Family Perspectives

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“Family Wellness in Every Chapter" The ongoing journey of fostering personal growth, harmony, and resilience—building stronger individuals and families through every phase of life.

  1. MAR 27

    Healthy Relationships and Marriage and Family Therapy: A Public Health Concern

    Join Laynie Woodward and Sara Tolley as they discuss with Dr. Rick Miller, a professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University. This episode Dr. Miller discusses the importance of marriage and family therapy as a protective measure for overall life satisfaction and health. Learn about the impact and importance that marital therapy has, and the important role that insurance companies can play within what Dr. Miller calls, another “public health crisis”.

    33 min

  2. JAN 23

    Chapter 6: Siblings on the Spectrum—Family Wellness and Autism

    Join Kylie Howes and Nicolas Mouhsen as they sit down with Dr. Alex Jensen, professor in the School of Family Life, to explore the unique challenges that individuals with autism and their families experience as they grow up and try to develop caring sibling relationships.

    31 min

  3. JAN 9

    Chapter 5: Talking It Out — Family Wellness and Civil Discourse

    Join Vanessa Brouse and Emily Higham as they sit down with Dr. Danny Frost, professor in the School of Family Life, to explore the art of civil discourse—both in society and at home. Learn how families can navigate hard conversations with curiosity and respect, stay true to their values while embracing others’ perspectives, and build stronger relationships through thoughtful communication.

    28 min

  4. 12/20/2025

    Chapter 4: Family Wellness with a Belief in Santa

    Join Laynie, Sara, and Dr. Cortney Evans-Stout  (SFL Associate Professor) as they discuss Santa's influence on children and the importance of imagination, play, and family relationships. With research based findings, historical anecdotes, and personal experiences this discussion offers insight to the role of Santa in a child's life.

    42 min

  5. 11/22/2025

    Chapter 3: Family Wellness in Sexuality

    In this episode, hosts Olivia Flores and Kylie Collette chat with Dr. Chelom Leavitt to discuss healthy sexuality in marriage relationships. They chat about what healthy sexuality looks like, how growing up affects our perspective, and how we can prepare ourselves, even before marriage, to share sacred and beautiful experiences with our spouse. With spiritual, physical, and emotional insights, this conversation offers guidance and creates a new foundation for those wanting to learn more about a common, yet not often discussed, topic.

    46 min

  6. 11/07/2025

    Chapter 2: Family Wellness in Food & Healthy Eating

    Join Sara Tolley, Emma Call, and Dana Hunter (SFL Associate Professor) as they "dish out” the fun facts of healthy eating. Learn about nutritional guidelines, cooking tips, and the importance of mealtime throughout each chapter of life.    My Cooking Essentials Book by Dana Hunter & Kourtney Glenn:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9z_8_bxwPMlGR4D0x3W9FiKuGyXZEDVrs8oROAKug4/edit?usp=sharing

    36 min

  7. 09/09/2025

    Chapter 1: Family Wellness in Emerging Adulthood & Empty Nesting

    Join Anna Lemke and Kylie Howes as they explore the transitions to emerging adulthood and empty nesting with Dr. Larry Nelson and Jeremy Yorgason, professors in the School of Family Life. With powerful analogies, encouraging words, and treasures of tips, these family life experts offer insight into how young adult children and parents can support each other in their quest for personal and family wellness.

    45 min

  8. 08/01/2025

    Fact Check: Is Adoption Worth It?

    In this episode, hosts Brooke Ashcraft and Joey Averett sit down with Dr. Ashley Larsen Gibby and Lanette Nelson to explore the question, “Adoption: Is It Worth It?” They dive into common myths, unique challenges adoptive families face, long-term outcomes for adoptees, and what the latest research reveals. With both expert insight and personal experience, this conversation offers guidance for anyone considering adoption or wanting to better understand its impact.  Links:  Instagram: @openadoptionproject  Instagram: @first_families_project

    33 min
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“Family Wellness in Every Chapter" The ongoing journey of fostering personal growth, harmony, and resilience—building stronger individuals and families through every phase of life.

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  • Creator
    School of Family Life
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © School of Family Life
  • Show Website
    Family Perspectives

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