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

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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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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring the Dynamics of a Healthy Family System

02:16 • 3min

Family Harmony and Dysfunction

05:35 • 12min

Navigating Family Dynamics

17:46 • 5min

Understanding Family Roles and Their Impact

22:55 • 14min

Family Skills and Communication Strategies

37:01 • 5min

Fostering Healthy Family Dynamics

42:03 • 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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