We are exploring the complexities of relationships with parents, particularly focusing on the Boomer generation. We share personal anecdotes about our upbringings, parental challenges, and the effect of our parents' behaviors - for better or worse- on our own lives. The conversation also touches on the emotional labor of caregiving, setting boundaries, and understanding intergenerational trauma. 

This episode's Tap In or Tap Out? features a question from a self-proclaimed "Therapy Skeptic" asking about who therapy is for, the potential benefits, and how to find the right therapist for you. We feel like a lot of ya'll might be in the same place, so tap in and find out our take on how therapy might benefit you, if you are ready.

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Episode Chapters:

00:01 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:29 Discussing the Boomer Generation

02:08 Parental Influence and Personal Experiences

05:02 Growing Up with Single Parents

07:50 Father's Absence and Impact

17:14 Reconnecting with Biological Father

23:56 Generational Differences and Family Dynamics

32:49 Caring for Aging Parents

36:18 Setting Boundaries with Family

36:35 Cognitive Changes in Aging Parents

37:53 Generational Differences in Caregiving

38:52 Dealing with Difficult Parent-Child Relationships

41:14 The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers

44:13 Navigating Parental Aging and Health Issues

46:20 Lessons Learned from Parents

57:58 Tap in or Tap Out?!? Finding the Right Therapist

Hosts: Dr. Tiffany Darby, Dr. Tiffany Monroe-Hurd, Dr. Tiffany Hairston

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Produced By: Lumen Vision Sound  

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