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The Divorce and Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.
Gray Divorce and Adult Children: The Hidden Impact No One Talks About with Carol Hughes on Divorce & Beyond #413

The Divorce and Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 45:28


When people talk about gray divorce, the conversation usually focuses on the couple: finances, retirement, and starting over later in life. But there is another group deeply affected by these late in life separations that often goes overlooked: adult children. The divorce rate for couples over 50 has more than doubled in recent decades, and as more long term marriages end later in life, families are navigating a transition many never expected. Even when children are fully grown, the divorce of their parents can reshape family dynamics, create loyalty conflicts, and disrupt long standing family roles. In this episode of the Divorce & Beyond Podcast, Susan Guthrie welcomes back Carol Hughes, co author of the groundbreaking book Home Will Never Be the Same Again. Carol first joined the podcast in 2021 with co author Bruce Fredenburg to discuss their research on adult children of gray divorce. She returns to share updated insights from both research and real world experiences about how adult children are affected when their parents divorce later in life. Together, Susan and Carol explore why gray divorce can be more emotionally disruptive for adult children than many parents realize, the common mistakes parents unintentionally make during this transition, and the powerful ways families can protect relationships even as the family structure changes. This is an essential conversation for anyone navigating divorce after 50, adult children trying to understand their parents' separation, or professionals working with families where gray divorce is reshaping the entire family system. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why gray divorce affects the entire family, not just the couple • How loyalty conflicts can place adult children in painful and inappropriate roles • Why feeling unheard is one of the leading causes of estrangement between parents and adult children after divorce • How empathy, healthy boundaries, and thoughtful communication can help protect family relationships Additional Resources If you want to explore this topic further, be sure to read the companion blog article for this episode on the Divorce & Beyond website. You can also download Susan's practical guide: How to Tell Your Adult Children You Are Getting Divorced: A Conversation Planning Guide This supportive resource helps parents prepare for one of the most difficult conversations families face during gray divorce, with insights on what adult children often experience, what to say, what to avoid, and how to approach the conversation with empathy and care. Visit the blog page for this episode at DivorceAndBeyondPod.com to read the article and download the guide. About the Guest  Carol Hughes holds her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, achieving both summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors. She is also a two-time Fulbright Scholar. In 2003, Carol was a co-founder of Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Orange County, an interdisciplinary practice group of divorce professionals dedicated to respectful, peaceful divorce solutions for families. In her practice in Laguna Hills, CA, as a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and family-focused divorce professional, for more than thirty years, she has assisted hundreds of divorcing families as a therapist, child and co-parenting specialist, divorce coach, and mediator. Connect with Carol Hughes Website: http://divorcepeacemaking.com Book: Home Will Never Be the Same Again: A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce  https://amzn.to/4blt1jx Carol's Workbook for Parents Going Through Gray Divorce: https://divorcepeacemaking.com/register-for-a-free-gift/ Episodes Mentioned: Gray Divorce: What It Takes. What It Gives Back. With Maryjane Sweet Special Episode Resource:  Gray Divorce and the Impact on Adult Children Today's episode has a companion blog article where Susan breaks down the key insights on gray divorce and the impact on adult children. Read it and share it with someone who may need it at divorceandbeyondpod.com. Make the Most of Your Listening Experience: If this episode resonates with you, be sure to: Subscribe to Divorce & Beyond so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with friends or loved ones who need hope and healing. Leave a 5-star review to help us reach even more listeners. Follow Us Online: Divorce & Beyond:  https://divorceandbeyondpod.com, IG: @divorceandbeyondpod Meet Our Host Susan E. Guthrie®, Esq. is one of the nation's leading family law and mediation experts, with more than 35 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate divorce and conflict with clarity and compassion. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, a best-selling author, and a sought-after speaker, trainer, and practice-building consultant. Susan recently appeared as the featured expert on The Oprah Podcast, where she shared her insights on gray divorce and the changing landscape of relationships. Her expertise has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Washington Post, NewsNation, and NBC's Chicago Today, among many others. As the creator and host of the award-winning Divorce & Beyond® Podcast, ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide with more than 3.4 million downloads, Susan brings together top experts and powerful personal stories to help listeners move through divorce and beyond with confidence, insight, and hope. Learn more about Susan and her work at susaneguthrie.com. Divorce & Beyond is a Top 1% Overall and Top 100 Self-Help podcast designed to help you with all you need to know to navigate your divorce journey and most importantly, to thrive in your beautiful beyond!   ***************************************************************************** A Smarter, Simpler Way to Navigate Your Divorce Looking for a clearer and more affordable way to move through your divorce? Check out Hello Divorce. Their guided online platform combines easy-to-follow tools with real legal and coaching support to help you complete your divorce with less stress, less confusion, and far lower costs than a traditional courtroom battle. They have created a special page just for Divorce & Beyond listeners. Explore your options at hellodivorce.com/susan. ***************************************************************************** Special Offer from Yumiyu YUMIYU Jewelry is Susan's favorite source for meaningful, handcrafted jewelry designed to empower women and celebrate individuality. Each piece is made with care, using high-quality materials like real gold and vermeil, and is water-resistant, non-tarnish, and hypoallergenic. During difficult times, like divorce, wearing a symbol of hope or protection—such as a hamsa or an evil eye—can be a comforting reminder to keep the faith and stay strong. As a special gift to my listeners, YUMIYU Jewelry is offering 20% off your purchase! Use the code "BEYOND" at checkout to claim your discount. Explore their stunning collection at yumiyujewelry.com and find your perfect piece today! Link: https://divorcebeyond.com/YUMIYU  Code: “BEYOND” for 20% off! ***************************************************************************** Opportunities for Expert Guests and Fellow Podcasters Partner with Divorce & Beyond Whether you're a podcaster looking to expand your reach or an expert ready to share your insights, Divorce & Beyond offers the perfect platform to amplify your voice.  Find out more here: https://divorceandbeyondpod.com/guest-opportunities ***************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Adult Children of Narcissists: The Franke Family After Ruby's Conviction

