205: Father Knows: Optimistic Outlooks
Summary
Hosts Jerry, Morgan, and Justin discuss listener questions on dating optimism, overcoming feelings of being behind in life, and navigating complex family dynamics. They advise a bonus mom on supporting her stepdaughter during her mother’s postpartum period and help a woman with chronic illness weigh the risks of having children. The episode concludes with strategies for setting firm boundaries with a judgmental parent regarding a polyamorous lifestyle.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and batch recording context
Advice for a single woman re-entering the dating world
Feeling behind in life while in grad school
Supporting a stepdaughter rejected by her mom
Grieving potential motherhood due to chronic illness
Setting boundaries with a judgmental mother
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