In this insightful conversation, clinical psychologist Matthew Rippeyoung shares powerful perspectives on parenting, social media, mental health, and family relationships in the digital era. Learn why guilt is often conditioned rather than real, and how stronger relationships, not perfect parenting, shape healthier families.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why guilt is often conditioned, not real, and how it quietly shapes parenting and relationships.
- The hidden impact of social media comparison on our mental health, identity, and family dynamics.
- Why strong relationships matter far more than “perfect parenting.”
- How parents can navigate technology and social media with their children without losing connection.
- The role of self-awareness in breaking inherited family patterns and building healthier relationships.
Matthew Rippeyoung’s powerful realization that much of the guilt we carry as parents isn’t real, it’s conditioned, and how that insight can change the way we relate to our children and ourselves.
Featured Guest:
Matthew Rippeyoung is a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals and families better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape their lives. A partner, father, friend, and proud Maritimer, he believes that empathy, self-awareness, and honest conversation are at the heart of meaningful change.
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Website: https://www.matthewrippeyoung.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychmatthew/
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Rippeyoung & Associates: https://www.facebook.com/rippeyoungandassociates
Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen
Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.
Connect with the Host:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/
https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/
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