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 13:39


Ruby Franke was arrested. The performance ended. But for her six children — raised as content for years — the work was just beginning.Part 5 of "The Good Mother" examines what comes after escape. The psychology of recovery. Who are you when the show is finally over?Shari Franke posted "Finally" when her mother was arrested. She wrote a memoir, testified before Utah legislators, advocates for child influencer protections. She's building a life on her own terms.Chad Franke reads his 2023 diaries on TikTok — entries written while under Jodi's influence, trying to be "pure enough." He calls it being "brainwashed." His mother writes letters from prison. He doesn't respond."I don't think I'm interested in talking right now."Kevin Franke divorced Ruby in March 2025. He says he still loves her — but is "as angry as can be." He blocked any communication from Ruby to him or the children.The four minor children — including Russell and Eve, who were found bound and starving — heal in private. Faces blurred in documentaries. Names redacted. For the first time, they are not content.Recovery after narcissistic family abuse isn't a straight line. Getting out is just the beginning. The work is figuring out which thoughts are really yours. Learning whether you can love someone who harmed you. Building an identity that isn't defined by what happened.Ruby sits in prison, serving four to thirty years. First parole hearing: December 2026.Her children are still here. Still growing. Still figuring out who they are now that the cameras are off.That's the work. Not survival — they already did that. The work of becoming.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #AdultChildrenOfNarcissists #ShariHildebrandt #ChadFranke #8Passengers #HealingFromTrauma #KevinFranke #TrueCrime #FamilyTrauma

Zirkle Ministries
Dealing with Adult Children Who Go Astray - Monday

Zirkle Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 14:30


Call 918-279-1243 or visit our YouTube channel "Our Finest Hour Church" if you would like the full sermon.

Creating Richer Lives
Helping Adult Children Financially: Support Without Enabling

Creating Richer Lives

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 22:28


This episode explores how parents can thoughtfully support their adult children financially in a world of high housing costs, rising interest rates, and tighter budgets. We'll discuss practical ways to help with big goals like buying a home or starting a business while preserving your own long‑term financial security. Listeners will walk away with strategies to set healthy boundaries, protect family relationships, and empower their kids to become financially independent. Show Topics Big Oil Shock Helping Adult Kids Wisely Bank of Mom and Dad Support Without Enabling Boundaries With Grown Children

Karl and Crew Mornings
Marriage After Infidelity and Reconciling to Estranged Adult Children Q&A with Jill Savage

Karl and Crew Mornings

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 32:29 Transcription Available


Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Jill Savage, who answered questions on all things marriage after infidelity and estranged adult children. Jill is an author, blogger, and intentional speaker. She is also the founder and CEO of Hearts of Home. Jill also hosts the No More Perfect podcast. She is also the author of many books, including No More Perfect Marriages: Experience the Freedom of Being Real Together.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Eric and Brigitte
Marriage After Infidelity and Reconciling to Estranged Adult Children Q&A with Jill Savage

Mornings with Eric and Brigitte

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 32:29 Transcription Available


Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Jill Savage, who answered questions on all things marriage after infidelity and estranged adult children. Jill is an author, blogger, and intentional speaker. She is also the founder and CEO of Hearts of Home. Jill also hosts the No More Perfect podcast. She is also the author of many books, including No More Perfect Marriages: Experience the Freedom of Being Real Together.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insights with Dick Goldberg
When Adult Children Push Their Parents Away: Rupture & Estrangements

Insights with Dick Goldberg

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 40:25


Adult children sometimes cut off their parents by refusing contact. As many as 25% of adults have been estranged from at least one of their parents. A mild form of this estrangement is a rupture that is short term and perhaps less profound. What are the leading causes and what can be done to heal […]

Mornings with Tom and Tabi Podcast
Marriage After Infidelity and Reconciling to Estranged Adult Children Q&A with Jill Savage

Mornings with Tom and Tabi Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 32:29 Transcription Available


Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Jill Savage, who answered questions on all things marriage after infidelity and estranged adult children. Jill is an author, blogger, and intentional speaker. She is also the founder and CEO of Hearts of Home. Jill also hosts the No More Perfect podcast. She is also the author of many books, including No More Perfect Marriages: Experience the Freedom of Being Real Together.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurt and Kate Mornings
Marriage After Infidelity and Reconciling to Estranged Adult Children Q&A with Jill Savage

Kurt and Kate Mornings

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 32:29 Transcription Available


Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Jill Savage, who answered questions on all things marriage after infidelity and estranged adult children. Jill is an author, blogger, and intentional speaker. She is also the founder and CEO of Hearts of Home. Jill also hosts the No More Perfect podcast. She is also the author of many books, including No More Perfect Marriages: Experience the Freedom of Being Real Together.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perry and Shawna Mornings
Marriage After Infidelity and Reconciling to Estranged Adult Children Q&A with Jill Savage

Perry and Shawna Mornings

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 32:29 Transcription Available


Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Jill Savage, who answered questions on all things marriage after infidelity and estranged adult children. Jill is an author, blogger, and intentional speaker. She is also the founder and CEO of Hearts of Home. Jill also hosts the No More Perfect podcast. She is also the author of many books, including No More Perfect Marriages: Experience the Freedom of Being Real Together.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mornings with Kelli and Steve
Marriage After Infidelity and Reconciling to Estranged Adult Children Q&A with Jill Savage

Mornings with Kelli and Steve

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 32:29 Transcription Available


Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Jill Savage, who answered questions on all things marriage after infidelity and estranged adult children. Jill is an author, blogger, and intentional speaker. She is also the founder and CEO of Hearts of Home. Jill also hosts the No More Perfect podcast. She is also the author of many books, including No More Perfect Marriages: Experience the Freedom of Being Real Together.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken and Deb Mornings
Marriage After Infidelity and Reconciling to Estranged Adult Children Q&A with Jill Savage

Ken and Deb Mornings

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 32:29 Transcription Available


Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly “Ask the Experts” theme with Jill Savage, who answered questions on all things marriage after infidelity and estranged adult children. Jill is an author, blogger, and intentional speaker. She is also the founder and CEO of Hearts of Home. Jill also hosts the No More Perfect podcast. She is also the author of many books, including No More Perfect Marriages: Experience the Freedom of Being Real Together.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insights with Richard Goldberg
When Adult Children Push Their Parents Away: Rupture & Estrangements

Insights with Richard Goldberg

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 40:25


Adult children sometimes cut off their parents by refusing contact. As many as 25% of adults have been estranged from at least one of their parents. A mild form of this estrangement is a rupture that is short term and perhaps less profound. What are the leading causes and what can be done to heal […]

The Manila Times Podcasts
DEAR PAO: Father asking for support from his adult children | Mar. 3, 2026

