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This episode we talk about the in-game League of Legend's comic "Battle of Koeshin" | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Ty Sheedlo, Mayura Jain, Isa Mari De Leon & River Jaffe 00:00 Intro 03:00 Part 1 08:00 Part 2 14:00 Part 3 18:00 General Discussion

One of the hardest things to understand if you didn't abuse your child or children, is that their estrangement may still be a way of protecting themselves. Although there are estranged adult children with horrific stories of abuse and neglect, they are not the only ones creating distance from parents and family. Parents of all backgrounds, temperaments, disciplinary styles and socioeconomic levels are being held at arm's length by adult children who were not abused, and yet are motivated by self-protection. They're not lying. They just might be talking about factors that are all but invisible to you, and even to other family members. In this cornerstone two-part episode (Part 2 releases June 15, 2026), you'll learn about relationship dynamics that may be unfamiliar or challenging, that could contribute to your adult child's going no-contact or low-contact. Once you understand what they're protecting themselves from, you can begin the work of reducing the impact of those factors, and healing your relationship. For much more evidence-based information and tools to repair the parent-adult child relationship, read host Tina Gilbertson's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child:  https://amzn.to/2ZhetMe Reconnection Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join: https://reconnectionclub.com Follow Tina Gilbertson on Substack: https://tinagilbertson.substack.com

John and James discuss Warlord #111-114 of the original Warlord series from DC Comics. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:05:41 Warlord #111 0:07:11 Warlord #112 0:10:32 Warlord #113 0:23:10 Warlord #114 0:30:03 General Discussion 0:41:38 Wrap up 0:42:14 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum at: http://forum.comicbookpage.com […]

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's comic "The Devoted Shrine Maiden" | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Kristina Atanasoski & Kudos Productions 00:00 Intro 03:00 Part 1 06:00 Part 2 12:00 Part 3 15:00 General Discussion

When your adult child stops talking to you, many parents' biggest fear is they'll never come back. If silence goes on for months or years, you might naturally wonder if the unthinkable has happened, and the relationship with your child(ren) is actually over. In this hopeful episode, therapist and host Tina Gilbertson argues that estrangement itself is a sign the relationship is still alive. Find out how to use this time to strengthen the relationship, even when it appears there's no movement. As long as you yourself are learning, growing, healing and evolving, your relationship with your adult child(ren) is potentially doing the same. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. https://amzn.to/2ZhetMe Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. https://reconnectionclub.com Follow Tina Gilbertson on Substack - https://tinagilbertson.substack.com EPISODE LINKS: Family Systems Theory (Murray Bowen):  Bowentheoryacademy.org - https://bowentheoryacademy.org/bowen-theory/bowen-theory-history-and-concepts Vermont Center for Family Studies - https://vermontcenterforfamilystudies.org/about/bowen-family-systems-theory/ Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 217 How to Tolerate Anxiety During Estrangement From Your Adult Child https://reconnectionclub.com/217 Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 25: Estrangement... A Phase of Development?  https://reconnectionclub.com/25 Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 212: The Open Secret About Reconnection https://reconnectionclub.com/212  

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's comic "Pilgrimage" | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Laurie Goulding & Kudos Productions 00:00 Intro 04:00 Part 1 07:00 Part 2 14:00 Part 3 20:00 General Discussion

In this thoughtful remake of Episode 3, RC Podcast host and therapist Tina Gilbertson walks listeners through some of the most common mistakes parents make when adult children become estranged. As a parent, sometimes you have to avoid words and actions that might come naturally if you want to successfully reconnect. Steering clear of anything that could make your adult child's estrangement worse is obviously important. This helpful episode will guide you away from common pitfalls, and toward more productive action. Be sure to check out the all links below after listening. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. (Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ZhetMe) Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. https://reconnectionclub.com Follow Tina Gilbertson on Substack. https://tinagilbertson.substack.com EPISODE LINKS: Reconnection Club Podcast Ep 120: Rules of Thumb Are Not Rules https://reconnectionclub.com/120 Reconnection Club Podcast Episode 144: What's Your Strategy https://reconnectionclub.com/144 Reconnection Club Podcast Episode 172: When to Respect a No-Contact Request https://reconnectionclub.com/172 Don't Be in a Hurry to Apologize to an Estranged Adult Child  https://reconnectionclub.com/dont-rush-apology What Does a No-Contact Request Sound Like? https://reconnectionclub.com/nocontact-request Why We Act Impulsively (And How Not To) https://reconnectionclub.com/threat-response Top 7 Mistakes downloadable handout https://reconnectionclub.com/top7 Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child https://amzn.to/2ZhetMe The Reconnection Club Podcast https://reconnectionclub.com/podcast The Reconnection Club https://reconnectionclub.com

