Family shapes who we become, from the way we were raised to the way we raise our own children. London Real has talked to parents, doctors, campaigners and mentors about what families need to thrive. These conversations cover parenting, childhood trauma, mentoring children, feeding families well, relationships, caring for older relatives and facing death. Brian Rose has also turned the camera on his own family, sitting down with his father and mother. Guests share their own views, not professional advice. Every full interview is free to watch.
From physician Dr Gabor Maté and former Navy SEAL commander Jocko Willink to psychotherapist Esther Perel, Ella’s Kitchen founder Paul Lindley, Chance UK’s Gracia McGrath, Age UK London chair Dr Tony Burch and Brian Rose’s own parents: what families need to thrive.
Brian Rose sits down with his father for the conversation he says we would all love to have with our dad, and shares unseen footage of his mother on raising three children alone. Jocko Willink applies the way of the warrior to parenting and the future of our children. Dr Gabor Maté, known for his work on trauma and childhood development, explains how early experiences shape our health. Gracia McGrath OBE describes Chance UK’s mentoring for children aged 5 to 11 with behavioural difficulties. Paul Lindley, founder of Ella’s Kitchen, discusses childhood obesity, and Lord Michael Farmer argues that family helps children get on in life.
Psychotherapist Esther Perel explores desire and infidelity in long-term couples, and hypnotherapist Paul McKenna explains how communication can save a relationship. Ryan Michler, founder of Order of Man, talks about rates of suicide and depression among young men. Dr Tony Burch, a former GP who chairs Age UK London, explains why older Londoners need protecting in winter. Author and teacher Stephen Jenkinson talks about grief and why he believes no one means to die badly.
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Who has London Real interviewed about family? Brian Rose has interviewed Dr Gabor Maté, Jocko Willink, Esther Perel, Paul McKenna, Paul Lindley, Gracia McGrath, Dr Tony Burch, Lord Michael Farmer, Ryan Michler and Stephen Jenkinson, as well as his own father and mother.
What do the guests say children need most? They stress different things. Gabor Maté looks at the lasting effects of childhood experience. Jocko Willink focuses on discipline and character. Gracia McGrath shows the difference a mentor can make, and Lord Michael Farmer stresses a stable family.
Are the full family episodes free to watch? Yes. Every full-length interview on this page can be watched free on londonreal.tv.
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