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The Subtle Signs Of Toxic Relationships And What To Do Next
Send me a question or comment We break down what “toxic” looks like in real relationships and why it can feel subtle until you notice the pattern. We lay out the behaviours that keep conflict unresolved and explain how we protect ourselves with clearer boundaries and lower expectations. • defining toxicity as patterns that vary by relationship context • why toxicity can blend with gaslighting and leave you second guessing • threats of cutting off the relationship and the mar...
5 Oct 2026
A Custody Evaluator Explains Why Reunification Can Go Wrong
Send me a question or comment Family court can turn your private life into a public argument, and the people asked to “sort it out” are often working inside messy rules and even messier incentives. We sit down with clinical social worker Erin Hillesso to unpack what custody evaluations and parenting evaluations actually do, how they differ from a guardian ad litem, and why neutrality is a skill you have to build on purpose, not a vibe you claim. If you’ve ever wondered how judges make decisio...
1 Oct 2026
What If “Being Nice” Is Hurting Your Child?
Send me a question or comment Your kid argues about rules, ignores chores, and acts like boundaries are the enemy, but what if the real problem is that the boundaries keep moving? We dig into one of the biggest parenting issues I see across family therapy: inconsistency. When expectations change from day to day, kids get confused, behaviour gets louder, and the parent-child relationship takes a hit even if everyone has good intentions. We talk through why children actually crave consis...
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16,958
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5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100
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32
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