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Season 2

Oct. 29, 2023

EP97: Two Years With The Estranged Heart

In this episode, Kreed & AC celebrate the closing of season 2 and beginning of season 3. Tune into hear more about where we’ve been, where we are and where we are going. —---------- http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kre...

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Oct. 22, 2023

EP96: Are They Still The Same Person? Or are we living with outdated …

In this episode, Kreed & AC join in conversation surrounding assumptions. “It might be ok. It might not. I know I can live WITHOUT the relationship. I don’t know if I can live WITH it.” Are we living with outdated …

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Oct. 15, 2023

EP95: Kreed & AC Answer Listener Questions

In this episode, Kreed & AC answer listener questions surrounding topics such as: boundaries, grandparent's rights, estrangement anniversaries / reaching out, and 'closing' letters. —---------- 2023 Moving Beyond Family Stru...

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Oct. 8, 2023

EP94: I've Done The Work .... and they still won't give me the time o…

In this episode, Kreed discusses what 'doing the work' means and discussing the myth that doing the work means reconciling. -------------- 2023 Moving Beyond Family Struggles Summit - registration link https://www.2023moving...

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Oct. 1, 2023

EP93: How Many Sides? How do we navigate conflict when there are so m…

AC flies solo in this episode! Some have said that there are two sides to every story. Others argue that there are three: yours, mine, and the truth. What if there are more sides than that? How do we navigate …

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Sept. 24, 2023

EP92: Kreed & AC Answer Listener Questions

In this episode Kreed & AC answer listener questions - topics such as: —---------- 2023 Moving Beyond Family Struggles Summit - registration link https://www.2023movingbeyondfamilystruggles.com/copy-of-2022-summitzoz0vwn...

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Sept. 17, 2023

EP91: Why Giving Your Children All The Things You Never Had Backfires

Did you parent from the “I gave them everything **I** did not have growing up!” perspective? Your child is not you. What is the WHY behind how we parented / are parenting? Spite is a terrible motivator. How do we …

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Sept. 11, 2023

EP90: HELP! My Adult Child Says They Don't Feel Safe With Me

In this episode, with AC on holiday, Kreed discusses the topic of emotional safety and what estranged adult children generally mean when they describe a parent as or tell a parent they are “unsafe to be around”. The Holistic...

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Sept. 10, 2023

Bonus Episode: A Message on National Grandparent's Day

In this bonus episode, Kreed expresses empathy for those grandparents without their grandchildren in their lives. ------ 2023 Moving Beyond Family Struggles Summit - registration link https://www.2023movingbeyondfamilystruggl...

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Sept. 3, 2023

EP89: Difficult Truths & Comforting Lies - Why do **I** have to work …

In this episode, Kreed & AC discuss the value of working on self during estrangement and how changing self, by default, changes the dynamics of every relationship we have with others, including ourselves. This applies to the ...

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Aug. 27, 2023

EP88: Kreed Answers Listener Questions

In this episode, Kreed answers questions from listeners - Dealing with long term estrangement; Suggested steps after sending an amends letter; Dealing with unwanted contact from EPs; Should a parent reach out to the EAC's the...

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Aug. 20, 2023

EP87: Communication - intention vs impact, expectations, boundaries a…

In this episode, Kreed and AC Bergen-Fischer join in conversation to discuss communication: intention vs impact, expectations, boundaries and the value of the consultant role as viewed through the "grandparent's tool box". 2...

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Aug. 13, 2023

EP86: Boundaries, Consistency & Rebuilding Trust

In this episode, Kreed discusses boundaries and consistency along with the importance of rebuilding trust (for estranged parents) by moving from the manager to consultant role. ----- http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kre...

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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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