Podcasts about adult children

In this episode, Chip and Veronica discuss Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA). ACOA's have particular characteristics that they carry into adulthood, particularly in their intimate relationships. To learn more, visit the show notes.

Are you feeling lost in a hi-tech world? Humans long to be seen, known, and loved, but we have lost the personal touch in our technological advances.  How can we find our way back to true community? What are you doing to connect with others? Does your technology help or hurt? Author Andy Crouch helps us reclaim relationship in a technological world on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World by Andy Crouch July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.  

Dealing with your narcissistic adult children isn't easy. Listen to this video to give you guidelines that help you navigate the landmines.   Karla Downing's passion is to see individuals, marriages, and families set free from dysfunction, scriptural misunderstanding, and emotional pain personally and relationally. Her Christian relationship advice includes messages, books, and classes that provide practical solutions grounded in biblical truths, bringing balance and clarity to life and relationship issues. She also desires to equip ministry leaders and counselors to reach out more effectively to those struggling with difficult relationships, including abuse.  Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ff2TMjgei4Q

In this episode of The Estranged Heart podcast, Kreed discusses the difference between measuring a moment and measuring a pattern, why safety and comfort aren't the same thing, what repair actually sounds like, and Kreed's answer to the parents who ask if any of this just amounts to walking on eggshells.A viral claim says adult children who won't tolerate "difficult conversations" are setting themselves up for a lonely life. Kreed pushes back on the premise and makes the case that the real question was never whether hard truths get said, but whether the relationship is strong enough to hold them.KEY TAKE AWAYSChallenge isn't the problem. Shame paired with challenge is. Most adult children aren't asking for relationships free of disagreement. They're asking that hard truths stop arriving bundled with contempt, dismissal, or a demand for compliance.Repair predicts outcomes more than conflict does. Two people can say the exact same hurtful thing. The one who gets curious about the impact instead of defending the intent is the one building a relationship that can survive being wrong.Safety and comfort are not the same word. Growth requires discomfort. It doesn't require unsafety. Confusing the two means fighting the wrong battle -  trying to convince someone that life is hard, instead of asking whether the relationship stays intact while they move through something hard together.RESOURCES & SUPPORTFacebook Support Group for Estranged Moms of Adult Children (facilitated by Kreed) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroupOne-on-One ServicesPrivate coachingConsultingMediation servicesConnect with Kreed:Website: theestrangedheart.comEmail: hello@theestrangedheart.comSupport the work: Buy Me a Coffee (donation platform)

Parenting doesn't end when your children turn eighteen—it simply enters a new season. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kathy Koch to discuss her new book on raising adult children. We talk about the challenges of letting go, maintaining healthy relationships, offering wisdom without controlling, and trusting God with the adults your children are becoming. If you're navigating this stage of parenting, this conversation will encourage and equip you for the journey ahead. Celebrate Kids  Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop  

When it comes to mental health issues in children and teens, how should we care for them? Too often, there is a stigma attached to these disorders and families suffer alone. Psychologist Matthew Stanford will take your questions about common mental health conditions our kids face so we can offer the grace, hope and support they need. It’s all ahead on Equipped with Chris Brooks! Featured resource:Grace for the Children by Matthew S. StanfordWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Every person faces challenges and setbacks. But did you know that your thoughts can direct structural changes in the brain as effectively or more effectively than medicines or surgery? On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, guest host Susie Larson will talk with neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren about self-brain surgery that can cause physiological change. Learn how neuroscience and faith can make a potent combination for change when you join us for Equipped Featured resource:The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery by W. Lee Warren, M.D.Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

  One day your stepchild is excited to see you and your spouse... and the next they're distant, angry, or refusing visits altogether. Is it normal family conflict? Is it the stress of divorce? Or could it be parental alienation? In this episode, Cameron sits down with internationally recognized researcher and author Amy J.L. Baker, PhD, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in divorce and blended families. Together, they discuss what parental alienation really is, how it differs from legitimate estrangement, and what parents and stepparents should know if they suspect someone is interfering with a child's relationship with the other parent. Dr. Baker also explains her evidence-based Five-Factor Model, common parental alienation strategies, and how stepparents can support their partner without making an already difficult situation worse. In this episode, you'll learn: What parental alienation actually is, and what it isn't The difference between alienation and justified estrangement The Five-Factor Model used to identify parental alienation Common strategies that can damage a parent-child relationship If this episode encouraged or helped you, please share it with another stepmom, parent, or blended family who may need to hear this conversation. Resources Mentioned Amy J.L. Baker, PhD: https://www.amyjlbaker.com/  Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome by Amy J.L. Baker Ready to feel less alone in your stepfamily journey? Join thousands of stepmoms at the FREE 2026 Stepmom Summit for expert advice, real conversations, and practical tools to help you thrive: https://thestepmomsummit.com/  Free Resource: 10 Essential Scripts for Stepmoms: https://stepfamilycertification.com/stepmom-scripts   Love The Stepmom Diaries? Please consider rating and reviewing The Stepmom Diaries on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps the show grow and reach more blended families who need honest conversations like this one.

