The Aftermath: The Epidemic of Divorce, Custody and Healing

In this podcast episode, we delve into the second half of the book "Parental Alienation: A Contemporary Guide for Parents, Practitioners, and Policymakers." We explore common mistakes made by parents during divorce that exacerbate parental alienation. The discussion highlights how societal norms and expectations influence these behaviors, often unintentionally leading to harmful outcomes. One of t...

Kindra Riber, your co-host of this podcast, was interviewed by the ladies on Obsessed. This podcast focuses on the real struggle of parents who are alienated from their children during divorce. This has been a Mediacasters Production .

Tom, a law enforcement officer for 27 years, shares his harrowing journey through a brutal divorce filled with false accusations of domestic violence. He unveils a shocking statistic: nearly 1 in 3 law enforcement officers facing divorce encounter such accusations, highlighting the depth of manipulation during family disputes. His narrative delves into the hidden vulnerabilities within law enforce...

In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the complex world of family law with Leslie Alexi, a seasoned family law attorney. With over 250 family law trials under her belt, Leslie has extensive experience in navigating the intricacies of post-dissolution custody battles and parental alienation cases. Leslie sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals in family court, where exorbitant at...

In this insightful podcast, Darlene Taylor shares her journey of co-parenting and the lessons she learned along the way, which she also discusses in her book titled "It's Not About Us: A Co-Parenting Survival Guide to Taking the High Road."  Darlene emphasizes that successful co-parenting requires a shift in perspective, where decisions are no longer about the individual but about what's best...

Dr. Bill Burnett and the five-factor model of parental alienation. Dr. Bill Burnett, a seasoned child psychiatrist, shares his extensive experience in dealing with parental alienation, a phenomenon where a child rejects one parent without valid reasons. The five-factor model, comprising contact resistance, previous positive relationship, absence of abuse or neglect, alienating behaviors by the fav...

In this insightful podcast with Professor Ben Hine, an expert in parental alienation and affected personally by parental alienation, shares his personal and professional journey that led to specialization in this challenging field. The discussion covers severe cases initiated by false abuse allegations, leading to legal actions and prolonged child separation, influencing a negative narrative about...

Professor Ben Hine, an expert in parental alienation and affected personally by parental alienation, shares his personal and professional journey that led to specialization in this challenging field. The discussion covers severe cases initiated by false abuse allegations, leading to legal actions and prolonged child separation, influencing a negative narrative about the alienated parent. Legal imp...

In this compelling podcast episode, the host interviews a marketing expert with over a decade of experience who shares a remarkable journey of overcoming adversity. The guest, a military veteran, retired in 2018 and transitioned into entrepreneurship to pursue her passion for marketing. She expresses a deep commitment to helping teen girls build a supportive community, inspired by her own traumati...

Holidays without our children after divorce is hard. But not impossible. Mick and Kindra share some insights on how you can take care of yourself, create new traditions and be the best parent you can be. Divorce is hard. And the aftermath of healing is a space of strength. Hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, want to make sure you are not alone during divorce, parental alienation, and custody battl...

Divorce is hard. And the aftermath of healing is a space of strength. Hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, want to make sure you are not alone during divorce, parental alienation, and custody battles. They bring real people and real stories to you so you can be equipped to heal yourself, your children and recover from the aftermath of family trauma and drama. Did you know that divorce lawyers have...

In this episode we discuss: Understanding Parental Alienation Across Age Groups: Impact on children at different age levels during divorce. Challenges with 15-year-old boys: Hormonal and bodily changes. Toddlers and school-age children navigating different household dynamics. Grace period for school-age children, blaming themselves for the divorce. Reassuring children of love regardless of parenta...

Dave Collier is a best-selling author, international speaker, and youth advocate. I have been fortunate to speak in North America and internationally.  My topics have included Intimate Partner Violence, Narcissistic Abuse and Parental Alienation. Having worked with vulnerable youth for many years, ending generational abuse is also a passionate topic of mine. I am an international best-selling...

Divorce is hard. And the aftermath of healing is a space of strength. Hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, want to make sure you are not alone during divorce, parental alienation, and custody battles. They bring real people and real stories to you so you can be equipped to heal yourself, your children and recover from the aftermath of family trauma and drama. If you find yourself entangled in a hig...

In this episode, Megan Hunter, CEO & CO-Founder of High Conflict Institute , provides some helpful tools and strategies we can use when communicating with a co-partner. BIFF - Brief, Informative, Friendly and Firm EAR - E mpathy, Attention, R espect No response is a response. We don't have to answer right away if we choose to answer. Provide options and proposals vs. "all or nothing" WEB metho...

Kindra and Mick have met for the first time since they started hosting this podcast a year ago to discuss the top 4 episodes, what they have in common and plans for the future. Join them in this short episode to hear what the trends have been over the past year with legislative change for custody, trends in court and how parental alienation starts. Allow us to introduce your hosts, Mick Smith and...

Claudia Ovalles is a retired veteran, alienated Mom and fighting for change legally. Did you know that custodial interference is a criminal offense and can be prosecuted? You as the targeted parent have every right to call the police when your court order has been denied by the other parent. Claudia defines what this means in this mind-blowing episode. Claudia is active with Heroes for Childr...

Parental children of divorce is a real thing. Alienation can happen, whether it's planned or not. It’s not as simple as one parent trying to turn a child against the other. It involves a variety of factors that can exist in any given family, including the children’s reactions to their situation. Sadly, parents who struggle with children rejecting them often do so in private. However, when parents...

Heidi Dunstan is a grief expert and talks with Mick and Kindra in this episode on how to handle someone going through grief, what to say to them when they are grieving that can be helpful rather than hurt and how to set your own boundaries while grieving. The episode precedes her bLU Talk at Harvard University. Heidi has also spoken at various summits, podcasts, and networking sessi...

Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized expert in parental alienation, and parent-child relationships, especially children of divorce, and emotional abuse of children. She has a Ph. D. in developmental psychology from Teachers College of Columbia University. She is the author or co-author of 10 books and over 120 academic articles on topics related to children's well-being.  Amy offers many serv...

Heidi Dunstan is a grief expert and talks with Mick and Kindra in this episode about experiencing grief during a divorce, creating a space for grief, and what grief can entail. Plus so much more that we experience everyday, all around us. Heidi shares tips and ways to support yourself and others while grieving with simple, practical ways to grieve with grace.  The episode precedes her bL...

Parent-child relationships are so important and especially after divorce. In this episode, we discuss the 17 primary strategies of parental alienation, 5-factor Baker model, the research behind it, how the court system addresses parental alienation and why its not listed in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual). Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized expert in parental alienation, and parent-c...

Esteemed author and advocate David Shubert delves into the heart-wrenching details of Parental Alienation, getting readers to understand, cope and move forward from this painful issue. After experiencing it personally, David has spent years researching and interviewing other parents and finding solutions for families. In this interview with Mick and Kindra, David explains what parental alienation...

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of exploring the inspiring journey and insights of Kortnee Graves Alarcon. Kortnee is an accomplished individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the legal industry as related to divorce and custody. Kortnee's expertise and passion have led her to make a significant impact in her endeavors. As we delve into her story, we will uncover the key cha...

Susan Shofer, a certified divorce coach, due to popular demand returns for an unprecedented third episode and engages in a compelling conversation with Mick and Kindra about the profound impact of parental alienation on children and the crucial steps to support them during their adult years after reunification. In this episode she references the 17 ways an alienator can alienate identified by Amy...