Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. As I create this episode, we’re entering Thanksgiving season in the US. Maybe you’re looking forward to it, or maybe you’re feeling like there’s not much to celebrate because of being estranged from your child. Can you feel thankful on Thanksgiving when you’re estranged from your adult child? Let’s talk about it. . Join the free Facebook support community for Christian estranged moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianestrangedmothers . Get Your 12 D...
Oct 31, 2023•10 min•Ep. 170
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. 1 Peter 5:8 ESV says Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. In this episode I want to talk to you about 2 ways the devil tries to steal the victory from estranged mothers. Be aware of these situations so that you can resist the devil and hold onto your victory. Do not let the devil rob you of what God is trying to heal in you or your family. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) A...
Oct 26, 2023•10 min•Ep. 169
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Have you apologized to your estranged daughter or son but they keep bringing the same thing up again? When I went through that with my formerly estranged daughter, it felt discouraging and angering. I was trying to change, yet I felt like what was the point if my nose was going to keep getting rubbed in the past wrongs I had committed. In this tea time Tuesday episode, I’m going to share the 2 thought errors happening in that line of thinking and how you ca...
Oct 24, 2023•9 min•Ep. 168
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. As a voice in the industry of estrangement and reconciliation, I am an outlier. I teach some concepts that you do not hear many other people talking about, pertaining to family estrangement. In fact, I not only teach some different concepts, but I can assure you that if you come close to me, whether on this podcast or working together, or in the Facebook community… I’m going to disrupt your estrangement journey. I am a disrupter, and because God works throu...
Oct 19, 2023•14 min•Ep. 167
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Many times, estranged mothers say they have no idea why their adult child estranged from them. They thought they had a good relationship, and now they’re left wondering what they could have done that led to such a strong act of separation. I’ve worked with estranged adult children, as well as dealing with my own estrangement and reconciliation, and I’ve seen some patterns emerge. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I’m going to tell you 5 things your estrange...
Oct 17, 2023•12 min•Ep. 166
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. There is one medicine that heals every family estrangement - forgiveness and love. Can such a complicated problem have such a seemingly simple solution? Oh yes. It can and it DOES. Knowing how to apply forgiveness and love, and what that looks like in action… that typically requires some guidance and support. In this episode, I’m going to give you some guidance around why YOU have to take the medicine first, and how to do that. You cannot heal your family e...
Oct 12, 2023•11 min•Ep. 165
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Do you have your tea? If not, grab a cup and find your spot, because I have something to talk to you about. In this tea Time Tuesday episode, I want to talk to you about 3 areas where you need to be consistent if you want to heal the family estrangement from your adult child. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Schedule your free consultation (or or get on the waitlist to be among the first to know when an appointment opens up): www.theestrangedmomcoach.c...
Oct 10, 2023•11 min•Ep. 164
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you’re faced with family estrangement from your son or daughter, it’s hard to know what needs to happen to repair the relationship. You might feel pulled in 100 different directions, unsure of what to do or who to turn to. In this episode, I’m telling you why you need to start with the right inner circle. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Apply for your free consultation: www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/schedule ⬇️ 2) Access your audio meditation to h...
Oct 05, 2023•12 min•Ep. 164
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this tea time Tuesday episode, I want to talk to you about how to approach reconciliation in a way that gives you the absolute best chances of having a healed relationship with your son or daughter. Whether you have already started those initial conversations or if you are still estranged from your child, and wondering how to get the door of communication open, this information will help you things forward in a positive direction. Let’s talk about it. . ...
Oct 03, 2023•13 min•Ep. 162
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Have you ever been approached by a friend or family member who offered to talk to your estranged adult child for you? Maybe you have considered asking a family member to talk some sense into your estranged son or daughter. Should someone else have a talk with your child on your behalf? I have an answer for you in this episode. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Schedule your free consultation (or or get on the waitlist to be among the first to know when ...