"I want you to know Him." These were the first words heard when Moody Radio went on the air 100 years ago. Guest host Cisco Cotto will talk with Phil Shappard and Dr. Winfred Neely about the voices and people who have helped teach and train others to share the gospel, both on the radio and at Moody Bible Institute. Be inspired to share the gospel with those around you when you join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resources:Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody RadioBook: This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil ShappardSay It!, Eric C. Redmond, General Editor  July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Dr. Lindsay Gibson's first book, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, gave millions of people language for what happened to them growing up. Her new book flips the lens for the people who are now raising kids of their own and are quietly terrified of passing it all down. Whitney sits down with her to talk about what actually builds emotional maturity in a child, and what to do in the moments your own immaturity shows up.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the fear of becoming your own parents is often a sign you won'tWhat emotional maturity actually looks like at different ages, from newborn to teenagerWhy ruling through fear works in the short term and costs you the relationship long termHow to repair with your child in a way that actually changes the pattern instead of pseudo-apologizingWhy you don't have to be the perfect source of everything for your kidConnect with Dr. Lindsay GibsonGet her new book, How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child: https://amzn.to/4fbX135 [this is an affiliate link - as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at not additional cost to you.]Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.Have a question for Whitney? Send a voice memo or email to whitney@callinghome.coJoin the Family Cyclebreakers Club: https://callinghome.coFollow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhitFollow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmftOrder Whitney's book, Toxic Positivity: https://sitwithwhit.com/toxic-positivitySign up for updates on Whitney's new book: https://cmnyyv4kpyt.typeform.com/to/PHMzjy0oThis podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When life feels dark and painful, even faithful believers can find themselves asking—how can God still be good? On the next edition Equipped with Chris Brooks, guest host Cisco Cotto sits down with author and professor Collin Hansen to explore God’s goodness and justice. No easy answers—just real, compassionate truth to settle your questions and encourage your heart! Featured resource:Where Is God in a World with So Much Evil? by Collin HansenWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Jean is deeply upset that her two adult children are making excuses instead of committing to attend their own grandparent's funeral. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Secularism has gained a strong foothold in our society and the church is often seen as irrelevant. Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes this is because the contemporary church has edited Jesus to fit a self-centered culture. Chris Brooks and Rick discuss how to return the whole, unedited Jesus to the church, and satisfy the spiritual cravings of a hungry world. Don't miss Equipped. Featured resource:Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church by Rick LawrenceWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Sarah is feeling hurt and emotionally affected by her adult son's desire for space and separation. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are adult children using emotional blackmail to control access to your grandchildren? Learn how to set firm boundaries today. This video provides a roadmap for parents facing the painful threat of being cut off from their grandchildren. If you are struggling with family dynamics where access to loved ones is being used as leverage, you are not alone. We examine the psychological patterns behind this behavior and how to maintain your dignity while navigating these high-stakes situations. We focus on actionable tough love strategies that prioritize your mental well-being over capitulating to unreasonable demands. By establishing clear family boundaries, you regain control of your own life rather than remaining a victim of manipulation. You will walk away with a concrete game plan to address emotional blackmail head-on, ensuring you have the tools needed to handle estranged grandchildren scenarios with clarity and confidence.   Get the book: Adult Children Who Break Your Heart https://www.davideclarkephd.com/product-page/adult-children-who-break-your-heart-paperback

Where should—and shouldn't—A.I. be used in ministry? It's a question pastors are grappling with as they navigate how this technology fits into their calling. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, we will welcome Nick Skytland to talk about new data on A.I. in ministry. What should A.I. help us do—and what should remain uniquely human in churches? Join the conversation on Equipped. Featured resources:Gloo Flourishing A.I. researchArticle: “New Research: Pastors Are Using A.I. More Than You Think” Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Does God seem distant in your life? When we’re in a season of dryness and doubt, it’s tempting to assume we've failed God or that He's failed us. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Kyle Strobel will help us see how wilderness moments are opportunities for God to draw us into a deeper, more authentic walk with Him—on Equipped. Featured resources:When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near by Kyle Strobel and John CoeWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

On this episode of OC Catholic Radio, host Peggy Normandin welcomes guest Janelle Peregoy to the studio. Janelle is the Associate Director for the Office for Family Life and Spirituality in the Diocese of San Diego, and she has teamed up with Linda Ji and her team here in the Diocese of Orange to focus on a unique and important ministry. Together, they've been growing a local chapter of the Life-Giving Wounds Catholic Ministry for Adult Children of Divorce in southern California. There's a retreat coming up, and Janelle is getting the word out to all those who can truly benefit from this time of grace and healing. Please share this podcast with a friend! 

