Episode 64: My father talks badly about my mother and my mother tries to prove her herself to me. It makes me very uncomfortable. What should I do?

About this episode

The episode addresses uncomfortable family dynamics and personal trauma experienced by teens.

Questions explored in this episode: 1. I feel left out from girls in my class planning to go away together for the summer. Please can you help me? (02:51) 2. I have many symptoms that point to sexual or non sexual trauma, but I can’t recall anything. Please guide me... (10:41) 3. My father talks badly about my mother and my mother tries to prove her herself to me. It makes me very uncomfortable. What should I do? (21:03)

People in this episode

Hosts: Shua Naparstek, Bashie Naparstek

Topics covered

• family dynamics
• teen discomfort
• trauma exploration
• social exclusion
• parental relationships

Keywords

• family conflict
• teen advice
• emotional discomfort
• trauma symptoms
• social anxiety

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