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CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT

Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author on a mission to help adult family members have better relationships. Each week, Whitney has conversations with influential guests and real people to help listeners find new ways of looking at old family problems. Calling Home is available every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

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28:37

Q&A: My Mom Doesn't Want a Relationship

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/07/17

In this Q&A episode, Whitney introduces a new TV pop culture segment, analyzing dysfunctional family dynamics in reality shows like Real Housewives of Miami and Love Island. She explores cultural expectations around who should maintain parent-child relationships and discusses the shift in generational attitudes toward supporting adult children's choices. Plus, Whitney addresses a caller question about a mother who explicitly states her unwillingness to be close to her daughter.Whitney Goodman is a

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41:31

The Family You Create with Sahil Bloom

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/07/15

Whitney sits down with entrepreneur and author Sahil Bloom to discuss his book "The Five Types of Wealth" and the powerful story of his parents choosing love over family approval. They explore how family estrangement shaped Sahil's understanding of what "family" really means, the toxic masculinity plaguing young men today, and why being a present father is the most fulfilling work he's ever done.Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a

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27:40

Q&A: Self-Diagnosis and Toxic Grandparents

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2025/07/10

In this Q&A episode, Whitney explores the complexities of self-diagnosis, particularly around autism and neurodivergence, discussing when it can be helpful versus harmful and how to pursue formal diagnosis responsibly. She also addresses a caller's struggle with a narcissistic mother-in-law and provides practical advice for protecting children while navigating a spouse who isn't ready to set boundaries with their difficult parent.Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

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30:59

How to Recognize a Narcissistic Family System

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/07/08

In this solo episode, Whitney explores narcissistic family systems - what they look like, what they feel like, and what recovering from them might entail. She explore roles like the scapegoat and enabler, discusses why image matters more than authenticity in these families, and explains how the parenting styles of narcissistic parents create long-term, but not insurmountable, harm.Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership

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32:23

Q&A: Intent vs. Impact and Forget Them Kids

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/07/03

In this Q&A episode, I explore a quote from the book Forget Them Kids authored by an estranged parent that perfectly illustrates how many parents use "good intentions" to avoid accountability. I then answer listener questions about reconciling family political differences and navigating coming out to unsupportive parents for a second time as an independent adult.Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps

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38:31

Is "Therapy Speak" Out of Control? with Jacquelyn...

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/07/01

I sat down with therapist and content creator Jacquelyn Tenaglia to discuss the rise of "therapy speak" online and in popular culture, how mental health terms are being misused and weaponized, and what to look for when consuming mental health content on social media. We explore the fine line between increased mental health awareness and the oversimplification of complex psychological concepts, plus red flags to watch for in mental health content creators. Follow Jacquelyn on IG at

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29:11

How to Develop Emotional Closeness

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/06/24

In this solo episode, I’m exploring how to develop emotional closeness in your relationships. I discuss why some people struggle with vulnerability, how emotional immaturity creates barriers to closeness, and practical ways to practice emotional connection. Some family members may never be capable of deep emotional intimacy. Developing emotional closeness for yourself often means accepting these limitations while still finding meaningful connections elsewhere.Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage

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31:22

Q&A: My In-Laws Say They'll Help But They Never Do

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/06/19

In this Q&A episode, I’m addressing why some mothers copy their daughters' appearance and behavior and what to do when in-laws constantly offer help but never follow through. As part of my Little Epiphanies part of the show, I also discuss emotional immaturity and enmeshment in parent-child relationships as seen in the Netflix show "Ginny and Georgia.”Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people

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35:02

How to Take Care of Estranged and Distant Parents as...

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/06/17

What do you do when the person who needs care is someone who caused you significant harm? In this solo episode, I’m addressing what is probably one of the most dreaded dilemmas facing estranged adult children: how to navigate caring for aging parents. We’ll explore different types of care that are available for you to choose from and other complex emotional and practical considerations.Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership

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34:01

Q&A: A Family Secret Revealed & Boundaries with Mom

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/06/12

In this Q&A episode, I’m discussing the discovery of sexual abuse in the family and providing practical advice for someone struggling with boundary violations from their mother. We explore the concept of true boundaries and concrete strategies when nice requests aren’t working.Have a question for Whitney? Call in and leave a voicemail for the show at 866-225-5466 Connect with Whitney Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club⁠ ⁠Follow Whitney on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow Whitney on YouTube⁠ ⁠Order Whitney’s

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32:51

How to Talk to Your Parents About Money with Etinosa...

