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Family Dialogues

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 connection, helping couples heal, parents unite, and families grow stronger together, even when life gets messy. Listeners love this podcast because it starts where true change begins: with the partnership at the center of the home. Dr. Taniesha Burke helps parents rebuild love,

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All Episodes

53:42

How to Communicate With a High-Conflict Ex: The BIFF...

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2026/10/06

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 communication strategy to help separated and divorced parents stay calm, set boundaries, and protect their children from ongoing conflict. In this episode of Family Dialogues, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Bill Eddy, co-founder of the High Conflict Institute, former child and family

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60:18

Teen Eating Disorders: Warning Signs, Treatment & How...

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2026/09/29

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, treatment, relapse, family support, and helping a teen move toward recovery without blame or shame. In this episode of Family Dialogues, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Jennifer Hope Longenecker, trauma-informed mental health coach, mother, and co-author of Held in the Dark: A Mother

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69:37

How to Parent With More Joy: 8 Practices for Calmer,...

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2026/09/22

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 more joy at home, and build stronger relationships with your children. Parenting can leave us exhausted, overwhelmed, and reacting in ways we later regret. But what if some of the same practices that help great leaders thrive could also transform how we lead our families? In

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54:38

Teen Burnout: Why Teens Are Exhausted and How Parents...

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2026/09/15

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 episode of Family Dialogues, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Naomi Fisher about teen burnout, academic pressure, stress, social media, sleep, and how parents can help teenagers recover without making them feel like they are failing. Dr. Fisher

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55:41

AI, Deepfakes & the Attachment Economy: Protecting...

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2026/09/08

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 Dialogues with Dr. Burke, psychologist and child-rights expert Julia von Weiler joins Dr. Taniesha Burke to examine what parents need to know about AI, deepfakes, online safety, child privacy, AI chatbots, and digital relationships. Julia explains why families may need to rethink

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65:14

Is Dopamine Hijacking Your Child? Screen Time,...

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2026/09/01

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 Doucleff explains what parents misunderstand about dopamine and how to help children build healthier habits without constantly battling over screens and food. In this episode of Family Dialogues, Michaeleen breaks down the neuroscience of dopamine, screen addiction, social media,

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63:35

How to Help an Addicted Loved One Without Enabling...

Family Dialogues ·

2026/08/25

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 their own well-being. In this episode of Family Dialogues, we explore the complex dynamics of substance use disorder, addiction recovery, family boundaries, enabling, and supporting a loved one with addiction. Amber explains why confrontation, monitoring, gathering evidence, and

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54:01

Raising Bilingual Children: Protecting Home Language,...

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2026/08/18

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 the majority language without sacrificing identity and connection.Learn practical strategies for raising bilingual and multilingual children, navigating schools, advocating for your child, and creating a language-rich home even when family life is busy. In this episode of

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55:42

Overwhelmed Working Mom? Project Management...

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2026/08/11

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 episode of Family Dialogues with Dr. Burke, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Nionila Ivanova, certified Project Management Professional, entrepreneur, and founder of IT Project Management Training for Women, about applying project management principles to work, parenting, and

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66:50

Stop Arguing, Start Negotiating: How to Save Your...

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2026/08/04

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 how couples can replace conflict with structured negotiation to strengthen their marriage, protect their children, and make decisions as a team. In this episode of Family Dialogues, Joe explains why arguing is focused on winning, while healthy negotiation is focused on finding a

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52:36

How to Co-Parent With a Difficult Ex Without Losing...

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2026/07/28

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 boundaries, protect your children from parental conflict and reclaim your peace after divorce or separation. In this episode of Family Dialogues with Dr. Burke, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Sol Kennedy, founder of the Best Interest AI co-parenting app and host of the Co-Parenting

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72:14

The Truth About Blended Families: Why Love Isn't...

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2026/07/21

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 Deal explains why building a thriving blended family requires patience, trust, and a completely different approach to parenting.If you're dating, remarried, co-parenting, or navigating life in a stepfamily, this episode will help you understand loyalty conflicts, discipline

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53:19

Helping Picky Eaters Try New Foods Without Mealtime...

