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Something goes wrong at home. A glass tips over. Someone forgot to change the laundry, unload the dishwasher. The dog escapes. Within seconds there's a full trial underway about whose fault it is…
Something goes wrong at home. A glass tips over. Someone forgot to change the laundry, unload the dishwasher. The dog escapes. Within seconds there's a full trial underway about whose fault it is. Whitney breaks down what's actually happening in families that run on blame.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why blame feels like accountability but actually prevents it
- How the scapegoat and golden child both learn about fault
- The three-part anatomy of real repair
- What to do when you can repair and your family can’t
- How to stop the cycle blame with your own kids
Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.
Have a question for Whitney? Send a voice memo or email to whitney@callinghome.co
Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club: https://callinghome.co
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice.
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Something goes wrong at home. A glass tips over. Someone forgot to change the laundry, unload the dishwasher. The dog escapes. Within seconds there's a full trial underway about whose fault it is…
