Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch Encore: S04 Ep 09 - Alexis’s Controlling Family
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Apr 9, 2024 A woman named Alexis seeks advice on how to set boundaries with her controlling family who pressure her to get married and have a baby. The podcast explores the complexities of navigating family relationships, struggles with sharing emotions, fear and vulnerability, and the impact of family expectations on personal desires. It emphasizes the importance of establishing boundaries, open communication, and embracing one's true self.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Setting Boundaries with Family Pressures
01:32 • 4min
Introduction of Alexis and Podcast Recommendation
05:07 • 2min
Navigating Complex Family Relationships
07:04 • 10min
Struggling with Sharing Feelings and Family Dynamics
17:11 • 15min
Fear and Vulnerability
32:29 • 7min
Struggling with Family Expectations
39:00 • 11min
Feeling Targeted by Family Expectations
50:10 • 3min
Navigating a Controlling Family
53:25 • 17min
Alexis's journey towards vulnerability and self-discovery
01:10:25 • 4min
A Conversation with Dad
01:14:21 • 5min
Unifying and Planning a Family Event
01:19:33 • 2min