Bite Your Tongue: The Podcast
Did you ever expect being the parent of an adult child would be so difficult? Introducing "Bite Your Tongue," a look at exploring that next chapter in parenting: building healthy relationships with adult children. From money and finance to relationships and sibling rivalry, we cover it all. Even when to bite your tongue! Join your hosts Denise Gorant and Kirsten Heckendorf as they bring together experts, parents and even young adults to discuss this next phase of parenting. We will chat, have some fun and learn about ourselves and our kids along the way! RSSVERIFY
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96 episodes
Healing Emotional Rifts Between Parents and Adult Children
🌟 A listener wrote to us about Tina Gilbertson, the guest in today's episode. She told us that Tina "saved her life." The pain and guilt that parents go through when estranged from their adult children ...
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47:17
Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: When to Get Involved
This is a very special episode for a couple of reasons. First, we’re thrilled to finally interview Dr. Ellen Braaten, the podcast's original co-host, about her incredible book, Bright Ki...
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Season 4
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Episode 93
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39:30
Empowering Voices Against the Silence of Abuse
Today we speak with Karen Denison Clark as she courageously recounts her journey from being a young tennis star victimized by her coach, to becoming a fearless advocate against sexual abuse. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 92
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46:27
Overcoming Guilt and Embracing Change: Strengthening Bonds with Your Adult Kids
Are you missing the signs? Do you really know how your adult child feels and are you ready to begin to mend a fractured relationship? In this episode, we sit down with Sally Harris, to ex...
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Season 4
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Episode 91
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45:23
Home for the Holidays: Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Being Together
In this episode, we explore the joys and challenges of visits with adult children, whether during the holidays or throughout the year. Our guests, Pamela Heckelman, a certified Empty Nest coa...
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Season 4
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Episode 90
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33:16
Preparing for the Future: Conversations About Alzheimer's and Caregiving
Today we discuss the circle of life and explore the emotional and delicate balance of caregiving. For most of us we will be caregivers to our spouse, parents or even our children. And at some point, our own children will be our caregivers...
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Season 4
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Episode 89
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50:20
The Art of Communication: Bridging Gaps with Adult Children
Prepare to gain invaluable insights into the intricate dynamics of family relationships as we chat with Rachel Haack, a seasoned menta...
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Season 4
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Episode 88
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57:34
Bonus Rewind: Transforming Parenting Roles for a Resilient Future
How do we transform our parenting roles as our children become young adults?Today we speak with Julie Lythcott-Hames, former Stanford University dean and bestselling author of "How to Raise ...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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51:17
Bonus Rewind: Navigating Your Adult Child's Dating Journey with Rachel Greenwald
Should you be involved in your adult child's dating life? Listen and find out.Discover the art of balancing parental involvement in your adult children's dating lives as we bring you insights from the esteemed matchmaker,
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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1:01:47
Empathy and Boundaries: A New Approach to Parenting Adult Children
Unlock the secrets to fostering resilient and independent adult children with Dr. Charles Fay, co-founder and CEO of Love and Logic. We promise you'll gain actionable insights into shifting your parental role from caretaker to supportive guide,...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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51:01
Supporting Millennial Independence: Tess Brigham on Guiding, Not Enabling
Ever wondered how to better support your millennial children without overstepping? Tess Brigham, renowned as the "millennial therapist," joins us to share her unique journey from the glitz of Hollywood to t...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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56:26
Season 3 Episode 83 Don't Bite Your Tongue with Dr. Ruth Nemzoff
Would you like to unlock the secrets to building deeper, more rewarding relationships with your adult children? Join us in this BONUS episode rewind for a compelling conversation with Dr. Ruth Nemzo...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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51:35
Season 3 Episode 82 Bonus Rewind: The Delicate Balance of Parenting Adult Daughters
Another listener favorite! Today we discuss the sometimes difficult, yet rewarding relationships between mothers and daughters. We speak with Pam Tronson, parenting coach with a special c...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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56:26
Season 3, Episode 81 Bonus Rewind When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us
Ever felt the sting of disappointment when your adult children don't quite live up to your dreams for them? Join us in a special rewind episode where we sit down with the insightful Jane Adams, PhD, author of...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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51:05
Season 3, Episode 80 - Listener Questions
We are answering your questions! When our inbox fills with numerous questions on a particular topic from listeners, we know it's time for a dedicated podcast episode addressing those questions. However, not every query requires a fu...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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57:10
Season 3, Episode 79: Love After 50: Navigating Divorce, Widowhood and Stepchildren
In this episode we talk to Francine Russo, Francine Russo, a renowned journalist and author of "Love After 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It, and Keep It." Francine shares her personal jou...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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44:27
Season 3 Episode 78 : Changing Landscape of Pregnancy: What Parents Need to Know
We delve into the world of pregnancy and fertility challenges that our young adult children are facing. With couples taking longer to marry or start families, this has become a significant issue for young adults, and as parents, it’s crucial fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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56:27
Season 3 Episode 77 Understanding and Supporting LGBTQIA+ Adult Children: Transformative Conversations with Matthew Rodriguez
What if simply engaging in thoughtful conversations could transform your understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community? In our latest episode of Bite Your Tongue, we celebrate Pride Month with the Emmy-nominated
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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41:41
Season 3 Episode 76: Parents Hope in the Face of Mental Health and Addiction
What happens when your sweet, funny, smart, enthusiastic child turns out to have a mental illness? Where do you go for help? Who do you turn to for advice? And what if those institutions and experts fail you and more importantly, fail your youn...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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1:00:19
Season 3, Episode 75 An Entirely New Perspective on Young Adults
This episode will defy nearly everything we've talked about over the past few years.Our guest Jeffrey Arnett, Ph.D is renowned for proposing coined the theory and term “emerging adult” in the earl...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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55:24
Season 3 Episode 74 Mother's Day Special: Tell 'Em What you Want!
When we think of Mother's Day, we often envision breakfast in bed or a sweet card, but the truth is, the gifts that mothers cherish most are the bonds they share with their children, no matter their age. That is what we hear today f...
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48:53
Season 3 Episode 73: Fostering Resilience in Ourselves and Our Adult Children
This episode dives deep into resilience. We talk to a resilience expert and parenting coach about how to build resilience - in ourselves and our adult children. Why do we sometimes look at the bad and forget to remember and be gra...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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51:02
Season 3 Episode 72 Navigating the Parent-Young Adult Relationship: Insights from 2024 Pew Research Study
Maybe you've recently read these headlines in the New York Times or The Wall Street Journal."Well Into Adulthood and Still Getting Money From Their P...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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31:22
Season 3 Episode 71 Navigating Sibling Relationships: A Deep Dive into Family Dynamics
Do you have a favorite child? Maybe you think you don't but there are things you do or say that show something different. Today we delve into the much overlooked topic of sibling relationships. We speak with
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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42:21