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  • how to live while struggling with alienation divorce coercive control anxiety

    how to live while struggling with alienation divorce coercive control anxiety
    2026/04/09
    Have you ever felt the soul-crushing pain of estrangement from your children due to parental alienation? We invite you to join us on a journey of healing, resilience, and personal growth through the heart-rending narratives of our brave guests, Betsy and Geo. As they unload their decade-long battles with parental alienation and estrangement, these warriors sketch a poignant picture of the harsh reality that countless parents encounter daily.

    The conversation spotlights the transformational power of community and support. Betsy and Lawrence candidly recount their experiences with Al Anon Family Groups — a haven that has been pivotal in their personal growth. The stories of their resilience, of managing multiple jobs, returning to school, and even running marathons, serve as a testament to their indomitable spirit, and their relentless pursuit of reconnection with their children.

    As we wrap up, we plunge into the healing power of sharing and shedding light on our stories. Betsy, Geo and Lawrence advocate for the cathartic effect of this exposure, not only for them and their children, but also for the community. Join us as we transform our collective pain into purpose, and lay the foundation for a healing journey. Check out the show notes for resources, including the free 12-step program, Parental Alienation Anonymous, and the Family Hope Project.

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    Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
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    31 分
  • parenting when you don't have contact or access to your children

    parenting when you don't have contact or access to your children
    2026/04/07
    How often have you walked the ‘high road’, believing it to be the road to success, only to find it’s not always the best route when engaging with the complexities of parental alienation? Join me, Lawrence Joss, as we dismantle this concept and explore the profound impact it can have, not just on us, but our children as well. We’ll dig into my personal journey, discussing the integral role of self-advocacy, the power of resilience, and the importance of selecting the right resources – be it therapists or attorneys. Let’s also delve into the ‘secret handshake’ or ‘unilateral agreement’ notion that we unknowingly carry from our upbringing, and its unintended ripple effects on our children.

    Let’s get critical together, as we analyze how the dynamics of our family origin can bleed into our adulthood, affecting our relationship with our children. We’ll dissect the sealed system of parental alienation, understanding how we, as parents, can inadvertently feed the disease through our actions. It’s time to be proactive about our healing journey, to take responsibility for our actions and be mindful of our perspectives. We’ll also touch on the difficult conversations around parental alienation that often cause discomfort within the family system.

    But it’s not all about the struggles; there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. We’ll learn how we can use our collective power to orchestrate sustainable, long-term change. Let’s explore the opportunities available for community engagement – from being part of our podcast crew to joining the Family Hope project, or participating in parental alienation anonymous support groups. We’ll also uncover how foundational trainings, such as NVC, can aid us in better understanding our children’s experiences and needs. So, buckle up for a journey of understanding, self-advocacy, and community inclusion as we navigate the challenging terrain of parenting without access.

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    Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
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    31 分
  • 3 things to do when battling parental alienation estrangement in high conflict divorce custody battles

    3 things to do when battling parental alienation estrangement in high conflict divorce custody battles
    2026/04/06
    Ready to arm yourself with the tools to battle parental alienation in a custody battle?

    Join us as we sit down with the highly esteemed Dr. Lynn Steinberg who shares her knowledge on the matter. From navigating the tumultuous terrain of the court system to getting emotionally and spiritually resourced, Dr. Steinberg’s insights are invaluable for anyone dealing with this issue.

    We delve into the complexities of parental alienation, discussing the painstaking process of defending against false accusations, and the importance of seeking professional help. Hear how countries like Mexico and Denmark lead the fight against parental alienation, with laws designed to protect the alienated parent.

    Finally, we explore the unfathomable depths of the parental alienation system and its impact on our most precious ones – our children. Wrapping up the episode, we share resources to aid you on this arduous healing journey.

    Brace yourself for this hard-hitting episode.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fragility-of-family-in-this-era--6934404/support.

    Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
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    32 分
  • Avoid these 3 mistakes in high conflict divorce custody battles while navigating the family court system

    Avoid these 3 mistakes in high conflict divorce custody battles while navigating the family court system
    2026/03/31
    Navigating the court system can be a daunting expedition.