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2026/07/14

How can parents help a selective or picky eater expand their food choices without turning every meal into a struggle? In this episode, Prof. Andrea Hartmann explains why the first priority is ensuring that children eat enough before focusing on increasing food variety. She shares a gradual, low-pressure approach that allows children to explore unfamiliar foods outside regular mealtimes, when hunger, expectations, and family tension are lower. Using the example of trying a different brand of

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49:29

How Your Adult Attachment Style Shapes Your Parenting...

Family Dialogues ·

2026/07/07

In this powerful episode, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Annette Kussin, author of Secure Parent, Secure Child, about how adult attachment styles shape parenting, emotional regulation, and the parent-child relationship. Annette explains how early childhood attachment continues into adulthood and influences how parents respond to their children’s needs, emotions, behavior, and struggles. The conversation explores secure, anxious/preoccupied, dismissive, and unresolved/disorganized attachment

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55:43

Why Parenting Feels So Hard: Tim Carney on...

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2026/06/30

In this episode of Family Dialogues, Dr. Burke speaks with Tim Carney, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, columnist at the Washington Examiner, father of six, and author of Family Unfriendly and Alienated America. Together, they explore why modern parenting feels so exhausting, not because families are failing, but because culture, policy, neighborhoods, and youth activities have made ordinary family life harder. Tim discusses the rise of parenting burnout, overscheduled

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71:02

Raising Independent Teens: How to Stop Overparenting...

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2026/06/23

In this episode, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Cindy Muchnick, education expert, former college admissions professional, and author of The Parent Compass, about how parents can raise confident, capable, and emotionally healthy teenagers without hovering, rescuing, or overmanaging. Cindy explains why today’s teens are facing intense academic pressure, social media stress, college admissions anxiety, and a growing struggle to develop independence. She shares how parents can move from being a

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56:08

Capturing Your Parents’ Stories Before It’s Too Late...

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2026/06/16

What if the greatest family heirloom is not a photo album, recipe, or piece of jewelry, but the sound of your parent’s voice telling their life story?In this episode of Family Dialogues, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Neil Taylor, founder of Me and My Old Man. This 12-week guided conversation experience helps families record their parents’ stories in their own voice. After losing his father, Patrick, just six days before welcoming his son, Neil realized how easily family stories,

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73:29

Is Mouth Breathing Affecting Your Child’s Sleep,...

Family Dialogues ·

2026/06/09

What if your child’s snoring, mouth breathing, crowded teeth, restless sleep, bedwetting, or attention struggles were connected? In this episode of Family Dialogues, Dr. Sandra Kahn, orthodontist and author of Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic, joins us to discuss how children’s breathing, jaw growth, oral posture, sleep quality, and facial development are deeply connected. Dr. Kahn explains why mouth breathing is often a symptom of a deeper airway issue, how nasal breathing supports

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89:34

Childhood Money Wounds: How They Shape Your Family,...

Family Dialogues ·

2026/06/02

Money problems are often blamed on poor budgeting, but what if the deeper issue is financial trauma?In this powerful episode, Dr. Taniesha Burke speaks with Dr. Nicole B. Simpson, Certified Financial Planner, CEO of Harvest Wealth Financial, and author of Breaking Free from Financial Trauma. Together, they explore how childhood money wounds, a scarcity mindset, layoffs, divorce, illness, debt, and family obligations can shape how parents manage money, relationships, and legacy. Dr. Simpson

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67:08

Boys, Girls, and the Brain: What Parents Need to Know...

Family Dialogues ·

2026/05/26

In this episode, Dr. Michael Gurian shares brain-based insights into how boys and girls may experience learning, movement, focus, and behavior differently. The conversation explores why some children struggle in traditional learning environments and why understanding brain development can help parents, educators, and caregivers respond with more compassion and effectiveness. Michael explains how areas of the brain, such as the cerebellum, influence movement, action, problem-solving, and the

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