The Manila Times Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 3:16


DEAR PAO: Father asking for support from his adult children | Mar. 3, 2026Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcher Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein #TheManilaTimes #KeepUpWithTheTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life
Admitted We Are Powerless Over Alcohol: Al-Anon Step One and the Recover Your Soul Process

Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 37:25 Transcription Available


I would love to hear from you! Send me a one way text and share how Recover Your Soul is supporting you or what you would like to hear more about.The most downloaded Recover Your Soul episodes continue to be the ones connected to Al-Anon — and today I'm going back to the roots.I'm reading directly from How Al-Anon Works for Family and Friends of Alcoholics — specifically Al-Anon's First Step — and reflecting on how this profound, foundational step lives inside the Recover Your Soul process.Step One: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — and that our lives had become unmanageable.In this episode we explore the First Step of Al-Anon alongside the Recover Your Soul Nine Step Process, including the 3 C's of Al-Anon — you didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it — and why these truths are the gateway to real healing.Admitting powerlessness is not defeat. It is the beginning of your freedom.Take what resonates. Leave what doesn't. You are not alone — your soul remembers the way.Join us on March 2nd for the next Recover Your Soul FREE Support Group on Zoom from 6-7PM Mountain time.  Register on the website https://www.recoveryoursoul.net/eventsgroupsworkshops Recover Your Soul is a community and you do not have to do this walk alone.  Join me in Recover Your SOUL CIRCLE group coaching and connect with others who are in similar situations - Parents of Adult Children, Partners and Family and the Alumni Circles.  If you want a weekend of transformation- join me for a weekend Retreat.  This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not allied or representative of any organizations or religions, but is based on the opinions and experience of Rev. Rachel Harrison or guests. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Take what you need and leave the rest.Support the show FREE Mini Recover Your Soul 9-Step Workbook FREE Support Group on Zoom 6-7PM MT on the 1st Monday of the Month 1:1 Spiritual Coaching with Rev Rachel TRYASESSION for 40% off 1st session Recover Your SOUL CIRCLES Group Coaching with others on a similar path Follow on Social Media RYS Bonus Podcast Patreon Member or subscribing on Apple Podcasts for an extra episode every Friday. Free Patreon Members get access 1st week to new episodes. Transcripts

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
When Adult Children Go No Contact: From Brooklyn Beckham to Yours

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 31:14 Transcription Available


In this episode of Everyone Dies, we explore the rising "epidemic" of family estrangement. We begin with a high-profile case study: Brooklyn Beckham's recent public declaration of "no contact" with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. Using this as a jumping-off point, we examine the modern language of therapeutic boundaries and why more adult children are choosing to walk away. https://bit.ly/3P6DlUQIn this episode, we discuss:(02:09) The Reality of Rupture: A first-person account of a parent "shrinking" themselves and walking on eggshells for years before the final break.(10:08) Defining Ambiguous Loss: Understanding the psychological trauma of an ongoing loss that has no funeral and no clear closure.(17:37) Supporting the Estranged: Practical guidance for friends and family on what to say—and what not to say—to a parent living through this silence.(26:18) The Path Forward: Learn the importance of space, respecting boundaries, and the mindset required for potential long-term reconciliation.Whether you are a parent navigating the pain of a "no contact" request or a friend looking for the right way to offer support, this episode provides a compassionate, editorial look at one of the most difficult relational challenges of our time.Featured Resources:S6E45: When Closure Isn't Possible: How to Find a Way Forward Through Grief - Learn More about Ambiguous LossIf You Know an Estranged Parent, Please Read This by Rachel Haack (Thank you Rachel for letting us feature your work in this podcast)#AmbiguousLoss #FamilyEstrangement #GriefWithoutDeath #NoContact #EstrangedParents #EveryoneDiesPodcast #UnspokenGrief #ComplexGrief #MentalHealthAwarenessSupport the showGet show notes, images and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Ellen K Morning Show
Adult children, zero rent, zero help — what would you do?

Ellen K Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 28:45 Transcription Available


Daddy Darren Needs Our Help! His children are taking advantage of him! We have our therapist Sarah Dash on the case, it's Therapy Thursday on The Ellen K Morning Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder Law Report
How Adult Children Protect Aging Parents' Care, Choices, and Assets

Elder Law Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 22:53 Transcription Available


Most families wait until a fall, stroke, or sudden diagnosis forces a scramble. We open up about how adult children can help parents plan early, keep control where it belongs, and avoid the most expensive and stressful mistakes—from lost capacity to long-term care surprises.We start with the heart of the matter: capacity. Once a parent can't sign, choices narrow and families face court, delays, and mounting costs. We lay out conversation starters that honor dignity and independence, then translate them into action with the documents that matter: durable financial power of attorney, health care power of attorney, HIPAA authorization, wills, and targeted trusts. You'll hear why a POA is not a loss of control but an expansion of it, and how springing language can wait until a doctor certifies the need.Then we tackle the iceberg: long-term care costs. We explain five-year lookback rules, why blind gifting backfires, and how Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts and careful titling can legally protect a home and savings. Pre-planning widens options and can save far more than crisis “spend-downs,” but we also share how skilled crisis planning can still salvage value when time is short. Along the way, we cover beneficiary designations, deed strategies, and even the rise of digital wills in North Carolina with secure, encrypted storage.Family dynamics can make or break the outcome. We stress that the parent is the client, not the child, and share the pitfalls to avoid: talking over mom or dad, forcing decisions, or sidelining siblings. To keep peace and prevent litigation, we outline five steps you can take this week: schedule a family meeting, gather account details, confirm existing documents and access, consult an elder law attorney, and revisit the plan every three to five years.If you want less chaos and more clarity, this conversation gives you scripts, tools, and a clear path to protect care choices, assets, and relationships. Subscribe, share this with your siblings, and leave a review telling us the first step you'll take today.

Uncommon Sense Podcast - Christianity and Politics

A large number of adult children don't have contact with a parent on purpose. Our feelings centered society is having an effect on our families.