Do you struggle to connect with your adult child? How do you navigate the pain in a broken parent/child relationship? On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, Dr. Kathy Koch helps parents Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children. If you need compassionate guidance or real conversation strategies for communicating with your adult kids, don't miss the next Equipped. Featured resources:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy KochWebsite: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

What would you do without Moody Radio? July 28 marks the 100th birthday of Moody Radio and we will celebrate all month long! On the next Equipped with Chris Brooks, hear stories of how God has guided the ministry through the years from former Moody Radio vice presidents Wayne Pederson and Doug Hastings, as well as Bob Neff's daughter Valerie Hogan. Share your own story of Moody Radio in your life when you join us for Equipped. Featured resources:Website: Celebrating 100 Years of Moody RadioBook: This is Moody Radio by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

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Ask a question, send us a message, or let us know how you like the podcastEpisode 224 - Why Adult Children Go No Contact: Understanding Family Estrangement, with Dr. Rin ReczekAre you wondering why your adult child went no contact, pulled away, or says they need space from the family? This episode will help you understand family estrangement without getting stuck in blame, shame, or panic.Family estrangement is one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences in parent-adult child relationships. Whether your adult child has stopped responding, set firm boundaries, gone low contact, or completely cut off communication, the grief can feel overwhelming. Parents are often left asking, “What happened?” “What did I miss?” and “Is repair still possible?”In this episode, I talk with sociologist Dr. Rin Reczek about their book, Families We Lose: A New Explanation for Family Estrangement. Dr. Reczek offers a new way to understand why adult children go no contact and why family relationships come apart.Instead of looking only at blame, bad behavior, or one painful event, Dr. Reczek explains family estrangement as part of a larger shift in how people understand family, obligation, safety, accountability, boundaries, and connection.This episode is important because so many parents and adult children are struggling with family cutoff, emotional distance, low contact, or no contact, but they often do not have the language to talk about what is really happening. Parents may feel rejected, confused, heartbroken, or blindsided. Adult children may feel dismissed, pressured, controlled, or unsafe.When parents and adult children are operating from different expectations of what family should be, the relationship can become even more painful.This conversation will help you step out of blame and into curiosity. It will help you better understand the deeper family patterns underneath estrangement, and it may give you a new way to think about reconnecting with adult children, repairing family relationships, respecting boundaries, and creating healthier adult family relationships.In this episode, you'll learn:Why adult children go no contact, and why family estrangement is not always about one argument, one event, or one person being “wrong.”What Dr. Reczek means by “compulsory kinship,” or the belief that family should stay together no matter what.How “democratized kinship” shifts the focus toward accountability, mutual respect, emotional safety, and meaningful connection.Why parents and adult children may experience the same family relationship in very different ways.How no contact, low contact, and family cutoff can create grief, confusion, and ambiguous loss for parents, adult children, siblings, and grandparents.Why repairing the relationship with your adult child usually requires more than love, good intentions, or a desire to get back to how things used to be.How understanding the deeper culture clash around family can help you respond with more maturity, compassion, and clarity.Family estrangement is tender, complicated, and often heartbreaking. But understanding why families become estranged gives us more choices in how we respond, how we grieve, and how we approach the possibility of repair.If this episode helped you, or if you know someone who is struggling with an estranged adult child, family distance, no contact, or painful family conflict, please share it with them. This may be exactly what they need to hear today.The Families We Lose: A New Explanation for Family Estrangement, by Rin Reczek Click here to buy your copy on Amazon Click Here to download the free guide:5 Steps to Take Before Trying to Repair the Relationship with Your Adult Child Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want support putting what you're learning into practice, come join The Connection Community in Bridge to Connection. You'll get step-by-step relationship lessons, practical tools to calm anxiety and reduce conflict, and live monthly coaching calls to help you stay steady and build real connection with your child—especially when things feel tense. Learn more and join at https://www.courageous-connections.com/bridge-to-connection3---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach.  Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.

