Coaching Your Family Relationships

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 199: Two Communication Habits That Hurt Your Family Relationships   Are your efforts to connect actually driving disconnection?  In this episode of the Coaching Your Family Relationships Podcast , Tina Gosney, family conflict coach and family life educator, unpacks two common communication habits that silently sabot...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 198 - Why Needing to Be Right and Staying in Control Are Hurting Your Relationship with Your Adult Child "Why won’t my adult child talk to me?" If you’ve found yourself asking that question, you're not alone—and this episode is for you. I’m Tina Gosney, family conflict coach and family life educator....

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 197 -   Raising Confident Kids Without Hovering, with Kepler Knott  “How do I help my child grow into a confident adult without controlling their every step?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you’re not alone. Parenting today’s generation is a whole different ball game. With the rise of social media, con...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 196 - The Emotionally Immature Things We Say (And Why They Don’t Work) Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your adult child and thought, “Why did I say that?” or “That did not go how I wanted”? In this episode, Tina dives deep into the emotionally immature things we say—often without realizing it—and...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 195 – 3 Shifts to Begin Solving Family Conflict – Even if You’re the Only One Trying   Is your relationship with your adult child strained, tense, or completely shut down? You’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. In this episode, I’m giving you the three foundational shifts that begin to heal family conflict, even...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 194 - Do I Have to Choose Between Peace and Honest in My Family? Have you ever felt stuck between keeping the peace in your family and being honest about how you really feel? In this episode, Tina Gosney, Family Conflict Coach and Family Life Educator, explains why that “peace vs. honesty” tug-of-war is actually a f...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 193: From Victim to Empowered — How to Reclaim Agency and Accountability in Family Relationships In this second part of my conversation with Emily Layton, we explore what happens after awareness and acceptance — the critical next steps of agency, accountability, and action. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a victim mind...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 192 -   From Triggered to Centered: Tools to Rewire Your Reactions and Restore Family Peace Are you constantly walking on eggshells with your adult child?  Do you find yourself reacting instead of responding—and then beating yourself up later? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by growth coach Emily Layto...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 191 - When Conflict or Silence Feels Like Love: What Fighting and Avoidance Say About Your Family Is your family stuck in conflict—either yelling and arguing or avoiding everything in silence? In this episode, family relationship coach Tina Gosney explains how conflict styles shape marriage, parenting, and your rela...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 190: Why Taking Care of Yourself Isn't Selfish: How Wise Selfishness Strengthens Family Relationships Is taking care of yourself selfish—or is it the very thing your family needs most? In this episode of Coaching Your Family Relationships, Family Conflict Coach, Tina Gosney, explores the belief so many women we...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 189: Why Strategies Aren’t Enough to Heal Family Disconnection (And What Actually Works) Have you tried everything to fix your family—but nothing seems to work? You’ve read the books.  You’ve followed the scripts.  You’ve apologized, stayed calm, set boundaries…  And you’re still walking on eggshells. In this episod...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 188 - Creating Connection in Families Facing Suicide and Addiction September is Suicide Awareness Month, and in this powerful episode, I’m joined by women I serve with on the board of Connection is the Cure , a nonprofit based in Boise, Idaho. Together, we share real, personal stories of what it’s like to love someo...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Stress: What Happens to Your Brain and Body (And How to Stay Grounded)  Have you ever felt hijacked by your emotions in the middle of a family conflict—and later wondered, “Why did I react that way?” In this episode, Tina Gosney breaks down the powerful brain and body science behind your stress response. You’ll learn what h...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 186  -  How to Rebuild Emotional Connection in Marriage with EFT Attachment Questions   Have you ever felt like you and your spouse are speaking different languages? Like no matter how hard you try, the two of you just keep missing each other?  You’re not alone. Many couples struggle with emotional disconnection—not...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 186 – How to Set Boundaries without Damaging the Relationship Most people think boundaries are about drawing a line in the sand to keep someone out. But when boundaries are used the wrong way, they can actually harm the very relationship you’re trying to protect—especially with your adult children. In this popular e...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast How secure is your emotional connection with your partner? In this episode of the Coaching Your Family Relationships Podcast , with guest Thomas Westenholz, we explore how attachment styles impact the way we relate to our partners—and how those patterns ripple into the rest of our family system. You’ll learn: What attachmen...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 183 - When It Comes Out of Nowhere: The Emotional Gut Punch What do you do when a family conflict hits you out of nowhere and leaves you reeling? In this episode, Tina Gosney shares how to navigate the emotional “gut punch” of sudden family hurt. You'll learn why these moments are so disorienting, how our react...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 182 - When Family Hurts: Why Pulling Back Isn't Selfish - It's Part of Healing Episode Summary: Have you ever stepped back from a family relationship because it just hurt too much to stay close? Maybe a child rejected your values, your faith, or even blamed you for their pain—and you’re left feeling broken...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 181 - When Love Becomes Control: How Enmeshment Keeps Mothers Stuck Have you ever felt like your child’s success—or failure—reflects your worth as a mother? If you’ve found yourself trying to fix their problems, steer their life, or hold it all together for them, this episode is for you. In this powerful and vulnera...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 180: How Your Nervous System Shapes Reactions, Relationships, and Resilience with Leah Davidson Have you ever wondered why pausing before reacting feels impossible for you? Why do your automatic responses keep hijacking your intentions, especially with the people you love most? In this powerful conversation, Tina is...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 179 - Break the Cycle and Lead Your Family with Calm, Loving Energy and Personal Integrity You don’t have to repeat the patterns you were raised with. Whether you're parenting toddlers, teens, or adult children, this powerful season opener will help you step into a new kind of leadership in your family—one root...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast You're Not Broken - You're Becoming (Season 5 Trailer) Welcome to a brand-new season of Coaching Your Family Relationships ! In this kickoff episode, Tina shares a vulnerable personal story about spiraling after a difficult conversation with a loved one—and what it taught her about emotional resilience, identity,...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast What Your Young Adult Child Wants You to Know If you've ever wondered what your young adult child is really thinking—but they're not telling you—this episode is for you. Tina Gosney sits down with two self-aware and deeply insightful young adults, Clarice Paulsen and Caleb Price, to give parents a rare look inside...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Break Free from Perfectionism: Overcome Shame, Embrace Imperfection & Boost Self-Esteem Show Notes: In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into how perfectionism isn’t a virtue—it’s a crutch that keeps us hiding our true selves and trapped in shame. Discover why striving for perfection in your body, home, career, rel...

Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcast Episode 176-   The Truth About Mom Guilt: Why You Feel It and How to Let It Go  Do you feel like you’ve failed as a mom? Is your relationship with your adult child strained, distant, or full of tension? You’re not alone. Many mothers struggle with mom guilt, shame, and emotional disconnection from their adult children. But...