Family Troubles with Dr. Joshua Coleman

Joshua Coleman
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Family Troubles with Dr. Joshua Coleman is a podcast dedicated to exploring and understanding the intricate dynamics of family life through a multifaceted lens. Hosted by Dr. Joshua Coleman, a seasoned psychologist with decades of experience, this show dives deep into the complexities of modern familial relationships, along with transformative strategies to foster healthier connections and mend broken bonds. Each episode will tackle a broad range of topics affecting families today - from estranged relationships and family conflict, to the latest research and evolving societal pressures. Discussions will be intellectually stimulating, offering a 360-degree view of the strains on family life through interviews with leading academics, psychologists, sociologists and historians. If you’ve ever asked: • Why do adult relationships with parents fall apart?• When is estrangement appropriate?• Is reconciling and healing after estrangement possible?• Why is estrangement becoming more common today? Then you’re in the right place. Whether you're a professional in the field or simply interested in understanding the current landscape of family dynamics, Family Troubles will provide valuable insights and thought-provoking perspectives. Join in as we unravel the modern challenges facing families, share expert opinions, and provide a space for learning about the evolving nature of family estrangement and relationships.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Why Do Adult Children Estrange? A Rutgers Researcher Explains with Kristina Scharp

    In this episode of Family Troubles, I sit down with Kristina Scharp, an associate professor at Rutgers University and director of the Family Communication and Relationships Lab. Kristina is one of the leading researchers on family estrangement, and we get into what really drives family distance and how people cope with it. We talk about how estrangement and alienation are often misunderstood, and how both are part of a bigger picture of family distancing. We also explore how perception shapes conflict, why expectations around family relationships are changing, and what actually helps create the possibility for repair. Listen for more on:  • How estrangement, alienation, and marginalization are all forms of family distancing  • Why arguing about what really happened often makes conflict worse  • Why choosing connection over being right can shift the relationship  • How taking responsibility can lower defensiveness and rebuild trust  • Why estrangement often includes both relief and grief at the same time  • How changing cultural values are reshaping family relationships Give this episode a listen, and if it resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who might need it, and leave a review to help more families find support. Guest Links: Website: https://sci.rutgers.edu/scharp-kristina LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristina-scharp-80a7667 Dr. Joshua Coleman’s Links: Website: http://www.drjoshuacoleman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.josh.coleman Substack: https://substack.com/@joshuacolemanphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshColeman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoshuacoleman/?trk=opento_sprofile_topcard Twitter X: https://x.com/drjcoleman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-olRqS_o2xJlkpxWEEErg

    1h 2m

  2. 3D AGO

    Anxious Parenting, Estrangement, and Raising Boys vs Girls with Ruth Whippman

    In this episode of Family Troubles, I sit down with Ruth Whippman, author of BoyMom and America the Anxious, to talk about the pressure modern parents face and how it’s shaping our kids. Ruth brings a cultural lens to parenting and shares how the drive to optimize our children can quietly strain the parent-child relationship. We get into how this pressure shows up in real life, from constant monitoring to the belief that parents are responsible for their child’s happiness and outcomes. We also explore what it means to raise boys today, the mixed messages they’re receiving about masculinity, and how more care and connection, not control, can lead to healthier development. Listen for more on:  • How the pressure to create a “perfect” child is increasing anxiety for both parents and kids  • Why trying to control outcomes can actually damage the parent-child relationship  • How constant monitoring and “optimization” can create distance instead of connection  • The conflicting messages boys receive about masculinity and identity today  • Why boys often need more emotional support but tend to receive less  • How early nurturing and connection shape empathy, resilience, and healthy development Give this episode a listen, and if it resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who might need it, and leave a review to help more families find support. Guest Links: Instagram: @ruthwhippman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-whippman-94b89511/ Substack: https://ruthwhippman.substack.com/ Books: BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity -America the Anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness Is Creating a Nation of Nervous Wrecks Dr. Joshua Coleman’s Links: Website: http://www.drjoshuacoleman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.josh.coleman Substack: https://substack.com/@joshuacolemanphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshColeman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoshuacoleman/?trk=opento_sprofile_topcard Twitter X: https://x.com/drjcoleman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-olRqS_o2xJlkpxWEEErg

    55 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Nedra Glover Tawwab On If Boundaries Are Helping or Hurting Us Today?

    On this first episode of Family Troubles, I sit down with Nedra Glover Tawwab, a licensed therapist, relationship expert, and bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace. Nedra has helped millions through her books, social media, and clinical work, and is widely known for making boundaries practical and accessible in everyday life. We talk about family estrangement, setting boundaries with parents, and what it really takes to build healthier relationships. Nedra shares how growing up in a family with few boundaries shaped her work, and why learning to set limits can change the course of your life. We explore the difference between boundaries and cutoffs, how enmeshment and overinvolvement can lead to distance, and why both parents and adult children have a role in repairing relationships. This conversation brings clarity and balance to a topic that is often framed as all or nothing. Listen for more on:  • When family estrangement may be necessary and when boundaries can help instead  • How setting boundaries with parents can improve relationships without cutting them off  • The impact of enmeshment and why some adult children need space to feel independent  • Why parents must change how they communicate to stay connected to their adult children  • How attachment styles are flexible and can shift within different relationships  • The difference between healthy responsibility and parentification in childhood If this episode resonates, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and leave a review to help more families find support. Check out the other resources and socials below. Guest Links Website: https://www.nedratawwab.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nedratawwab/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@nedratawwab Dr. Joshua Coleman’s Links: Website: http://www.drjoshuacoleman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.josh.coleman Substack: https://substack.com/@joshuacolemanphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshColeman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoshuacoleman/?trk=opento_sprofile_topcard Twitter X: https://x.com/drjcoleman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-olRqS_o2xJlkpxWEEErg

    52 min
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Family Troubles with Dr. Joshua Coleman is a podcast dedicated to exploring and understanding the intricate dynamics of family life through a multifaceted lens. Hosted by Dr. Joshua Coleman, a seasoned psychologist with decades of experience, this show dives deep into the complexities of modern familial relationships, along with transformative strategies to foster healthier connections and mend broken bonds. Each episode will tackle a broad range of topics affecting families today - from estranged relationships and family conflict, to the latest research and evolving societal pressures. Discussions will be intellectually stimulating, offering a 360-degree view of the strains on family life through interviews with leading academics, psychologists, sociologists and historians. If you’ve ever asked: • Why do adult relationships with parents fall apart?• When is estrangement appropriate?• Is reconciling and healing after estrangement possible?• Why is estrangement becoming more common today? Then you’re in the right place. Whether you're a professional in the field or simply interested in understanding the current landscape of family dynamics, Family Troubles will provide valuable insights and thought-provoking perspectives. Join in as we unravel the modern challenges facing families, share expert opinions, and provide a space for learning about the evolving nature of family estrangement and relationships.

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