This week Dr. Burton and I talk about how to navigate teens need for autonomy and what should be considered private. We also discuss the importance of talking to your teens early and often about expectation and consequences.

References: The Social Dilemma, a Netflix documentaryhttps://www.thesocialdilemma.com/   


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This week Dr. Burton and I discuss the problem with treating marriage the same way we treat consumer goods. We also talk about needs versus wants in a relationship. 

References: 

• The Consumer Culture Of Marriage, by Bill Doherty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6gWARpAFjs 
• Take Back Your Marriage: Sticking Together in a World That Pulls Us Apart, by William J. Doherty PhD
• Lies at the Altar: The Truth About Great Marriages, by Dr. Robin L. Smith 

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This week Dr. Burton and I talk about triangles and why people form them in the first place. We also discuss the best method for avoiding them.



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This week Dr. Burton and I talk about why secrets within the family don't work and aren't a good idea. We also talk about the difference between secrecy and privacy.



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This week Dr. Burton and I talk about conflict resolution and why there is usually a deeper meaning behind it. We also discuss how conflict doesn't have to mean a fight.

References:
John Gottman: https://www.gottman.com/
It's not about the nail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg
Jimmy on relationships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM7WmKrsmu8 


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This week Dr. Burton and I talk about how to set boundaries around the holidays and the importance of planning. We also talk about the importance of saying "no" during the busy holiday season.



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This week I welcome Dr. Arpan Waghray, M.D., the CEO of Providence's Well Being Trust. We discus the difference between situational and clinical depression and how to self-advocate when it comes to your mental health. We also talk about the importance of health care maintenance and why we should view it the same as physical health.



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This week Dr. Burton and I talk about the difference between event driven cohabitation and relationship driven cohabitation. We discuss when it works and when it doesn't work.

References:  Lies at the Altar: The Truth About Great Marriages, by Robin Smith 

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This week I share a listener story and Dr. Burton gives his take on successfully overcome and eating disorder. We also talk about the similarities to addiction.
 
References: 

• Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works, by Evelyn Tribole 

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This week are joined again by Lindy Burton to talk about who children explore their bodies from a young age and what we can do to help them gain a healthy understanding around sexuality. We also give warning signs to look for that could indicate abuse. 

References: 

• "What's Happening to Me?" The Classic Illustrated Children's Book on Puberty, by Perter Mayle 
• Where Did I Come From?: An Illustrated Childrens Book on Human Sexuality, by Peter Mayle 
• Division of Child and Family Services 

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