CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT

Calling Home

Family Dynamics

Estrangement

Mental Health

Family Relationships

Boundaries

Emotional Immaturity

Parenting

Childhood Trauma

Parent-Child Relationships

Family Estrangement

Emotional Abuse

Therapy

Grief

Parentification

Emotional Neglect

Emotional Maturity

Sibling Relationships

Generational Trauma

Narcissistic Family Systems

Boundary Setting

Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author on a mission to help adult family members have better relationships. Each week, Whitney has conversations with influential guests and real people to help listeners find new ways of looking at old family problems.Calling Home is available every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	233	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	RelationshipsEducationSelf-ImprovementSociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

When a Parent Pulls Away

In this Q&A episode, Whitney answers questions about parents who pull back instead of facing accountability. In question one: a father goes silent for a year after his daughter discovers he secretly bought her sister a house. In question two: a mothe... more

27 Aug 2026 • 29 min

What it’s Like On Both Sides of Estrangment With Kreed Revere

Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse and references to sexual abuse.

Kreed, host of the Estranged Heart Podcast, shares her perspective as both a formerly estranged adult daughter and a formerly estranged mother, now re... more

25 Aug 2026 • 44 min

My Parents Welcomed Their Estrangment

Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence, child abuse, and suicidal ideation.

In this Q&A episode, Whitney answers questions about families who respond with denial when being called out. In question one: a parent thre... more

20 Aug 2026 • 39 min • Most popular

Are We in an Estrangement Epidemic?

Rin Reczek spent two decades studying families before she turned her research toward estrangement. What she found in the data took her by complete surprise. In this conversation, the sociologist and author of Families We Lose explains why the estran... more

18 Aug 2026 • 54 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Rin Reczek

Professor of Sociology at Ohio State, family demographer, author of Families We Lose

Ohio State University

Episode: Are We in an Estrangement Epidemic?

Jon Lefrandt

Guest on Leave Then Cleave platform, part of the couple Lefrandt

Leave Then Cleave

Episode: We Tried to Set One Boundary and Lost 40 Family Members with Jon and Ashley Lefrandt

Ashley Lefrandt

Guest on Leave Then Cleave platform, part of the couple Lefrandt

Leave Then Cleave

Episode: We Tried to Set One Boundary and Lost 40 Family Members with Jon and Ashley Lefrandt

Emma Mahony

Therapist focused on family patterns, parentification, and conscious relationships

Self-employed / Therapy practice

Episode: Therapists React to Shameless and What the Show Gets Right About Parentification

Stephanie Lindeman

Group facilitator at CALLING HOME; runs the family estrangement group; dual-license therapist in Florida

Episode: Therapists React to Succession and What the Show Gets Right About Narcissistic Parents

Meg Josephson

Author of the New York Times bestseller, 'Are You Mad at Me?'

Episode: Analyzing Family Dysfunction in the Netflix Series "Nobody Wants This"

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Pediatric psychologist, parent-coach, speaker, and author

A New Day Pediatric Psychology

Episode: Love the Teen You Have with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

Clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and author

Upcoming book: You, Your Husband, and His Mother

Episode: You, Your Husband, and His Mother with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

Dr. Juli Fraga

Psychologist, parent educator, and content creator who helps caregivers turn insight into action.

Author of Parents Have Feelings Too

Episode: How to Parent Differently Without Overcorrecting with Dr. Juli Fraga

Host

Whitney Goodman

Licensed marriage and family therapist; host of CALLING HOME; focuses on estrangement, family dynamics, boundaries, and therapy-informed guidance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 760 ratings

