Family Dialogues

Family Dialogues

Hosted by: Dr. Taniesha Burke

When love feels strained, kids are struggling, and your home feels divided, it’s easy to wonder if peace and joy are still possible. The Family Dialogues Podcast reminds you they are. Each episode is a guide back to...

Episodes

How to Communicate With a High-Conflict Ex: The BIFF Method for Co-Parenting | Bill Eddy

Season #3

Struggling with toxic texts, hostile emails, or constant conflict with your co-parent? Learn how to respond without escalating the fight. High-conflict expert Bill Eddy shares the BIFF method: a practical...
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Teen Eating Disorders: Warning Signs, Treatment & How Parents Can Support Recovery | Jennifer Hope Longenecker

Season #3

When your teenager is struggling with an eating disorder, knowing what to say and what not to say can make a profound difference. Jennifer Hope Longenecker shares what parents need to know about warning signs,...
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How to Parent With More Joy: 8 Practices for Calmer, More Connected Families | Marguerite Orane

Season #3

What if becoming a calmer, more connected parent doesn’t require changing your children, but changing how you lead yourself? Leadership expert Marguerite Orane shares practical ways to reduce parenting stress, create...
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Teen Burnout: Why Teens Are Exhausted and How Parents Can Help Them Recover | Dr. Naomi Fisher

Season #3

Is your teenager exhausted, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or suddenly struggling to cope with school and everyday life? Teen burnout may be their brain and body signaling that the pressure has become too much. In this...
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AI, Deepfakes & the Attachment Economy: Protecting Kids in a Digital World | Julia von Weiler

Season #3

AI is changing childhood, and the risks go far beyond screen time. What happens when technology stops competing only for your child’s attention and starts competing for their attachment? In this episode of Family...
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Is Dopamine Hijacking Your Child? Screen Time, Ultra-Processed Food & Raising Healthier Kids | Michaeleen Doucleff

Season #3

Why does your child keep reaching for screens even when they’re no longer having fun? And why can ultra-processed snacks be so difficult to resist?  NPR science correspondent and Dopamine Kids author Michaeleen...
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How to Help an Addicted Loved One Without Enabling Them | Amber Hollingsworth

Season #2

When addiction enters a family, everyone is affected, but families are not powerless. Addiction expert Amber Hollingsworth explains how parents, spouses, and loved ones can respond strategically without sacrificing...
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Raising Bilingual Children: Protecting Home Language, Identity & School Success

Season #2

Can speaking more than one language confuse a child? In this episode, bilingual education specialist Ms. Yulia explains why parents do not need to abandon their home language and how they can support children learning...
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Overwhelmed Working Mom? Project Management Strategies to Reduce Mental Load with Nionila Ivanova

Season #2

Feeling overwhelmed trying to manage work, motherhood, family responsibilities, and your own goals? What if project management strategies could help you reduce the mental load and create more harmony at home? In this...
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Stop Arguing, Start Negotiating: How to Save Your Marriage | Joe Dillon

Season #2

Most marriages do not break down because love disappears; they unravel after years of unresolved decisions, growing resentment, and conversations that repeatedly become arguments.  Divorce mediator Joe Dillon reveals...
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How to Co-Parent With a Difficult Ex Without Losing Your Peace with Sol Kennedy

Season #2

One message from a difficult ex can trigger anxiety, anger, and hours of emotional distress, but high-conflict co-parenting does not have to control your life. Learn how to communicate calmly, establish healthy...
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The Truth About Blended Families: Why Love Isn't Enough with Ron Deal

Season #2

Blended families don't fail for lack of love; they struggle because most parents don't understand the unique challenges stepfamilies face. In this powerful conversation, family therapist and bestselling author Ron...
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