All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast

All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast

Make family life a whole lot easier for you with the help of science only here at All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast! Presented by Family Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Labs – the pioneers of life management.

Episodes

July 8, 2025 48 mins

What if the real key to aging well isn’t found in a pill—but in how you move and what you eat?

Aging is inevitable, but science is showing that how we age—and how well we live as we grow older—can be influenced by two powerful tools: nutrition and exercise.

This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia is joined by Professor James McKendry, Ph.D., an expert in muscle biology and healthy agin...

The journey to attaining wealth for our family often comes with occupational stress and burnout. How can we balance our family’s materialistic needs and well-being? In this episode of All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia dives into this topic with professional counselor Mandy Doria. Together, they explore how personal resilience can be nurtured through the approaches for wellbeing and occupation...

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Having different people, with different roles, expectations and mindsets can create a dynamic that won't last too long. Without healthy boundaries, family members can seem more like housemates, that frustrate each other to no end, than a family that cares for and respects each other. Our expert in this area is professor Megan McCoy, Ph.D., LMFT, AFC®, CFT™, whose expertise involves marriage and family therapy, as well as financial ...

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Fluctuations in sexual desire throughout life are natural, yet often left unaddressed between couples. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews psychoanalyst Roberta Satow for advice on navigating these tough times.

Serving as professor emerita of sociology at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, Roberta Satow, Ph.D. also practices psych...

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Effective communication is the cornerstone of strong family relationships, but as life’s complexities increase, miscommunication, misunderstandings, and unresolved conflicts can strain even the closest bonds. In this episode, host Marie Stella interviews diplomat coach Eric Maisel, Ph.D. on how relationship coaching helps to strengthen communication within families.

Having written over 50 books and edited several more, Eric Maisel,...

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Following the loss of a friend or family member, sometimes it’s hard to tell if you’re grieving or stressed — it could very well be both! While these are very natural responses to a difficult time, letting them completely take over isn’t the best solution either. In this episode, host Marie Stella is joined by clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Corinne Masur, Psy.D. to discuss what it takes to manage family stress during tryin...

International adoption has plummeted by over 80% since its peak in 2004, leaving countless children in orphanages and prospective adoptive families facing more barriers. But why has this happened and what can we do about it? This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews economics professor emeritus Mark Montgomery to learn more.

Serving as Professor of Economics Emeritus at Grinnell Co...

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Did you know that you don’t need to have sex every single day in order to get pregnant? This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults registered nurse Dr. Karin Hammarberg on what fertility awareness is, and how it can help couples achieve their reproductive goals.

With over 20 years of experience as clinical coordinator of IVF programs, Dr. Karin Hammarberg is currently a senior researc...

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Global migration has steadily increased over past decades, and with that, brings the merger of family systems across various cultures. This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Joahanna Wickramaratne is joined by sociology professor Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D. to examine the shifts in family dynamics around the world, along with practical advice for approaching it.

An award-winning public sociologist, Deborah...

Planning for a family? Your lifestyle choices can significantly impact your fertility. This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Joahanna Wickramaratne consults reproductive biologist Dr. Amy Winship, Ph.D. on why lifestyle choices may play a part in fertility, and what to do to set yourself up for fertility success.

With expertise in the science underlying the biology of infertility, Dr. Amy Winship, Ph....

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Fostering is a noble act that offers children in need a loving and supportive home. This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults social work professor Julie Cederbaum, Ph.D., MSW, MPH on the multifaceted experience of fostering and what it entails.

An associate professor in the Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California, Julie Cederbaum, Ph.D., MSW, MPH i...

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The bittersweet departure of children marks a significant life transition for many parents. This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews social worker Yarin Cohen, MSW on the emotional and practical aspects of navigating this transition.

Specializing in trauma and aging, Yarin Cohen, MSW’s professional experience includes work in mental health and several years with Holocaust survivor...

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Parenting a child with ADHD brings unique challenges, but the right support can make all the difference. In this episode, Marie Stella Quek invites Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC, a renowned expert in ADHD coaching, to discuss the powerful role parents play in guiding their child’s journey with ADHD. Together, they explore how meaningful parental involvement can impact treatment outcomes and help children thrive.

Elaine Taylor-Klau...

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Caring for a family member with a mental health condition can be a complex and demanding task. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults therapist Jennifer Gerlach for guidance on what it takes to ride the waves.

Specializing at the crossroads of mental health and neurodiversity, Jennifer Gerlach is a therapist, speaker, and writer, from the St. Louis area. Proudly the author of ...

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An alternate path to parenthood that has endowed families around the world, donor conception raises a multitude of questions about identity, genetics, and ethical considerations. This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by Wendy Karmer, the co-founder and director of the Donor Sibling Registry, to explore these questions and more.

Founded in 2000, Donor Sibling Registry was founded...

You’ve heard of mindfulness in the context of meditation, eating, and daily reflection. But, are you familiar with sexual mindfulness? This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella speaks to family life professor Chelom E. Leavitt, J.D., Ph.D. to find out more.

Currently teaching at Brigham Young University in the School of Family Life, Chelom E. Leavitt, J.D., Ph.D. previously received her PhD f...

Domestic violence weighs heavily on those who have been affected, but healing, empowerment, and external support can shine a light at the end of the tunnel. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews Krystal McLeod, J.D., the executive director of NYU Center on Violence and Recovery, about what it takes to rebuild life—both pragmatically and emotionally—following domestic violen...

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Whether a child is haphazardly striking a tiny tambourine or learning how to hold a tune, music is an incredible avenue for entertaining young ones and encouraging their development. But beyond that, it brings families together. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by music education professor Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. to explore the role of music in family routines.

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The loss of a spouse is a profound and enduring experience that can significantly affect physical health and mental well-being. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by sociology professor Prof. Deborah Carr.

Both a sociology professor and the director of the Center of Innovation in Social Science at Boston University, Prof. Deborah Carr is a life course sociologist. Having...

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Like most disorders, ADHD can cast a long shadow on relationships. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by clinical psychologist Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D. to explore the complexities of ADHD in marital and parental relationships.

Having had 25 years of experience assisting ADHD clients, Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D. is the esteemed author of an impressive range of books on ADHD. Wit...

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