Daddy Issues: Attachment Wounding, Dealing wi...

We all understand the emotional impact of grief, but its effects on the body are often overlooked. Forrest is joined by clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor to explore the physiology of grief. Dr. O’Connor explains how our brains and bodies organize them ...  Show more

Some kids learn early on that the way to be loved is to be useful. They take on the emotional or practical care of their parents in a process known as parentification, and today Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the costs of being a “gifted child.” They discuss the “bargain” these kid ...  Show more

Do you have "daddy issues"? In this episode we dive into the Father Wound and how this psychological phenomenon is creeping its way into your romantic relationships.Episode Highlights:Find out if you have daddy issues through the 3 capital A's of father woundsLearn about the diff ...  Show more

In this deep-dive episode, we unravel the complex and often misunderstood concept of "daddy issues"—a term that has been trivialized and sensationalized in popular culture. But beneath the stereotypes lies a significant psychological impact that can shape a person’s life in pr ...

Are you ready to explore the tangled web of daddy issues, the alpha male, toxic masculinity, sexualization, bedroom dynamics with a bad boy and fantasy bonding? Together, Louise and Stephanie explore all of this and more. They discuss the reasons that a Father Wound may drive us ...  Show more

Father wounds arise from a disorganised or complicated relationship with our father figure - either due to them being physically or emotionally absent, harsh and critical, unfeeling or abusive and can result in a number of dysfunctional behaviours and emotional patterns as we ...