personal connections with peers and parents. Knowing that some teens do have negative experiences with technology, Jodi also highlights ways to monitor use and to be alert to signs that your teen might have a problem.   What surprised you in this Mom Enough discussion of teens and technology with Dr. Jodi Dworkin? What ideas did you get for ensuring that your teen reaps benefits and avoids negative effects of technology or social media?   For the U of M’s College of Education and Human Development, click here. To watch a video of Dr. Dworkin sharing more about her research on teens and technology, click here. To listen to Part 1 of this series with U of M's Susan Walker, click here.

Advice and warnings about technology and young children are confusing for many parents. Susan Walker, Associate Professor of Parent & Family Education in the U of M’s Department of Family Social Science, offers guidance on appropriate use of technology and the ways technology can bring parent and child together, capitalizing on the importance of face to face interaction.   She also talks with Marti & Erin about Parentopia, a new social platform that brings parents and educators together to extend and deepen what they learn in in-person Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes.     In what ways have you used technology with young children? What benefits have you seen and what concerns have you had about possible negative effects? What useful ideas did you hear in this Mom Enough discussion of technology and young children?   For the U of M’s College of Education and Human Development, click here. For Parentopia, click here. For Common Sense Media, click here. For the AAP's recommendations for children's media use, click here. To create a Family Media Plan, click here. For tips on early language development, click here. For tips on encouraging language development for ages birth - 5, click here. For Part 2 of this series with U of M's Jodi Dworkin, click here.

As parents, many of us have been concerned about the incivility that has become so common in politics, media and public conversation and behavior. How can we teach our children civility – to be polite, respectful and empathic when they are surrounded with examples of adults doing the opposite? How can we help our children learn to think before they speak, reflecting on the possible impact of their words and actions?   Dr. Abi Gewirtz, professor of Child Psychology and Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota, joins Marti for a heartfelt discussion of this important topic.   Have you talked with your children about the idea of civility? Do they notice that many public figures don’t behave in the way you want them to behave? What ideas did you get from this Mom Enough discussion about how you could approach this subject with your children of different ages?   For the U of M’s College of Education and Human Development, click here. For Putting a Stop to Bullying, click here. For Fostering Compassionate Children, click here.

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Dr. Pauline Boss. Pauline is an educator and researcher who is widely recognized for her groundbreaking research on what is now known as the theory of ambiguous loss. All losses are touched with ambiguity.  Yet, Dr. Boss’s research and practice have revealed that those who suffer ambiguous loss, losses without finality or resolution, bear a particular and challenging burden.  Whether it is the experience of caring for a parent who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, or waiting to learn the fate of a spouse or family member who has disappeared in a disastrous event like 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina, the experience of loss is magnified and is more significantly challenging to overcome because the loss is linked to a lack of closure.  People who experience and live with an ambiguous loss find it hard to understand their situation, difficult to cope and almost impossible to move ahead with their lives without professional counseling, love and support. Since 1973, Dr. Boss has studied ambiguous loss, and trained and worked with psychologists and counselors to help individuals and families who have experienced a life-altering ambiguous loss, often described as a frozen grief, recover their resiliency despite the on-going ambiguity.  Drawing on her research and clinical experience, Dr. Boss is committed to working with families to develop meaningful strategies that help them cushion the pain, cope with ambiguous loss and move forward to live productive lives. Pauline Boss received her Ph.D. in Child Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975.  From 1975 to 1981, Dr. Boss was an assistant and then associate professor with tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1981, she joined the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota and continued to work in that position until 2005.  In 1995-96, Dr. Boss was appointed Visiting Professor at the Harvard Medical School, and in 2004-2005, she was the Moses Distinguished Professor at the Hunter School of Social Work in New York City. (Selected) Guest Publications: Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief; Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope while Coping with Stress and Grief; Loss, Trauma, and Resilience: Therapeutic Work With Ambiguous Loss Guest Website/Social Media: www.ambiguousloss.com Special guest music on this episode provided by: Tyson Motsenbocker www.tysonmotsenbocker.com Twitter: @tmotsenbocker Facebook: @tysonmotsenbockermusic Instagram: @japhyrider Enjoy the songs? Songs featured on this episode were: “In Your Name, I Still Have To Go, & Always” from the album, “Letter to Lost Loves.” & “Don’t Be Late” and “Talk at night for nothing” from the E.P. “A Kind Invitation.” Tyson’s music is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, & Apple Music. Pick up his music anywhere good music is sold! The Deconstructionist’s Podcast is mixed and edited by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information. www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com www.facebook.com/nationalaudiopreservationsociety Twitter: @napsrecording Donation: If you enjoy what we’re doing, consider becoming part of our Patreon family. We have some really great ways for you to be a part of what we’re doing and some really cool reward packages! Check us out at our website www.thedeconstructionists.com to join, listen to all of our episodes, subscribe to make sure you never miss a new episode, connect with us on social media, read our blog, or get your hands on one of our many cool t-shirts or pint glasses. Website designed by @ryanbattles Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every day there are stories in the news that are frightening or upsetting to both adults and children. The 24/7 news cycle, with constant repetition of these stories, can magnify the emotional impact on people of all ages. But talking with children about disturbing events can be done in a way that protects their emotional health and helps them make sense of troubling events.   Dr. Abi Gewirtz, clinical psychologist and professor in the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development and Department of Family Social Science, joins Marti & Erin for a compelling and practical discussion of how to figure out what your child knows and feels about disturbing events, reinforce your child’s sense of security, buffer their anxiety and, for older children, talk about the complex issues raised by these events.   Think of recent events in the news that are likely to be upsetting or confusing to your children. What do you think your children know or feel about these events? What did you hear in this Mom Enough discussion of talking with children about disturbing events that could help you ease your children’s fears or help them make sense of troubling events in a developmentally appropriate way?   For the U of M's College of Education and Human Development, click here.

Host Dawn Davenport interviewed renowned researcher Dr. Susan Golombok, Director of the Centre for Family Research, University of Cambridge, and author of Modern Families: Parents and Children in New Family Forms; and Dr. Martha Rueter, Associate Professor of Family Social Science at University of Minnesota. Creating a Family has many free resources related to this topic on our website at A-Z Infertility Resource Guide (https://creatingafamily.org/infertility/resources/)  Please leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks. Click to Tweet: http://ctt.ec/Q_5zR Share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//creatingafamily.org/infertility-category/donor-spermegg-surrogacy-harmful-kids/ Show Highlights: https://creatingafamily.org/infertility-category/donor-spermegg-surrogacy-harmful-kids/ Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Concern has been expressed on how children conceived via third party reproduction, including sperm donation, egg donation, surrogacy, and embryo donation are faring. Is attachment as strong in these families. What is the nature of the parent child relationships? Host Dawn Davenport interviews renowned researcher Dr. Susan Golombok, Director of the Centre for Family Research, University of Cambridge and Dr. Martha Rueter, Associate Professor of Family Social Science at University of Minnesota.  Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:   Blog summary of the show   Highlights   More Creating a Family resources on third party reproduction can be found here. Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)