Sep 28, 2023•9 min•Ep. 161
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you go through family estrangement, your central nervous system kicks into overdrive as it becomes triggered by the stress and trauma involved in family estrangement. An overtaxed central nervous system can lead to feelings of anxiety, sadness and utter exhaustion. In this episode, I’m giving you 6 tips you can start using right away to leverage your home environment to soothe your central nervous system. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Schedule ...
Sep 26, 2023•9 min•Ep. 160
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. If you have another child, or other children, in addition to your estranged adult child, this episode is for you. We often fear that we will mess things up with our other child and that they also will estrange. While that is a trauma response to family estrangement, there is some actual risk that we will drive our other child away when we engage in certain behaviors. In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most common mistakes that you want to avoid w...
Sep 21, 2023•10 min•Ep. 159
Hey friend! Welcome back to the show. With 1 in 4 Americans being estranged from a family member, family estrangement has reached an epidemic level. What’s causing so many adult children to go no contact? In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I am going to tell you the most common reasons for estrangement, and 3 situations that make your child more likely to estrange. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Schedule your free consultation (or or get on the waitlist to be among the first to know when a...
Sep 19, 2023•13 min•Ep. 158
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. You can get so focused on trying to get back into conversation with your estranged child that when they say YES to talking, you panic. . Because what do you say? What should you avoid? What if you break down in tears? Should you bring up how much this has hurt you? What if they say something you don’t know how to answer? . When you get into that first estrangement reconciliation meeting… that’s when the rubber meets the road. You want to be prepared. In thi...
Sep 14, 2023•11 min•Ep. 157
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. This episode is one that felt so inspired by God, and so important for me to put out into the world. If you are an estranged mother with a son who has a girlfriend or wife who seems to be driving the wedge, please pay attention to the message in this episode. In today’s episode, I’m telling you about the jezebel spirit and how it may be working through your daughter in law, or your son’s girlfriend, to try to destroy your relationship with your son. I’ll al...
Sep 12, 2023•14 min•Ep. 156
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. One of the most common challenges estranged parents face is feeling like they are walking on eggshells when they try to communicate with their estranged child. If you have a DIL situation, the eggshell feeling is doubled. You might fear that one false move will land you back in exile, unable to talk to your child, or see your grandchildren. If this resonates with you, I have an analogy that will explain what’s happening, and also give you some solid hope fo...
Sep 07, 2023•9 min•Ep. 155
Hello, Tea Time friend! Welcome back to the show. The thoughts you choose are one of THE MOST ACCURATE PREDICTORS of whether or not you will reconcile with your estranged adult child. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 13 thoughts that were pivotal to helping me feel better AND heal the estrangement from my daughter. Grab a notebook, a pen and your cuppa tea, and let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Schedule your free consultation (or or get on the waitlist to be among the first to know when an ap...
Sep 05, 2023•15 min•Ep. 154
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. If you’ve been trying to repair the broken relationship with your adult child for some time, but not seeming to get anywhere, you may be wondering if it’s time to stop trying. Family estrangement from your adult child can wear you down over time, and you just want to feel better. The thought of throwing in the towel brings mixed emotions of relief and loss, and you’re not sure what to do as an estranged mother. In this episode I’m giving the answer to the q...
Aug 31, 2023•11 min•Ep. 153
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I hope you have your tea ready and an open heart to receive because I have a word for you. Genesis 50:20 (from the Easy To Read version) says: It is true that you planned to do something bad to me. But really, God was planning good things. God’s plan was to use me to save the lives of many people. And that is what happened. Friend, you’re being developed for your deployment into a next level room. This estrangement that was meant to destroy you is a steppin...
Aug 29, 2023•12 min•Ep. 152
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. With so much discussion about what not to say, how to approach your estranged child and all the things YOU need to change, you might be feeling like things are heavily weighted in favor of your estranged child. Maybe you wonder if you're both adults why it seems like you’re the one doing all the work to repair the estranged relationship. If this is ringing true for you, then don’t miss this episode. I’m going to tell you why the inequality of this relations...