Who is Generation Alpha, and how can the Church effectively reach them with the Gospel? Chris Brooks will talk with Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia about the unique needs this young generation has. Find out how we can disciple them beyond the screen when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen by Shane Pruitt and Shelly MeliaCelebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Carlos is a Marine who left for Iraq and Afghanistan confident in his Christian faith. Rosemarie, his wife, spent her days praying he would come back to her safely. Instead, he returned with a broken body and shattered spirit like so many others who serve our nation. Carlos and Rosemarie fought their way through the challenges of rehab, PTSD, drug addiction, and the temptation to quit on life and each other. Don't miss their profound story of persevering love and faith that heals on Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Standing Together: The Inspirational Story of a Wounded Warrior and Enduring Love by Carlos and Rosemarie EvansCelebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

On June 24, a pair of strong earthquakes struck Venezuela within less than a minute of each other. How should Christians respond to what happened in Venezuela? Dr. Jamie Aten of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute will help us understand how we can support humanitarian efforts to hurting areas of the world. Hope you can join us for the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Mentioned resources:Humanitarian Disaster InstituteSpiritual First AidCelebrating 100 Years of Moody RadioCharity Navigator to check charity ratings Organizations to check for accurate information or to assist in disasters:Samaritan's PurseConvoy of HopeWorld ReliefWorld VisionAccord NetworkUnicef July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

How do you survive the grip of crushing pain? Sometimes there are no words when you’re buried in that grief and pain. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Glenna Marshall will share her story of chronic pain and how the Book of Psalms can give words and prayers to moments when it feels like there are none. Don’t miss it! Featured resource:Praying in Pain: How to Know You're Heard When You Haven't Been Healed by Glenna MarshallCelebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio July thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Was 18 a magic number? Your child would become an adult, move out, and do […]

Was 18 a magic number? Your child would become an adult, move out, and do […]

Trinity grew up in a family affected by rage, addiction, abuse and mental illness, all untreated. The children carried dysfunctional attitudes and behaviours into their adult lives, with each family member, including Trinity, locked into their own patterns of isolation and individual illness. Trinity married an alcoholic and, a few years ago, at the end of her rope, found Al-Anon. Next she found another fellowship, Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families and finally understood the family system of which she was a part. If you think that Al-Anon  could help you cope with someone else's problem drinking then you can phone 1300 252 666 or go to their website al-anon.org.auHelp 3CR raise the $300,000 it needs to continue broadcasting and support the Living Free show here: https://www.3cr.org.au/donate#Alcoholism #Al-Anon #RecoveryIf you would like more information about Alcoholics Anonymous, they can be contacted on 1300 222 222 or go online at aa.org.auFind an Adult Children and dysfunctional Families here:https://adultchildren.org/meeting-search/ The Living Free show may involve discussion of topics such as suicide, mental illness, self-harm and family violence. Please practise self-care and care of others when listening.

As parents, it's natural to want to help your children—especially when they're facing financial challenges. But when that support becomes open-ended, it can create serious risks for your retirement, your emergency fund, your credit, and even your family relationships.In this episode of Dollars and Sense, Joel and Zach discuss five ways helping adult children can unintentionally hurt your retirement plan. They cover how financial support can affect family dynamics, create sibling tension, reduce retirement contributions, drain emergency savings, and increase debt or credit risk.The goal isn't to stop helping your kids. It's to help wisely—with structure, boundaries, and a clear understanding of how today's generosity could impact tomorrow's financial security.If you're a parent, pre-retiree, or retiree trying to balance generosity with long-term financial stability, this conversation is for you.Thinking about moving to a 55+ community? Before you make the leap, there are a few important questions to ask yourself—because this decision is about much more than buying a new home.Joel and Zach discuss the lifestyle, financial, emotional, and long-term planning considerations that come with moving into a 55+ community. From downsizing and HOA fees to social activities, aging in place, and making sure you and your partner are on the same page, this conversation is designed to help you think clearly before making a major life transition.A 55+ community can offer convenience, connection, and a fresh start—but it may also require trade-offs. The key is knowing whether the community fits your finances, personality, lifestyle, and future needs.In this episode, we cover:Whether you're truly ready for a lifestyle changeThe emotional and practical side of downsizingGiving up yardwork, gardening, and home maintenanceUnderstanding HOA fees and service-based costsSocial opportunities and privacy considerationsMaking sure you and your partner are alignedPlanning for aging in place and long-term comfortIf you're retired, nearing retirement, or helping a loved one consider their next move, this episode will give you helpful questions to consider before choosing a 55+ community.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the chaos we see in the world is simply the unhealed wounds of childhood — scaled up?In this soul-stirring episode of the Adult-Children in Recovery Podcast, Vandana Atara Noorah welcomes back Phyllis Leavitt — author of America in Therapy, speaker, and psychotherapist — for a conversation that moves from the deeply personal to the profoundly global.Phyllis reveals:How writing saved her during a chaotic, dysfunctional childhood — and how it became her path to healingWhy she believes we are at a precarious moment in human history that demands big ideas and bigger solutionsThe little-known psychological secrets behind how we arrived at this cultural precipice — and what keeps us hereWhy the same therapeutic tools that heal individuals and families can heal communities, corporations, governments, and nationsHow universal loving kindness and compassion in community — free from shame and self-blame — is not naïve idealism but practical healing strategyVandana also shares how her Inner Child Reiki Practitioner Program supports adult-children in doing this exact work — building safety from the inside out.This is an episode about HOPE — real, grounded, hard-won hope.ABOUT PHYLLIS LEAVITTPhyllis Leavitt is a psychotherapist with decades of clinical experience and the author of America in Therapy. Her work sits at the intersection of individual trauma healing and collective wellbeing. Learn more and pick up your copy at: https://phyllisleavitt.com INNER CHILD REIKI PRACTITIONER PROGRAMReady to go deeper? Explore Vandana's signature program at: https://vandanalighthealing.com/products/inner-child-reiki-practitioner-programIf this episode moved you, please leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform. Your review helps more adult-children in recovery find this work. Thank you, Beloved.Support the showStay Connected with Vandana Light Healing :✨ Website: vandanalighthealing.com YouTube: @VandanaLightHealing Facebook: VandanaLightHealing Podcast: Hope & Healing LinkedIn: Vandana Atara Noorah Instagram: @vandana_light_healing Amazon Author: Vandana Atara Noorah

