If you were raised in a sad, chaotic home, you will unsurprisingly experience difficulties in your adult relationships. If your parents were cold and distant and discouraged the expression of emotions, you’ll be equally ill-prepared for successful relationships or effective parenting.

This week Andrew talks to Dr Samantha Rodman Whiten (also known as Dr Psych Mom) about dysfunctional parenting and how to overcome its complex legacies. 

Dr Samatha Rodman Whiten is a clinical psychologist, a writer, and the mother of three children. She hosts and writes the hugely popular Dr Psych Mom podcast and blog. 

Follow Up

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Visit Dr Samantha Rodman Whiten’s website, DrPsychMom.com 

Listen to Dr Samantha Rodman Whiten’s podcast The Dr. Psych Mom Show 

Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten also runs Best Life Behavioral Health, a virtual group practice of therapists and coaches.

Follow Dr Samantha Rodman Whiten on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @drpsychmom.

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