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Childhood patterns may explain why some people keep being drawn to partners who are emotionally unavailable.

Nov 10, 2026 04:10 3 min read 6 views

A third breast cancer after two mastectomies, and a caregiver's exhausting search for help: one night of listener calls.

Nov 9, 2026 01:57:26 83 min read 7 views

120 km of daily school and medical runs, plus late pizzeria shifts: one father's caregiving load and its toll.

Nov 9, 2026 22:51 20 min read 6 views

After three strokes, a husband's anxiety keeps his wife housebound, and she has no relief nearby.

Nov 9, 2026 21:12 17 min read 7 views

Alzheimer's, refused treatment and sudden violence: the hard choice between hospitalisation and staying at home.

Nov 9, 2026 30:40 22 min read 7 views

A third breast cancer, years after two mastectomies, leaves lasting physical scars and heavy treatment side effects.

Nov 9, 2026 34:28 26 min read 6 views

Repeating our parents' parenting is not inevitable, and awareness of our own childhood can help us change course.

Nov 8, 2026 13:11 9 min read 6 views

How a parent whose own childhood lacked clear limits can set firm, calm boundaries, and why emotional outbursts matter.

Nov 8, 2026 36:25 37 min read 7 views

Revealing a family secret can bring relief, but it may also trigger rejection, anger and lasting upheaval, so timing and…

Nov 7, 2026 20:59 16 min read 6 views

A secret about paternity, dropped just before Christmas, and what it takes to repair a family after it splits apart.

Nov 7, 2026 31:53 26 min read 6 views

Stomach aches, withdrawal and damaged belongings can all point to school bullying, and early signs are easier to act on.

Nov 6, 2026 03:50 3 min read 4 views

A family secret surfacing after a mother's death, plus talk on the hidden side of bullying and love after loss.

Nov 6, 2026 01:59:16 86 min read 4 views

A 48-year-old romance rekindled on Facebook, then ended, left one caller with a heart condition and a hard lesson on grief.

Nov 5, 2026 23:20 20 min read 4 views

Family violence, jealousy and a need to dominate: how one former school bully says he broke the cycle.

Nov 5, 2026 22:56 18 min read 4 views

Feeling desire again after a loss can bring guilt, and this call-in episode looks at why it is so common.

Nov 5, 2026 25:28 20 min read 4 views

A decades-old adoption secret resurfaces, and an unexpected Christmas quarrel with in-laws strains a marriage.

Nov 5, 2026 33:43 27 min read 4 views

Self-esteem forms in childhood but keeps evolving, and daily habits like avoiding comparison can help rebuild confidence.

Nov 5, 2026 03:47 3 min read 4 views

A caller's decades-old family tragedy shapes her choice about a returning ex, and listeners weigh in with advice.

Nov 5, 2026 02:03:38 101 min read 4 views

How a 2024 pedestrian crash, a stalled legal case and family losses can fuel constant anxiety and rumination.

Nov 4, 2026 19:59 17 min read 4 views

A woman's trust is shaken by a lie during a cruise, and callers and the host debate how to date again after loss.

Nov 4, 2026 32:17 30 min read 4 views