In this pour of Wine, Wisdom and Wit, Net and Nettie dive into a topic that bubbles up for just about every family during the holidays. Difficult family members. From the mildly annoying uncle who shows up empty handed to the in-laws who can change the tone of a room just by walking into it, we unpack the full range of family dynamics.

Joining us is our first ever guest, Mark Miller, a licensed therapist and Clinical Director for Spence Counseling. Mark brings decades of experience and a faith-based approach to understanding conflict, boundaries, and the tough questions we often avoid. Together we explore why some relatives push our buttons, how to recognize when the issue is ours or theirs, and when it is time to set healthy limits for the sake of peace.

Through real listener questions, honest conversation, and Mark’s practical guidance, this episode offers clarity, hope, and maybe even a little healing before the next family gathering. Pour a glass, settle in, and join us as we look at how to handle the people we love, the people we tolerate, and the people God reminds us we have to love anyway.

Ready for another sip of wisdom? Let’s get started.

Mark's Book Suggestions in the Episode:
Let Them by Mel Robbins #melrobbins
Boundaries Cloud and Townsend
Beyond Boundaries Cloud and Townsend
Adult Children: The Secrets of Dysfuntional Families by John Friel and Linda Friel

Mark's Suggestions for Seeking out a Therapist:
AACC American Association of Christian Counselors https://aacc.net
Focus on the Family https://www.focusonthefamily.com/
Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us