In this episode, we sit down with Coleman Housefield, a seasoned marriage and family coach, to explore the intricacies of adult friendships and how they evolve through different life stages. Coleman shares valuable insights on the natural progression of friendships, emphasizing that relationships often align with different seasons of our lives.

We dive into the importance of emotional responsibility in marriage and how taking ownership of our emotions can transform not only our romantic relationships but also our interactions with friends and family. Coleman provides actionable advice for fighting fair in relationships and nurturing connections that reflect interdependence.

The conversation also touches on the pivotal decision of parenthood, offering guidance for couples facing differing views on having children. Coleman illuminates how our upbringing shapes our perspectives on becoming parents and how to break free from generational cycles.

Join us as we explore the dynamics of modern relationships, the challenges of maintaining old friendships, and the journey of fostering new connections with practical wisdom that can be applied in everyday life.

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Website: www.colemanhousefield.com

Podcast: The Ordinary Family

In this episode, we're joined by Alice Yeh, a certified career clarity coach and former corporate high achiever. Alice shares her personal journey of breaking free from burnout and perfectionism after years in top companies like JP Morgan and Google. Having experienced multiple layoffs, including a pivotal one at Google, Alice has redefined what success means to her. She offers insights into navigating career crossroads, rebuilding after burnout, and finding courage to create a life that truly excites you. Tune in to discover how Alice's travel experiences and mindset shifts have influenced her approach to career and life design.

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Welcome to an intimate episode of the Slice of Empathy podcast, where we delve into a deeply personal journey of marriage, family dynamics, and the quiet weight of unrecognized trauma.

In this episode, we explore my husband’s story — raised by a devoted single father after his parents divorced, while navigating the emotional distance of a mother who was present only on weekends and largely unavailable. After losing his father to cancer at just 16, he moved in with his mother and stepfather — a man who barely tolerated him, offering little in the way of support or connection.

The loss of his mother years later to the very same cancer, and the absence of emotional acknowledgment or healing in between, left wounds that lingered into adulthood.

Together, we reflect on the generational and emotional impacts of this journey, and what it means to build a marriage when your earliest examples of love and security were fractured or missing. This is a conversation about grief, resilience, and learning how to show up for each other — even when no one showed up for you.