    In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lynn Steinberg, a seasoned author, advocate, and psychologist, who’s also served as an expert witness. We discuss navigating the courtroom, self-representation challenges, and the importance of taking control of your legal journey. She shares practical advice on court preparation and choosing the right attorney. We also explore ‘pro se’ representation.

    We shine a light on parental alienation, a misunderstood topic. Dr. Lynn offers insights into its impact on families and addresses gender-biased laws and coercive control.We dive into Dr. Lynn’s book, “You’re Not Crazy,” which analyzes the court system, offers tips for supporting loved ones, and emphasizes self-representation. Staying composed and focusing on facts are crucial in addressing hidden issues.

    Buckle up for this episode!

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    Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
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    28 分
  • What not to do if you are an alienated parent (Part 2)

    What not to do if you are an alienated parent (Part 2)
    2026/03/31
    Many people often make the mistake of thinking it is the job of other people to fill the voids and mend the broken pieces within us.

    However, WE are the only ones who can do the inner work to better ourselves. While we need the right tools, and the guidance of the right community, it all comes down to the work we are willing to do within ourselves. It’s a process that takes time, but the results will be transformational.

    This episode is the second part of ‘What NOT to Do if You Are an Alienated Parent’.

    Renèe and Georgette delve into the patterns they repeated in order to get the attention of their kids, and how this tied into the thought process that, as parents, they are only loved and needed when they get a response. They share how things changed throughout their healing process, and how these changes resulted in better connections and relationships with their loved ones.

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    Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
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    33 分
  • What not to do if you are an alienated parent (Part 1)

    What not to do if you are an alienated parent (Part 1)
    2026/03/31
    Host Lawrence Joss has invited a panel of parents who have ‘been there before’ to share the benefits of their hindsight. Today’s episode unpacks some of the common mistakes parents make when trying to reconnect with their loved ones.

    The beauty of this episode is that if you are dealing with family estrangement or alienation, just by listening in, you give yourself a shot at not making some of the same mistakes.

    There is good advice for parenting in general, too – from not putting too much pressure on your kids in terms of them communicating with you, to not asking one child about how another child is doing (i.e., placing your focus on the child you are actually with). There’s also wonderful insight into the rooms of PA-A, and the tools you can learn to deal with family estrangement.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fragility-of-family-in-this-era--6934404/support.

    Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
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    34 分
  • Somatic interventions for parents with Dr.Mandy (Part 2)

    Somatic interventions for parents with Dr.Mandy (Part 2)
    2026/03/31
    Have you ever witnessed a child who is ‘inundated’, feels overwhelmed, and doesn’t know how to respond to a situation?

    Wherever we may find ourselves within the family system – as a child, parent, grandparent, or partner – feeling dysregulated or ‘triggered’ by our loved ones can cause us to say and do things we may later regret.

    Dr. Mandy Cisler is an expert on mind/body integration: a somatic approach that provides us with the tools we need to calm down and think before we speak. She has pioneered the ‘Healing Framework’ as a somatic therapist, and this is Part Two of her heartfelt conversation with Lawrence Joss.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fragility-of-family-in-this-era--6934404/support.

    Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
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    31 分
  • Somatic interventions for parents with Dr.Mandy (Part 1)

    Somatic interventions for parents with Dr.Mandy (Part 1)
    2026/03/31
    Have you ever experienced the feeling of dysregulation – and lashed out at a child or loved one because you were in a highly emotive state?

    Dr. Mandy Cisler is a somatic therapist, coach, and founder of the ‘Healing Framework’. She is an expert on a mind/body integration approach that supports you in regulating your nervous system. In this episode of “Family Disappeared”, she will share the tools of the somatic approach so that you can learn to check in with your body before reacting to a trying situation.

    Through learning about the invaluable work of Dr. Cisler, you will be able to identify behavioral patterns from your family of origin. This, in turn, will allow you to discover how you can learn to listen to your body before speaking and reacting. This will allow you to model and teach a new way of being to your children.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fragility-of-family-in-this-era--6934404/support.

    Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
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    33 分