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It seems like parents these days are having a hard time letting go of their adult children. We found a study that looks into parents and how many of them are still TRACKING their children after they've gone off to college and the results will shock you... We are in the middle of Fair Season in San Diego so Eddie decided to take advantage of that and drop his Top 10 Fair Foods! Toy Story 5 comes out this weekend and with that, we found a ranking of the favorite Toy Story characters and even get a surprise Top 10 from Eddie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Estrangement has a way of circling one quiet question in your heart… why. If your child has gone no contact and you've been searching for something that finally makes sense of it, come sit with me for a few minutes. There are patterns here - not to blame you, but to gently reveal where healing can begin. In this episode, I'm sharing three of the most common threads I see… the kind that shift how you understand things, and how you move forward. This is about clarity, compassion and finding your footing again in the middle of it all. . Next Steps: 1) Apply for your FREE consultation to talk to Jenny 1:1. Find out the exact path forward to feeling better and greatly increasing your chances of getting your son or daughter back in your life. And learn how estrangement coaching can get you there: www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/schedule    ⬇️ 2) Access your audio meditation to help you cast your anxieties and worries about estrangement at the feet of Jesus: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/meditation   ⬇️ 3) Join the free Facebook support community for Christian estranged mothers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianestrangedmothers    ⬇️ 4) Download Your Free Guide Of What To Do When Your Adult Child Estranges: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/child-estrangement-next-steps  . Client Reviews… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and guidance received in the most tragic time of my life from coach Jenny Good. Her faith, compassion, understanding, dedication and display of radical love has truly been life-changing for me. I was so overwhelmed with feelings of confusion, guilt, and sadness. I felt lost and didn't know how to navigate through the emotional turmoil I was experiencing. However, from the very first call, Jenny created a safe and non-judgmental space for me to share my details. Her ability to listen attentively and empathize while helping me understand a different way of thinking is truly remarkable. She understood my feelings and offered tools each session in ways I have not experienced even from therapy. I am forever thankful for the medicine she has poured into me to be the very best version of myself! This has rippled into all areas of life for me. Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter! Thank you for being the vessel of unwavering faith & love that so many of us could benefit from, estranged or not. A true Godsend.  - Melinda Wyman . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son  Having a coach and mentor who is rooted in Christ is very important. I've experienced so much inner healing with Jenny as my Coach. I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son! I feel empowered to continue stepping into my full power as a mother and to live a life where my children matter, but they don't determine my worth. I am me again. - Carol Adams

