The Family Anatomy Podcast

By FamilyAnatomy.com

Each week, Dr. Brian MacDonald and Dr. Giuseppe Spezzano talk about the trials and tribulations of parenting and relationships. Psychologists who are also parents, they take listeners behind the curta... more

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The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

The Family Anatomy Podcast episodes:

September 20, 2011FA125 - Anatomy of Competition
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about competition and cooperation.
How much competitive behaviour is too much?
How can you tell if competitiveness is a problem?
Should daycares focus on cooperation only?
What if spouses compete with one another?
For family and psychology news, visit familyanatomy.com.
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44min
September 06, 2011FA124 - Anatomy of Three Things
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about three recent research stories, including:
Are dads important?
Contempt and affection among newlyweds (and The Four Horsemen of the Marital Apocalypse)
Can medical research be trusted?
For more family and psychology news, visit familyanatomy.com.
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43min
August 22, 2011FA123 - Anatomy of Encouragement, Part 2
Doctor Brian continues his discussion with the members of Courage My Love and their parents about the support that allowed them to pursue their dream of becoming professional musicians.
This week:
Dealing with concerns about safety, and how the band members protect one another
Sibling rivalry, and preventing rivalry within the band
How they found a balance between schoolwork and music
Coping with negative reviews and online comments
Developing the confidence to perform in front of an audience
For family and psychology news, visit familyanatomy.com.
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34min
August 09, 2011 FA122 - Anatomy of Encouragement, Part 1
Doctor Brian talks with the members of Courage My Love and their parents about how their parents helped them to develop their talent and follow their dream of becoming professional musicians.
Did their parents have to push them to practice their instruments?
How did they overcome stage fright?
What are the benefits for parents who help their kids to develop their talents?
Plus, the parents recall their kids earliest performances!
For family and psychology news, visit familyanatomy.com.
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41min
July 26, 2011FA121 - Anatomy of Loneliness, Part 2
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe continue their talk with Dr. John Cacioppo, author of "Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection", about what to do when you, or someone you care about, feel isolated, including:
lonely behaviours that make the problem worse
what lonely people can do to find a connection
what lonely people should look for to find a fulfilling relationship
what you can do if your spouse, your child, or your friend is lonely
For family and psychology news, visit familyanatomy.com.
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26min
July 11, 2011FA120 - Anatomy of Loneliness, Part 1
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk with Dr. John Cacioppo, author of "Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection", about what happens when people feel isolated, including:
the importance of loneliness as a signal to our social selves
the physical effects that make chronic loneliness as dangerous as smoking,
the effects of "time out",
how we can still feel lonely even with hundreds of Facebook friends
For family and psychology news, visit familyanatomy.com.
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37min
June 28, 2011FA119 - Anatomy of Three Things
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about three recent psychology news stories, including:
What happens to a marriage when a spouse is given more to do at work?
Will babies learn from someone who's not trustworthy?
How positive fantasies and visualization affect your ability to reach your goals.
For more family and psychology news, visit familyanatomy.com.
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38min
June 13, 2011 FA118 - Anatomy of Love, Part 2
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe continue their talk with Dr. Sue Johnson, author of "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love".
How can couples overcome relationship problems?
Can a relationship be saved after an affair?
What should you look for in a mate?
Find out what Dr. Johnson thinks this week!
For family and psychology news, visit familyanatomy.com.
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40min
May 30, 2011 FA117 - Anatomy of Love, Part 1
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe speak with Dr. Sue Johnson, author of "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love".
What is the "science of love"?
Should people look for a soul-mate?
Can every relationship be saved?
Find out what Dr. Johnson thinks this week!
For family and psychology news, visit familyanatomy.com.
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39min
May 17, 2011 Anatomy of Radical Parenting (Episode 116)
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk with Vanessa Van Petten, author of "You're Grounded" and creator of radicalparenting.com, about parenting teenagers "from the kid's perspective."
What do teens want parents to know?
How can families avoid common conflicts and cyclical arguments?
Find out what Vanessa thinks this week!
For parenting and psychology news, visit familyanatomy.com.
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35min

FAQs about The Family Anatomy Podcast:

How many episodes does The Family Anatomy Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.