I’m totally caught up on all episodes. Like Lindsay C Gibson books, but in a modern/podcast format. I have gotten great advice, book recommendations and good quotes from listening to this.

Great info. Insightful and helpful. The ad breaks are inserted SO bizarrely with no notice. Guest asked a question and the response was about Redfin? This is very confusing. Just insert a quick “guys, be back after this quick break.” Please!

I found this podcast yesterday and I’ve already listened to nine or ten episodes. A few years ago I initiated estrangement from my family without having the vocabulary to describe it or any awareness of its rising commonality. I wish I had had a resource like this to help cope with such a shocking and lonely experience. Most estrangement content out there lingers on themes of an abusive past or traumatic childhood, which is not my experience. This is the first podcast I have found that focuses on the other, more nuanced drivers of estrangement that are actually way more common. Estrangement does not always or even usually indicate some ghastly mistreatment in childhood; it’s about a relationship between adults that’s not working in the present. Eventually my parents got therapy and improved enough to make strides toward reconciliation, but I wasn’t ready to move at their pace. Immediately there was backsliding, confirming my fears, and a form of semi-estrangement has resumed. This podcast has already helped me to reframe much of what happened, especially the uneven efforts at healing. It has helped me contextualize my family’s conduct, and also given me insight into aspects of my own behavior that I had not fully considered. Honestly, I feel like a lot of this content would be helpful even for families who are not estranged. Understanding the dynamics that lead to loss of contact might prevent the rift in the first place. I can’t recommend this enough.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’m listening to the latest episode with both yourself and Dr Ramani, this pod is always a wealth of information and validation! Thank you, Whitney ❤️

Thank you for your efforts and work on this painful and lonely subject. I have listened to every podcast and learn so much from each episode. I feel connected to this work, the ins and outs of making sense of and healing from dysfunctional family systems. I also feel empowered with possibility by the stories, shares, and compassionate space you hold here. Thank you

Really insightful show, great guests, I learn something new every time. Very emotionally supportive for adult children who have serious relationship rifts with their parents.

I found you on TikTok and now joining in on your podcast I love and appreciate them they are so informative!

I’m researching podcasters as I write my third book. It is impossible to listen to these people and take them seriously. The host sounds nice but her inability to speak without using filler words is enough to make you hurl. This guest is obnoxious with her whining voice, vulgar language, like you know, so, right? I’m sure they will consider this a personal attack because like you know they think they are so you know like smart and like you know balanced? As well, these podcasters are too full of themselves. Someone needs to let them know like so…. Just because someone does not do or say…. What they think is healthy …. Does not mean that they do not understand . Therapists …. Appear not to grasp not to be able to understand that sometimes…. Wait for it….. sometimes they SIMPLY disagree. Often they are self absorbed and mirroring to the people they LABEL. A parent is not always immature a person is not always gas lighting…balanced people do not live in their heads and are not always in conflict and are not always concerned about boundaries diagnosis’s and on and on. Guess what? They just LIVE. It’s absolutely mind boggling how many issues they create. Oh brother Podcasters equal drama drama drama, exhausting to just listen to. Try and keep up keep up.

VERY HELPFUL

Whitney is a national treasure. So smart. So thoughtful. Every episode feels healing.

I am thankful & very impressed with Whitney. If you are looking to listen to a podcast that covers a wide range of important topics, in a realistic way, you've landed on the right podcast! I just love how Whitney is a truth teller and I can't say enough about the topics covered...much needed topics that many people will benefit from....listeners will learn, grow and gain the coping skills to get through day to day

Thank you Whitney for all the work you pour into this podcast and your newsletter and membership program. It’s so helpful to have while navigating relationships as an Adult Child. I see myself in so many of these episodes and it’s really comforting to know I’m not alone.

This is the first time I’ve heard about triangulation between siblings relationships and a parents and how unhelpful it is. I’ve had this problem from a while and I think this episode was the most helpful in understanding and analyzing my familial relationships. I appreciate y’all explaining how what is considered taboo isn’t always the right thing to do.

I wish I had heard this 30 years ago- what a massive difference it would have made to my life. Thank you for tackling such difficult topics with such honesty and courage, for the healing you are doing for so many people stuck in the dark So glad I discovered this podcast

No Chris was there first. And his father made a promise. The stepmother is only thinking of herself and the father is going to have to be a man of his word. Plain and simple father has to stand up and do what is right. In response to 03/26/25 episode

Ok Whitney is bringing forward and validating so many complex issues around family dysfunction and estrangement and toxic abuse! I found this very validating. This podcast is solid straight forward information that will assist you on your path towards healing and recovery. Family is beyond weird - revisiting stuck and obligated old roles and returning to family members unwilling or incapable of validating or supporting you is so damaging, and this podcast is a balm of comfort. Thank you Whitney!

Much needed podcast !! Thank you ❤️

Thank you! Great episode. Great insight on themes

Incredibly insightful, thought provoking, and validating. I look forward to this podcast every week.

I started following on instagram and then made the switch over to podcasts when I saw the parent estrangement episode. She’s good and captures what most feel without making you feel a little wild.

I’m an AMFT and this has been a great resource. It had added clarity not only for my own personal healing journey but for the clients I work with. Thank you.

I never miss an episode! I have learned something from each episode and I am so grateful. I am challenged to open my mind and my heart to better understand and manage all relationships in my life - the one I have with myself and with family, work, and friends. Whitney is an amazing host and the content is relatable and helpful. I look forward to this show every week. Highly recommend!!

This has brought me so much clarity!

i love it so far! as an adult child and a human being who’s learning to take more responsibility for myself in my relationships, it’s really a helpful and affirming guide on both sides of things.

Great podcast! The topics are thought provoking and intriguing.

Love this new podcast! Insightful and empowering!

I’ve followed IG for quite awhile and it’s so touching to hear someone recognize what I didn’t know I needed to hear. Loved the first few episodes. Can’t wait for what follows. Great work!

I have been following your Instagram account and I am so excited for a podcast experience! Thank you for engaging in this way. I find it much more impactful than what social media allows.

Thrilled to have this as a resource, or another “tool in the toolbox,” for navigating complicated relationships without guilt or shame. Thank you for this!

I highly recommend this podcast for any person in any stage of life. Just the first episode already made a huge impact on me and I’m definitely going to be sharing this with everyone.

So far this is one of the best podcasts I’ve listened to which addresses difficult family dynamics. Will continue to get free therapy advice here! Great job!

I’ve been following Whitney on instagram and Tik Tok for a long time and I am so excited she has entered the podcast space. I’ve been trying to cut back on my social media time and was worried about missing out on information that comes from accounts like hers. Now I can take in her wisdom without feeling like I’m stuck in a scrolling loop! I love that Whitney is taking the opportunity to bring in other experts as well as answering calls herself. She does such important work and has so much compassion. Sometimes it’s hard to hear other perspectives, especially when it’s a subject I relate closely with, but I know that her advice has made me a better friend, partner, daughter, and sibling. I can’t wait to see where this podcasts goes!

Whitney, absolutely love the concept of your 1800 # to hear whats on the mind of your subscribers for helping adult families heal. I have found its the root of a lot in others. Grateful for you scaling access to mental health for our future generations to thrive!

I’ve been following Whitney since her start (through her social media, books, etc.) Since then, I have been amazed at how practical, relatable and honest her advice is and approach to various issues, primarily as it relates to parenthood and family matters. Her messages are always transparent and to the point and her overall style of “therapy” is warm but direct, brutally honest but welcoming and serious with a side of levity. So happy she decided to launch a podcast! Cannot wait to see what is to come.

Professionally and personally I always appreciate Whitney’s content and recommend it to my clients..this will be no different!

I am an avid listener of books on tape, Podcasts and audio content. I have enjoyed the work of Whitney Goodman, her audio book of “Toxic Positivity “. Her work is a combination of thought provoking concepts , practical working techniques and engaging conversation. Looking forward to more content to help better my relationship skills.

Can’t wait for more helpful and thoughtful content from Whitney!

Whitney provides a unique perspective to issues we all face with our families and practical advice on how to cope. Definitely recommend!

I’ve followed Whit via her book and Instagram. She is amazing and gives insights that I use on a daily basis. Looking forward to this podcast and future episodes.

Whitney always has exceptional content, that are helpful both as a professional and personally! Excited to see what she brings to the podcast world!

Can’t wait for more episodes!

Love this podcast!

Whitney Goodman is the greatest! Finally a place where we all can relate to real people going through real problems.

Always appreciate Whit’s insight! Can’t wait to hear more.

Insightful perspectives and actionable advice for tackling family issues and helping to make those relationships positive forces in our lives.

Incredible work from a remarkable therapist. Whitney has always been at the top of her game. I’m glad this podcast has the potential to reach so many others. Keep up the great work !!

Podcast is a must follow! Extremely helpful for my loved one and me! I highly recommend!

This is excellent and very helpful

Whitney Goodman has done it again!! She always finds fresh insights and perspectives to proceed on complicated issues.

Found Whitney on IG years ago and she’s my go-to source on all things family matters. This podcast is the ultimate deep dive on that subject.