Our birth control stories
The Ultimate Guide to Decentering Men

Our birth control stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 30:30


Introduction“A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle.” — Irina Dunn, 1970I heard about the movement of decentering men on TikTok. With zero expectations, I decided to try it out for a month. It was October 2025. I was sick of dating apps and about to publish my second book. I'd been single for three years, but this was something different. I'm here to tell you everything about it and share all the reasons why I'm never going back.I wrote this article to give us, women, a blueprint for how to be the main character in our own lives. Our mothers and grandmothers couldn't teach us this; they depended on men (financially) to survive, and had to center them accordingly. This article is not about hating men; it's about unlearning the ways that the patriarchy has trained us to prioritize making men happy. This pressure comes just as much from the women in our lives (aunties, influencers, our mother), as from men. After all, it was my mother who let my brother get away with never doing the dishes after dinner.Starting this process for the first time scared me. I was worried that if I stopped trying to date men, I was giving up on my dream of becoming a mother. Yet as I began to decenter men, I realized that my idea of motherhood was purely a fantasy. Facing the reality of motherhood, those statistics scared me much more. In this article, I will cover everything I've learned from the internet, economists, and my own experience, so that you can decide whether decentering men and trying it for a month to start is right for you. Let's begin!

The Caring Generation®
Legal Risks in Eldercare: When Adult Children Manage Healthcare Decisions for Parents

The Caring Generation®

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 30:56


Allowing adult children to manage healthcare decisions for elderly parents carries significant legal risks and challenges for families. In this episode, caregiving expert and expert witness Pamela D. Wilson explores the complexities of eldercare decision-making and the high-stakes responsibility of a durable power of attorney agent for aging parents.Adult children, caregivers, and parents will gain vital insights into fiduciary duties, liability, litigation risks, and how challenging family dynamics impact family caregiving experiences.   Learn practical caregiver advice and access professional-level caregiver support to navigate healthcare decision-making with confidence.Address intrafamily conflict while fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities for elder care. Gain a deeper understanding of why power of attorney agents need clear guidance to protect elderly parents and themselves in this important discussion of eldercare, aging, and power of attorney designation.To find show transcripts and links mentioned in Episode 239 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/For professional-grade caregiving, aging, and elder care tips for your caregiving journey, visit Pamela's website at https://www.PamelaDWilson.comLearn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/Schedule a professional 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela:  https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrapFollow Pamela on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/X: https://www.x.com/CaregivingSpeakPamela D. Wilson, a caregiving expert, expert witness, educator, and caregiver consultant, provides caregiver advice, practical tips, support, and resources for aging and elder care decision-making. Developing caregiving, aging, and eldercare strategies is easier with expert caregiver advice and solutions founded on Pamela's 25 years of professional experience. Visit Pamela's website www.PamelaDWilson.com to access online caregiver resources, courses on care management, power of attorney, and guardianship, plus practical advice and tips for aging adults and family caregivers providing elder care support. ©2018, 2026 Pamela D Wilson. All Rights Reserved

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Should you charge your adult children rent?

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 8:49


Nowadays it seems it's far more common for young people to stay at home long past the age of 18. This could be due to the cost of living, the cost of tuition, or lack of job opportunities. But then the question becomes how long is too long, and is it fair to charge them rent? Sheridan Eketone is a coach at The Parenting Place and she joins Jesse to chat through the do's and don'ts.

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
When a Parent Abandons an Adult Child

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 13:29


In some cases, adult kids are the ones who've been wronged by their parents. When that happens, how do you trust God to restore the relationship? Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman give the adult child some practical guidelines for reaching out to an estranged parent. Then, Danny and John will encourage you that it's not too late for a parent-child relationship to be mended. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children an Adult Child for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child Contact our Counseling Team Redrawing Boundaries With Adult Children Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Known Legacy
“Doing life with your adult children” Interview with Jim Burns from HomeWord - Episode 260

Known Legacy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 48:11


Parenting is difficult no matter the age, but guys like Jim Burns are helping us to make it easier. This week the guys have Jim Burns, founder of HomeWord ministry on the podcast sharing about his book “Doing life with your adult children”. The interview doesnt stop there with helpful insight on how we should journey with our aging parents as well as walking through tumultuous relationships with those who have hurt in a Christ like manner. If you have adult children or are navigating through your own relational struggles, you dont want to miss this episode. Check out HomeWord Ministries here: https://homeword.com/ Special Discount for February - $75 off registration. Use Discount Code “LEGACY” Wake Up, Gear Up, and Come Alive! Known Legacy Mens Retreat Arrowhead camp Cleburne TX April 10-12th 2026 Take a break from the noise and step into a weekend designed just for you—a time to rest, recharge, and rediscover who God created you to be. Whether you're running on empty or just need to hit pause, this retreat is your invitation to refocus on your purpose and build deeper connections with other men on the journey.  What's Included: * Intentional time to slow down and breathe * Dynamic worship & powerful teaching sessions * Epic cornhole tournament * Basketball, disc golf, gaga ball, 9 square, horseshoes & lawn games * Archery & archery tag * Indoor activity center: foosball, ping-pong, carpet ball, board games & movie nights * Meaningful conversations & memories that last  Cost: * $300     per person (double room occupancy)  * $400     per person (single room occupancy) Special Discount for February - $75 off registration. Use Discount Code “LEGACY” ⚠️ Spots are limited — don't wait to sign up! Scholarships available!  Email: bill@knownlegacy.org for more info. https://knownlegacy.org/mens-retreat Chapters (00:00:01) - Bill and Travis(00:01:35) - Question of the Day(00:01:50) - Who Would Be The Artist You Would Listen To Over And Over?(00:04:26) - What Album Would Your Significant Other Listen To?(00:08:15) - What Would Your Wife Do If She Were In the Movie?(00:09:43) - Wonders of the World: A Christian Reading(00:10:25) - Jim Langley on Starting Homeward and Moving Into(00:14:07) - Talking About Raising Adult Children(00:17:07) - How to Talk to an Adult Child About Their Values(00:20:48) - How To Aspire as a Parent of Adult Children(00:26:10) - Protecting My Family(00:29:38) - Rejuvenating the Broken Relationships With Men(00:33:38) - Confess Your Sins To One Another(00:38:07) - Trump Writes a Letter to the President(00:38:48) - How to Do Life With An Adult Child(00:41:14) - "Fast Five"(00:41:43) - Bill Gates on Giving to Families(00:42:48) - Jim Burns on Dancing With Goofy at Disneyland(00:45:06) - Favorite Fruit For Chocolate(00:45:41) - No Legacy Podcast

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
If Your Child is Living an LGBT Lifestyle

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 13:30


Some Christian parents sadly are dealing with the reality that their child identifies with an LGBT lifestyle. Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman address how a parent can respond in a Christ-like manner in that situation. Then, Danny will provide some encouragement, even if your son or daughter is currently in a same-sex relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children an Adult Child for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child Contact our Counseling Team Redrawing Boundaries With Adult Children Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Local authorities increasing rent for families who have working adult children at home

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 3:58


Local authorities are starting to increase rent for families who have working adult children still living at home. We get reaction from Independent Councillor for Palmers­town-Fonthill Madeleine Johansson.

