All Things TDS

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Welcome to All Things TDS!  Where curiosity meets clinical wisdom and today’s issues meet honest conversation. Every episode invites you to learn, think deeply, laugh a little, and reflect on the world around you. Hosted by a seasoned mental health clinician, psychologist, and university professor, this podcast dives into the fascinating and challenging issues shaping our world and how they impact the ways we think, feel, relate, and grow. 

  1. 2d ago

    When Therapy Makes One Story Feel Final

    In this episode of All Things TDS Podcast, Dr. Traci examines a question raised by Elizabeth Bernstein: Are therapists contributing to the rise in adult children cutting off their parents? Rather than focusing only on whether a therapist directly recommends estrangement, this episode explores a more subtle concern: what happens when one understanding of a family relationship begins to feel like the only possible understanding.   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at All Things TDS Podcast.   The All Things TDS Podcast is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only.  This podcast is not therapy, not mental health treatment, and not individualized advice. No therapeutic relationship is created by listening to or interacting with this podcast or its social media content. The goal of this podcast is to encourage thoughtful discussion, not to replace independent judgment or individualized professional care.

  2. Aug 3

    When the Therapist Becomes Part of the Estrangement

    What happens when the person helping you heal begins directing how you should live? In this episode of All Things TDS Podcast, Dr. Traci examines the growing concern that some mental health professionals contributing to family estrangement by validating one perspective as complete truth, labeling absent family members, and encouraging clients to go no contact. This episode challenges mental health professionals who disguise direction as therapy, impose their personal beliefs, or claim neutrality after steering clients toward estrangement.   Please like, share and leave a 5 star review. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at All Things TDS Podcast.

  3. Jul 27

    When Support Becomes an Echo Chamber

    In this episode, Dr. Traci examines how online communities can shape the way people interpret family conflict, assign psychological labels, establish boundaries, and make life-changing decisions. She explores why extreme interpretations often receive the most attention and the role of online bullies who move beyond disagreement and attempt to punish the entire person by attacking their appearance, age, profession, family, character, or personal history. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at All Things TDS Podcast

  4. Jul 20

    Why Can't We Agree to Disagree? The Lost Skill Behind Family Estrangement

    In this episode of All Things TDS Podcast, Dr. Traci explores a question with profound implications for families, friendships, and society. This episode explores why agreeing to disagree has become a forgotten relationship skill, how disagreement became confused with disrespect, and why healthy relationships require far more than simply setting boundaries. Whether you are a parent, an adult child, a spouse, or simply someone who wants stronger relationships, this episode will challenge you to rethink disagreement not as something to avoid, but as a skill to navigate. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram at All Things TDS Podcast. Please message us if you are interested in coming on the podcast to share your estrangement experience.

  5. Jul 13

    Outcome, Intent, and the Parents We Wish We Had

    Why do conversations between parents and adult children so often feel like they’re speaking two different languages? What if it’s because they’re evaluating the same relationship through two completely different lenses? In this episode, we explore the difference between outcome and intent. As a therapist and educator, I believe understanding someone’s behavior is not the same as excusing it. Understanding adds context. Excusing removes responsibility. Those are two very different conversations. This episode isn’t about assigning blame or dismissing pain. It’s about exploring whether seeing our parents more completely can help us see ourselves more clearly. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at All Things TDS Podcast.

  6. Jul 6

    Part 2 -Teen Takeovers Didn't Start with Teenagers: The Parenting Crisis Nobody Wants to Discuss

    What happens when the generation that challenged the way previous generations approached mental health becomes the generation raising today's teenagers? In Part 2 of this series, we explore a difficult but important question: Have we begun organizing our lives around our feelings rather than simply learning from them? As a therapist and educator, I believe emotions matter. They provide valuable information about our experiences. But what happens when our feelings become the primary lens through which we evaluate every relationship, every conflict, and every decision? In this episode, we discuss: The mental health paradox facing today's families The difference between experiencing feelings and building an identity around them Why emotional responsibility matters How these ideas may influence parenting, family estrangement, and even broader cultural trends such as teen takeovers Why every generation eventually faces the same humbling reality: our children will someday identify our parenting mistakes, too This episode isn't about blaming one generation or suggesting that every family is the same. Instead, it's an invitation to think critically about how we communicate, how we respond to difficult emotions, and how we can balance emotional awareness with personal responsibility. Perhaps the most important question isn't, "What did my parents do wrong?" but "How can I understand their humanity while taking responsibility for my own?"   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram at All Things TDS Podcast.

  7. Jun 29

    Teen Takeovers Didn't Start with Teenagers: The Parenting Crisis Nobody Wants to Discuss - Part 1

    Why are so many parents feeling like they've lost control of their own homes? In Part 1 of this two-part series, we examine the rise of teen takeovers and explore why this growing issue may have more to do with modern parenting trends than with teenagers themselves. Many millennial parents entered parenthood determined to do things differently than previous generations. They wanted to be more emotionally available, more understanding, and more connected to their children. While these goals are admirable, some parenting approaches have unintentionally blurred the line between being a parent and being a friend, making it more difficult to establish healthy authority and consistent boundaries. In this episode, we'll discuss how these parenting shifts can create an environment where teens gradually gain more influence over family decisions, why this pattern often begins long before the teenage years, and how a generation committed to breaking cycles may have unintentionally created new challenges of its own. In Part 1, you'll learn: Why teen takeovers don't begin with teenagers. How some modern parenting philosophies have reshaped family dynamics. Why healthy parental leadership is essential for raising confident, respectful teens. Then, don't miss Part 2, where we ask a provocative question: What happens when the generation that blamed its parents becomes the generation being blamed by its own children? Follow us on Facebook & Instagram at All Things TDS Podcast.

  8. Jun 22

    Leading with Empathy: The Key to Healing Family Estrangement

    Leading with Empathy: The Key to Healing Family Estrangement In this episode of the All Things TDS Podcast, we explore one of the most powerful tools for improving relationships and addressing family estrangement: empathy. In a culture that often encourages people to focus on who is right and who is wrong, empathy invites us to seek understanding before judgment and connection before division. We discuss what it truly means to lead with empathy and how this skill can help family members better understand one another's experiences, perspectives, and emotional wounds. Whether you are a parent, an adult child, or someone navigating a strained relationship, empathy can create opportunities for healthier communication, reduced conflict, and deeper understanding. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about empathy, compassion, emotional intelligence, accountability, and relationship repair. While empathy alone may not resolve every family conflict, it can open doors that anger, defensiveness, and blame often keep closed. Healing begins when we become willing to understand not only our own pain, but the pain of those on the other side of the relationship as well. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at All Things TDS Podcast.

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Welcome to All Things TDS!  Where curiosity meets clinical wisdom and today’s issues meet honest conversation. Every episode invites you to learn, think deeply, laugh a little, and reflect on the world around you. Hosted by a seasoned mental health clinician, psychologist, and university professor, this podcast dives into the fascinating and challenging issues shaping our world and how they impact the ways we think, feel, relate, and grow. 

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  • Creator
    tcs podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
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