John and James discuss Astro City #48-51. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:01:57 Astro City #48 0:10:49 Astro City #49 0:16:28 Astro City #50-51 0:27:59 General Discussion 0:33:43 Wrap up 0:34:19 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum at: http://forum.comicbookpage.com Join the Comic Book Page Slack channel: […]

This episode we find a home in the Demacia region with Xin Zhao related lore. | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Michael Luo 00:00 Intro 05:00 Part 1 08:00 Part 2 15:00 Part 3 19:00 General Discussion

John and James discuss Warlord #109, Warlord Annual #5 and Warlord #110. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:01:27 Warlord #109 0:11:49 Warlord Annual #5 0:20:00 Warlord #110 0:29:54 General Discussion 0:34:59 Wrap up 0:35:35 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum at: http://forum.comicbookpage.com Join the Comic Book […]

| All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Isa Mari De Leon 00:00 Intro 05:00 Part 1 10:00 Part 2 13:30 Part 3 16:30 General Discussion

Episode 1 Redux Most parents who are unwillingly estranged from their adult children worry about time passing while they're estranged. They know life is short. Grandchildren grow up fast. Time is not unlimited. This makes parents anxious to reconnect, which is understandable. But acting on anxiety too often leads to ineffective behaviors. In this revitalization of a classic episode, RC Podcast host Tina Gilbertson, LPC, offers thoughts on why Time can be a friend to parents in pain over estrangement. She names five different gifts that Time can bestow, and suggests how parents can make use of them while estranged. This soothing episode will help listeners treat the time they have as truly precious, encouraging them not to lose opportunities by helplessly longing for change. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child (Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2ZhetMe ) Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club at https://reconnectionclub.com/community/forum/general. Not a member yet? Learn more and join at https://reconnectionclub.com. Follow Tina Gilbertson on Substack: https://tinagilbertson.substack.com. EPISODE LINKS: Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 155: Good Grief - https://reconnectionclub.com/155  

This episode we tinker with doo-hickies in the Bandle City region with Norra related lore. | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Ty Sheedlo & Mayura Jain 00:00 Intro 03:30 Part 1 6:30 Part 2 9:30 Part 3 13:00 General Discussion

In this fascinating 2-part episode (see link below for Part 1), host Tina Gilbertson explores the impact on siblings of adult child estrangement. If your estranged adult child has a brother, sister, or multiple siblings, you'll want to listen to this series carefully. You'll discover how to support the ones left behind; whether your other adult children will become estranged too; and what to do if an estranged adult child actively recruits their sibling(s) into estrangement. Whether your estranged adult child has siblings or not, you'll find evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship in Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Reconnection Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join at https://reconnectionclub.com. Follow Tina Gilbertson on Substack: https://tinagilbertson.substack.com   EPISODE LINKS: Reconnection Club Podcast Episode 219: Siblings and Estrangement, Part 1 - https://reconnectionclub.com/219 Reconnection Club Podcast Episode 149: From Enmeshment to Estrangement, Part 1 - https://reconnectionclub.com/149 Reconnection Club Podcast Episode 150: From Enmeshment to Estrangement, Part 2 - https://reconnectionclub.com/150 Reconnection Club Podcast Episode 60: Same House, Different Childhoods - https://reconnectionclub.com/60 General Discussion forum (login required)

John and James discuss the second volume of Superman/Batman: Generations published by DC in 2001. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:01:30 Superman/Batman: Generations v2 0:30:28 General Discussion 0:33:25 Wrap up 0:34:01 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum at: http://forum.comicbookpage.com Join the Comic Book Page Slack channel: […]

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's comic "Katarina" issue 5. | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Written By | Allison Hawkes | Drawn By | Rebekah Isaacs | Colored By | Marissa Louise 00:00 Intro 02:00 Part 1 05:30 Part 2 13:00 Part 3 23:00 General Discussion

