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ADHD in Relationships: Navigating the Neurodivergent Disconnect!

The complexity of ADHD can transform a loving partnership into a battlefield of misunderstanding, shame, and resentment—especially when children enter the picture. After receiving an overwhelming response to a social media post about ADHD in re...

March 26, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 97 • 42:18

Parenting on Purpose: Moving Beyond Parenting Differences

What happens when two loving parents disagree about how to respond to their child's behavior? This deeply personal episode dives into one of the most challenging conflicts couples face—differing parenting approaches.Through the story of...

March 14, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 96 • 39:21

Could I Get a Little Validation Over Here?

Life as a parent can often feel like a flood of responsibilities, expectations, and emotional exhaustion. In this episode, Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP, address the cycle of invalidation that can arise between partners as they ...

February 27, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 95 • 26:49

I Handle Stress "Right," It's My Partner That Handles Stress "Wrong"

This episode dives into the dynamics of emotional regulation between partners in stressful parenting moments, highlighting the contrasting coping behaviors of downshifting and upshifting. Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP provide pr...

February 21, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 94 • 26:02

From Silent Resentment to Connection

In this episode, we explore the pervasive issue of resentment in couple relationships, particularly among parents. We discuss its roots in unexpressed emotions and decision-making conflicts, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, active l...

February 13, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 93 • 37:39

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