Fall means football, whether you care a little bit, a ton, or not at all. This inspired us to talk about the way sports fandom relates to family culture in a broader way–from bonding across generations over a favorite team, to navigating marital stress when one partner prioritizes game day over family time. We also look at the positive lessons (and potentially troublesome ones) that kids can learn from watching televised sports, and how even fair-weather fans can find teachable moments in sports culture. Join us!

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Kristen Howerton is a writer, psychotherapist, and blogger behind Rage Against The Minivan. On her weekly podcast Selfie, Kristen is joined by co-hosts and interview guests as they tackle the tricky and often elusive aspects of caring for ourselves. Find Selfie wherever you listen to podcasts or at selfiepodcast.com.