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Join Emmy-Award winning journalist, Founder of CARRY™ and America’s most curious mom, Paula Faris, as she and her frequent co-host, husband John, talk about the hottest topics that parents are talking about. This listener driven show tackles your big questions: "When to have the sex talk with my kid? Why are we fighting about the dishes again? How can I juggle work and life? Why are teenagers and toddlers so hard?" If you’re talking about it, Paula is talking about it in a real, relatable and authentic manner. Join Paula as she engages in a conversation style of no sugar coating, authenticity and keeping it real. She will have you laughing and learning. Life Happens. Let's Talk About It!
FRIENDSHIP: Should You Be Friends With Your Family? (featuring Professor Arthur Brooks)
The Paula Faris Show
44 minutes
4 months ago
FRIENDSHIP: Should You Be Friends With Your Family? (featuring Professor Arthur Brooks)
Should you be friends with your family? Should you keep trying when it gets hard?
Harvard professor, bestselling author, and happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins me for a surprising and eye-opening conversation on what truly makes us happy—and why family plays a bigger role than most of us realize.
From the science behind our deepest relationships to why conflict is normal (and even necessary), this episode tackles tough questions:→ Should you give up on a strained family relationship?→ How much effort is too much?→ What role does family really play in our identity and well-being?
Arthur’s insights just might change how you view your own family—they did for me. Plus, wait until you hear what Arthur’s doing with his own family that completely surprised me!
It’s the finale of our friendship series, and this conversation is packed with insight that could shift how you show up in your closest relationships.
Listen to learn more :
(01:21) Navigating Family Relationships for Happiness
(10:51) The Impact of Family Loss
(19:30) Family Conflict
(28:01) Parenting Strategies for College Transition
(30:39) Building Relationships Through Simple Communication
(33:25) Improving Relationships Through Communication
(39:39) Reconnecting With Family Relationships
CONNECT WITH PROFESSOR ARTHUR BROOKS
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The Paula Faris Show
Join Emmy-Award winning journalist, Founder of CARRY™ and America’s most curious mom, Paula Faris, as she and her frequent co-host, husband John, talk about the hottest topics that parents are talking about. This listener driven show tackles your big questions: "When to have the sex talk with my kid? Why are we fighting about the dishes again? How can I juggle work and life? Why are teenagers and toddlers so hard?" If you’re talking about it, Paula is talking about it in a real, relatable and authentic manner. Join Paula as she engages in a conversation style of no sugar coating, authenticity and keeping it real. She will have you laughing and learning. Life Happens. Let's Talk About It!
