The Estranged Heart

The Estranged Heart

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Support and community for navigating the emotional storms of parent and adult child estrangement and repairing and transforming relationships with one another in healthy and productive ways.

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The Estranged Heart

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Health

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www.theestrangedheart.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

EP135: Estranged Daughter / Estranged Dad - part II 21.07.2024

In this episode, Kreed interviews an adult daughter who is estranged from her father for just shy of a decade. This is part II of the interview that discusses the relationship in current times. Part I gives the relational history. ----------------------------- http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed - https://TheEstrangedHeart-scheduler.as....

EP134: Estranged Daughter / Estranged Dad - part I 14.07.2024

In this episode, Kreed interviews an adult daughter who is estranged from her father and has been for nearly a decade. This is part I of her story. ------------------ http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed - https://TheEstrangedHeart-scheduler.as.me/COACHING Facebook Support Group for estranged moms: facilitated by Kreed: https://www.faceb...

EP133: Apology vs Amends - what's the difference? 07.07.2024

In this episode, Kreed discusses the difference between what an apology is vs an amends. She also shares a personal experience regarding an apology received and an amends not given. http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed - https://TheEstrangedHeart-scheduler.as.me/COACHING Facebook Support Group for estranged moms: facilitated by Kreed: ht...

EP132: My Daughter-In-Law Has Broken Our Family - The Myth of the Gatekeeper 30.06.2024

In this episode, Kreed shares a perspective on the myth of daughter-in-law or son-in-law as ‘the gatekeeper’. Could there be another perspective? http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed - https://TheEstrangedHeart-scheduler.as.me/COACHING Facebook Support Group for estranged moms: facilitated by Kreed: https://www.facebook.com/groups/estran...

EP131: Things Estranged Parents Grapple With 23.06.2024

In this episode, Kreed covers three topics that parents discuss frequently in the world of estrangement. - Can I take down their photos? - What to do with their things (childhood memories, mementos, etc.) - Should I stop paying for services for them (cell phone bill, health insurance, car payments, etc.) ------------------ http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.c...

EP130: Estranged Dads Hurt Too (Father's Day) 16.06.2024

In this Father's Day episode, Kreed discusses her experience working with estranged dads and their pain. ⁠http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com⁠ Email Kreed at: ⁠TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com⁠ Coaching with Kreed - ⁠https://TheEstrangedHeart-scheduler.as.me/COACHING⁠ ZOOM Support Groups for estranged moms, recently reconciled moms and estranged adult children. Email Kreed at TheEstrangedHeart@gmail....

EP129: Living With The Rejection & Separation 09.06.2024

In this episode, Kreed discusses how estranged parents & adult children can live and even thrive in the face of rejection and separation. ---------------------- http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed - https://TheEstrangedHeart-scheduler.as.me/COACHING ZOOM support groups for estranged moms, recently reconciled moms, estranged adult ch...

EP128: Should I Keep Trying? Do I WANT To Keep Trying? - how a pause letter can help 02.06.2024

In this episode, Kreed discusses how a pause letter might be helpful in place of giving up on our estranged loved one. ----------------------- http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed - https://TheEstrangedHeart-scheduler.as.me/COACHING Facebook Support Group for estranged moms: facilitated by Kreed: https://www.facebook.com/groups/estranged...

EP127: Road to Reconciliation 26.05.2024

Recently, a support group member asked Kreed about the specific steps she took to reconcile with her adult children. In this episode, Kreed share those steps as well as what she has done to maintain those relationships for nearly seven and eight years now. As an estranged parent, this episode might provide information and inspiration for you as you travel with your intention to reconcile. --------...

EP126: Reconciliation IS Possible - even after 10 years of estrangement 19.05.2024

In this episode, Kreed shares a mom's story of reconciliation after 10 years of estrangement. Also, an update on a mom who, after 9 years of silence and who previously shared her estrangement story on the podcast, is now reconciled with her daughter. If you are seeking hope after a long term estrangement, this episode might be just the thing to keep that small flicker of hope alive. ❤️ -------...

EP125: From Pain to Peace on Mother's Day - perspective is everything 12.05.2024

In this episode, Kreed encourages a different perspective for both estranged moms and estranged adult children. ---------------- http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com C oaching with Kreed - https://TheEstrangedHeart-scheduler.as.me/COACHING Facebook Support Group for estranged moms: facilitated by Kreed: http s://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssuppo...

EP124: Still A Mother 05.05.2024

In this episode, Kreed discusses the month of May and Mother's Day as it relates to estranged moms. If you are an estranged mom and feeling all of the feelings that come up this time of year, you might find some support within this episode. https://abedformyheart.com/still-a-mother/ (This might not be an episode that estranged adult children would want to listen to.) --------------------- http...

