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Aug. 6, 2023

EP85: Change of Tactic or Change of Heart? A conversation with Kreed …

In this episode, Kreed & AC further the discussion around family estrangement. ----------- http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart-sched...

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July 30, 2023

EP84: Why This Is NOT A Relationship of Equals - and why this affects…

In this episode, Kreed discusses the asymmetrical relationship between parent and adult child. -------- http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed: https://theestrangedhea...

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July 23, 2023

EP83: Respect vs. Obedience - Is respecting elders “just because” an …

In this episode, Kreed discusses the difference between respect and obedience. Is respect "just because" an outdated practice? -------- How To Find A Therapist webinar (Wednesday, 7/26/2023): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how...

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July 16, 2023

EP82: A Conversation with AC Bergen-Fischer (monthly guest host & for…

In this episode, Kreed and AC Bergen-Fisher (formerly estranged adult child) discuss estrangement and the following topics: abandonment, trauma responses, the word toxic and redefining relationships. --------- http://www.TheE...

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July 9, 2023

EP81: What To Do When A Parent Won't Take Accountability

In this episode, Kreed answers a question from an estranged adult child about what to do when a parent will not take any accountability and the adult child feels they are doing all of the emotional heavy lifting. ----- http:/...

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July 2, 2023

EP80: An Estranged Dad's Story, part II

In this episode, which is part II of an estranged dad's story, Kreed continues the conversation with this dad regarding his heartbreaking loss of relationship with his two sons. Part I of this story can be found in episode 79...

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June 25, 2023

EP79: An Estranged Dad's Story, part 1

In this episode, Kreed meets with an estranged dad who shares his story of the heartbreaking loss of relationship with his two sons as well as the ramifications that the loss has had on his life since being estranged. ------ …

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June 18, 2023

EP78: Estranged Dads

In this episode, Kreed discusses estranged dads and the immense need for support for them. ------ http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart-sc...

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June 12, 2023

EP77: Estrangement Sucks - the realities & a few Aha's

In this episode, formerly estranged adult child, AC Bergen Fisher joins Kreed for a conversation about estrangement and the realities of it. ------ http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.co...

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June 4, 2023

EP76: What I Learned From Estrangement

In this episode, Kreed discusses how estrangement led her to lead a more meaningful, sacred and loving life. ----- http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed: https://the...

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May 28, 2023

EP75: What To Do When Dreams Die -grieving the loss of the parenting …

In this episode, Kreed discusses the death of the dreams we had regarding what our relationships would look like with our estranged adult children or estranged parents and how to grieve the death of those dreams when they do ...

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May 14, 2023

EP81: “I May Not Be Right About This” - a recently reconciled mom’s s…

In this Mother's Day episode, Kreed shares the story of a recently reconciled mom's story. ------ http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com To Register for the new cohort Zoom support g...

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May 7, 2023

EP80: SURVIVING MOTHER'S DAY, WEEK, & MONTH - Remember this when the …

In this episode, Kreed discusses life symbology for Mother's Day along with some tips on how to survive Mother's Day. ------ http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Interview To Be A Gues...

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April 30, 2023

ENCORE EPISODE: Estranged Mom, Estranged Adult Child. I've Been Both.

http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Interview To Be A Guest on The Estranged Heart: https://theestrangedheart-scheduler.as.me/INTERVIEW Coaching with Kreed: https://theestrangedhear...

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April 23, 2023

EP78: Estrangement - trend or symptom?

In this episode, Kreed discusses pulling back to look at the aerial view vs being in the weeds and not being able to see the larger picture at play here. http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gm...

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April 16, 2023

EP77: Can Death Put Estrangement Into Motion? The Impact of Death On …

In this episode, Kreed discusses how loss and grief can complicate and be a catalyst for estrangement. RESOURCES: https://www.adec.org/ The Association for Death Education & Counseling http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email...

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April 2, 2023

EP76: A FINAL MESSAGE - estrangement & inheritance ... what to do?

In this episode, Kreed discusses the challenges estranged parents face when it comes to leaving an inheritance to an estranged adult child. She also invites consideration for the final message we leave our estranged adult chi...

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March 27, 2023

EP75: Sibling Estrangement

In this episode, Kreed discusses having once been estranged from her sibling and the effects of this type of estrangement on the siblings estranged but also on other family members who are often caught in the middle. http://w...

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March 19, 2023

EP74: Your Kid Is In Therapy. And?

In this episode, Kreed discusses the therapy process, how it can help estranged people (both parents and adult children). She also shares about the value in being curious about the process, what’s not being openly seen/heard ...

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March 12, 2023

S2EP73 - But That's NOT What I Meant! How to bridge the intent - impa…

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March 6, 2023

Ep72 - A Special Kind of Grief

In this episode, Kreed discusses grieving the death of dreams. ------ http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Coaching with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart-scheduler.as.me/ Support group facilitated by Kreed: https://www.facebook...

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Feb. 27, 2023

EP71: Life Symbology - what are we missing?

In this episode, Kreed discusses, by way of life stories, the fact that human beings are wired for connection and when they walk away from connection, there is always a reason why. Learn to recognize the symbology. ----- http...

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Feb. 20, 2023

EP70: The Platinum Rule

In this episode, Kreed discusses what the platinum rule is, why its important and how to implement it. Want to reconcile? Learn everything you can about this "rule". ----- http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Coaching with Kreed:...

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Feb. 19, 2023

EP70: The Platinum Rule - a fast track to possible reconciliation

In this episode, Kreed discusses what the platinum rule is and why utilizing it can help your adult child to feel see, heard and validated ... aka fast tracking reconciliation (if at all possible). ----- http://www.TheEstra...

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