Slow Living
Shelly Session 2 (Part 2): Working on the next Best Step

Slow Living

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 29:44


BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Stephanie and Shelly dive into a powerful self-reflection exercise, exploring the adjectives Shelly uses to describe herself and her current season of life. The conversation opens up into an honest discussion about health, menopause, and how ongoing struggles with doctors and health insurance have shaped Shelly's mindset. With vulnerability and compassion, they talk about how discouragement can impact not just the body, but self-image and confidence too.Shelly describes her life as being in “survival mode,” which leads to a meaningful conversation about her journey through breast cancer, family relationships, and resilience. Stephanie gently challenges Shelly to reimagine what health looks like for her future self, sparking a hopeful discussion about aging well, staying active, and a growing love for hiking. The episode wraps with reflections on the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson and how its insights helped Shelly better understand her relationship with her father—making this a thoughtful, relatable listen about healing, health, and personal growth.Past Episodes You May Love: Episode 9: How to Get What You Want When You Want ItEpisode 26: Stop Delaying HappinessEpisode 36: Becoming Resilient Episode 43: Imperfect ActionEpisode 51: Adult FriendshipsWant to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

Navigating Adult Autism
Finding Belonging: Resources and Realities for Our Adult Children

Navigating Adult Autism

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 63:48


In this episode, the moms discuss the successes and struggles of finding community activities that our adult children can and want to participate in. We talk in depth about the resources we tried when our children were young, and we share some great current resources available in our area. We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this episode with you! Thank you for listening and connecting with us!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

Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson
Adult Children Challenges – Part 2

Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026


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

The Stay or Go Podcast for Women Considering Divorce
"Positive Disintegration": Why It Feels Like You're Falling Apart Before You Decide to Stay or Go

The Stay or Go Podcast for Women Considering Divorce

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 45:56


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit stayorgo.substack.comEpisode 94: In this episode, I start by inviting us to slow down together. I recorded this on February 8, 2026, and I could feel how loud life has been lately. Instead of showing up with a tidy bow and a perfect lesson, I let this be a real conversation between me and you. A place to breathe, to soften, and to tell the truth about what it feels like when your inner world is rearranging itself.Because today we are talking about falling apart, and why it might be the most honest thing your soul has ever done.I'm introducing you to a concept I just found this week and immediately knew I needed to bring to you: positive disintegration. The kind of breakdown that isn't a failure, but a signal. A sign that the strategies you used to survive, the roles you learned to play, and the fantasies you clung to are no longer able to hold back what you already know in your bones. In other words, it's not that you are breaking. It's that your denial is breaking. And something truer is trying to come through.We talk about why our culture fears endings, grief, and death, and how that fear shows up psychologically when we're in the crucible of change, especially when you're considering divorce. I connect this to the life-death-life cycle, to the way nature does this without apologizing, and to the brutal tenderness of becoming. If you've been feeling heavy, depressed, anxious, or stuck, I want you to hear this clearly: those feelings do not automatically mean you're doing it wrong. Sometimes they mean you're finally doing it right.I also share one of my favorite images for this process: the butterfly becoming the goo. That disorienting, humiliating, sacred middle. The place where you cannot go back to who you were, but you cannot yet see who you're becoming. If you're there right now, you are not behind. You are not broken. You are in the chrysalis.And I bring in two powerful texts that help us name what we're living: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and Women Who Run with the Wolves. We talk about Skeleton Woman, Lady Death, and what it means to stop throwing the parts of ourselves we fear off the cliff. We talk about building a foundation that can hold you through the unraveling, not by rushing to fix the feelings, but by staying with yourself inside them.If you're in that tender, terrifying season where everything you built your life on feels shaky, this episode is for you. It's a reminder that the breakdown might not be the end of your story. It might be the beginning of your true self returning.

Cornerstone Berean Church
Jim Newheiser – Helping Adult Children to Navigate Difficult Relationships with their Parents

Cornerstone Berean Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 50:30


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Hunt Valley Baptist Church
Leading Adult Children

Hunt Valley Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 35:52


The sermon centers on the biblical principle of respecting the autonomy and authority of adult children, drawing from Genesis 2:15 to illustrate that parenting evolves from direct control to supportive guidance, much like a steward caring for a garden. It emphasizes that conflicts in family relationships stem not from the children's actions but from pride and a failure to recognize the threshold of responsibility—where one enters another's domain without rightful authority. The preacher uses personal anecdotes and metaphors, such as the physical threshold of a home, to illustrate how grandparents and parents must refrain from overstepping boundaries, offering wisdom only when invited, and honoring adult children as peers and leaders in their own lives. Rooted in Ephesians 6:1, Colossians 3:20, and Titus 2, the message calls for humility, self-awareness, and a posture of service rather than dominance, urging older generations to foster godly relationships through respect, discretion, and grace, while acknowledging that true influence comes not from control but from being trusted and invited in.

Dashu Mandarin Podcast
Chinese Podcast EP187: The Invisible Wall Between Chinese Parents and Adult Children

Dashu Mandarin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 48:14


"Why is it that the people we love the most are often the hardest to talk to?"In Chinese culture, "family" is the ultimate anchor, but for many adult children, it can also be a source of silent struggle. In this episode of Da Shu Mandarin, Can, Ben, and Richard peel back the layers of their own lives to discuss the "Invisible Wall" that exists between generations.

