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What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
What We Were Never Taught is a podcast about the emotional and relationship skills that shape the most important connections in our lives.
The show explores love, marriage, attachment, communication, conflict, emotional availability, healing, resilience, parenting, and personal growth — especially the skills many of us were never explicitly taught but are expected to somehow know.
Through honest reflection, psychological insight, real-life examples, and practical strategies, each episode looks…
Episodes
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Reciprocity Isn't Keeping Score
Episode 25: Reciprocity Isn't Keeping Score How to Recognize Mutual Investment Without Turning Love Into a Competition What happens when two people enjoy a…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Don't Outsource Your Relationship
Episode 24: Don't Outsource Your Relationship Every couple needs encouragement. Relationships aren't always easy. Differences in personality, communication…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
When Resentment Becomes the Relationship
Episode 23: When Resentment Becomes the Relationship Why We Hold On to Bitterness, Seek Vindication, and Struggle to Extend Grace Why do some people carry…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Are We Actually Growing Together?
Episode 22: Are We Actually Growing Together? Progression — From Early Dating to 30 Years of Marriage Can a couple be married for thirty years and still have…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Never Give Up: Why the Worst Chapter Doesn't Have to Define the Whole Marriage
Episode 21: Never Give Up Why the Worst Chapter Doesn't Have to Define the Whole Marriage Can decades of love, sacrifice, companionship, and shared experiences…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Are You Carrying the Relationship? When Connection Exists Without Reciprocity
Episode 20: Are You Carrying the Relationship? When Connection Exists Without Reciprocity Two people can have extraordinary connection and still have a…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
The Big Five — What Thriving Relationships Actually Require
Episode 19: The Big Five — A Framework for Relationship Health What actually makes a relationship thrive? In this episode of What We Were Never Taught, Dr. Dan…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
When Connection Isn't Enough: The Three Essentials of a Lasting Marriage
WHEN CONNECTION ISN’T ENOUGH Episode 18 | What We Were Never Taught How can two people genuinely love each other, remain committed to their marriage, and still…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
When the Bridge Gets Blown Up: The Emotional Skills We Were Never Taught About Conflict, Cutoff, and Preserving Love When We’re Angry
Episode 17 — When the Bridge Gets Blown Up The Emotional Skills We Were Never Taught About Conflict, Cutoff, and Preserving Love When We’re Angry What happens…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
When Attachment Gets Activated: Self-Regulation, Co-Regulation, External Regulation & the Ways We Seek Safety
Episode 16: When Attachment Gets Activated Self-Regulation, Co-Regulation, External Regulation & the Ways We Seek Safety What happens to us when a relationship…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
The Part of Repair We Never Talk About — Silence, Space, and Self-Regulation
Episode 15: The Part of Repair We Never Talk About — Silence, Space, and Self-Regulation We often think of relationship repair as talking things…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
You Don't Need Someone Like You
Episode 14 — You Don't Need Someone Like You We’re often taught to look for someone who is “compatible” with us—but what does compatibility actually mean in…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
The Things We Never Learned About Being Alone
Episode 13: The Things We Never Learned About Being Alone Marriage is supposed to bring two people together—but what happens when we forget how to remain…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
You Can’t Love Someone Into Changing
Episode 12: You Can’t Love Someone Into Changing What happens when you love someone deeply, believe in their potential, and still find yourself facing the same…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Compatibility Is Built, Not Found: The Myth That's Costing Relationships
What We Were Never Taught — Episode 11: Compatibility Is Built, Not Found We’ve been taught to believe that the right person will simply “fit.” That when we…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
The Relationship Killer Nobody Talks About: Emotional Immaturity
What We Were Never Taught Episode 10: The Relationship Killer Nobody Talks About: Emotional Immaturity Most people believe relationships end because of…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Why Love Isn't Enough - The Skills Every Relationship Needs to Thrive
Episode 9: Why Love Isn’t Enough — The Skills Every Relationship Needs to Thrive Many people enter marriage believing that strong convictions will be enough to…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Do You Want to Be Right or Do You Want to Connect? Understanding Narcissistic Patterns in Relationships
Episode 8: Do You Want to Be Right or Do You Want to Connect? Understanding Narcissistic Patterns in Relationships There comes a point in some relationships…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
The Relationship Blueprint / Relationship Story Arc
Episode #7: The Relationship Blueprint / Relationship Story Arc In this episode of What We Were Never Taught, we introduce the concept of the Relationship…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
