CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT Parentification and the Price of Being the Problem Solver
Oct 9, 2025
Discover three transformative practices to reduce anxiety, like meditation combined with red light therapy. Explore the challenges of being the golden child expected to fix family issues while grappling with shallow relationships. Unpack the complexities of children feeling trapped between conflicting parental dynamics, along with the emotional burden of being the family problem solver. Learn how to navigate relationships devoid of real connection and the importance of setting boundaries for personal well-being.
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Short Morning Meditation Habit
- Meditate for 4–10 minutes immediately upon waking to reduce anxiety and ease into the day.
- Use a consistent small practice even with interruptions to model calm and protect morning routine.
Meditation With Red Light And Kids
- Whitney uses a red light on her bed while meditating and sometimes her child sits with her and breathes along.
- She models the practice for her kids while still enforcing boundaries when needed.
Brick Your Phone Overnight
- Use a device like The Brick to block social apps overnight and during early mornings to stop automatic scrolling.
- Schedule bricked hours (Whitney: 7:30 PM–7:30 AM) to protect sleep and morning focus.
