You Need to Hear This with Nedra Tawwab

This week, we hear from a caller who is keeping a hurtful secret from her teenage children: their extended family do not particularly appreciate their company. After years of unsolicited parenting advice and critiques from these family members, this mother just wants distance, but her kids are calling into question if she made the right choice. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Nedra speaks to a caller who feels unsupported by a "bestie" during one of the most difficult times of their life. How should we proceed when the one who's meant to be there through it all is not present? Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Nedra counsels a caller who is dealing with a family member that has a tendency towards racially insensitive comments. Breaking contact has helped, but the glaring unfair treatment and pressure to make amends from the rest of the family has made the situation much more difficult.  Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Nedra has an in depth conversation with psychiatrist and author, Dr. Jud Brewer. The two dive into anxiety, how anxious habits can affect the basic functions of our lives such as eating and sleep, and what we can do to start to take back some control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nedra Tawwab talks about navigating unhealthy relationships and supporting loved ones. She discusses conflicts with in-laws and setting expectations and boundaries. The podcast also addresses the importance of self-reflection and intention-setting for the new year.

This week's caller is struggling to maintain a relationship where the list of off-limit topics is cutting into healthy communication. What can we do when the people we love cannot keep unwanted comments to themselves? Nedra explains how repetition can be the necessary key. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Nedra has a conversation with psychologist and mental health professional, Dr. Raquel Martin. The two share stories on raising a new generation of children based on boundaries, consent, and mutual respect with the lessons learned from generation before them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode's caller has a complicated relationship with his absent father who acts more like a friend than a parental figure. He contemplates whether to invest more in the relationship or break free from the shackles of untrustworthiness and lack of responsibility. Submit a message of your own at youneedtohearthis@iheartmedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how to control and manage envy in relationships by exploring the origins of envy and jealousy, reflecting on personal experiences, and considering others' perspectives. The podcast also challenges misconceptions about houselessness and provides tips for responding to envy and jealousy in a healthy manner.

Married caller seeks guidance on rebuilding self-esteem and reclaiming identity while navigating relationships with husband and mother-in-law. Topics include emotionally abusive marriage, therapy and support groups, maintaining identity in relationships, strained relationships and unfulfilled expectations, power of appreciation and support in relationships, signs of emotional abuse, and maintaining relationships and freedom after a breakup.