It seems like parents these days are having a hard time letting go of their adult children. We found a study that looks into parents and how many of them are still TRACKING their children after they've gone off to college and the results will shock you... We are in the middle of Fair Season in San Diego so Eddie decided to take advantage of that and drop his Top 10 Fair Foods! Toy Story 5 comes out this weekend and with that, we found a ranking of the favorite Toy Story characters and even get a surprise Top 10 from Eddie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Being a Parent is Hard! Is your older teen or young adult child feeling lost and unsure of what field or job to pursue? In this week's episode, founder of Choice Training and Coaching Solutions, Janine Friedman, discusses her "Ready, Aim. Fire" approach to helping older teens and young adults prepare for entering the workplace. Her job coaching focuses on helping her clients better understand their values, dreams, and unique strengths to determine what kinds of jobs will best meet their needs. Janine talks about the stressors and pressures of entering the workforce in today's cray world and how parents can take a hands-on approach to helping their kids with this crucial challenge. Please join us!Contactus at: beingaparentishardpodcast@gmail.com

Personal note before you listen: To be honest, I sat on this episode for weeks. I almost didn't share it - mainly because it felt too honest, too personal, too vulnerable. And I think there was a part of me that felt guilty. Despite the hesitation, here it is…In this episode of The Tarot Diagnosis, I explore what it means to be an adult child of emotionally immature parents and how tarot can help us understand the roles, defenses, wounds, and longings that form in emotionally unpredictable homes.This conversation was inspired by my recent re-read of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson, as well as my own lived experience. I talk about the painful developmental moment when we realize our parents are not all-knowing, all-capable figures, but full, flawed, historically shaped human beings. When moving through the deck, I realized this experience mimicked The Hierophant (reversed) - that unsettling, yet necessary unseating of a caregiver from the archetypal throne of perceived perfection and safety.From there, I explore how tarot became a safe, symbolic language for me and a tool that helped me piece together fragments of my upbringing, access unconscious material, and create a more coherent personal narrative…without overwhelming my nervous system in the process.I explore what feels like all the cards in this episode:The MoonThe Hanged ManThe Devil The StarThe Five of CupsThe Nine of Cups The Seven of Wands The Eight of PentaclesI also spend time with the court cards as family roles and survival strategies. The Kings and Queens become emotionally immature parent archetypes: the rigid parent, the volatile parent, the misattuned sensitive parent, and the practical caregiver who confuses provision with emotional connection. The Knights and Pages become the children shaped by those dynamics: the fixer, the family therapist, the old soul, the strategist, the overachiever, the silenced creative child, the emotional caretaker, and the overanalyzer.Ultimately, this episode is about how tarot can help us see the patterns we inherited without making those patterns the end of our story. If you felt love was conditional, your emotional needs were too much, or that safety depended on managing everyone else's moods and feelings, this episode offers a gentle but honest reflection on what you endured and what you are still allowed to become.Want more of this type of tarot experience?Join us at the Summer Solstice Summit - a three day, virtual tarot conference June 26-28. Grab your ticket here and use code TAROTPOD15 to get 15% off! https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/summersolstice

Your Money Briefing is still on break, but in honor of graduation season, we are bringing you a special panel discussion on the financial intricacies of supporting adult children. Personal finance professionals, authors and professors, including Indeed's Laura Ullrich, LendingTree's Matt Schulz, The Ramsey Show's George Kamel, New York University's Caitlin Zaloom and Harvard University's John Campbell, break down the realities of the modern safety net. Plus, the conversation takes a personal turn as the panelists open up about navigating these money milestones with their own kids. Oyin Adedoyin hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When therapists say adult children are cutting off their parents for “normal parenting mistakes,” they're almost never specific about what that means. Whitney asked 300+ people to define a normal parenting mistake and the responses said it all. The episode explores what happens when there's no repair, no accountability, and no willingness to engage with a parenting misstep, unintentional or not, that genuinely hurt. Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.Have a question for Whitney? Send a voice memo or email to whitney@callinghome.coJoin the Family Cyclebreakers Club: https://callinghome.coFollow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhitFollow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmftOrder Whitney's book, Toxic Positivity: https://sitwithwhit.com/toxic-positivitySign up for updates on Whitney's new book: https://cmnyyv4kpyt.typeform.com/to/PHMzjy0oThis podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Kathy Koch shares three insights from her new book, Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children, that can keep your relationship with your children healthy and restore it if it's unhealthy.  __________ Help ADF defend our freedoms by giving at adf.com/breakpoint.

