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What happens when the generation that challenged the way previous generations approached mental health becomes the generation raising today's teenagers? In Part 2 of this series, we explore a difficult but important question: Have we begun organizing our lives around our feelings rather than simply learning from them? As a therapist and educator, I believe emotions matter. They provide valuable in...

Why are so many parents feeling like they've lost control of their own homes? In Part 1 of this two-part series, we examine the rise of teen takeovers and explore why this growing issue may have more to do with modern parenting trends than with teenagers themselves. Many millennial parents entered parenthood determined to do things differently than previous generations. They wanted to be more emot...

Leading with Empathy: The Key to Healing Family Estrangement In this episode of the All Things TDS Podcast, we explore one of the most powerful tools for improving relationships and addressing family estrangement: empathy. In a culture that often encourages people to focus on who is right and who is wrong, empathy invites us to seek understanding before judgment and connection before division. We...

The Real Feeling Beneath the Anger: Understanding Primary and Secondary Emotions In this episode of the All Things TDS Podcast, we explore a powerful concept that can transform the way we understand ourselves and our relationships: the difference between primary and secondary emotions. While anger is often the emotion we see and express, it is frequently not the emotion driving our behavior. Benea...

In this episode of the All Things TDS Podcast, we take a closer look at the realities of growing up in a very different era and why understanding that history may be important when evaluating family relationships today. Many adult children view their childhood experiences through a modern lens, but what was life actually like for the generations who came before them? We explore the cultural norms,...

What Nobody Tells You About Estrangement: The Unknown Factors That Matter In this episode of the All Things TDS Podcast, we explore an often-overlooked aspect of family estrangement: the historical and cultural context in which parents raised their children. Before judging past parenting decisions by today's standards, it is worth asking an important question: What did parents actually know at the...

In Part 2 of this powerful series, “Choosing Connection: Navigating Pain Without Going No Contact,” we continue the conversation about what it really means to stay connected to a parent through conflict, disappointment, and emotional pain. While estrangement is often presented online as the healthiest or only option, many adult children wrestle with a different path that includes maintaining conta...

In this episode of the All Things TDS Podcast, we set the stage for why Traci chose connection over estrangement. In Part One of  “Choosing Connection: Why I Never Estranged from My Mother” we look at the emotional complexity of childhood and the decisions we make as adults.    Join our Facebook Page at All Things TDS Podcast.  We are looking for parents and adult children who would like to share...

In this episode of the All Things TDS Podcast, we explore the heartbreak behind Mother’s Day social media posts and celebrations. We examine both the adult child’s perspective and the mother’s perspective, looking at the emotions, misunderstandings, pain, and silence that often exist beneath the surface of family estrangement.   Follow us on Facebook at All Things TDS Podcast. 

Is cognitive warfare quietly reshaping your family relationships? In this episode, we explore how manipulation of information, online narratives, and psychological influence are driving division inside modern families. From social media echo chambers to conflicting belief systems, discover why more adult children are experiencing deep hatred leading to estrangement. Learn to recognize the signs of...

In this episode, Traci explores how online narratives, viral content, and digital communities influence adult children’s decisions to estrange from their parents. This episode unpacks the role of social media in shaping perception, identity, and family relationships.   Follow us on Facebook at All Things TDS Podcast. 

In Stop Calling Me a Narcissist: What Narcissism Really Means, we unpack why the word narcissist gets thrown at parents casually, what does it actually mean, and the difference between a narcissistic personality disorder and the everyday behaviors people often misunderstand. We also take a closer look at a growing trend: labeling an estranged parent as a narcissist. While some family dynamics are...

Even after creating distance, the questions don’t always go away. In this episode, What Adult Children Still Wonder After Estranging from Parents, we explore the quiet, lingering thoughts, curiosity, and doubts.  What do they still wonder about their parents? Do they question if things could have been different? Do they ever have hope? This episode offers a thoughtful, compassionate look into the...

In this episode, we take a challenging and honest look at the growing conversation around going no contact with parent, and why it may not always be the healthiest or most productive choice.  We discuss how boundary-setting is often misunderstood and misused. This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own patterns, take accountability where needed, and understanding their boundary requests...

Struggling with family estrangement? On this episode, Traci discusses why it happens, how to cope emotionally, and steps you can take to heal, reconnect, or find peace. We are inundated with resources; however, that doesn't mean they are the right resources.  If you would like to share your estrangement experience on our podcast, please reach out via our Facebook page.    Resources mentioned today...

On this episode, we bring you laughter. We highlight 12 videos that make us laugh...or cry! Enjoy.

We discuss contempt from a psychological and relational standpoint.    Follow us on Facebook at All Things TDS Podcast.    Let us know if you would like to be a guest to discuss your family's estrangement. 

In this episode, we discuss estrangement. Many parents struggle with guilt over what they did wrong. If you would like to share your estrangement story, reach out to us via our Facebook page, All Things TDS.    Book mentioned Rules of Estrangement by Joshua Coleman.

On today's episode, we discuss how tired we are over the division of our country. Our families and mental health will continue declining until we stop the division and hate over one man.  #iamtired   Please follow us on Facebook - All Things TDS Podcast. 

This episode is about how our great nation is being destroyed by those in power and across the globe. We take a look at what Peter Schweizer says in his new book "The Invisible Coup." Also, we discuss ways to speak up and come together to save the United States of America before it becomes another third world country.

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Gaslighting, do you really know what it means?

On this episode of All Things TDS, we discuss the abusive relationship that White Liberal Women find themselves in without knowing it.    Resources  Gaslighting by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis Why Does He Do That by Lundy Bancroft

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References: Rules Of Estrangement by Dr. Joshua Coleman