In this fascinating 2-part episode (Part 2 comes out on March 23, 2026), host Tina Gilbertson explores the impact on siblings of adult child estrangement.  If your estranged adult child has a brother, sister, or multiple siblings, you'll want to listen to this series carefully. Find out how to support the ones left behind; whether your other adult children will become estranged too; and what to do if an estranged adult child actively recruits their sibling(s) into estrangement. Whether your estranged adult child has siblings or not, you'll find evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship in Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Reconnection Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow Tina Gilbertson on Substack EPISODE LINKS: RC Podcast Episode 198: Validation (Or Lack Thereof) Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 117: Heroes & Villains

From an interview with Anne Dickson, Ph.D. In this insightful episode, you'll learn about the critical interplay between assertiveness, boundaries, and emotions. Reconnection Club Podcast host Tina Gilbertson shares an excerpt from her interview with assertiveness expert and author Anne Dickson, who explains how early experiences shape our understanding of anger. Key insights about the emotional lessons learned during childhood are discussed, offering valuable perspectives for anyone grappling with boundaries, children and anger today. The thought-provoking ideas you'll hear may challenge your view of boundaries. They'll certainly prompt reflection on personal experiences, and encourage an ongoing commitment to healthy relationships – especially establishing limits. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Reconnection Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow Tina Gilbertson on Substack  EPISODE LINKS: RC Podcast Episode 174: "How to set boundaries without making them mad?" RC Podcast Episode 198: Validation (Or Lack Thereof) Full Interview with Anne Dickson (login required) A Woman In Your Own Right by Anne Dickson Anne Dickson - Official website

John and James discuss Warlord #101-104. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:02:21 Warlord #101 0:05:33 Warlord #102 0:10:54 Warlord #103 0:16:20 Warlord #104 0:29:08 General Discussion 0:33:54 Wrap up 0:34:30 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum at: http://forum.comicbookpage.com Join the Comic Book Page Slack channel: http://comicbookpage.com/cbp_slack_request.php […]

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's comic "Katarina" issue 4. | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Written By | Allison Hawkes | Drawn By | Rebekah Isaacs | Colored By | Marissa Louise 00:00 Intro 02:00 Part 1 06:00 Part 2 12:30 Part 3 20:00 General Discussion

Did you know that intentionally tolerating anxiety can help you make clearer decisions, and even find moments of joy, during an unwanted estrangement from your adult child(ren)?  In this useful episode, Reconnection Club host Tina Gilbertson talks about the importance (and practicality) of tolerating anxiety when facing estrangement from adult children. Tina explains how anxiety comes from our own thoughts and feelings, not just from what happens to us. She shares five practical steps to help parents manage anxiety so it doesn't influence important decisions during estrangement. You'll hear why it's helpful to separate the urge to soothe anxiety from the desire to reconnect with your estranged adult child(ren). In a nutshell, contacting them out of anxiety can lead to regret. That's why Tina encourages parents to focus on calming their anxiety first, through both top-down and bottom-up techniques that help them relax. By managing anxiety, rejected parents can think more clearly and make better choices about how to respond -- rather than react -- to their adult children's estrangement. Finally, Tina reminds listeners that there will be times when they feel calm, and it's important to use those moments to learn, plan, and even enjoy life. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow us on Instagram. EPISODE LINKS: https://directory.traumahealing.org https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory https://hakomiinstitute.com/about/what-is-hakomi Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 144: What's Your Strategy? [https://reconnectionclub.com/144] Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 97: The Road Map to Reconnection, Part 1 [https://reconnectionclub.com/97] Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings By Letting Yourself Have Them [ https://amzn.to/2Zbc0S2 ] Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 69: It's OK to Enjoy Yourself During Estrangement [https://reconnectionclub.com/69]

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's comic "Katarina" issue 3. | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Written By | Allison Hawkes | Drawn By | Rebekah Isaacs | Colored By | Marissa Louise 00:00 Intro 02:00 Part 1 05:00 Part 2 11:30 Part 3 16:30 General Discussion

You feel it when your estranged (or formerly estranged) adult child is in the room. The conversation is surface-level. You second-guess everything. You remind yourself, "I have to be careful." "Walking on eggshells" is a common experience for parents of estranged adult children, especially during the reconciliation phase of estrangement. Parents might not know exactly why their child became distant, but they want to keep it from happening again.  Some parents feel afraid of making their child angry. They desperately want to avoid conflict, even while wishing for more closeness. They're caught between fear and longing. Almost all parents feel awkward after estrangement, as they embrace different skills and behaviors for the first time. The journey from "conscious incompetence" to "conscious competence" and beyond, can be long. Ongoing tension can be expected after estrangement, in the context of your personal history. And there may be no getting around that walking-on-eggshells feeling for a while. But parents who can recognize, understand, and tolerate it might have an easier time. EPISODE LINKS: Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 132: Self-Care for Parents of Estranged Adult Children Therapist directories... https://traumatherapistnetwork.com https://www.psychologytoday.com https://www.goodtherapy.org For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow us on Instagram.

