The Guilt of Calling Out Your Parents

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT

In this Q&A episode, Whitney responds to a thoughtful listener question about self-reflection in family relationships - specifically when calling out parents' hurtful behavior makes them withdraw and feel bad about themselves leading to guilt about whether you're part of the problem. She also discusses Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement then explores troubling father-son enmeshment patterns she's observing in shows like McBee Dynasty.

Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.

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05:18 McBee Dynasty and Toxic Father-Son Dynamics

10:07 Family Secrets: September's Topic

14:52 When Parents Walk on Eggshells Around You

22:14 Q&A: How to Know If You're Part of the Problem

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