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June 30, 2024

EP132: My Daughter-In-Law Has Broken Our Family - The Myth of the Gat…

In this episode, Kreed shares a perspective on the myth of daughter-in-law or son-in-law as ‘the gatekeeper’. Could there be another perspective? http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Co...

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June 23, 2024

EP131: Things Estranged Parents Grapple With

In this episode, Kreed covers three topics that parents discuss frequently in the world of estrangement. - Can I take down their photos? - What to do with their things (childhood memories, mementos, etc.) - Should I stop payi...

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June 16, 2024

EP130: Estranged Dads Hurt Too (Father's Day)

In this Father's Day episode, Kreed discusses her experience working with estranged dads and their pain. ⁠http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com⁠ Email Kreed at: ⁠TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com⁠ Coaching with Kreed - ⁠https://TheEstra...

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June 9, 2024

EP129: Living With The Rejection & Separation

In this episode, Kreed discusses how estranged parents & adult children can live and even thrive in the face of rejection and separation. ---------------------- http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHea...

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June 2, 2024

EP128: Should I Keep Trying? Do I WANT To Keep Trying? - how a pause …

In this episode, Kreed discusses how a pause letter might be helpful in place of giving up on our estranged loved one. ----------------------- http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coach...

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May 26, 2024

EP127: Road to Reconciliation

Recently, a support group member asked Kreed about the specific steps she took to reconcile with her adult children. In this episode, Kreed share those steps as well as what she has done to maintain those relationships for ne...

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May 19, 2024

EP126: Reconciliation IS Possible - even after 10 years of estrangeme…

In this episode, Kreed shares a mom's story of reconciliation after 10 years of estrangement. Also, an update on a mom who, after 9 years of silence and who previously shared her estrangement story on the podcast, is now reco...

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May 12, 2024

EP125: From Pain to Peace on Mother's Day - perspective is everything

In this episode, Kreed encourages a different perspective for both estranged moms and estranged adult children. ---------------- http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com C oaching with Kree...

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May 5, 2024

EP124: Still A Mother

In this episode, Kreed discusses the month of May and Mother's Day as it relates to estranged moms. If you are an estranged mom and feeling all of the feelings that come up this time of year, you might find …

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April 28, 2024

Why Do They Stay SO Angry & Resentful?

In this episode, Kreed discusses the question that estranged parents have about their estranged adult child(ren): Why Do They Stay SO Angry & Resentful? Why won't THEY go to therapy and do THEIR work? http://www.TheEstrangedH...

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April 21, 2024

EP122: When Change Comes Calling - transitions create opportunities

In this episode, Kreed shares thoughts regarding life's transitions and changes. She discusses how we can embrace these when it comes to estrangement and reconciliation to grow and evolve in our relationships. ---------------...

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April 14, 2024

EP121: Interview w/An Adult Daughter (part 4 of 4) - If I Could Just …

Interview with An Adult Daughter (part 4 of 4) - If I Could Just Get My Mom To See Me. In this episode, this is the final piece of the interview with an estranged adult daughter. She discusses her mom's …

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April 7, 2024

EP120: Interview w/An Adult Daughter (part 3 of 4) - If I Could Just …

Interview with An Estranged Adult Daughter (part 3 of 4) - If I Could Just Get My Mom To See Me This adult daughter discusses the need to sort through her childhood memories to find out why she felt the …

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March 31, 2024

EP119: Interview w/An Adult Daughter (part 2 of 4) - If I Could Just …

Part 2 of 4 - Interview w/An Adult Daughter - If I Could Just Get My Mom To See Me. This adult daughter discusses her care and love for her mom even in the midst of estrangement and the hurt …

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March 24, 2024

EP118: Interview w/An Adult Daughter (part 1 of 4) - If I Could Just …

This is the first of a 4 part series for an interview with an estranged adult daughter. This conversation is insightful, deeply reflective and emotional. It's a must listen for any estranged parent and adult child or those wh...

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March 17, 2024

We’ll Never Heal If They Won’t Do The Repair Work WITH Me!

In this episode, Kreed discusses the difference between individual and joined work and why doing solo healing work can help relational healing to be easier and quicker. Also discussed is that healing happens in layers and wha...

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March 10, 2024

EP116: Emotional Triggers - Kreed's Recent Personal Triggering Experi…

In this episode, Kreed shares her own personal story of being emotionally triggered by her mom just recently. She also discusses emotional triggers - what are they, how they show up and what we can do to help lessen them. …

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March 3, 2024

EP115: Why Are They Holding A Grudge? Why Won't They Forgive Me?

Are our estranged adult children really holding a grudge or withholding forgiveness? In this episode, Kreed discusses why this "surface appearance" might not actually be what is going on for our adult child. Have we, as estra...

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Feb. 25, 2024

EP114: LACK OF APOLOGIES & CHANGED BEHAVIOR - Themes of Parent/Adult …

In this episode, estrangement coach, Kreed Revere, discusses part 6 of 6 in the series on Themes of Parent / Adult Child Estrangement: LACK OF APOLOGIES & CHANGED BEHAVIOR Parents who resist or downright refuse to apologize a...

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Feb. 18, 2024

EP113: RELIGION, POLITICS, IDENTITY ACCEPTANCE - Themes of Parent / A…

In this episode, estrangement coach, Kreed Revere, discusses part 5 of 6 of the series on Themes of Parent / Adult Child Estrangement: Religion, Politics and Identity Acceptance Parent-adult child estrangement is a deeply com...

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Feb. 11, 2024

EP112: NARCISSISM & EMOTIONAL IMMATURITY - Themes of Parent/Adult Chi…

In this episode, Kreed explores narcissism and emotional immaturity within family estrangement dynamics, particularly between estranged parents and adult children. * Understanding Narcissistic Traits and Emotional Immaturity ...

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Feb. 4, 2024

EP111: Denial of Issues or Problems in Parent / Adult Child Estrangem…

In this episode, Kreed discusses part 3 of 6 of the series on Themes of Parent / Adult Child Estrangement: Denial of Issues or Problems in Parent / Adult Child Estrangement * Understanding the role of denial in estranged rela...

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Jan. 28, 2024

EP110: BOUNDARIES - Themes of Parent/Adult Child Estrangement

Part 2 of 6 in series of Themes of Parent/Adult Child Estrangement - BOUNDARIES: In this episode, Kreed covers examples of healthy and non-healthy boundaries, the importance of healthy boundaries in parent/adult child relatio...

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Jan. 21, 2024

EP109: Themes of Parent/Adult Child Estrangement - Emotional Neglect …

In this episode, Kreed begins a 6-part series on Themes & Topics for Parent/Adult Child Estrangement. Kreed covers examples of, the profound & last impacts of emotional abuse & neglect, how unaddressed emotional wounds can co...

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