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Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D.: How Music Enhances the Quality of Family Routines | All Together #65

Whether a child is haphazardly striking a tiny tambourine or learning how to hold a tune, music is an incredible avenue for entertaining young ones and encouraging their development. But beyond that, it brings families together. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by music education professor Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. to explore the role of music in family routines.
As a professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University, Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. researches musical parenting and children’s musical learning. But aside from her main duties as a professor, she conducts music classes for young children and caregivers at The Music Settlement, a community music school in Cleveland, Ohio.
In this episode, Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. breaks down the role of music in not only establishing a sense of harmony and rhythm within daily parenting routines, but also strengthening the bond within families. She offers examples and ideas of enjoyable songs and musical activities that work superbly at captivating the little ones.
Together, Dina and Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. exchange personal stories and anecdotes of how music played a part in their upbringing. So, tune in this week to unwind as we untangle the emotional mysteries in marriage, and explore best practices for emotional intimacy!
Follow Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D.’s work via the following platforms:How using music to parent can liven up everyday tasks, build family bonds: https://www.theconversation.com/how-using-music-to-parent-can-liven-up-everyday-tasks-build-family-bonds-131182Case Western Reserve University: https://www.case.edu/artsci/music/about/people/faculty/lisa-huisman-koops Google Scholar: https://www.scholar.google.com/citations?user=zc_FccMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao 
Connect with Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. via email: llk12@case.edu
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Prof. Deborah Carr: The Impact of Widowhood on Family Health and Well-Being | All Together #64

The loss of a spouse is a profound and enduring experience that can significantly affect physical health and mental well-being. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by sociology professor Prof. Deborah Carr.
Both a sociology professor and the director of the Center of Innovation in Social Science at Boston University, Prof. Deborah Carr is a life course sociologist. Having written extensively on death and dying, bereavement, and family relationships over the life course, she employs survey data and quantitative methods to study social factors linked with health and well-being in later life.
In this episode, Prof. Deborah Carr highlights a study that found that those who lost loved ones, particularly to behaviors that hastened their death, often felt anger and resentment, further complicating the grieving process. She details the immediate emotional shocks and practical tasks families must handle after a death, such as planning funerals and managing estates.
Together, Dina and Prof. Deborah Carr discuss the psychological difficulties of balancing anger and grief within families, as well as the importance of social ties and family support in helping widows and widowers through their loss. So, tune in this week for an eye-opening and heartfelt discussion.
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Connect with Prof. Deborah Carr via email: carrds@bu.edu
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Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D: Navigating ADHD in Marital and Parental Relationships | All Together #63

Like most disorders, ADHD can cast a long shadow on relationships. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by clinical psychologist Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D to explore the complexities of ADHD in marital and parental relationships.
Having had 25 years of experience assisting ADHD clients, Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D is the esteemed author of an impressive range of books on ADHD. With work featured in news sites and media outlets from Newsweek and Wall Street Journal, to Publisher’s Weekly, Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D is now recognized globally as an ADHD expert. But most impressively is her passion project, Bonding Health, an app aimed at offering ADHD parenting support, focused on emotional regulation—the first of its kind.
In this episode, Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D breaks down the inner workings of how ADHD can tend to affect, not just communication between partners in a relationship, but also parenting dynamics. She outlines some of the core challenges, communication aside, faced by parents with ADHD when raising children, and shares useful pointers for conflict management.  
Together, Dina and Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D discuss various self-care activities that prove useful in couples with ADHD. So, whether you’re a partner, parent, or individual with ADHD, tune in this week for invaluable guidance on wading through ADHD life together.
Follow Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D’s work via the following platforms:
PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/contributors/lara-honos-webb-phdADD is a Gift: https://www.addisagift.com Bonding Health: https://www.bondinghealth.com 
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Explore her latest published books at www.amazon.com/stores/Ahuva-Batya-Scharff/author/B00MLV2VW6/.
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Claudia Haase, Ph.D: Emotional Mysteries in Marriage | All Together #62

