S2 Ep15: In this episode Avrum and Ellie talk about the movie Charlie and The Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp. This movie is a feast for themes on parenting, but we focus on fault. Is it totally the parents fault when kids behave badly? How much are parents really to blame for how their kids turn out? PLEASE NOTE! We are about to change the focus of this podcast! Don't worry, a big announcement next episode plus a lookback at our favourites, and we can't wait to lauch the new season with you all in the next few weeks! We think you are going to love it. Click here to check out Avrum's new bo ..read more

In this episode Avrum and Ellie talk about the movie Little Miss Sunshine and the idea of what happens when fantasy is the only coping mechanism in a family, and how if even one person decides to get real and grow up, that can help change an entire system, be it a family, community or nation. Click here to check out Avrum's new book "Where Would You Like To Start?" Click here to learn more about Avrum's practice Click here to learn more about The Yetta Nashman Jewish Family Institute Click here to learn more about Ellie's coaching We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a voice messag ..read more

S2 Ep13: This episode Avrum and Ellie watched Igby Goes Down, a dark, tragic movie that explores the tangled web of family secrets, and how they can both protect and destroy a family from the inside. Aside from Ellie’s deep dislike of the characters, we are looking at themes around marital infidelity, being on the inside of a secret and how to recover and free yourself from secrets are part of this discussion. Click here to check out Avrum's new book "Where Would You Like To Start?" Click here to learn more about Avrum's practice Click here to learn more about The Yetta Nashman Jewish Family I ..read more

This week Avrum and Ellie are digging into The Family Stone. An annoying film with a ton of great themes about family dynamics, they are kibbitzing about displacement, being in reality, family secrets, and allowing for small moments of grief and change. Click here to check out Avrum's new book "Where Would You Like To Start?" Click here to learn more about Avrum's practice Click here to learn more about The Yetta Nashman Jewish Family Institute Click here to learn more about Ellie's coaching We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a voice message letting us know how you like the podca ..read more

S2 Ep11: This week Avrum and Ellie are exploring the movie Something’s Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. This film brings up issues around chronically anxious families and the deep roots of non-connection, and the crucible of commitment. We delve into actors playing roles that reflect their lives, and how physical pain can express emotional injury. Click here to check out Avrum's new book "Where Would You Like To Start?" Click here to learn more about Avrum's practice Click here to learn more about The Yetta Nashman Jewish Family Institute Click here to learn more about Ellie's ..read more

S2 Ep10: This 2009 movie starring George Clooney and Anna Kendrick is a meditation and exploration of who we are and what we do. In this episode Avrum and Ellie explore the idea of "functional self" vs "core self" and whether our life covenants and laws have been updated to fit with our current circumstances, and how that affects our parenting and families.  Click here to check out Avrum's new book "Where Would You Like To Start?" Click here to learn more about Avrum's practice Click here to learn more about The Yetta Nashman Jewish Family Institute Click here to learn more about Ellie's ..read more

S2 Ep8: Almost Famous is now 20 years old and being celebrated again as one of director Cameron Crowes best films of all time. Sweet, deep, real and lovely, this film is a favourite of music lovers and rock gods. Avrum and Ellie dive into discussions around who we really think we are versus who we are, the importance of right distance as parents to get good feedback and how music can really give us a new experience of life and ourselves. Click here to check out Avrum's new book "Where Would You Like To Start?" Click here to learn more about Avrum's family therapy practice. Click here to learn ..read more

Winter's Bone is a sparse haunting film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Avrum and Ellie take a journey through this moving film and discuss dealing with the harsh realities of life, the essential power of family and when is "toxic" really toxic?  Click here to check out Avrum's new book "Where Would You Like To Start?" Click here to learn more about Avrum's practice Click here to learn more about The Yetta Nashman Jewish Family Institute Click here to learn more about Ellie's coaching We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a voice message letting us know how you like the podcast ..read more

S2 Ep6: The 2006 Mira Nair film The Namesake is a beautiful film about love, marriage, families and creating your life. Avrum and Ellie use this film to delve into parents hopes for their kids, raising teens and the implications of deep cultural ties to a modern life.  Click here to check out Avrum's new book "Where Would You Like To Start?" Click here to learn more about The Yetta Nashman Jewish Family Institute Want to join us live on our Zoom? Click here! We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a voice message letting us know how you like the podcast, giving us your movie reco ..read more

Ellie was forced to watch Napoleon Dynamite this week, but ended up really digging what there is to learn from it about friendship, differentiation of self and how longing for the past can make a mess of your present. Avrum feels vindicated. Click here to check out Avrum's new book "Where Would You Like To Start?" Click here to learn more about The Yetta Nashman Jewish Family Institute Want to join us live on our Zoom? Click here! We want to hear from you! Click here to leave us a voice message letting us know how you like the podcast, giving us your movie recommendations or just saying hi! Pl ..read more