The Parental Minefield I The Sex and Relationships Podcast I S2E7

How often have you said something quite ordinary to a parent, or they’ve said something to you and suddenly the room feels like it’s about to explode? Welcome to the parental nightmare. It’s not just about conflict, it’s about what’s hidden underneath these relationships – family secrets, unspoken stories, patterns of behaviour passed from one generation to the next. In this episode Clare and Aileen explore the complex, often lifelong relationship we have with our parents and discuss practical strategies to help you navigate this important relationship. Dip into some of the things Clare and Aileen chat about in this episode: 02:34 The shifting nature of parental relationships throughout our lives 09:51 So much is hidden in relationships between children and their parents 15:22 Not everyone wants to be a parent 18”51 Unrequited parental love and the roles we play 25:32 Parenting our parents 38:32 You are not alone Want to know more? Visit our website The Sex and Relationships Podcast for more information on the issues discussed in this episode: https://thesexandrelationshipspodcast.com/ You can also Ask Clare a question or suggest a topic for future episodes. Follow us on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s3x_and_relationships_podcast/profilecard/?igsh=MXIza3BxeWg3OTJxOA%3D%3D Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Sex-and-Relationships-Podcast-With-Therapists-Clare-Janet/61558082319934/ About the Sex and Relationships Podcast This podcast is for anyone looking for information or help with their sex lives or relationships. In this season your hosts Clare Prendergast and Aileen Gonsalves deep dive into the world of relationships to give you insights, advice and top tips to help guide you through your relationships. Your hosts Clare Prendergast is a sex and relationships therapist and draws on her knowledge and years of experience in the therapy room to give you help and guidance. Aileen Gonsalves is fascinated in human behaviour and drawing on her many years in the theatre has developed the unique Gonsalves Method which helps people be more present and develop authentic connections with those around them.