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Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson
Adult Children Challenges – 1

Intentional Living with Dr. Randy Carlson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026


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

Slow Living
Meet Shelly. Real Coaching, Session 1 part 2

Slow Living

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 40:35


BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this honest and heartfelt episode, Stephanie and Shelly explore setting boundaries while caring for an aging parent, as Shelly shares the emotional realities of supporting her biological father. Drawing from Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson, they discuss acceptance, healing, and the importance of putting yourself first.The conversation also touches on grief, family estrangement, and planning ahead for retirement, finances, health, and time management. With practical tools like time blocking and thoughtful reflection, this episode offers encouragement for anyone learning to set boundaries and move forward with intention. Past Episodes You May Love: Episode 10: Planning the Dream -- Mapping out your 5 year planEpisode 55: Enjoy the JourneyEpisode 164: Recovering from People Pleasing

Women of Impact
The "Soft Boy" Trap: 7 Signs He's Using Vulnerability to Control You | Dr. Ramani PT2

Women of Impact

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 47:16


If you ever looked at your family, friend group, or workplace and thought, “How am I the ONLY ONE who sees the toxicity?” This second half is for YOU. Let's talk solutions… how to unmask narcissists, reclaim your sanity, and navigate the fallout when no one else gets it. Dr. Ramani comes in HOT with real-life scripts, strategic boundaries, and deep wisdom for escaping the sticky residue narcissists leave behind. We get into the six key ways to unmask a narcissist (and why calling them out never works), how NOT to fall for their gaslighting or blame-shifting, and why “no contact” with family isn't about revenge, it's about healing. Plus, we play Red Flag/Green Flag with some of the most COMMON dating scenarios. This episode is your hands-on toolkit for real boundaries, radical self-compassion, and breaking free from those manipulative emotional webs. SHOWNOTES  6 Ways to Unmask a Narcissist (& Why You Should Never Call Them Out) Why Conflict with Narcissists Is Never Equal  Letting Narcissists Expose Themselves: Not Your Job to Fix Why Telling the Truth Never Sets You Free (With a Narcissist) Red Flag/Green Flag: Rapid-Fire Relationship Scenarios Community Q&A: How to Protect Yourself & Spot Red Flags Slowing Down, Trusting Your Body, and Journaling for Self-Discovery  The Truth About No Contact (and Estrangement) with Parents Healing Your Inner Wounds & Creating a New Family Narrative  Final Steps for Adult Children and Parents Looking to Heal  Thank you to our sponsors: Found: Open a Found account for FREE at http://found.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Daily Look: 50% code WOI https://dailylook.com OneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisa Follow Dr. Ramani:Website: https://doctor-ramani.com/ Dr. Ramani Network: https://doctor-ramani.com/drn/ The Healing Program: https://doctor-ramani.com/the-healing-program/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamani FOLLOW LISA BILYEU:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In This Together with Dr. Josh + Christi
Kids, Fear, and Helping Your Adult Children with Max Lucado

In This Together with Dr. Josh + Christi

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 32:00


Epigenetics is real. In other words, there's a trickle down effect onto our kids based on our beliefs, feelings, and the environment in which we raise them. In this episode, Pastor Max Lucado joins the show to talk about helping parents meet children in their anxious thoughts. Having written multiple books on anxiety, Pastor Lucado has a new 90-day devotional called Calm Thoughts for Kids, and joins the show to talk about what he's seeing as a grandparent and how parents today can help their kids with their anxious days. Having just become a grandparent for the sixth time, and about to be the seventh time, Pastor Lucado also talks about how grandparents can come alongside their adult children in raising their grandchildren. Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction3:51 Max Lucado talks about fear and kids9:50 How raising kids has changed13:40 How grandparents can support their adult kids in raising their grandkids19:00 How parents can disciple their kids and meet them in fear23:45 The power of story to help kids grow28:07 What is your strategy?Show Notes:Get Calm Thoughts for Kids: 90 Devotions for Anxious Days by Pastor Max Lucado by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3Maf13l Get Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear by Pastor Lucado: https://amzn.to/49YHtgp Get What Do I Do With Worry by Dr. Josh and Christi: https://amzn.to/4k3UGJD Download the Famous at Home app from Apple, click here. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/famous-at-home/id6502221394 Download the Famous at Home app from Google Play, click here. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kj2147486660.app2&hl=en_US Sign up for our email list: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life
Releasing Blame: Choosing Honesty, Responsibility, and Healing to Recover Your Soul

Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 37:12 Transcription Available


I would love to hear from you! Send me a one way text and share how Recover Your Soul is supporting you or what you would like to hear more about.This year's theme is Acceptance as a Path to Peace, and in this episode I return to a topic that quietly keeps so many of us stuck: blame.Blame can feel justified when life has been painful. When relationships are complicated. When we've felt hurt, abandoned, or misunderstood. But over time, blame keeps our attention focused outward, tying our sense of peace to other people's choices and behavior.In this episode, I share honestly from my own life, my marriage, my recovery journey, and what I've witnessed walking alongside hundreds of people on their healing path. For me, blame often showed up as “trying to help,” “pointing things out,” or wishing someone else would change and how spiritual practice helped me see what was really happening underneath.We explore how releasing blame doesn't mean minimizing your pain or pretending things didn't matter. It means becoming willing to be honest with yourself, to turn inward, and to stop giving your power away.When we choose responsibility ovRecover Your SOUL CIRCLE Group coaching with Rev Rachel is now open for enrollment.Join a sacred space to deepen your healing, connect in community, and walk the Recover Your Soul Process together:  1. Parents of Adult Children 2. Partners & Family 3.Alumni IntegrationYour Soul Circle is waiting. Start your journey with the FREE Recover Your Soul™ 9-Step Mini-Workbook- A gentle spiritual path to healing, letting go, and awakening. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not allied or representative of any organizations or religions, but is based on the opinions and experience of Rev. Rachel Harrison or guests. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Take what you need and leave the rest.Support the showRev Rachel & Recover Your Soul www.recoveryoursoul.net FREE Support Group on Zoom 6-7PM MT on the 1st Monday of the Month 1:1 Spiritual Coaching with Rev Rachel TRYASESSION for 40% off 1st session Self Guided Online Program to Work the Steps WORKSTEPS%50 for 50% off each step Recover Your SOUL CIRCLES Group Coaching with others on a similar path Follow on Social Media RYS Bonus Podcast Patreon Member or subscribing on Apple Podcasts for an extra episode every Friday. Free Patreon Members get access 1st week to new episodes. Looking for Transcripts?

