Family Dialogues

Dr. Taniesha Burke
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Is your marriage in turmoil, kids acting out, and family feeling like it's falling apart yet you know deep down happy homes are possible? The Family Dialogues Podcast delivers proven strategies to rebuild happy couples, thriving children, and joyful homes that stay strong no matter what. Families rave about this podcast because it prioritizes rekindling love and teamwork between parents first so you model the healthy relationships your kids desperately need to thrive. It delivers evidence-based tactics for emotional growth, development, and effective parenting that create secure, happy children. Plus, practical insights from researchers and practitioners help prevent breakdowns and build unbreakable family bonds. Your host Dr. Taniesha Burke, research psychologist, parenting coach, and child development consultant, draws from her own life as a wife, and mother of three sons, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology plus a doctorate in family relations and human development. Her additional training in diverse parenting modalities and as a spiritual life coach brings real-world wisdom to every episode, alongside leading experts in effective parenting, couple connection, and child psychology. Whether you're a new parent laying foundations, a busy couple craving reconnection, or a caregiver fighting for your family's future, discover how happy homes start strong and thrive even amid challenges.

Episodes

  1. Why So Many Couples Resent Each Other After Kids (And How to Fix It) | Jancee Dunn

    1D AGO

    Why So Many Couples Resent Each Other After Kids (And How to Fix It) | Jancee Dunn

    What really happens to a marriage after kids arrive? In this episode of Family Dialogues, Dr. Taniesha Burke sits down with New York Times bestselling author and journalist Jancee Dunn to talk candidly about resentment, emotional labor, and rebuilding a partnership after children. Drawing from her book, How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids, Jancee shares deeply relatable stories, research-backed insights, and practical tools to help couples move from simmering frustration back to teamwork, respect, and connection. Together, they explore how unequal mental load, maternal gatekeeping, poor communication, and unspoken expectations quietly erode relationships and what actually helps couples repair after the early parenting years. From FBI conflict-resolution techniques to chore redistribution systems, this conversation offers realistic strategies for overwhelmed parents who still want their relationship to thrive. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why resentment often builds between partners after having children How emotional labor and the mental load disproportionately affect mothers The impact of micromanaging and “maternal gatekeeping” on fathers Why children absorb parental conflict more than we realize Practical communication scripts that reduce defensiveness and shutdown FBI-backed techniques for de-escalating conflict during heated moments How clarifying roles and household systems can reduce resentment What gives hope to couples struggling in the early parenting years This episode is a must-listen for parents navigating marriage after kids, co-parenting stress, emotional burnout, and relationship repair. Recommended Books & Experts/Strategies How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids - Jancee Dunn FBI Behavioral Change Stairway Model Terry Real (Relational Life Therapy)

    58 min
  2. How to Parent Teens Without Losing Them | Alyson Schafer on Influence vs Control

    JAN 27

    How to Parent Teens Without Losing Them | Alyson Schafer on Influence vs Control

    What does it really take to raise teenagers who still talk to us, trust us, and stay connected even as they push for independence? In this episode of the Family Dialogues Podcast, parenting expert Alyson Schafer joins the conversation to unpack one of the most challenging transitions for families: moving from parental control to parental influence during the teen years. Alyson explains why adolescence begins much earlier than many parents expect, how brain development and neuroplasticity shape teenage behavior, and why conflict often increases just as teens are doing exactly what development requires of them. Drawing from Adlerian psychology and decades of counseling experience, she reframes teenage resistance not as defiance, but as preparation for adulthood. You’ll hear practical guidance on: The three stages of adolescence and what parents should expect at each stage Why fear leads parents to overcontrol and how that erodes connection The critical shift from being the “pilot” to becoming a trusted co-pilot in your teen’s life How strong relationships, not punishment, protect teens from risky behavior Why teens who feel emotionally connected to their parents are more likely to make safer choices How to replace punishment with agreements, consequences, and family meetings Concrete strategies for keeping communication open, even with withdrawn or resistant teens How parents can rebuild trust and connection if the relationship already feels strained This conversation is essential listening for parents of preteens and teenagers, caregivers navigating power struggles, and anyone who wants to raise emotionally resilient teens without losing the relationship that matters most. Recommended Resources & Platforms Mentioned in This Episode Parenting the Adlerian Way Podcast – Hosted by Alyson Schafer Alyson Schafer’s Parenting Books (HarperCollins Canada) Alyson Schafer Parenting Teens Facebook Group Alyson's Instagram Parent Education Classes (Adlerian / democratic parenting approach) Family Meetings (as a structured parenting practice discussed in the episode)

    1h 18m
  3. Reinventing Supermom: How Nervous System Regulation Transforms Parenting | Kate Kripke

    JAN 27

    Reinventing Supermom: How Nervous System Regulation Transforms Parenting | Kate Kripke

