The journey began in 2023 when the City of Helsinki’s family counselling clinic collaborated with Kasper – Kasvatus ja perheneuvonta ry to produce the first season of Perhepuhetta. Its warm reception inspired professionals from Family and Social Services to continue the conversation on family dynamics through the Suhdepuhetta and Eropuhetta series. Notably, Suhdepuhetta also includes three Swedish-language episodes titled Relationssnack.
In these new podcasts, social workers, psychologists, and psychotherapists from the family centre explore recurring themes encountered in their client interactions.
“Through these podcasts, we want listeners to feel that they are not alone,” says relationship psychotherapist Anna Högström, host of the Relationssnack episodes. “Parents of young children often struggle with similar challenges but may believe their issues are unique.”
The podcasts provide a flexible way for listeners to explore relevant topics at their own pace – whether alone or with their partner.
“We aim to reach busy, stressed parents during moments like morning commutes or pram walks,” says podcaster and social worker Jenni Wiikla from the family counselling clinic. “Our goal is to bridge the gap between the intensive discussions around parenting and expert insights, offering parents peace of mind.”
Above all, the podcast series seeks to inspire parents to connect and talk while introducing the family centre’s services. What’s most important is that no one is left to face their worries alone.
“Many of our clients find it helpful to explore topics independently through podcasts, but we encourage them to reach out for professional support when they need extra help,” says family counselling clinic psychologist Saku Etholên, one of the voices of the Suhdepuhetta and Eropuhetta podcasts.
Tune in today
The Perhepuhetta podcast explores a wide range of parenting challenges, offering fresh perspectives and practical tips to try at home with your family.
Perhepuhetta | Podcast on Spotify(Link leads to external service) (in Finnish only)
The Suhdepuhetta podcast featuring Relationssnack episodes, focuses on relationships – what love means in a partnership and how to nurture it.
Suhdepuhetta | Podcast on Spotify(Link leads to external service) (in Finnish and Swedish only)
The Eropuhetta podcast addresses parental separation, reflecting on the emotional challenges of a break-up, how to prioritise children during the process, and navigating life post-separation.
Eropuhetta | Podcast on Spotify(Link leads to external service) (in Finnish only)
The Perhepuhetta podcast was created in collaboration with Kasper – Kasvatus ja perheneuvonta ry. The Suhdepuhetta and Eropuhetta podcasts were funded by the European Union (NextGenerationEU) as part of the Sustainable Growth project, which focuses on various initiatives, including developing services for families with children in Helsinki experiencing separation.
