The Best of You

Episode 85: The Goal of a Healthy Family & 6 Roles We Take On In Dysfunction

Jan 11, 2024

Explore the dynamics of healthy vs. dysfunctional families and the extreme roles children adopt. Learn practical strategies for creating harmony within your family. Discover the impact of childhood family roles on adult relationships and communication styles. Understand the importance of open communication, support, and fostering healthy family dynamics for successful adult relationships.

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Harmony in a healthy family involves each member playing a crucial role, akin to a middle school band.

Children in dysfunctional families may adopt extreme roles like the golden child or caretaker, impacting adult relationships and self-perception.

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Exploring Dysfunctional Family Roles and Their Impact on Adult Relationships

03:02

Importance of Emotional Support and Healthy Boundaries in Family Dynamics

03:08

Nurturing a Healthy Family Environment Through Open Communication and Understanding

02:30

Navigating Empathy and Boundaries in Family Dynamics

02:20

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Dynamics of a Healthy Family System

3min

Family Harmony and Dysfunction

12min

Navigating Family Dynamics

5min

Understanding Family Roles and Their Impact

14min

Family Skills and Communication Strategies

5min

Fostering Healthy Family Dynamics

11min

It’s hard to lead a family! It's even harder when you didn’t experience health in your own family as a child. Today, I’m walking you through what a healthy family looks like and what happens when it gets out of balance.

This is a practical, non-shaming guide to identifying what's working in your family and how to course-correct when it's not! Here’s what we cover:

1. The goal of a healthy family (5:19)

2. Signs of dysfunction vs. signs of health (8:07)

3. 6 extreme roles children get pushed into (19:44)

4. 4 simple, research-backed strategies to create harmony within your family (37:28)

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Episode 66: The Truth About Anxiety & How to Become a Worry Free Parent with Sissy Goff

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The Best of You

Episode 85: The Goal of a Healthy Family & 6 Roles We Take On In Dysfunction

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Deep dives

Notes Candles: Eco-Friendly and High-Quality Fragrances

Organifi Harmony: Supporting Women's Health with Superfoods

Exploring the Concept of a Healthy Family

Identifying and Addressing Unhealthy Family Roles

Exploring Dysfunctional Family Roles and Their Impact on Adult Relationships

Importance of Emotional Support and Healthy Boundaries in Family Dynamics

Nurturing a Healthy Family Environment Through Open Communication and Understanding

Navigating Empathy and Boundaries in Family Dynamics

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Notes Candles: Eco-Friendly and High-Quality Fragrances

Organifi Harmony: Supporting Women's Health with Superfoods

Exploring the Concept of a Healthy Family

Identifying and Addressing Unhealthy Family Roles

Exploring Dysfunctional Family Roles and Their Impact on Adult Relationships

Importance of Emotional Support and Healthy Boundaries in Family Dynamics

Nurturing a Healthy Family Environment Through Open Communication and Understanding

Navigating Empathy and Boundaries in Family Dynamics

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