Breaking Family Patterns: Navigating Conflict and Setting Boundaries with Therapist Greg Fischer

How can you build a happy, healthy life while navigating complicated family relationships—and still set boundaries that honor your well-being? In this thought-provoking episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with therapist Greg Fischer, PhD to talk about navigating complex family dynamics and setting healthy boundaries. Greg helps us unpack the unspoken roles, patterns, and scripts many of us inherit within our families—and how those dynamics impact our relationships as adults. Whether you’re navigating ongoing conflict, wrestling with forgiveness, or discerning when boundaries are necessary, this episode will remind you that healing is possible and clarity brings freedom. Meet Greg Fischer, PhD Greg is a licensed therapist, assistant professor of clinical psychology at George Fox University, and former pastor with a deep understanding of family systems and relational healing. He holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and brings both clinical expertise and pastoral wisdom into conversations around conflict, repair, and reconciliation. Greg is passionate about helping individuals and families move toward health, honesty, and sustainable connection. In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to take inventory of your family dynamics and relational patterns How to recognize inherited roles and scripts that shape your behavior Whether repair is possible after relational harm—and what it can look like The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation When boundaries are necessary and how to implement them well The best ways to address conflict with a family member in a healthy, grounded way How This Episode Will Encourage You If you’ve ever felt stuck in painful family patterns or unsure how to move forward without causing more harm, this episode will offer clarity, language, and practical tools. You’ll be reminded that setting boundaries is not unloving, repair takes wisdom, and you are allowed to pursue peace without abandoning yourself. Partner with Us Love what Collide is doing? Help us bring hope and healing to women through counseling, content, and connection. 💛 Give today online or Venmo Learn more about Greg and his work - Website Connect with Willow - Website | Instagram | Facebook Pre-Order Willow’s New Book! Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt Follow and Support Collide 🌐 Visit our website for upcoming conferences, helpful resources, and encouragement for women pursuing healing, purpose, and deeper faith. 📲 Follow along on Facebook and Instagram 🛍️ Shop for good at the Collide Store 📬

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Breaking Family Patterns: Navigating Conflict and Setting Boundaries with Therapist Greg Fischer is an episode from We Collide Podcast by McKenna Kloes.

This episode is 41:11 long.

This episode was published on Jan 21, 2026.

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