This Complex Life

This Complex Life

Marie Vakakis

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.

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Episodes

Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of This Complex Life?

There are 46 episodes avaiable of This Complex Life.

What is This Complex Life about?

We have categorized This Complex Life as:

  • Education
  • Science

Where can you listen to This Complex Life?

This Complex Life is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did This Complex Life start?

The first episode of This Complex Life that we have available was released 12 July 2023.

Who creates the podcast This Complex Life?

This Complex Life is produced and created by Marie Vakakis.