I sit down with Erica Komisar to talk about divorce, attachment, parenting, and the values shaping modern family life. We explore what current research says about separation and child development, why timing matters when divorce happens, and how early relationships influence who we become as adults. Erica also shares her perspective on motherhood, identity, emotional regulation, and the cultural shifts affecting relationships today. If you're navigating family decisions, raising children, or thinking deeply about what creates a meaningful life, this episode offers plenty to reflect on.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction

01:11 - Is Divorce Better Than a Bad Marriage?

02:47 - Why Are Divorce and Child-Free Living Being Celebrated?

09:06 - Development, Narcissism & Modern Relationships

15:45 - The Pressure Between Career and Family

16:09 - The Best and Worst Ages for Divorce

22:47 - Stability, Attachment & Child Development

23:03 - The Research Behind Early Attachment

28:56 - Emotional Regulation and the First Three Years

35:13 - What Stress Does to Children

40:23 - Identity, Motherhood & Modern Culture

44:00 - Production, Achievement & Meaning

46:16 - Where to Find Erica’s Work

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