The speaker reflects on the challenges of growing up in a house with many teenagers, where there was constant noise and arguing, but no real trauma. She talks about how she turned to music as a way to find joy and euphoria.
The speaker expresses the desire to have a family and feeling regret for being too harsh with a potential partner. They also discuss the value of having family and wanting to have that family feeling.
The cultural norm of teenagers leaving home at 18 is not feasible for every family and is largely driven by the banking system to make extended family members pay for multiple households. Good relationships with your children are important for a healthy marriage.
The saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
A mother reflects on how her family coped with a tragedy that occurred while she was away for work and how it took years to repair their relationship afterwards.
A transcript telling the story of a lost six-year-old girl who was helped by her family and a good Samaritan on a highway.
The speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
Comedian Eddie and his Cuban family had a running joke about their large photo wall, where even the ugly members looked good in pictures. However, upon discovering that one family member had undergone lap band surgery, they question if they are all narcissistic for not having more pictures of themselves.
The speaker is worried about her parents' plan of buying a resort up north. Meanwhile, the speaker's father is yelling upstairs while talking about a case where a significant other is the prime suspect.
Shandel struggles to find a ride to bring her daughter Candy home. She receives offers of help, but is hesitant to rely on others.
A father takes his son on a camping trip that is not far from their home.
The speaker shares his thoughts on the importance of family and the perspective that can be gained from sitting in traffic, and how it relates to the things we value in life.
The speaker reflects on how they mistreated their family in the past and how they regret not getting to know them better, realizing that they were just being a nuisance.
A conversation about family and parenting, including the metaphor of parents as a bow and arrow, and the importance of staying connected with family members.
The speaker reflects on the importance of passing down stories and experiences to future generations as a source of hope and inspiration, even if they may not fully understand them at a young age.
Ashley's love for religion and family remained constant throughout her life, but balancing family and school was a challenge. Despite her husband's increasing work hours, they both still loved being parents.
The speaker talks about being caught up in their thoughts while observing their family members getting drunk during a gathering.
The unhealthy competition and work culture are splitting families, not young men. The gender struggle should not be set up as sperm versus egg, as all of us are the product of sperm and egg.
This transcript snippet touches on family dynamics and how a podcast like Stuff You Should Know can bring people together despite changes and differences in family relationships.
The speaker reflects on memories of their grandmother, including a visit just before her death and her driving habits.
A son reflects on the precious 15 years he spent playing and spending time with his father before he was unsure if he would be able to do anything again following a devastating accident.
The speaker reminisces about her loved one who used to send her cards on every holiday including Halloween, Easter, and Valentine's Day, and how much she misses her. She also shares how much she idolized her mother as a child despite not fully understanding the conflicts between her and her grandmother.
The speaker expresses a desire to have his mom on the podcast and talks about his good relationships with both his mother-in-law and his own mom.
The speaker attempts to clarify a complicated family lineage and asks about the identity of the other person's grandfather.
The hosts discuss the life and background of Griffin's great-grandparents, including where they grew up and how they met, and their importance in their lives.
In this podcast, the host discusses surviving holidays with family and loved ones by setting realistic expectations and boundaries while also showing compassion towards others.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
A man discusses his search for a daughter he allegedly had but gave away due to his struggles with alcoholism. The authorities claim there is no open case, leaving the man to continue his search.
The speaker shares an emotional moment where all of their heartache made sense, while talking about their relationship with their stepchildren. They also express the belief that there is no other love that can fix them and make them feel lovable.
The speaker talks about how she supports her son's decision to take his stepfather's last name and even considers adding it to her Bio.
A man recounts how his sister confided in him while he was living overseas and how he provided a valuable listening ear and male perspective for her to lean on. Despite the challenges, the sister decided to make the best of her situation.
A reminder to prioritize and work on your romantic relationship for the sake of your family’s happiness and wellbeing as a whole.
A generous man plans on surprising his dad with a new truck and bought his 18-year-old sister her first car. He shares his excitement about their reactions in a previous similar instance.
A man discovers through DNA testing that the man he believed was his father for 53 years may not be his biological father, and instead it could be his uncle.
The speaker reflects on the differences in the ways that people express affection and intimacy within families, citing examples from her own life.
The speaker shares a story about how, after his grandfather's passing, he and his family experienced unexplainable occurrences that seemed to guide them towards finding a new home close to their grandmother.
The Farley family had a lot of bed wetting incidents, including one where a machine was ruined due to the severity of the incident. Additionally, they discuss childhood movies and TV shows.
The hosts discuss who they would like to have dinner with if they could have a meal with anyone, dead or alive. One of the hosts choose their deceased grandmother, wanting to catch up and share how life has been since her passing.
The speaker shares her belief that fighting with her sister is better than fighting with anyone else because they are closest to each other and can comfortably handle the discourse that comes with disagreements.
Liam and his mom are able to spend quality time together now that they're back in the same city. Rachel, Liam's sister, joins in on the fun as they all spend the summer together.
Mary's sister-in-law, Maggie, had a versatile personality and could adapt effortlessly to different social settings, from the Governor's mansion to food banks. However, despite her social prowess, Maggie was a devoted mother who deeply invested her time and energy in her sons' lives.
The speaker's uncle Cant visits multiple times a year for extended periods and they discuss the case of a kidnapping and how innocent he was. The speaker also doesn't think that a previous comment made by someone was meant to be derogatory.