Ever wondered what goes on in your spouse’s head? Or what drives their actions and behaviors? This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by associate professor Claudia Haase, Ph.D to explore the emotional mysteries that prevail in marriage and its impact on family.
Combining insights and paradigms from affective, life-span developmental, and relationship science, Claudia Haase, Ph.D studies pathways towards happy and healthy development across the lifespan with a focus on emotions in individuals and couples. Her work employs a slew of methods—from autonomic physiology, and behavioral observations, to subjective emotional experience assessments and linguistic markers—age-diverse samples, diverse study designs, as well as single-subjects and dyadic approaches. Most impressively, her research has been funded by a number of foundations and institutions, including the National Institute of Mental Health.
In this episode, Claudia Haase, Ph.D reveals the importance of understanding emotions within a marriage, and the common emotional mysteries that dominate most marriages. That aside, she lists warning signs that such mysteries might be headed for more significant problems.
Together, Dina and Claudia discuss the various exercises and activities couples can engage in to decode each other’s emotional systems and improve their communication skills. So, tune in this week to unwind as we untangle the emotional mysteries in marriage, and explore best practices for emotional intimacy!
Follow Claudia Haase, Ph.D’s work via the following platforms:Northwestern University: https://sites.northwestern.edu/claudiahaase/ Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rOrALGcAAAAJ&hl=en 
Connect with Claudia Haase, Ph.D through her social media channels:Twitter: https://twitter.com/claudiamhaase LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-haase-26854322/ Email: claudia.haase@northwestern.edu 
Explore her official website at http://www.constancescharff.com/ and discover her latest published books at www.amazon.com/stores/Ahuva-Batya-Scharff/author/B00MLV2VW6/.
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Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC: The Role of Compromise in Marital Disagreements | All Together #61

Ever feel like compromise in your marriage just isn’t cutting it? This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant speaks to psychotherapist Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC to learn more about what makes compromise work.
Specializing in familial and intergenerational trauma, as well as attachment wounding, Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC employs existential, relational, humanistic theories, and utilizes mindfulness and somatic techniques, in her practice. She often draws from her multicultural upbringing and embodies teachings from her background in dance, yoga, and writing. Additionally, Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC regularly contributes to Psychology Today, and has graced the waves and pages of several media outlets and podcasts.
In this episode, Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC shares her opinion on what defines a family, alongside how the structure of family has evolved over the decades. She then reveals common disagreements couples encounter, as well as how compromise fails and flourishes in such situations.
Together, Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHCu and Dina discuss ways for couples to ensure that compromise as a solution remains fair and balanced in their cases, and weigh up communication techniques that might be of assistance during tough times.
So, join us on this episode for an in-depth discussion designed to equip you with the tools to foster healthier, more fulfilling marital relationships.
Visit Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC’s work on the following platforms: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/duygubalan Website: https://www.duygubalan.com/ Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/duygu-balan-lpcc 
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Mel Schwartz, M.Phil., LCSW: Reflecting to Thrive in Committed Relationships | All Together #60

Marriage is often seen as the ultimate aspiration, punctuating every romantic film and happily-ever-after. Yet, marriage was originally a pragmatic social contract providing economic benefits, secured alliances, and ensured lineage. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant speaks to psychotherapist and marriage counselor Mel Schwartz about what might now be a fading tradition, and what it means for committed relationships.
Also an author, TEDx speaker, podcaster and leadership consultant, Mel earned his Master of Social Work from Columbia University and Master of Philosophy from Lancaster University. After enjoying several defining moments in his life, he applied to and enrolled in graduate school to follow his emerging passion of serving others as a psychotherapist.
In this episode, Mel outlines some of the key challenges faced by couples when attempting to reconsider their approach to marriage, but reveals the ways in which this could lead to greater fulfillment and satisfaction in their relationships. To add, Mel shares recommendations on activities and practices that may prove useful to couples in prioritizing their relationship amidst the demands of daily life.
Together, Mel and Dina discuss the various exercises couples could engage in to navigate their conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner. So, tune in to this episode for fascinating insights on what forever could look like without the legal contract and wedding bells.
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Linda Bloom: Rethinking Marriage Beyond Traditional Models for Lasting Love | All Together #59