The Conversation Most Couples Never Have: How to Talk About Hurt Without Creating More Hurt
Episode #6: The Conversation Most Couples Never Have How to Talk About Hurt Without Creating More Hurt Most couples don't avoid difficult conversations because…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
You Think You’re Explaining Yourself—But You’re Actually Losing Them
Episode #5: You Think You’re Explaining Yourself—But You’re Actually Losing Them In most relationships, disconnection doesn’t happen in big, dramatic…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Why Some People Cling and Others Pull Away: The Attachment Styles We Were Never Taught
In this 4th episode of What We Were Never Taught, we explore one of the most recognizable patterns in relationships: why some people tend to cling when they…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Why Emotionally Unavailable People Attract Each Other: The emotional skills we were never taught about intimacy
This is my Episode #3 of my new relationship show podcast. Why Emotionally Unavailable People Attract Each Other: The emotional skills we were never taught…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Why People Stop Listening
In this episode of What We Were Never Taught, we explore one of the most painful dynamics in relationships: what it really means when people feel like they are…
What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting DoctorsWhat We Were Never Taught
After spending more than a decade focused on parenting and families, I’m beginning a new conversation about relationships, emotional connection, communication…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
The Power of Connection & the Power of Storytelling
This is my first parenting podcast in 5 years. I am returning to encourage a new generation of parents. I will be drawing from my books. My first Parenting…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Voice of Champions: Interview with Addison Ruscoe
I had the joy of interviewing Addison Ruscoe, Voice of the Riverview Rams. If you like the art and science of sports broadcasting, this podcast is definitely…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
My Daughter is Playing in the Regional Championship Varsity Football State Playoff Game Tomorrow Night. Why Not?
My Daughter is Playing in the Regional Championship Varsity Football State Playoff Game Tomorrow Night. Why Not? A coach who had a huge impact on my life is a…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
The Everest Mindset
Listen to some of the minutes toward the end of my interview with Meghan Buchanon, a true overcomer who we all can be inspired by. A few of these minutes can…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Lessons From a Rocket Scientist who Climbed Mount Everest
Today's interview is with Meghan Buchanan, an Aerospace Engineer, Adventure Athlete and Motivational Speaker. She has set her sights on becoming the 1st Rocket…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
There Are Four Characters in Each of our Life Stories: Victim, Villain, Hero, & Guide
Dr. Dan presents his recent show on the Dr. van Ingen Clinical Psychology and Parenting Show with a feature on his upcoming webinar on the Top Ten Best-Ever…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
How To Get extremely Stressed Out for a Sporting Event, an exam at school, or an interview?
This podcast helps provide a recipe for emotional disaster. This insight also helps give us clarity on what we can do to not get stressed out with upcoming…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Interview with Ariel Faulkner, on female athletes
We interviewed Ariel Faulkner on the Dr. van Ingen Clinical Psychology & Parenting Show. Today's theme was on female athletes. If you parent a daughter who is…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Anger Around Phone: Teenage Anger Management Techniques
Do Teens get angry or have anger flair ups around a lot of stuff? Yes. Do they especially around the phone? Of course! This week's podcast offers some key…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
The Time Technique
Today's Parenting Podcast is on the Time Technique. First, he discusses the happiness trap. Then, Dr. Dan discusses how our relationship with time is related…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Never Give Up
"Never Give Up" are three wonderful words that need to get lived out by parents for their kids. Let's live it, not just say it. Dr. Dan shared some stories…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
A Happiness Lesson
This is a lesson on happiness for all families. Dr. Dan is a clinical psychologist who is an anxiety specialist, a parenting author, a National speaker on…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Interview with Greg and Beth Langston: The College Flight Plan
Do you have a high school student thinking about college? If you are planning for college, this is the premier interview. This interview itself offers a ton of…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
The Grudge Schema
Some people hold onto grudges for years. They allow bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness to keep them trapped. This podcast goes into the unresolved…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
How To Work With Difficult People
Some people are very difficult to work with. Naturally, we try to move our children around these people. This is impossible. It is better to equip ourselves…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Living a Fearless Life & Pursuing Defining Moments
Living a fearless life involves going after fears in your life. In this podcast, Dr. van Ingen discusses phobic fears (i.e. dogs and enclosed spaces), nasty…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Is This Worthy of Crying?