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
When Your Adult Child Makes a Poor Choice

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 11:33


It's one of the hardest things to swallow - when your adult son or daughter makes a decision you strongly disagree with. Dr. Gary Chapman joins Jim Daly to encourage you to not blame yourself if your adult child has made a bad choice. Also, John and Danny will give you some encouragement if your adult son or daughter is struggling. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children an Adult Child for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child Contact our Counseling Team How to Trust God With Your Adult Children Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
If an Adult Child Moves Back In

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 13:29


Many parents have an adult child who has moved back in. Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some constructive thoughts for parents in that situation. You'll also hear from John and Danny on how a parent can set healthy parameters for an adult child who's living at home Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children an Adult Child for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child Contact our Counseling Team Bounce Back Kids: Navigating Living With An Adult Child Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Celeste The Therapist Podcast
Ep 532 (6 of 6): Integration & Moving Forward

Celeste The Therapist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 30:34


This is the final episode of our Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents series — and it's about integration. Healing doesn't mean you're never triggered. It doesn't mean your parents suddenly change. And it doesn't mean the past disappears. Integration is about learning how to respond differently, trust yourself more, and stop abandoning your needs — even when old patterns show up. In this episode, we focus on what it actually looks like to move forward after awareness. In this episode, you'll hear: What integration really means in healing work Why awareness alone isn't enough Signs you're healing even if it doesn't feel like it How grief, compassion, and boundaries can coexist Letting go of emotional closure that may never come What self-trust looks like after emotional immaturity How to practice healing without pressure or perfection This episode is not about doing more — it's about being with yourself differently. If you've been asking, "Okay… now what?" — this episode is for you. Reflection Questions: Where am I responding differently than I used to? What patterns am I interrupting now? What does emotional safety look like for me today? Healing is not about erasing the past. It's about no longer letting it run your present. Small shifts create big change.

Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life
How to Stay Grounded When Someone You Love Is Frustrated or Upset with the Recover Your Soul Process

Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 21:24 Transcription Available


Send one way text to Rev Rachel If you're an empath, a people-pleaser, or someone healing from codependency, you know how quickly another person's mood can affect your own.In this episode, I share a very real moment from my own life that happened on my birthday, when my husband had a tense reaction over a small laundry mishap. It wasn't a big moment, but it was a familiar one. His frustration immediately shifted the energy in the room, and I could feel my old patterns wanting to take over, the urge to fix it, smooth it over, or make it better and to make it my fault.What made this moment different is that I stayed present with myself.This episode is about learning how to stay grounded when someone you love is frustrated or upset, without absorbing their energy, abandoning yourself, or shutting down emotionally. It's about allowing others to have their feelings while learning that you don't have to carry them.Through the lens of the Recover Your Soul Process, we explore how acceptance, awareness, and loving boundaries help us respond differently. Not perfectly, but consciously. Not by disconnecting, but by staying rooted in compassion and self-trust using loving detachment.Healing doesn't mean the people in our lives will never be frustrated again. It means we no longer lose ourselves when they are.You are allowed to be okay even wRecover Your SOUL CIRCLE Group coaching with Rev Rachel is now open for enrollment.Join a sacred space to deepen your healing, connect in community, and walk the Recover Your Soul Process together:  1. Parents of Adult Children 2. Partners & Family 3.Alumni IntegrationYour Soul Circle is waiting. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not allied or representative of any organizations or religions, but is based on the opinions and experience of Rev. Rachel Harrison or guests. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Take what you need and leave the rest.Support the showRev Rachel & Recover Your Soul www.recoveryoursoul.net FREE Support Group on Zoom 6-7PM MT on the 1st Monday of the Month 1:1 Spiritual Coaching with Rev Rachel TRYASESSION for 40% off 1st session Self Guided Online Program to Work the Steps WORKSTEPS%50 for 50% off each step Recover Your SOUL CIRCLES Group Coaching with others on a similar path Follow on Social Media RYS Bonus Podcast Patreon Member or subscribing on Apple Podcasts for an extra episode every Friday. Free Patreon Members get access 1st week to new episodes. Looking for Transcripts?

Meaningful People
Parental Alienation: When Adult Children Cut Off Their Parents

Meaningful People

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 67:48


In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Tuvia Blau and Hindy Herman address one of the most painful and least talked-about struggles in our community: parental alienation and family estrangement. They unpack what estrangement actually looks like, how it develops, and why the emotional toll on parents and adult children alike can feel unbearable.   With honesty and compassion, Tuvia and Hindy explore both sides of the story, parents and children, touching on boundaries, shame, communication breakdowns, and the tools needed for healing. This conversation isn't about blame. It's about understanding, growth, and the possibility of rebuilding connection, even when it feels impossible. This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful   _________________________   ► Move to San Antonio - The Other Texas   A growing Jewish community offering warmth, learning, affordability, and opportunity. Small-town feel, strong values, and a big future just outside Austin.   https://www.rodfeisholom.com/movetosa   _________________________   ►Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years! Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   __________________________   ► Town Appliance    Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp   https://www.townappliance.com  https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp __________________________   ► Pesach with Bordeaux

Celeste The Therapist Podcast
EP 531 Reparenting Yourself: What It Is (And What It Isn't)

Celeste The Therapist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 28:30


The idea of reparenting yourself can feel overwhelming — especially if you grew up having to take care of yourself emotionally at a young age. In Episode 5 of 6 in the Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents series, we break down what reparenting actually means, what it does not mean, and why this work is meant to be gentle — not perfect. Reparenting isn't about fixing your parents, erasing the past, or doing everything on your own. It's about learning how to offer yourself the emotional safety, validation, and attunement that may not have been consistently available growing up. In this episode, we explore: What reparenting yourself really is Common misconceptions that make this concept feel intimidating Why receiving care — even from yourself — can feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable How self-abandonment shows up when care once came with conditions What reparenting looks like in everyday, real-life moments This episode isn't about doing more or getting it right. It's about beginning to relate to yourself with compassion and curiosity.

