Ep 10: Family Dynamics — season 1 finale

Advice from Mom

On this episode, we answer questions about the challenges of family dynamics. You’ll hear questions from Wounded Not Broken, Solamente Uno?, and New Auntie, and advice from Momma B, the director of America’s first crisis hotline, a photographer chef, and a woman in the wilds of Wisconsin. This episode also marks the finale of Season 1! Thank you so much for listening and we’d LOVE your help in making Season 2 even better -- it will take just a few moments and won’t cost you a dime. Please check out these quick things you can do to help Momma B on her mission to mother a mentally healthier world. And you could hear your name in the credits! http://www.advicefrom.mom/yourturn MEET THE WISE GUESTS OF THIS EPISODE: Eve R. Meyer, MSW, MHSA has been Executive Director of San Francisco Suicide Prevention for over 20 years and is a frequent spokesperson on suicide issues. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago, and a Masters Degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. You can reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ Phyllis Grant is a Chef, photographer, and writer, and also a mother of two. You can read more stories (and recipes!) from Phyllis on her award-winning blog, Dash & Bella (http://dashandbella.blogspot.com/) and on Food52 (https://food52.com/users/11351-phyllis-grant) Aunt Mary Ellen is a retired operating room nurse and the all-around best aunt! She is also the proud grandmother of eight! Isn’t she the best? .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS A nice article to help you make the decision about whether or not you should have a baby: http://m.wikihow.com/Decide-Whether-or-Not-to-Have-a-Baby?amp=1 A nice podcast for finding a therapist: PLACEBO: The Things We Tell Ourselves That Help, from The Hilarious World of Depression: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hilarious-world-of-depression/id1181589175?mt=2&i=1000389551801 A nice book on anger: The Dance of Anger: https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Anger-Changing-Patterns-Relationships/dp/0062319043 Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. To see Rebecca play live, check out Love Jerks upcoming Bay Area show dates: http://www.lovejerks.com/live/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.