John and James discuss Astro City (2013) #37-40. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:01:00 Astro City (2013) #37-38 0:13:04 Astro City #39-40 0:21:13 General Discussion 0:26:04 Yearly Comics Spotlight reminder 0:26:22 Wrap up 0:26:58 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum at: http://forum.comicbookpage.com Join the Comic Book […]

You haven't heard from your adult child lately, but they weren't doing well the last time you did hear from them. Or maybe you've heard they're okay, but you can't get an answer to a text. You wonder if they've blocked you. You're afraid of becoming more and more estranged. Whatever the circumstances surrounding your adult child's silence (or hostility), it might feel like a face-to-face meeting would be a good option. So you're tempted to show up on their doorstep and ask them to talk. In this important episode, host Tina Gilbertson offers her thoughts on the agonizing question, "Should I or shouldn't I?" She shares a recording of her response to this question from a past Q&A call, and reflects on whether her reply would be different today. Don't make travel plans until you listen. For evidence-based information and effective ways to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow The Reconnection Club on Instagram

John and James discuss Astro City (2013) #33-36. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:01:13 Astro City (2013) #33-34 0:11:10 Astro City (2013) #35 0:15:07 Astro City (2013) #36 0:21:27 General Discussion 0:29:46 Yearly Comics Spotlight reminder 0:30:04 Wrap up 0:30:40 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum […]

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's comic "Katarina" issue 2. | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Written By | Allison Hawkes | Drawn By | Rebekah Isaacs | Colored By | Marissa Louise 00:00 Intro 03:00 Part 1 07:30 Part 2 11:30 Part 3 17:00 General Discussion

General Discussion on the past year in the United States and beyond about our government corruption and disappointed public. Also hit on some current issues as per usual. Until Next Year…

In this thoughtful episode, host Tina Gilbertson gently encourages parents to embrace their own humanity while recognizing the shared struggles of their estranged adult children. She cautions against the polarizing views that often define parent-adult child estrangement, pitting parents and children against each other. By emphasizing the shared struggles and vulnerabilities within these groups, Tina invites listeners to reconsider unhelpful attitudes that lead to further pain and division. She suggests there's little to be gained in claiming moral high ground in these relationships. Instead of assigning blame, Tina emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the humanity in one another. This compassionate perspective encourages both parents and estranged adult children to recognize their common experiences of hurt, longing, and misunderstanding. Acknowledging these feelings can pave the way for healing and connection. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow us on Instagram. EPISODE LINKS: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 204: Causes of Connection

John and James discuss Warlord Annual #4 and Warlord #96-97. Time Codes:0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:03:09 Warlord Annual #4 0:09:54 Warlord Annual #4: Map of Skartaris 0:18:09 Warlord #96 0:26:57 Warlord #97 0:30:53 General Discussion 0:37:25 Yearly Comics Spotlight reminder 0:37:43 Wrap up 0:38:19 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion […]

For parents unwillingly estranged from your adult child or children during the holiday season, host Tina Gilbertson and members of the Reconnection Club community want you to know you're not alone. If estrangement is casting a shadow over the holidays for you this year, there's someone else who knows what it's like. This special holiday episode, originally aired on December 16th, 2024, came directly from the hearts and minds of unwillingly estranged parents. In their own words, with their own voices, they shared personal messages of compassion, solidarity, and commitment to a better tomorrow. Download and listen to this very special episode in your podcast player app before it expires on December 29, 2025. Episodes never expire from the Reconnection Club website. Find any episode on our site by typing the episode number after "Reconnectionclub.com" and then "/" like this: "Reconnectionclub.com/213" For more holiday-related resources from the Reconnection Club, check out these materials: RCP Episode 107: Staying Present In Their Absence Practice Slow Breathing BEFORE the Holidays Inviting Estranged Adult Children Home For the Holidays RCP Episode 69: It's OK to Enjoy Yourself During Estrangement Make a Detailed Plan to Get Through Special Days Getting Through Christmas For much more about how to deal with estrangement from your adult child(ren) throughout the year, read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Reconnection Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join.