Guest favorite Dr. Kathy Koch joins Arlene to explain the changes that happen when your kids grow up. Dr. Kathy's book Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children walks parents through the hard work of releasing control, grieving unmet expectations, and learning to communicate in ways that actually keep the door open. They cover topics like helicoptering through the teen years, using "I statements" instead of "you statements," staying connected with kids who've walked away from faith, and how to pray through the grief of it all. If your kids are still young, don't skip this episode. It's great to prepare you for the future by preventing common problems in the first place. In this episode, you'll learn: 3:06 Parent as a noun vs. parent as a verb — what changes when kids grow up 4:31 The long-term effects of helicoptering through the teen years 6:20 How to recognize when you're idolizing your kids 9:47 The "Isaac on the altar" release practice — surrendering your adult child to God 13:06 Staying connected with a child who has walked away from faith 15:37 "I statements" vs. "you statements" and why it matters 26:16 The monthly curiosity coffee — how to ask questions that open doors instead of closing them Find out more about Dr. Kathy Koch's ministry and get her book Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children at https://celebratekids.com/ Connect with Dr. Kathy on Instagram and Facebook. More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to our latest episode! Today's episode is the fourth installment of our day-in-the-life series, where we discuss what a typical day looks like for our adult children on the autism spectrum. In this episode, Elizabeth discusses a typical day for Nathan, Chase and Nicole. Join us for this meaningful conversation. Thank you for your continued support—be sure to subscribe, share, and connect with our community!If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook⁠⁠

Retirement planning doesn't always follow a straight line, and this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast tackles the pressing money decisions families are talking about. Join Wes Moss and guest host Mallory Boggs for a lively conversation about helping adult children buy homes, Roth conversions, Social Security timing, investing, taxes, and the lifestyle choices often associated with a happy retirement. • Explore the financial and emotional tradeoffs that may come with helping adult children buy a home while still protecting your own retirement goals. • Examine how higher home prices, rising mortgage rates, and ongoing family support may help shape retirement planning and financial flexibility. • Evaluate Roth conversions, Social Security claiming strategies, IRA withdrawals, and HELOC financing through the lens of taxes and long-term retirement income planning. • Reconsider how spending on travel, family experiences, health, hobbies, and social connections may play a role in retirement satisfaction. • Assess portfolio diversification considerations beyond concentrated “Magnificent 7” exposure while tackling listener questions on IRAs, emergency funds, taxable accounts, and retirement investing. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast for more conversations on retirement planning, investing, taxes, and navigating today's financial landscape with a practical long-term perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When an adult child pulls away or cuts off contact entirely, what should a parent do? On today's edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh continues his insightful conversation with Dr. Kathy Koch, author of Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Your Adult Children. She addresses why no-contact situations are on the rise, how grandparents can navigate strained family relationships, and why hope is an active choice. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

(After Model Home by Rivers Solomon and Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in her Head by Warsan Shire) Hey y'all,While Mike was in Guyana for the first time since 2001, Randie's feelings caught up to her. Tune in as she reveals the real about going No Contact with her family. Brought on by a convo with Drew and the propaganda about No Contact being, “trendy” Randie tells you the truth.No Contact is the bottom. The last resort. Because in the words of Warsan Shire, “No one would leave home unless home chased you.”Who would self-orphan themselves for shits and giggles? Not Ran. Not many people, actually. While one of the best decision she's made for herself, No Contact has left Randie achy and on many days full of grief. So, in this Indie, the shorter half of the BMM podcast invites you to learn what sovereignty of self and freedom has cost and required of her and other Adult Children making the hard decisions to live a life of integrity and courage.Items Mentioned:Model Home by Rivers Solomon, https://bookshop.org/p/books/model-home-a-novel-rivers-solomon/daba1ac77f597af3?ean=9781250397591&next=t Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire, https://bookshop.org/p/books/bless-the-daughter-raised-by-a-voice-in-her-head-poems-warsan-shire/e25042b1966c5b0c?ean=9780593134351&next=tThis episode of the Black Millennial Marriage Podcast was edited by Randie Chapman at Wordie Productions www.wordieproductions.comFollow Randie on Substack at little ran aka the Littles' Chronicles https://substack.com/@littleranFollow Randie over on Pagebound https://pagebound.co/users/ranthesolarpunkOther Resources:Out of the Fog website: https://outofthefog.website/Going No Contact with Parents, A Trauma-Informed Choice (Article), https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/going-no-contact-with-parents-a-trauma-informed-perspective/Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (book), by Lindsay C. Gibson, https://bookshop.org/p/books/adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents-how-to-heal-from-distant-rejecting-or-self-involved-parents-psy-d-lindsay-c-gibson-psyd/c76b830ed14fe568?ean=9781626251700&next=t Follow us on Social MediaFB: http://bit.ly/BMMonFBIG: http://bit.ly/BMMonIGContactEmail: blackmilmar@gmail.comLeave a voicemail: 770-750-4098P.S. To hang out with us and support our work as independent creators, join us on Patreon at http://bit.ly/JOINBMM there you'll get access to our Discord channel, unedited, edited and ad-free episodes, zoom meetings with us, and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Many parents find that when their children reach adulthood, the relationship becomes morecomplicated than they expected. On today's edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh welcomes Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., and author of Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Your Adult Children. She offers biblical wisdom for navigating strained relationships, communication breakdowns, and the challenge of letting go. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