Here is a family dinner conversation. Parents should routinely talk to their children about what is worthy of crying and what is not worthy of crying. If you…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Gaslighting in Your Parenting?
"Gaslighting" is the latest term in pop culture psychology. I've actually heard the term for 40 people (yes, I took a tally) over the last 3 weeks. Is this…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
People Change Part 3: What Will I Leave When I Jump Off the Plane on Sunday?
People Change Dr. van Ingen presents changes in his own life and in the lives of others showing clear evidence of people changing. "I constantly hear it…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Do People Change? A Closer Look at marriages, relationships, and difficult behaviors like interpersonal avoidance, narcissism, and anger
This week’s parenting podcast is on “Do People Change? A Closer Look at marriages, relationships, and difficult behaviors like interpersonal avoidance…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Does Dad Change? Do People Change?
Does Dad Change? Do People Change? The answer is YES, ABSOLUTELY! Parents changing is one of the best gifts we can give our children.
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
What Will You Leave Behind as You Jump off the Plane?
Tonight, I have my first Sky Diving Therapy & Resilience Group session. Five guys will join me as we jump off the plane. What will you leave behind as you…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
How Do You Build Up While Addressing Behaviors? Can You Reverse Course If You Have Poured Negative Into Your Child?
Do Dads Change? Yes! How can a parent reverse course? First and foremost, believe that you can! How do you build up your son or daughter while addressing…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Self Talk Matters
Self Talk Matters In this podcast, we explore the importance of helping our children think through their self talk. Don't miss out on this cutting edge of…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Teaching Children Good Body Image
Today's interview with Parenting Doctor, Clinical psychologist, and expert on eating disorders, Dr. Patricia Price, was dynamic. We focused on a much needed…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Eliminating Emotional Bombs in our Parenting
Our kids need critical thinking, problem solving, sound perspective, and healthy attachment. We provide perspective and clear thinking. We also have to grow up…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Knowing Our Hot Buttons
The flourishing parenting life is the life of self-reflection. We want to respond with poise and maturity in tight spots. And we want to know our hot buttons…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Interview with Jedd Hafer on Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation & Preventing Anger from Turning into Violence
Our Parenting Doctors Interview Series Continues with long-time Comedian, national speaker, and author Jedd Hafer. Jedd is an expert on emotional intelligence…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Covid-19 Prevention & Panic Prevention
The following podcast is on some news and notes re: Covid-19 prevention and Panic prevention. See Dr. Dan’s new book…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Teaching Our Kids About Anxiety In This Culture of Fear
We need to teach our kids about anxiety. This is a perfect time to teach our kids about anxiety as we face mass hysteria and anxietizing, catastrophizing, and…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
One of the Challenges of Single Parenting
One of the Challenges of Single Parenting I have a colleague who believes that wounds result in three outcomes: (1) Healing, (2) Healing with a scar, (3)…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
There is a Time to Confront & a Time to Let Pass
There is a Time to Confront & a Time to Let Pass When we parent oppositional children, those kids who have tendencies to be more defiant, we have to show a…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Perspective Broadening
Parents recognize that kids have a hard time taking perspective. What are those perspective broadening reflection exercises that can help kids, tweens, and…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Part 2 of Interview with Nutritional Expert Dr. Carey
This is part 2 of my interview with Dr Dallas Carey, clinical psychologist and nutritional expert. Dr. Carey is a premier clinical expert on nutrition, health…
- What We Were Never Taught: Relationships, Marriage & Family — From Parenting Doctors
Kobe Bryant: Whatever It Takes
Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player. He became a legendary father. There are so many lessons we can take from his life. He's a GIRLDAD! His last…