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's comic "Katarina" issue 1. | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Written By | Allison Hawkes | Drawn By | Rebekah Isaacs | Colored By | Marissa Louise 00:00 Intro 02:30 Part 1 08:00 Part 2 17:30 Part 3 26:00 General Discussion

John and James discuss Warlord #92-95 from DC Comics. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:06:45 Warlord #92 0:14:04 Warlord #93 0:21:38 Warlord #94 0:26:04 Warlord #95 0:32:00 General Discussion 0:35:55 Yearly Comics Spotlight reminder 0:36:14 Wrap up 0:36:50 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum at: http://forum.comicbookpage.com […]

In this insightful episode of the podcast, host Tina Gilbertson delves into the often-overlooked truth about reconnecting with estranged adult children: Emotional connection always starts with ourselves. For parents struggling with the pain of estrangement, Tina examines why emotional disconnect may be the norm in our society. She explains how many of us turn away from ourselves starting at an early age, and offers a step toward self-connection -- stressing that the journey to heal relationships involves not only reaching out, but turning within. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow us on Instagram. EPISODE LINKS: Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings By Letting Yourself Have Them

Join the Boys plus Gabe Short on this episode to discuss Christian Music. There are some hot takes, some good discussion on best practices, and some general banter. (0:00-3:00) — Intro & Special Guest (3:01-4:25) Is music in the Bible? (4:30-End) Christian Music Hot Takes & General Discussion

Join the Boys plus Gabe Short on this episode to discuss Christian Music. There are some hot takes, some good discussion on best practices, and some general banter. (0:00-3:00) — Intro & Special Guest (3:01-4:25) Is music in the Bible? (4:30-End) Christian Music Hot Takes & General Discussion

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's story "The Name of the Blade". | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Ian St. Martin 00:00 Intro 03:00 Part 1 06:00 Part 2 11:00 Part 3 15:30 General Discussion

In this eye-opening (and ultimately uplifting) episode, psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson unpacks the often-overlooked reality of reconciliation between parents and their estranged adult children. While reconnecting might seem like a joyful resolution, it can leave many parents less than happy. They may still feel unfulfilled, and even heartbroken. Tina reveals how pain from the past -- e.g., unmet needs and emotional injuries -- can resurface during estrangement and reconciliation, making the experience of reconnecting far more complex than anticipated. This episode is essential for any parent navigating the rocky terrain of estrangement and reconciliation, offering insights that can spark healing and understanding in the journey ahead. Tune in for a compassionate exploration of these deep emotional currents. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow us on Instagram. EPISODE LINKS: Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 202: A Reconnection Story

John and James discuss Astro City #25-28. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:02:26 Astro City #25 0:10:45 Astro City #26 0:16:27 Astro City #27 0:20:11 Astro City #28 0:27:34 General Discussion 0:37:56 Previews Spotlight reminder 0:38:28 Yearly Comics Spotlight reminder 0:38:47 Wrap up 0:39:23 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the […]

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's story "Message at a Blade's Edge". | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Michael Yichao 00:00 Intro 03:30 Part 1 05:30 Part 2 14:00 Part 3 20:00 General Discussion

Many parents of estranged adult children find themselves constantly staying busy and never pausing to rest. Others find it impossible to muster any motivation at all. Withdrawing, numbing out, struggling with perfectionism or people-pleasing… These may all be signs of nervous system dysregulation, and the simple need to know we're valuable and lovable. This episode features an audio excerpt from host Tina Gilbertson's interview with Australian author and mindfulness coach Kate James. Kate identifies four hidden ways that not feeling good enough can manifest in behavior. She ties particular patterns to the Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn responses of the nervous system. Listen to Kate lay it out and Tina summarize in this interesting and helpful episode. Listeners can find the link to Kate's original article below. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow us on Instagram. EPISODE LINKS: https://insighttimer.com/katejames https://totalbalance.com.au/not-feeling-good-enough/ Tina's interview with Kate in the Reconnection Club 

John and James discuss some of the comics they got in September 2025. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:08:34 DC 0:30:12 Marvel 0:53:06 Other 1:06:01 General Discussion 1:08:35 Previews Spotlight reminder 1:09:08 Yearly Comics Spotlight reminder 1:09:26 Wrap up 1:10:02 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum […]

