You’ll Never See Your Family the Same After This Episode

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<p>If your family stirs up feelings - stress, guilt, grief - this episode is for you. </p><p>Whether you love spending time with them, can only handle them in small doses, or stay away for your own sanity, being around family has a way of pushing every button you’ve got. </p><p>That’s why Mel invited Dr. Mariel Buqué, a Columbia-trained psychologist and leading expert on family dynamics and generational patterns, to share the real reason why your family stresses you out. </p><p>Dr. Buqué will help you see how the home you grew up in and the role that you played in your family shaped you as a person. </p><p>She will also explain why the same tension, guilt, and arguments keep repeating year after year and how you can shift this dynamic. </p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn about: </p><p>-How no siblings grow up in the same family, and why it’s important to understand this </p><p>-The specific challenges and lasting impact of being an eldest daughter </p><p>-How women in particular absorb family stress, and the impact this can have on autoimmune diseases </p><p>-How family trauma can be passed down through generations until someone decides to break the cycle </p><p>-The impact on you of how your parents were parented </p><p>-Specific daily tools and tactics to use around your family </p><p>-How to do the work to heal yourself, even if others are not supportive </p><p>This conversation will give language to what you’ve been feeling for years and tools you can use immediately: at the table, on the phone, or in everyday life. </p><p>It’s an invitation to stop absorbing everyone else’s stress, see your family with clearer eyes, and protect your peace. </p><p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-354/" target="_blank">click here</a> for the podcast episode page.  </p><p>As a gift to listeners of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel has created a free 20-page <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/bestyear/" target="_blank">workbook</a> to help you make 2026 a great year. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at <a href="https://melrobbins.com/bestyear" target="_blank">melrobbins.com/bestyear</a>. </p><p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-246/" target="_blank">The One Tool to Transform Your Relationships: The Let Them Theory</a></p><p>Connect with Mel:  </p><p> </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li><li><a href="https://www.puregeniusprotein.com/MW" target="_blank">Get on the waitlist for Pure Genius</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank">Mel's TikTok </a></li><li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></li></ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>