Awkward Family Conversations
Awkward Family Conversations

Awkward Family Conversations

Addie Lopshire-Bratt and Rhett Bratt

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The podcast for Millennials and Zoomers trying to figure it out. Season 1 focuses on personal finances, the economic environment, and some high-level questions about working. Season 2 is all about health: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Season 3 returns with specific workplace questions and some hacks to help navigate it. Season 4 explores life transitions.

Recent Episodes

What's the big deal about death and dying?
JUN 12, 2022
What's the big deal about death and dying?
Death is the ultimate transition, from being to not being. It looms over all of us, and it creates a lot of stress and anxiety. But does it also give our lives meaning? (Plus, Rhett is probably not long for California, and Addie is going gluten-free again for her health. And more about Elon Musk. . . .)
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69 MIN
What's the big deal about retiring?
MAY 22, 2022
What's the big deal about retiring?
Transitioning out of the workforce into retirement can be liberating. Or it can create financial and emotional challenges. (Plus, Addie is thinking about coding as a career, and Rhett's car became Addie's ride -- eventually. And the economic discussion continues. . . .)
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60 MIN
What's the big deal about breaking up and divorce?
APR 30, 2022
What's the big deal about breaking up and divorce?
Ending an intimate relationship can be one of the most disrupting events in our lives. About half of marriages end in divorce, so how do we navigate that transition? (Plus, Addie is visited by a lizard and Rhett still gives up the funk . . . . )
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54 MIN
What's the big deal about chronic illness?
APR 10, 2022
What's the big deal about chronic illness?
40% of Americans suffer from chronic illness (including Addie). How can they manage their many challenges? And the ongoing discussion of capitalism vs. collectivism gets another go-around. (Plus, Addie loved the family trip to Quebec and Rhett still loves pizza . . . .)
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71 MIN
What's the big deal about changing your job or career?
APR 3, 2022
What's the big deal about changing your job or career?
Almost all of us will change jobs or careers several times during our working life. What are the issues we'll face as we navigate those work-related transitions? (Plus, Addie and Rhett spent the day in Santa Cruz 9 years ago and ate some excellent ice cream from Marianne's. . . .)
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57 MIN