Beautiful and extremely helpful podcast
I discovered this podcast in the last month and wow- it is like a warm soft blanket. As an adult that has been estranged from my mother for over 10 years, I always felt like “is it just me?” It is such a life saver to not feel alone.
Apple Podcasts
5
cwbean22
United States7 months ago
So helpful and informative
Thank you for sharing your work and expertise. The profound impact it has on my quality of life is beyond any grateful words I can write in a review. I never miss an episode, and revisit them when needed. Thank you
Apple Podcasts
5
jihanburger
United States7 months ago
I feel seen by this podcast
I’ve been struggling with estrangement for 30 years. In this podcast, Whitney and her guests say all the things I’ve thought but was afraid to truly feel. Their completely non-judgmental thoughtfulness and insights have helped me so much - highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts
5
NinaWrites
United Kingdom9 months ago
Must Listen for Anyone Navigating Difficult Family Relationships
Listening to this show has made a significant positive impact on my life. It has helped me better understand and navigate my relationship with both my family of origin and my in-laws. It has also helped me process my feelings around these complex and at times difficult relationships. Whitney provides thoughtful comments to listener questions and I really enjoy the pop culture commentary as a way to unpack family dysfunction.
Apple Podcasts
5
Koko Z.
United States9 months ago
Excellent podcast
Super well researched. Thanks so much Whitney, can’t put into words how helpful your podcast has been. 💜
Apple Podcasts
5
cherry_pez
United States10 months ago

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High-quality guest selection and relatable discussions about family dynamics.

Thoughtful, well-researched episodes with actionable takeaways.

Sincere, validating guidance that helps people feel less alone in tough family situations.

Calming host with practical advice that combines therapy concepts with real-world scenarios.

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Apple Podcasts	#82	United States/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#76	Canada/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#153	United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#104	Australia/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#30	Israel/Society & Culture/Relationships
Apple Podcasts	#33	Philippines/Society & Culture/Relationships

Talking Points

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My Parents Welcomed Their Estrangment

Q: What about being disowned by a parent for standing up to abuse—how should one cope with that deeply painful outcome?

Acknowledge the heartbreak and grief, validate your own moral stance, and recognize that disownment often reflects the parent's limitations rather than your worth. Seek support, maintain integrity, and continue to advocate for healthier dynamics, understanding that healing may come from building your own safe, chosen family and boundaries.

My Parents Welcomed Their Estrangment

Q: How do I stop the dysfunction when both parents enable each other and you're dealing with abuse and harm in the family?

Acknowledge the safety needs first, set clear boundaries, involve professional support, and understand that you cannot fix everything alone. Prioritize the children's safety, seek external resources, and focus on what you can control while recognizing you may need to step back from the system.

What to Do if You Inherit an Estrangement

Q: How should the second caller handle responsibility during ongoing family crisis and their own recovery from parentification and abuse?

Whitney explains that the caller is not responsible for healing the parent; instead, they should set boundaries, balance support with self-care, and consider reducing or reallocating caregiving burdens. She emphasizes differentiating between empathy and self-sacrifice, encourages seeking professional support for the parent's crisis, and advises the caller to protect their own life and mental health while remaining compassionate.

What to Do if You Inherit an Estrangement

Q: What should the caller do about updates on family members and staying connected with both sides of the family without betraying their mother?

Whitney suggests validating the mother's boundaries while allowing the caller to form their own relationships with extended family. She advises clear boundaries, scripts for conversations (e.g., how to respond when asked about the mother), and open dialogue about what information to share or withhold, always prioritizing the caller's well-being and the mother's stated wishes.

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Q: How do you manage when nobody in your family wants to talk about the past but you want healing and connection?

Lead with positive intent, express your desire for closer connection, acknowledge the others' discomfort, and seek a listening, nondefensive conversation, while recognizing that some relatives may not be ready to engage and you may need to heal and relate differently for now.

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The show centers on adult family dynamics, boundaries, estrangement, and practical strategies for navigating complex relationships with compassion and clarity. Hosted by a licensed therapist, it features conversations with guests and real listeners to unpack tough family issues, from boundary-setting and reconciliation to boundary maintenance and safety, often weaving in therapy-informed frameworks like radical acceptance and family systems concepts. Noteworthy are its actionable scripts, emphasis on caregiver teamwork, and a supportive community for ongoing growth, making it useful for listeners seeking healthier family interactions or guidance through painful family situations.

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1. Our Whole Childhood with Patrick Teahan
2. Dear Dr. Tracy
3. Still Talking About It
4. Mother Mayhem: For Daughters of Narcissistic or Emotionally Limited Mothers
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CALLING HOME launched 3 years ago and published 233 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on CALLING HOME?

Recent guests on CALLING HOME include:

1. Rin Reczek
2. Jon Lefrandt
3. Ashley Lefrandt
4. Emma Mahony
5. Stephanie Lindeman
6. Meg Josephson
7. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
8. Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

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