Family Therapy Podcast

We journey through the challenging terrain of parent-teen conflicts, examining how our communication patterns are often inherited from family dynamics. There's a profound realization about the power of knowing when to step back during arguments – a skill that could transform our most difficult relationships. We share personal stories of saying things we regret and the hard lessons learned about using words as weapons.

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Remember those childhood Christmas Eves that stretched past midnight as presents were opened one by one with the entire extended family? We reminisce about these formative experiences and explore how they've influenced the traditions we've established in our adult lives. From hiding pickle ornaments in Christmas trees to preparing elaborate Valentine's Day seafood feasts, we reveal how these seemingly simple rituals ...

Ever notice how your body feels different when you travel to a higher elevation? Erica shares her recent experience visiting New Mexico, where despite having grown up there, she suddenly struggled with breathing difficulties. The conversation flows into a celebration at Canyon Lake for her son's birthday, complete with last-minute boat rentals and fishing adventures that created perfect family memories.

Warren jumps in with his...

We dive deep into meditation—demystifying what it is, sharing personal journeys, and revealing how this simple practice transforms daily life. From reclaiming control over anger responses to disconnecting from overwhelming anxiety, our candid conversation explores meditation's tangible benefits in a world that never slows down.

Discover the surprising simplicity of starting a meditation practice. Whether you're skeptical o...

The episode opens with Erica's excitement about watching Marvel's Thunderbolts with her family, quickly transforming into a thoughtful exploration of how superhero stories resonate with real-life emotional challenges. Her connection to Yelena's character—particularly around anxiety and dark moments—reveals the often-overlooked therapeutic value of blockbuster films. Beyond mere entertainment, these stories provide mi...

Warren opens up the show by expressing that he has to drive a lengthy distance to get a quality haircut, leading into Erica talking about making sacrifices to meet a hairdresser. 

As a business owner setting your own price is very important, and shouldn’t be overlooked especially when there are opportunities to hand out discounts to friends and family. 

The show turns to conversations about embracing one’s age after Warren shares tha...

In today’s episode of 'What Now' Erica explains how feeling loss of all hope is only a temporary battle. She gives advice when you feel you had enough with life and feel like giving up is the easiest option to take.

Absence of hope can lead to internal emotional storms, but Erica reminds listeners that the storm is only the beginning, then the circumstance around you begin to make sense with a fresher perspective. 

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Warren kicks things off with excitement about Marvel's "Thunderbolts," the final film in Phase 5 premiering on his birthday. The conversation reveals how Marvel responded to superhero fatigue by scaling back releases from four films annually to just one in 2024, creating space for more thoughtful storytelling. Early reviews suggest "Thunderbolts" successfully recaptures the magic of earlier MCU entries—some...

Warren and Erica open up about how they have been feeling overwhelmed these past couple weeks, and each of them share techniques that they utilize to uplift their spirits when they are feeling overwhelmed.

Warren shares that the decision to stretch his muscles every morning right out of bed has drastically changed his life, and those types of small changes can have a dramatic positive result. Erica describes her first Pilates class,...