I Have ADHD Podcast
368 The Hidden Wound of ADHD: Emotional Loneliness at Home with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

I Have ADHD Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 63:19


My guest today is Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents.You probably saw Dr. Gibson everywhere in 2025...even on Oprah...but LET THE RECORD SHOW: you heard her here first!This interview originally aired in March 2023, and I'm bringing it back because her work continues to resonate deeply with adults with ADHD.In this episode, we explore why so many ADHD adults grew up feeling physically cared for—but emotionally alone. This is not a parent-shaming conversation. It's about clarity, compassion, and naming invisible dynamics so you can stop blaming yourself for struggles that were never yours to fix.What You'll LearnWhy emotional loneliness is a defining experience for many adult childrenWhat “emotional immaturity” actually looks like in parentsHow people-pleasing, caretaking, and guilt develop as survival strategiesWhy setting boundaries often triggers backlash—and how to respondHow guilt can be a sign of emotional coercion, not wrongdoingWhat it means to emotionally disengage and reclaim space for yourselfIf you've ever felt like you're the problem in your family, struggled with guilt around boundaries, or exhausted yourself managing other people's emotions—this episode is for you.Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Dr. Lindsay GibsonRecovering from Emotionally Immature Parents — Dr. Lindsay Gibsondrlindsaygibson.comWatch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life
You Can Be Happy Even When Others Aren't: Acceptance as a Path to Healing from Codependency

Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 34:41 Transcription Available


Send one way text to Rev Rachel You Can Be Happy Even When Others Aren't: Acceptance as a Path to Healing from CodependencyOne of the most painful beliefs many of us carry is that we can only be okay when the people around us are okay.This belief sits at the core of codependency, people-pleasing, control, and self-abandonment. It keeps us exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from our own lives as we try to manage, fix, or emotionally carry the experiences of others.In this episode, I introduce the theme for 2026 on the Recover Your Soul Podcast: Acceptance as a Path to Peace. We explore what acceptance really means from a spiritual perspective and what it does not mean. Acceptance is not giving up, denying reality, or tolerating what harms us. It is learning to see what is clearly, without resistance, so we can stop abandoning ourselves and begin healing.This episode invites you to consider a new possibility:That your happiness does not require anyone else to change or heal.In this episode, we explore:How codependency teaches us to tie our well-being to othersWhy accRecover Your SOUL CIRCLE Group coaching with Rev Rachel is now open for enrollment.Join a sacred space to deepen your healing, connect in community, and walk the Recover Your Soul Process together:  1. Parents of Adult Children 2. Partners & Family 3.Alumni IntegrationYour Soul Circle is waiting. Start your journey with the FREE Recover Your Soul™ 9-Step Mini-Workbook- A gentle spiritual path to healing, letting go, and awakening. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not allied or representative of any organizations or religions, but is based on the opinions and experience of Rev. Rachel Harrison or guests. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Take what you need and leave the rest.Support the showRev Rachel & Recover Your Soul www.recoveryoursoul.net FREE Support Group on Zoom 6-7PM MT on the 1st Monday of the Month Work the Process with Rev Rachel TRYASESSION for 40% off 1st session Working the Steps Program WORKSTEPS%50 Instagram, Insight Timer, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook private Facebook group RYS Bonus Podcast Patreon Member or subscribing on Apple Podcasts. Transcripts

Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs
Neuroscience of Trauma: Healing Emotional Wounds in Adult Children

Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 23:19


When you are an adult child of emotional neglect, or were raised in an alcoholic, narcissistic, or unpredictable home, you are not aware of how your brain wires the nervous system to be locked in survival mode. Daughters and sons of toxic parents learned to survive through hypervigilance, scanning the faces, moods, and body movements of those around them. This type of scanning, codes the brain for survival and fear anticipation.  The problem is, adult children from abusive, neglectful or toxic homes do not know this has occurred. From within the ego system, the little self assumes that what it feels, anticipates and experiences is all there is. This is why so many well meaning, and fully committed adult children who seek inner growth, personal development and healing, are baffled by why they feel so stuck.  Being prepared saves your brain energy, but when you are emotionally wounded in childhood, you do not know how your brain keeps you stuck in survival, and unable to escape, thereby locking you into loops of self sabotaging behaviors regardless of how often you hear your conscious mind screaming for something new and improved.    You'll learn: • Why trauma trains the brain to predict danger (and pick the same partners/jobs) • How insecure attachment, fawning & people-pleasing sabotage manifestation • The role of the default mode network, metacognition & observer consciousness • Practical tools to down-regulate, update your "inner algorithm," and choose new codes • How to trust divine intuition without bypassing the science Next step Start healing your inner child today with Lisa's 12 Week Breakthrough Program. Not sure where to begin?  Take the free quiz and see your best path.→ visit Email coach@lisaaromano.com  You are enough. Namaste. #traumahealing #manifestation #nervoussystem #predictivecoding #shadowwork #selfworth #lisaaromano

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
Dopey 565: Hank Azaria Returns and Gets Brutally Honest: Eating Disorders, Adult Children of Alcoholics Laundry List & Bruce Springsteen Reaction plus Sticking Ketamine Up their Butt at Japanese Bathhouse(not Hank:))

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 122:17


This Week on Dopey! Dave kicks off the Friday episode by celebrating Dopey OG Leah Lumberg's 17 years of sobriety, sharing heartfelt Spotify listener comments (with spirited debates over Breaking Bad characters and more love for the recent Cosmo Lumbino interview), and playing a raw voicemail from Lane opening up about self-medicating with crushed stimulants, kratom, and weed amid depression and a breakup—reminding everyone Dopey welcomes voices from all sides of the struggle. The heart of the show is a deep, hilarious, and profoundly honest conversation with returning guest Hank Azaria, who gets real about his teenage battles with anorexia and bulimia, maintaining his impressive physique through disciplined fitness and calorie tracking, finding primary recovery in Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) work (including a full breakdown of the ACA "laundry list" traits), his enduring love for voicing Moe on The Simpsons, the looming AI threat to voice actors, his Bruce Springsteen tribute band (complete with Bruce's personal thumbs-up), and a thoughtful take on cultural extremism as the real enemy. Packed with lightning-round fun, Mets passion, and classic Dopey vulnerability. All that and more on this brand new episode of that good old dopey show!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Modern Family Matters
The Parent's Launch Code: Loving and Letting Go of Our Adult Children

Modern Family Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 30:22 Transcription Available


Send us a textJoin us as we sit down with Psychologist, Dr. Jack Stoltzfus, to talk about launching your child into adult life, ranging from whose responsibility it is, to the characteristics of a successfully launched child.Dr. Stoltzfus shares his expertise on navigating the delicate balance between supporting adult children and encouraging their self-sufficiency, while maintaining caring connections. The conversation covers the growing issue of estrangement between parents and young adults, the impact of divorce on launching, and practical strategies for parents to help their children achieve the four developmental goals: identity, independence, intimacy, and intention. Dr.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about how Jack and how he can help you, check out his website at: https://parentslettinggo.com/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.