This week on Two Black Guys with Good Credit, Shaun and Matt tackle one of the most controversial topics affecting families today: entitlement, financial dependency, and why so many parents feel trapped supporting adult children.Are young people entitled… or simply surviving a broken economy? Are parents helping their children… or unintentionally preventing growth?The guys dive into social media culture, instant gratification, rising living costs, parenting guilt, and the dangerous line between support and enabling. Most importantly, they offer real world solutions for parents trying to teach financial responsibility without abandoning their kids.This episode is honest, uncomfortable, funny, and necessary, pod'up good people.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it actually mean to raise an emotionally mature child? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Alison Cook sits down with renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, whose groundbreaking book "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" helped millions name what they didn't receive growing up. Now, Dr. Gibson turns toward a new question: How do we become the kind of parents who help our children feel safe, seen, respected, and emotionally strong? Together, they explore the emotional foundation children truly need—not perfection, but presence. They unpack what emotional maturity looks like, the impact of being raised by an emotionally immature parent, and how we can begin to give our own children the kind of parenting they need. You'll explore: The signs of an emotionally immature parent What a “good enough” parent actually looks like How repair builds trust more than perfection does The dance of balancing connection and autonomy  How to create emotional safety for your child Whether you're parenting toddlers, teenagers, or adult children—or simply learning how to become more emotionally mature yourself—this conversation offers a hopeful, grounded framework for growth. Because healthy parenting isn't about raising perfect kids. It's about creating the kind of emotional soil where both you and your child can grow. More Resources: Order Dr. Lindsay's new book, How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child: Your Blueprint to a Lifetime of Happiness and Success for Your Child You can now preorder Dr. Alison's newest book, The Secure Soul, and immediately receive the first 3 chapters as well as early access to the companion guide! Connect further with @dralisoncook on Instagram Curious what Family Role may have shaped you? Take the Family Role Quiz to learn how you may be showing up in your relationships with others. Want to hear more like this? Start here: Episode 175: A Game-Changing Toolkit to Help Kids Conquer Worry and Build Courage with David Thomas and Sissy Goff Episode 68: How Not to Lose Yourself—Remaining You While Raising Them with Alli Worthington

In this episode, Allie explores the exploding social media trend of going "no contact" with family members, where Gen Z and Millennials are cutting off parents and siblings at record rates in the name of mental health, boundaries, and self-protection. From TikTok testimonials and celebrity examples to the influence of therapy culture and books like "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," Allie examines how social media, broadened definitions of trauma, and the rise of "chosen family" have normalized family estrangement. She contrasts this with a biblical view that calls Christians to honor parents, pursue reconciliation where possible, practice forgiveness, and recognize the unique value of biological family — even when imperfect. Allie discusses when no contact may be warranted versus when it is driven by selfishness, echo chambers, and a cultural idolization of personal comfort over commitment. Watch now for a thoughtful, faith-based perspective on this growing phenomenon. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠ Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Range Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIE We Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Time Codes 0:00 Introduction 4:45 What Is No Contact? 24:52 Overusing “Trauma” 37:23 Biblical Response 47:58 Chosen Family 58:19 Allie Gives Advice – Today's Sponsors: Fellowship Home Loans | Start with a free consultation at FellowshipHomeLoans.com/Allie and receive a $500 credit at closing. Your gift to ADF will be used to fight for religious freedom around the world, including in Turkey. And for a limited time, all gifts will be MATCHED thanks to a special grant — only while funds last. Go to JOINADF.com/ALLIE or text ALLIE to 83848 to give today. A'del | Visit AdelNaturalCosmetics.com and enter promo code ALLIE for 25% off your first-time purchase. Pre-Born | To donate, dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY.” Or visit Preborn.com/ALLIE. Range Leather | The quality is absolutely top-notch. Go ⁠RangeLeather.com/Allie⁠ to receive 15% off all Range Leather products when you visit my landing page. Episodes You May Like: Ep 1332 | Inner Child, Shadow Work & Somatic Therapy: A Warning to Christian Women https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1332-inner-child-shadow-work-somatic-therapy-a/id1359249098?i=1000761155508 Ep 1261 | Lies Your Therapist Tells You | Greg Gifford https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1261-lies-your-therapist-tells-you-greg-gifford/id1359249098?i=1000734470986 --- ► Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on Social Media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► Relatable merchandise — use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey