In this episode, Iām responding to a heartfelt question from Chris, who writes:
āMy wife and my mom have very different ideas about how we should raise our child and what role my mom should play in our lives. I want to respect my mom, but also build strong roots with my own family. My wife is exhausted and needs me to set better boundaries ā but Iām struggling with guilt, and I donāt want to hurt my mom or make everything feel like a fight. How do I start this conversation without it becoming an attack?ā
We explore the deep emotional dynamics at play when you're caught between honoring your past and protecting your present. From guilt-based conditioning and lifelong family roles to radical acceptance and values-based communication, this episode is about how to step into your identity as a partner, parent, and sonĀ without abandoning yourself or others in the process.
If youāre navigating family pressure, boundary guilt, or just trying to parent differently than how you were raised ā this episode is for you.
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