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This Complex Life

Marie Vakakis
Weekly podcast. Next episode on Tuesday.
Got questions about parenting, teenagers, or relationships? Ever wonder why your teen won’t talk to you, or why your relationship feels like hard work lately? Hi, I’m Marie Vakakis—a therapist, mental health educator, and someone who’s been behind the scenes with countless families and couples navigating the ups and downs of real life.
This Complex Life is your go-to for relatable insights, practical advice, and real talk about parenting, raising teenagers, and navigating relationships. I’ll share what I’ve learned from years of sitting in the therapist’s chair—helping parents understand their teens, supporting couples through tough times, and figuring out what actually works when life feels overwhelming.
Whether it’s understanding your teen’s moods, handling family drama, or reconnecting in your relationship, I’m here to give you practical advice, relatable insights and a little humour to keep it real. Parenting and relationships aren’t easy, but they don’t have to feel impossible.
Subscribe to This Complex Life for honest advice and actionable tips to make life’s messiness more manageable.
99 episodes  •  0 archived  •  
E98·
January 6
January 6
18 mins
E97·
Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
14 mins
E95·
Dec 8, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
40 mins
E94·
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
38 mins
E92·
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
42 mins

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