"The Family Matters Podcast"

Have you heard of podcasts?

If so, go listen to my new show "The Family Matters Podcast" with Kindra Heilpern! If not, still go listen to "The Family Matters Podcast" with myself and Kindra Heilpern! You can access us in three different ways:

1. Through iTunes. Search for the podcast directory, type in "The Family Matters Podcast" and look for our logo. Pull us up and either subscribe (please do!) or just download what looks interesting. Please leave us a review if you listen!

2. Through the podcast app on iPhones. Just search for "The Family Matters Podcast" and look for our cute, pink lettered logo. Subscribe or download interesting episodes. Please leave us a (good) review ;) 

3. Through Stitcher Radio. This is a free podcasting app you can download. Look us up in the directory. 

4. Through our little blogspot https://familymatterspodcast.com/ 

Don't know what a podcast is? Let me tell you: I'm obsessed with them. Basically its ON DEMAND, FREE, radio about WHATEVER YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT. I turn on an episode about whatever topic I'm currently interested in and voila! Conversation baby. Folding laundry has never been so fun. Even the most technologically challenged people can do it (proof = me). Anyways, podcasts are the best and so I decided I'd start one. 

Why:

I've had the privilege of studying a significant amount of research about family dynamics for the last three years. I've learned so much and as I apply important principles, my family benefits and my life is blessed. I truly believed that if everyone understood some basic family psychology they'd find their relationships improved and the world would be a better place. As humans, we all fundamentally need love and acceptance. When we get that (especially from our families) we tend to be much nicer people. Much of society's problems come because people are not receiving their basic needs, including their need for love. Research has shown that children don't develop properly when they're denied love (duh) and while the results are not as outwardly obvious, it's apparent that lonely adults likewise struggle. 

So...I felt that this abundance of information needs to be more public and broken down into simplistic day to day steps. Research rotting in a library doesn't do good for anybody. I've enlisted the help of my amazing, intelligent friend who's schooling, profession and personal experiences add depth and beautiful insights to the conversation. Because we're both busy mommies, our recordings have been inconsistent which is why I've been hesitant to truly market our show. But, I've decided enough is enough and it's time to come clean. So come join our discussion and learn things like: 

--How to improve communication in our marriage

--How to find financial unity in our marriage
--How to develop friendship with our spouse
--How to keep marriage vibrant and strong during periods of transition
--How to improve intimacy within our marriage
--Childhood development and what to be aware of
--Using techniques from "parenting with love and logic"

And so much more!!

Some caveats:

1. Not every conversation is suited for everyone. I hate the thought that something I say may be triggering or difficult for certain situations; and so sometimes I'm tempted to censor myself. However, this is not being true to myself or the research I have to share. So just know that while Kindra and I discuss certain principles that are backed by research, there may be unique circumstances. We are speaking in generalities here, and although chances are you fall into the majority, some people don't. 

2. Sometimes I say dumb things and use lame examples. Aside from examples from what I've read, I only have my own life to go off of and often use personal stories to illustrate what I mean. Sorry if this bugs anyone. Just listen to Kindra, she's golden.

3. We're still learning to make our audio awesome so bare with us. I promise it'll be worth it if you do!