This episode we break the chains in the Noxus region with Alistar related lore. | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Laurie Goulding & Rachel Harrison 00:00 Intro 05:30 Part 1 11:00 Part 2 14:00 Part 3 19:00 General Discussion

When estranged adult children don't share their reasons for going no-contact, parents can be forgiven for making assumptions. Some assumptions can be helpful, and even somewhat soothing. But far more often during unwanted estrangement from adult children, assumptions made by parents make them feel powerless. Here are a few examples: My adult child's partner doesn't like me. My adult child is holding a grudge about something in the past. My adult child has a mental illness. My adult child didn't accept my written apology, and that's why they're still silent. Any of those could be true. But then again, they could also be false. Or irrelevant to the estrangement. In this thought-provoking episode, host Tina Gilbertson presents three separate statements from estranged parents, highlighting the assumptions they contain, and explaining why they're problematic. Next, she provides four simple questions we can ask when assumptions make us feel worse about ourselves or our situation. And lastly, she encourages listeners to focus on what they know, which is their own experience. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow us on Instagram. EPISODE LINKS: Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 160: Emotional Reasoning

This episode we talk about the motion comic "The Demon Hand" from the "Welcome to Noxus" League of Legend's Netflix Series. | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Max Folkman, Ty Sheedlo & Mayura Jain 00:00 Intro 02:30 Comic Reaction 11:00 General Discussion

What if your estranged adult child sends you an angry letter (or email or text), listing all your flaws and failings as a parent? Should you respond right away? What should you say? What if they tell you not to contact them? In this essential and practical episode, RC Podcast host Tina Gilbertson urges parents to pause when they receive this type of communication from estranged adult children. Instead of rushing to reply to all the points in the letter, send a simple acknowledgement first. And after that, take the time you need to respond more fully. To acknowledge your child's message, Tina offers a three-sentence "script" using your own words. The 3 elements she proposes will both safeguard goodwill and buy you time to gather your thoughts. Don't respond to your adult child's angry letter before listening to this episode. For much more information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow us on Instagram. EPISODE LINKS: Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 177: How to Process a Letter From Your Estranged Adult Child (Part 1)  Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 178: How to Process a Letter From Your Estranged Adult Child (Part 2) 

John and James discuss some of the comics they got in August 2025. Time Codes: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:36 Opening Comments 0:08:34 DC 0:25:10 Marvel 0:39:10 Other 0:51:17 General Discussion 0:54:18 Previews Spotlight reminder 0:54:50 Yearly Comics Spotlight reminder 0:55:09 Wrap up 0:55:45 End of episode. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum […]

When adult children go "no contact" with parents, in some cases it's because of an overdrawn emotional bank account between them. In this thought-provoking episode, host Tina Gilbertson explains the workings of your relationship bank account with your estranged adult child(ren) -- including examples of emotional deposits and withdrawals. Not every rejected parent has an overdrawn emotional account with their estranged adult child. But if the balance between you is in question at all, this episode will help you make a plan to set things right. For much more information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow us on Instagram. EPISODE LINKS: Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 199. Validation: What, Why, How and When General Discussion Forum (Reconnection Club members only)

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How do you heal an estranged relationship with your adult child when there's no contact? Through a recording from a past group Q&A call, host psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson shares her insights about the self-reflexive relationship between parents and adult children, and its potential for healing. Tina emphasizes that lingering emotional injuries in the parent -- who may not be aware of how those wounds continue to compromise them -- can play a significant role in why adult children choose to distance themselves. Recognizing this can be the first step toward healing. Tina encourages listeners to prioritize their own healing and personal growth. Because by working on themselves, parents can create a healthier emotional environment, even from a distance. Healing takes time. But change is possible, and with patience and dedication, estranged relationships can start to transform even before contact resumes. Join Tina as she delivers this challenging yet hopeful message, offering comfort and guidance to those in deep emotional pain. For much more on healing relationships between parents and adult children, including what goes wrong and how parents can respond effectively, read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Reconnection Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. EPISODE LINKS: Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your Relationship Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings By Letting Yourself Have Them Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 194: Room For Improvement Want to support the podcast? Become a Reconnection Club member and get access to educational content and online events hosted by Tina, as well as our members-only forums. Monthly and annual memberships are available. Learn more.