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EP150: The Estranged Heart - three years later

In this special episode celebrating the third anniversary of the Estranged Heart podcast, Kreed reflects on the journey of the podcast, the importance of community, and the lessons learned over the years. She discusses the su...

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Oct. 30, 2024

EP150: The Estranged Heart - three years later

In this special episode celebrating the third anniversary of the Estranged Heart podcast, Kreed reflects on the journey of the podcast, the importance of community, and the lessons learned over the years. She discusses the su...

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Oct. 23, 2024

EP149: Pushing & Prodding are NOT Helping You!

In this episode, Kreed discusses the complexities of estrangement and emphasizes the importance of patience and understanding in the healing process, highlighting that pushing for reconciliation can often lead to further estr...

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Oct. 16, 2024

EP148: Why Is She Reconciled and I'm Still Estranged?

In this episode of the Estranged Heart podcast, Kreed discusses the complexities of reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of patience, self-reflection, and understanding in the healing process. Kreed outlines key factors...

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Oct. 9, 2024

EP147 - Is it Verbal Abuse or a Cry About an Unmet Need?

In this episode, Kreed explores the complexities of estrangement and communication between parents and adult children. The discussion centers around the often misunderstood expressions of anger, which may be perceived as verb...

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Oct. 2, 2024

EP146: I Would Have Been the Perfect Mother for Me, But Probably Not …

In this episode, Kreed discusses the complexities of estrangement between parents and adult children, focusing on the emotional disconnect that often arises despite parents' best efforts to provide materially. The conversatio...

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Sept. 29, 2024

EP145: Healing the Pain of Estrangement: Your Child’s Invitation

In this episode, Kreed discusses the complexities of estrangement between parents and adult children, emphasizing the importance of self-understanding and emotional connection. She introduces the concept of an 'invitation to ...

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Reflecting on Three Years of The Estranged Heart: Lessons Learned, Compassion, and Moving Forward

   It’s hard to believe that three years have passed since The Estranged Heart began its journey. What started as a podcast to support and connect those experiencing the pain of family estrangement has blossomed into a strong commun…

Pushing & Prodding Isn’t Helping: Why Reconciliation Requires Space and Patience

When you're estranged from your adult child, the desire to heal the relationship can feel all-consuming. You want answers, you want to make amends, and most of all, you want things to go back to the way they were. But the truth is, pushing and prodd…

What is She Doing Differently Than Me to Be Reconciled with Her Adult Daughter?

As a mother navigating the painful waters of estrangement from your adult child, you might find yourself comparing your situation to others, asking, What is she doing that I’m not? It’s natural to wonder why reconciliation seems to come …