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/06/10

Whitney speaks with Etinosa Agbonlahor about navigating difficult financial conversations with parents. They discuss strategies for approaching retirement planning, setting financial boundaries with financially irresponsible parents, and handling the emotional complexity of money conversations that often involve mortality and family dynamics.Have a question for Whitney? Call in and leave a voicemail for the show at 866-225-5466 Connect with Etinosa Book: "How to Talk to Your Parents About

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29:27

Is There a Link Between Therapy Culture and...

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/06/05

In this solo episode, Whitney critiques a New York Times opinion piece claiming therapy culture is linked to declining birth rates. Drawing from her work with populations of estranged adults and research for her upcoming book on parent-child estrangement, Whitney addresses harmful misconceptions about why adults choose to limit contact with parents.Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate

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51:02

The Necessary Conversation: How To Talk To Family...

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/06/03

This week, I sat down with siblings Haley and Chad from the Necessary Conversation Podcast. Each week, they sit down with their parents to talk about politics and they invite us to listen (to say their political beliefs differ would be quite the understatement). They discuss their temporary estrangement due to politics and why they continue to sit down every week to have these conversations.Join The Family Cyclebreakers Club: www.callinghome.co/join Have a question for Whitney? Call in and

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36:26

Q&A: I Told My Sister The Truth About Our Abusive...

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/05/29

Hi! I'm answering two caller questions today. Caller 1 was abused by her father, and now he's getting remarried to someone with young children. Caller 2 told her sister about their parents' abusive behavior, and it didn't go as planned. In the first ten minutes of the show, I recap some dysfunctional TV family dynamics in Sirens and Nine Perfect Strangers. May at Calling Home - Grieving Complicated Relationships: ⁠https://callinghome.co/grieving-complicated-relationships ⁠ Have a question for

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29:58

Is This Why Young People Are Cutting Off Their Parents?

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/05/27

In this episode, I discuss one reason young people end relationships with their parents: their desire for differentiation. You will learn why differentiation is crucial for healthy family dynamics, why adults may need to establish strict boundaries with their parents, and how relationships are formed based on role vs. relationship quality. May at Calling Home - Grieving Complicated Relationships: ⁠https://callinghome.co/grieving-complicated-relationships ⁠ Have a question for Whitney? Call

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22:56

Q&A: Our Abusive Dad Died. My Sister Only Has...

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/05/22

I'm back with two caller questions this week. Caller 1 has been waiting for her siblings to see her perspective, but now that they have, she's having some conflicting emotions. Caller 2 is trying to make sense of her sister's apparent amnesia of their father's abuse. Join The Family Cyclebreakers Club: www.callinghome.co/join Have a question for Whitney? Call in and leave a voicemail for the show at 866-225-5466. Follow Whitney on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sitwithwhit Subscribe to

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16:58

Grieving The Childhood You Never Had: How To Let Go...

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/05/20

You were the responsible one. The quiet one. The one who didn’t need much. And now, as an adult, you feel stuck—like you never got the chance to just be a kid, and it’s holding you back.Grieving a childhood that was chaotic, neglectful, abusive, devoid of emotional connection, or overly parentified can be challenging. You may feel like you’re stuck in your childhood or your child self, and like you can’t seem to let go or move into adulthood. In this episode, I explain what it means to grieve

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25:38

Q&A: Should My Homophobic Parents Be Grandparents?

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/05/15

Imagine your parents disapprove of your partner, and they're outwardly hateful about the life you've chosen to live. You had to end your relationship with them because of this. But now you're thinking about having a baby, and you want your baby to have grandparents.What would you do in this situation? That's one of the issues we're navigating in the latest Q&A episode out now. About the Host Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a

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22:33

Grieving a Parent Who Wasn’t Really There: How to...

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/05/13

Episode #116 of the Calling Home Podcast with Whitney Goodman, LMFTIn this solo episode, Whitney Goodman explores the complex grief that comes with mourning a parent who wasn't emotionally or physically present. Whether the parent is still alive but unwilling to change or has passed away, Whitney explores the confusing emotions that can arise and provides practical guidance on navigating both forms of loss. About the Host Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the

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29:12

Q&A: I Answer Your Mother's Day Questions

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT ·

2025/05/08

Mother's Day is this weekend, and I know that is hard for many of you. In this episode, I discuss who should be "celebrated" on Mother's Day and answer several of your questions about how to grieve and estrangement. Here are those resources I mentioned in the episode: Mother-Daughter Relationship worksheets, videos, scripts, and articles The Adult Daughters with Difficult Mothers Group Q&A: My Mom Didn't Protect Me From My Dad Q&A: My Mom Snuck Alcohol Around My Child Q&A:

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