    In today's episode of The Family Dialogues Podcast, we explore what it really means to be a "good mother" in a culture that glorifies perfection and the idea of the supermom. Host Dr. Burke sits down with Kate Kripke, LCSW, perinatal mental health therapist and author of Reinventing Supermom, to unpack why high-achieving women are especially vulnerable to anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout in motherhood.  This powerful conversation explores the emotional transition from maiden to motherhood, the hidden costs of achievement-driven parenting, and how a parent's nervous system shapes a child's sense of safety and attachment. Kate explains why children "borrow" our nervous systems, how secure attachment is built, and why placing our emotional well-being on our child's behavior can be harmful—though often unintentional. You'll learn practical, neuroscience-backed tools for emotional regulation, including Kate's 3 Cs framework (Curiosity, Compassion, Choice), which helps parents stay grounded during tantrums, emotional outbursts, and moments of overwhelm from toddlerhood through the teenage years. This episode also addresses cultural and generational beliefs about emotions, why feelings are not the problem, and how repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship actually strengthens connection. Whether you're a new mom, a high-achieving parent, or navigating emotional challenges with older children, this episode offers compassionate insight, actionable strategies, and reassurance that you don't have to lose yourself to be a loving, secure parent. In this episode, we discuss: Why high-achieving women struggle more with postpartum anxiety The emotional cost of the "supermom" identity Secure attachment and the concept of a safe emotional container How parental anxiety impacts infant and child nervous systems Why children's emotions are not misbehavior The 3 Cs for regulating yourself during tantrums and conflict Supporting emotional regulation from toddlerhood through adolescence Letting go of perfection while strengthening connection Resources & Recommendations Kate Kripke, LCSW – Perinatal Mental Health Therapist Book: Reinventing Supermom: Support, Encouragement, and Strategies for Mothers Who Feel Lost – Kate Kripke Kate's Instagram: @katekripke Kate's Podcast Postpartum Support International (PSI)

    1h 15m
  4. Why Putting Your Marriage First Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Children | Dr. Bill Harley

    JAN 27

    Why Putting Your Marriage First Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Children | Dr. Bill Harley

    In this episode of The Family Dialogues Podcast, Dr. Burke sits down with Dr. Willard F. “Bill” Harley Jr., clinical psychologist, marriage counselor, and bestselling author of His Needs, Her Needs, to explore a question many parents wrestle with but rarely say out loud: Should marriage come before children and why does it matter so much? Dr. Harley draws on over six decades of marriage research and counseling to explain how prioritizing romantic love between spouses creates emotional safety for children, strengthens family stability, and protects marriages from drifting into resentment, distance, or a “roommate” dynamic. He shares why neglecting a spouse’s emotional needs especially after children arrive is one of the biggest threats to long-term marital health. This conversation dives deeply into Dr. Harley’s emotional needs framework, including why men and women often prioritize different needs, how affection creates the environment for intimacy, and why intimate conversation, recreational companionship, and consistent connection are essential to keeping love alive. Dr. Harley also addresses common parenting challenges, including newborns, toddlers, exhaustion, lack of childcare, and limited time and explains why 15 hours of undivided couple time per week can transform a marriage, even in the busiest seasons of parenting.  Parents will walk away with practical tools, mindset shifts, and reassurance that loving your spouse well is not selfish, but one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. In this episode, we discuss: Why prioritizing marriage benefits children emotionally and developmentally The long-term impact of neglecting emotional needs after children arrive Dr. Harley’s emotional needs model and why needs differ between spouses Affection vs. sexual fulfillment: environment vs. event Why intimate conversation is foundational for lasting love Recreational companionship and staying connected through shared enjoyment Balancing marriage, parenting young children, and exhaustion Avoiding the “roommate marriage” trap Why dating your spouse is essential at every stage of family life Resources & Programs Mentioned Dr. Willard F. Harley Jr.: Marriage Counselor & Clinical Psychologist Book: His Needs, Her Needs – Dr. Willard F. Harley Jr. Book: Love Busters – Dr. Willard F. Harley Jr. Book: Five Steps to Romantic Love – Dr. Willard F. Harley Jr. Marriage Builders Program – marriagebuilders.com Marriage Builders Emotional Needs Questionnaire Marriage Builders Coaching & Courses Marriage Builders Radio Show / Podcast Dating the One You Married (Marriage Builders resource)

    1h 10m
  5. Trailer: Welcome to The Family Dialogues Podcast

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    Trailer: Welcome to The Family Dialogues Podcast

    Family life can feel overwhelming, meltdowns, tension in your relationship, emotional distance, and the constant question, “Am I failing at this?” But thriving homes are possible, even when things feel hard. Hosted by Dr. Taniesha Burke, research psychologist, parenting coach, and mother of three boys, Family Dialogues Podcast tackles the real, unspoken challenges of parenting, marriage, intimacy after kids, shared responsibility, and raising confident, capable children. Each episode brings: Evidence-based family and child development insights Conversations with leading psychologists and family experts Practical tools you can use in everyday life Support for couples, new parents, and caregivers navigating stress or advocating for children with special needs Because happy, connected families don’t happen by accident. They happen through understanding, teamwork, and intentional dialogue. The future is the family. Subscribe now and start your family’s new chapter.

    3 min

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Is your marriage in turmoil, kids acting out, and family feeling like it's falling apart yet you know deep down happy homes are possible? The Family Dialogues Podcast delivers proven strategies to rebuild happy couples, thriving children, and joyful homes that stay strong no matter what. Families rave about this podcast because it prioritizes rekindling love and teamwork between parents first so you model the healthy relationships your kids desperately need to thrive. It delivers evidence-based tactics for emotional growth, development, and effective parenting that create secure, happy children. Plus, practical insights from researchers and practitioners help prevent breakdowns and build unbreakable family bonds. Your host Dr. Taniesha Burke, research psychologist, parenting coach, and child development consultant, draws from her own life as a wife, and mother of three sons, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology plus a doctorate in family relations and human development. Her additional training in diverse parenting modalities and as a spiritual life coach brings real-world wisdom to every episode, alongside leading experts in effective parenting, couple connection, and child psychology. Whether you're a new parent laying foundations, a busy couple craving reconnection, or a caregiver fighting for your family's future, discover how happy homes start strong and thrive even amid challenges.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Taniesha Burke
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr. Taniesha burke. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content, including audio, artwork, and show notes, are protected by copyright law. No part may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder.
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