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Sinopse
Dr. John Duffy, clinical psychologist, best-selling author and parenting and relationship expert, is joined by his wife, Julie, to talk about how to make life, parenting, marriage, and family better.
Episódios
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Honoring Ken, Chuck, And RBG
22/09/2020 Duração: 35minWe found a way to joyfully gather with Julie's family over the weekend to celebrate her dad's 87th b-day. We also lost a national treasure and a personal mentor. Good news/bad news. Discussing it all on today's episode.
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Joy?? In 2020?? It's Possible!
15/09/2020 Duração: 47minJohn has somehow stumbled upon a sacred reservoir of generalized contentment that's been getting him through his days. We retrace some of our recent steps in an attempt to understand how this phenomenon came to be, and if its replicable for us all, this week on Better!
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Managing Your "Micro" For Mental Health
02/09/2020 Duração: 35minToday we are talking about why it is important sometimes to focus back in on the smaller picture, and how to ground yourself and keep things moving and positive.
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How To Reset And Recharge
11/08/2020 Duração: 44minToday we are talking about ways to re-frame and refresh what might seem a bit bleak - and how to look with some optimism at your options and next steps.
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Instagram Live Back To School Q&A
04/08/2020 Duração: 01h04minJohn is answering your questions about everything back-to-school in these very complicated and stressful times.
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Back To School And Back To Laughter
27/07/2020 Duração: 37minToday we are weighing in on the super complicated upcoming school year and also talking about how to remember our sense of humor and lean into it in the coming days!
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The Tao Of These Times
14/07/2020 Duração: 40minOn today's episode we are doing a check-in on the stress and anxiety of these unprecedented, complicated, often discouraging times and how we all need to step up for each other. We laugh a little, too.
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Black Lives Matter
11/06/2020 Duração: 40minToday we are doing our best to join the conversation, speak up, chime in. We are talking about our experience at the Chatham Peace Walk over the weekend and how we can move forward and contribute to positive change.
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A Privileged White Man On Race
02/06/2020 Duração: 15minIt’s been a tense week. In this brief episode, John would like to take a few minutes to share his thoughts on white privilege and the current situation in America. RESOURCES: MY HOOD MY BLOCK MY CITY — Chicago Small Business Relief Fund https://www.formyblock.org/ “It’s Not Regular” — An incredible speech from MHMBMC Founder Jahmal Cole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDG691lZNy0 Ant-Racism Resources For White People (Books/Articles/Films/Organizations, etc.) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR38-lKSbRIAew4Xrc8H7OWBOn7b8cNjBXFPHW5AalElHEExPf6zKw3Gtm0 Bail Funds/Legal Help By City https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4-YS3vFn5CLL9QtJSU0xqmTh_h8XilXgOqGAjZISBI/edit?usp=sharing&fbclid=IwAR3vI-0_7fNiJ8gx0h2jHFcI8x7Pn1bW0ZEalrhcwGGqC1loY3pda9KL90Y
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Quarantine Check In With Julie & John
26/05/2020 Duração: 44minToday, we are catching up on our quarantine experience so far and what it might look like with the next steps.
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Instagram Live Quarantine Parenting Q&A 5/7
15/05/2020 Duração: 39minWe're posting John's weekly IG Live Q&A from last Thursday, 5/7. We're talking about kids who happen to be thriving right now and what they're doing differently, why you might want to consider renovating a room right now, resolving bullying issues between siblings, how to strike a balance between modeling grit and grievance for your kids, and more. Most important thing to remember: YOU set the emotional tone of your home. Please submit your questions for next week if you have any!
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BONUS: John's Instagram Live Quarantine Parenting Q&A 4/30
06/05/2020 Duração: 42min"You are the emotional leaders of your home whether you want the title or not." Here is John's Instagram Live Q&A from last Thursday, 4/30, for anyone who might have missed it. Some topics discussed include handling teenagers who seem depressed about what the future might look like, time management in regards to schoolwork, incentivizing productivity and peacekeeping in your home, and anticipating a rise in social anxiety as restrictions begin to ease in your area.
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Trader Judy
04/05/2020 Duração: 50minIn this lighthearted episode, Julie catches up with her friend Judy, a personal trainer, amazing mom, and Trader Joes warrior. They talk about the frontline life of essential employees, their mutual love of Trader Joes, staying healthy during quarantine, and much much more. Some practical tips and a few laughs. Enjoy!
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Bonus Episode: John's IG Live Quarantine Q&A
21/04/2020 Duração: 47minBonus Episode: In case you missed it, here's John's Instagram Live Parenting During Quarantine Q&A. 2:48: Opening thoughts. Why am I doing this? Questions/comments - 5:19: People feeling bad about feeling bad. So many others have it so much worse - out of work, sick, etc. but that doesn’t mean people in general aren’t struggling with this. But then they feel bad for it. 8:12: Please talk about college kids giving up their newfound independence on campus and returning home to be confined with their parents amidst uncertainty about their future, with all the accompanying stresses, anxieties and momentary temptations to throw chairs for all concerned. 11:18: E-learning is a struggle for my kids, and for me. It’s messy, inconsistent and disorganized. And my kids seem disconnected from it. 14:24: Discuss those shelter at home situations that are not so positive, where families are not making the best of it and playing games together and having stimulating conversations, where teenage
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Helping Those In Need During Quarantine
20/04/2020 Duração: 33minToday we are talking to our good friend Mark Collins, who is a village trustee and oversees the food pantry in Skokie, IL. We are discussing what's in place for people who need some help, how many in need are "slipping through the cracks," and what we can do to help.
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This Quarantined Life
10/04/2020 Duração: 36minChecking in on all things quarantine. How we are coping, why we keep spilling, and the art of over-disinfecting. Spolier alert: George and Lauren and Lucy the dog have joined us!
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Coronavirus Chronicles: Flattening The Second Curve
25/03/2020 Duração: 38minWhile we're all social distancing and doing our part to flatten the curve, we wanted to talk about the second curve that's going to become of increasing importance in the coming weeks, and that's our emotional wellness. So join us in this slightly slap happy episode where we are checking in with all of you and trying to make things a bit better during this unprecedented time.
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Coronavirus & A Temporary New Normal
16/03/2020 Duração: 46minWith a nod to the fact that a few things have changed since we recorded this, here are some thoughts on navigating this very unfamiliar and anxiety-inducing time.
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Zen Parenting Wrap Up
06/03/2020 Duração: 51minToday we are talking about our love and appreciation of the Zen Parenting Conference, the enlightening and connecting experience, and some of the lessons we learned.