The "perfect" family having a mom, dad, 2.5 kids, and a white picket fence was basically a post-WWII fantasy. Today, most families look a lot more blended than nuclear, and that comes with a unique mix of beauty and chaos. This episode, we unpack what makes blended families both challenging and deeply human. From step-parent boundaries and gendered expectations around discipline to the hidden resilience that comes from growing up in complex family systems, this episode dives into the learning...
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The "perfect" family having a mom, dad, 2.5 kids, and a white picket fence was basically a post-WWII fantasy. Today, most families look a lot more blended than nuclear, and that comes with a unique mix of beauty and chaos. This episode, we unpack what makes blended families both challenging and deeply human. From step-parent boundaries and gendered expectations around discipline to the hidden resilience that comes from growing up in complex family systems, this episode dives into the learning...
"D" is for Divorce: From Starter Marriages to Staying Together for the Kids
Bro-ing Pains
35 minutes
3 months ago
"D" is for Divorce: From Starter Marriages to Staying Together for the Kids
Is divorce really the worst-case scenario—or is staying in the wrong relationship worse? In this episode, we explore the cultural, religious, and emotional weight of divorce. From “starter marriages” to the myth of staying together for the kids, we unpack why the shame surrounding divorce often does more harm than good. We also talk about the viral Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo “holding space” moment, the effects of calling it quits and why we need to stop pretending it's not ...
Bro-ing Pains
The "perfect" family having a mom, dad, 2.5 kids, and a white picket fence was basically a post-WWII fantasy. Today, most families look a lot more blended than nuclear, and that comes with a unique mix of beauty and chaos. This episode, we unpack what makes blended families both challenging and deeply human. From step-parent boundaries and gendered expectations around discipline to the hidden resilience that comes from growing up in complex family systems, this episode dives into the learning...