Aug 24, 2023•11 min•Ep. 151
Hey friend! Welcome back to the show. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I’m going to address a topic that recently came up in our estranged mothers Facebook community. If you want to reach out to your estranged child but have no idea how to contact them, should you hire a private investigator? Getting this right can save you money, time and more heartbreak. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Schedule your free consultation (or or get on the waitlist to be among the first to know when an appoi...
Aug 22, 2023•12 min•Ep. 150
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you’re estranged from your adult child, it’s not uncommon to feel a sense of emptiness somewhere inside yourself. It can feel hard to enjoy the things you used to look forward to. You get stuck in survival mode and it feels like a void inside. In this episode, I’m going to tell you 4 ways to fill the void and feel more fulfillment in your life, even when you’re estranged. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Schedule your free consultation (or or get ...
Aug 17, 2023•12 min•Ep. 149
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I hope you have a hot cuppa tea and a desire for knowledge today because I have a word for you. In the midst of the chaos and pain of estrangement, you might overlook the lessons God is trying to teach you. Join me for this Tea Time Tuesday episode where I share 3 lessons God might be trying to teach you during your estrangement journey. When we grasp the lessons, we make order of chaos and sense of what used to seem senseless. Because God will take what is...
Aug 15, 2023•9 min•Ep. 148
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. You’re probably familiar with the concept of having favor with God, but do you know that you can have massive favor with God during difficult times, including in the midst of family estrangement from your adult child? When God parted the Red Sea, the Isrealites were experiencing favor between the water walls, and you can have the same kind of experience. The devil hopes you don’t wrap your mind around this so that you stay stuck in feelings of despair. Why ...
Aug 10, 2023•12 min•Ep. 147
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. If you were climbing a mountain, you’d make sure you had your footing before you took the next step higher, right? When you’re navigating a family estrangement from your son or daughter, you need to get your emotional footing before you take the reconciliation journey. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Schedule your free consultation (or or get on the waitlist to be among the first to know when an appointment opens up): www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/sche...
Aug 08, 2023•11 min•Ep. 146
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Have you ever been tempted to accidentally on purpose run into your estranged daughter or son? Maybe you know they will be somewhere at a specific time and you figure if you show up there, perhaps you could at least talk to them briefly or even get to hug your grandchild. The more you think about it, the more appealing it becomes and you have yourself almost talked into it. Don’t make that move yet. Listen to this episode and then decide because I have a wo...
Aug 03, 2023•9 min•Ep. 145
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I hope you have your cuppa tea for this Tea Time Tuesday episode. And even if it’s not Tuesday when you here this, is there ever a bad time for tea? In this episode, I’m giving you 7 happiness habits that build more fulfillment in your life, even if you haven’t reconciled with your estranged son or daughter, yet. Your habits strongly determine how you feel and even the outcomes you experience. You can use these habits to start shifting your feelings today. ...
Aug 01, 2023•14 min•Ep. 144
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. There are 3 mistakes newly reconciled moms make that can throw things off the rails and harm the re-emerging relationship. In this episode I’m laying out those mistakes so that you can avoid damaging the relationship with your formerly estranged daughter or son. And if you haven’t yet reached the reconciliation phase, grab a journal and make notes so that you’ll be equipped for a future reconciliation with your child. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) S...
Jul 27, 2023•11 min•Ep. 143
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I am sharing a 10-minute journal exercise that will change the way you approach being estranged from your child. This is a powerful, but simple exercise that gives you a guideline for exactly how to show up so that you don’t end up regretting your words or wishing you could take back your actions. If you are estranged from your adult child, or newly reconciled, you don’t want to miss this episode. Let’s talk about it. . Nex...
Jul 25, 2023•10 min•Ep. 142
Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Proverbs 23:7 tells us that as a man thinks in his heart, so he is. What we think and believe greatly impacts what IS. Right now, even in this very moment, the thought stories you believe are either helping you end your family estrangement, or keep it going. In this episode, I’m telling you 3 stories to release, if you want to reconcile with your estranged daughter or son. Let’s talk about it. . Next Steps: 1) Schedule your free consultation (or or get on t...
Jul 20, 2023•11 min•Ep. 141