Historically, the traditional model of marriage was an economic necessity for those who desired children. Much has changed since, and evolution has become the sustenance of enduring marriages. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by psychotherapist and marriage counselor Linda Bloom to learn more about what it takes for love that stands the test of time.
Offering relationship workshops throughout the world, Linda and her husband Charlie Bloom are co-authors of the widely acclaimed book ‘101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last’. But on top of that, the couple offers educational and counseling services to individuals, couples, organizations and regular presenters at Esalen Institute and Kripalu Yoga Center.
In this episode, Linda starts by sharing on the concept of marriage and how it has evolved over time, revealing the most common misconceptions about traditional models of marriage. That aside, she breaks down the various alternative models of marriage that defy traditional norms.
Together, Dina and Linda discuss practical habits and solutions that will prove useful to couples looking to navigate their differences in cultural, societal, and personal expectations within their relationships. So, tune in to this episode for an eye-opening conversation about relationships evolving with the times!
Visit Linda’s work: https://bloomwork.com/
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Liz Frazier Peck: Financial Communication and Decision-Making in Family Finance | All Together #58

Finance may not be the family’s weeknight topic of choice, but it certainly is crucial for cruising through those inevitable bumps in the road unscathed. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by financial planner Liz Frazier Peck to learn more about communication and decision-making in family finance.
A member of multiple financial associations including The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), Liz Frazier Peck, MBA, CFP® serves clients at Frazier Financial Consultants in Katonah, New York and the surrounding communities. To top it all off, she is a regular financial contributor on Forbes and serves as an expert for other national platforms, podcasts, and media.
In this episode, Liz breaks down the key components that contribute to financial literacy within modern families, revealing the makings of open and effective financial communication, and how it positively impacts decision-making. To add, she shares her advice for striking a balance between individual financial autonomy and collective decision-making.
Together, Dina and Liz discuss the common challenges that arise when families face joint financial decisions, and potential remedies that may lead to more desirable financial outcomes. So, tune in to this episode for an awe-inspiring conversation interspersed with expert insights that are sure to benefit your family’s financial journey!
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Constance Scharff, Ph.D.: The Role of Storytelling in Enhancing Family Dynamics | All Together #57

Storytelling is an art with a profound impact on family relationships, shaping family narratives, fostering communication, and building a sense of identity and belonging. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by speaker and author Constance Scharff to explore the role of storytelling in family dynamics.
Renowned for her expertise in addiction and trauma recovery, as well as her advocacy for women’s mental health and the integration of indigenous practices into modern mental healthcare, Constance “Ahuva Batya” Scharff, Ph.D., is an esteemed speaker and author. Her dedication to transformative social change and mental health advocacy is remarkable, having been recognized with the Sol Feinstone Humanitarian Award from St. Lawrence University.
In this episode, Constance shares profound insights into the art of storytelling and its impact on family dynamics. Along with highlighting the nuances of family communication and the influence of diverse perspectives on collective family narratives, she also provides a unique perspective on utilizing storytelling as a tool for building resilience and nurturing meaningful connections within our families.
Don't miss this enlightening episode as we explore how storytelling shapes our understanding of family relationships and empowers us to foster healthier, more cohesive family units.
Connect with Contance Scharff, Ph.D. through her social media channels:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DocScharff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscharff/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cscharff/ 
Explore her official website at http://www.constancescharff.com/ and discover her latest published books at http://www.amazon.com/stores/Ahuva-Batya-Scharff/author/B00MLV2VW6/.  .
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Dr. Sylvia L. Mikucki-Enyart: Extended Family's Role in Strengthening Families | All Together #56

There’s more than meets the eye with extended families: often distant on the surface, extended families play a significant role in strengthening families. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by Dr. Sylvia L. Mikucki-Enyart to learn more about how the involvement of extended families can reinforce various pillars of the family.
An expert in interpersonal and family communication, Sylvia’s work examines how families communicate during times of uncertainty and relational change. But beyond that, she has graced the pages of various media outlets, from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, and more.
In this episode, Dr. Sylvia discusses the importance of extended family in strengthening family units, emphasizing how their involvement can enhance the emotional well-being of individual members. She highlights positive behaviors that foster these connections and addresses potential challenges, such as cultural differences and boundary-setting within the family.
So, tune in to this episode for valuable insights into navigating the complexities of extended family relationships!
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