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Are You Readying Yourself?
I was thinking the other day about us (target parents), and about our children, for whom most of us would pledge both arms to have home again. Then it occurred to me.....
The Anatomy of Suffering: How to Function When Your Grief Takes Center Stage
Those of us who've experienced alienation are all pretty well-versed in both pain & suffering. The combination of the two is AGONY. The good news is, only ONE of these...
Finding Strength From the Shadows: My Top 10 Insights to Overcome Alienation
This week makes ONE WHOLE YEAR for us! I say "us", because I really feel like you are part my team -- an integral part. This week's episode is dedicated to my top 10 f...
Fear to Freedom: Overcome Social Anxiety & Embrace Lasting Confidence
Social Anxiety... it cripples many target parents of alienation. Throughout the year, I believe we kind of "manage" ourselves around it; however, once the holiday seas...
Neutralize Dread & Regret: How to Make Decisions You Can Stick By
Decisions... they seem so damn difficult to make (after alienation happens). Especially when you're in an active state of worry about what might happen as a result of ...
53. Turning the Tables: Using the Stress of Alienation to Empower & Enhance
I used to think that the activation of my stress response meant I was DOOMED. You hear about it on the news, on social media... Heck, even my therapist harped on me ab...
52. You Were Built For This
Did you know that you were MADE for THIS CHALLENGE of alienation? Believe it or not, you already came equipped with everything you need to move through this (AND THEN ...
51. Thought Loops
Negative thought loops. Ohhh the time that we spend here. It’s a predicament that we, as parents experiencing alienation, seem to be especially prone to. The psycho...
50. Are You Doing Enough?
Are you doing enough? I hear this question all the time. My clients often wonder and worry over this… and it makes sense. If your days were once filled with carting...
49. Exterminate Your Alienation ANTs (FULL VERSION)
“I must've done something really bad to deserve alienation”. “I’ll never get through this.” “My children will hate me forever.” “This is how my life is going to be ...
48. Do You Appreciate You?
Do you appreciate you? Do you ever stop to delight in your funny little quirks, your gorgeous hair or calves, or your kind heart? I'm going to go out on a limb and say...
47. Boundaries in Alienation - Why They Never Seem To Work
Boundaries... As a target parent, I'm sure you have some thoughts around this concept. Most people have an immediate reaction when they hear the word. For years, I ...
46. "I Should Be Further Along Than This”, Said Nearly Every Alienated Parent
Here in the US (among many other countries), back to school is gearing up; and as parents experiencing alienation, this time of year can serve as one gigantic reminder...
45. The Blame Game/⭐️Bonus: The Secret to Reaching Your Goal
Parental alienation is rooted in blame. They blame us. You go to family court, and what happens? BLAME. The custody evaluator? The GAL? Blame and blame. As a result, o...
44. When You Want Them To Still Need You
As the back-to-school shopping gears up, this might be a rather painful reminder that things aren't how you planned them to be. As an alienated parent, this might be a...
43. Fawn Response/People Pleasing
The fawn response is most often learned as a result of a.) growing up with a parent or caretaker.. b.) being in a relationship with an abusive partner... ... who wa...
42. Honor Your Desires
As alienated parents, I think so many of us feel depleted. Like, the only thing you wanted was taken, and now you’re afraid to want — so you’ve effectively blocked you...
41. Opportunities
When you're being alienated from your child, it can seem like your world -- which was once FILLED with endless opportunity -- is now depleted. I GET IT. I felt that w...
40. Make TODAY the Day That You Set Yourself Free
Make today the day you set yourself free from the alienator's choke hold on your life. Over the holiday weekend, I was thinking back to the day that I set myself felt...
39. Disparaging Remarks (Don't Let Them Steal Your Thunder)
You know what I'm talking about... when you get wind of another accusation, insult, or disparaging remark that the alienating parent is slinging your way? Yup. As alie...
38. Your Happiness
Recently, I've noticed an uptick in suffering in the online communities (specifically for alienated parents). People seem to be particularly unhappy. Whether due to Mo...
37. Coping with Alienation Anxiety By Worrying
Worry. Anxiety. They can be all-consuming when we're dealing with alienation. Anxiety is a physical state. There are different kinds, but all anxiety derives fro...
36. Overcoming Shame
Shame. I think every human walking the face of this earth (over the age of, say, 9) knows the feeling of shame. It’s like a warm shower of “UGH”. With alienation, ...
35. Disenfranchised Grief
During alienation, many parents (if not all of them) experience disenfranchised grief; we feel isolated, judged, and unsupported during the most painful period of our ...
34. 💸MONEYYYYY💸
MONEY. Believe it or not, this is by far, the most highly requested topic I get from y’all, yet I know what a sore subject it is. As alienated parents, many of us ha...
33. When You Feel Defeated: Protocol to Move You Into Productivity
As a parent experiencing the effects of alienation, you are likely no stranger to the feeling of defeat. You've been through a lot. After all the drama began you might...
Bonus Episode: A Love Letter to All the Mamas ♥️
Happy Mom’s Day, my friend. And if it's not Mom's day anymore, you need a friendly reminder of how amazing you are, have a listen. Watch the video on Spotify! Get Not...
32. Is There More To Life Than This?
Studies have shown that when you experience a traumatic event, your likelihood and capacity to grow in one or more areas increases tremendously. Further, when you exp...
31. Settling For Less When You Can Have SO Much More (edited)
Experiencing alienation (or any kind of grief, for that matter), we often feel battered by a plethora of uncomfortable experiences/emotions. So... the brain's tendency...
30. A Self-Talk Pep Talk/Sneaky Unhelpful Thoughts
As alienated parents, we are inundated with so much negativity. As a result, we often end up with a negative outlook, without even realizing it. Today, I will help you...