Why Do They Stay SO Angry & Resentful? 05.05.2024

In this episode, Kreed discusses the question that estranged parents have about their estranged adult child(ren): Why Do They Stay SO Angry & Resentful? Why won't THEY go to therapy and do THEIR work? http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com C oaching with Kreed - https://TheEstrangedHeart-scheduler.as.me/COACHING Facebook Support Group for estranged mo...

EP122: When Change Comes Calling - transitions create opportunities 21.04.2024

In this episode, Kreed shares thoughts regarding life's transitions and changes. She discusses how we can embrace these when it comes to estrangement and reconciliation to grow and evolve in our relationships. ---------------- http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com C oaching with Kreed - https://TheEstrangedHeart-scheduler.as.me/COACHING Facebook Support...

EP121: Interview w/An Adult Daughter (part 4 of 4) - If I Could Just Get My Mom To See Me 14.04.2024

Interview with An Adult Daughter (part 4 of 4) - If I Could Just Get My Mom To See Me. In this episode, this is the final piece of the interview with an estranged adult daughter. She discusses her mom's lack of interest in her life, her relationship now with her dad and that she is sorting through how to feel and what to do if her mom does not do her own inner work and healing. _~_~_~_~_~_~_~_...

EP120: Interview w/An Adult Daughter (part 3 of 4) - If I Could Just Get My Mom To See Me 07.04.2024

Interview with An Estranged Adult Daughter (part 3 of 4) - If I Could Just Get My Mom To See Me This adult daughter discusses the need to sort through her childhood memories to find out why she felt the way she does. She talks about her childhood being that which on the outside things were provided for yet there was no connection or attachment happening. She also discusses the affect her parents&#...

EP119: Interview w/An Adult Daughter (part 2 of 4) - If I Could Just Get My Mom To See Me 31.03.2024

Part 2 of 4 - Interview w/An Adult Daughter - If I Could Just Get My Mom To See Me. This adult daughter discusses her care and love for her mom even in the midst of estrangement and the hurt she felt when her mom lit up when she saw her grandchildren but not when she saw her daughter. Also discussed is the fact that experiences are built one on top of another. _~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_ http://...

EP118: Interview w/An Adult Daughter (part 1 of 4) - If I Could Just Get My Mom To See Me 24.03.2024

This is the first of a 4 part series for an interview with an estranged adult daughter. This conversation is insightful, deeply reflective and emotional. It's a must listen for any estranged parent and adult child or those who love an estranged parent or adult child. _~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_ http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching & Consultat...

We’ll Never Heal If They Won’t Do The Repair Work WITH Me! 17.03.2024

In this episode, Kreed discusses the difference between individual and joined work and why doing solo healing work can help relational healing to be easier and quicker. Also discussed is that healing happens in layers and what happens when we attempt to force others to resolve issues in ways and times before the other person is ready? ------------------------ http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Emai...

EP116: Emotional Triggers - Kreed's Recent Personal Triggering Experience with Her Mom 10.03.2024

In this episode, Kreed shares her own personal story of being emotionally triggered by her mom just recently. She also discusses emotional triggers - what are they, how they show up and what we can do to help lessen them. --------------------- http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com C oaching with Kreed Email Kreed at TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Facebook Suppo...

EP115: Why Are They Holding A Grudge? Why Won't They Forgive Me? 03.03.2024

Are our estranged adult children really holding a grudge or withholding forgiveness? In this episode, Kreed discusses why this "surface appearance" might not actually be what is going on for our adult child. Have we, as estranged parents, created conditions for forgiveness to be offered? Or have we maintained conditions that elicit defensiveness and walls? --------------------- http://ww...

EP114: LACK OF APOLOGIES & CHANGED BEHAVIOR - Themes of Parent/Adult Child Estrangement 25.02.2024

In this episode, estrangement coach, Kreed Revere, discusses part 6 of 6 in the series on Themes of Parent / Adult Child Estrangement: LACK OF APOLOGIES & CHANGED BEHAVIOR Parents who resist or downright refuse to apologize and or change their behavior(s), rarely reconcile ... and then remain in a healthy relationship with their adult child. In this episode we will peel back the layers of why...

EP113: RELIGION, POLITICS, IDENTITY ACCEPTANCE - Themes of Parent / Adult Child Estrangement 18.02.2024

In this episode, estrangement coach, Kreed Revere, discusses part 5 of 6 of the series on Themes of Parent / Adult Child Estrangement: Religion, Politics and Identity Acceptance Parent-adult child estrangement is a deeply complex and painful experience that can be shaped by a myriad of factors to include the profound impact of estrangement rooted in themes such as religion, politics, and identity...

EP112: NARCISSISM & EMOTIONAL IMMATURITY - Themes of Parent/Adult Child Estrangement 11.02.2024

In this episode, Kreed explores narcissism and emotional immaturity within family dynamics, particularly between estranged parents and adult children. * Understanding Narcissistic Traits and Emotional Immaturity * Identifying Narcissistic Traits and Emotional Immaturity * Impact on Family Dynamics http://www. TheEstrangedHeart.com Email Kreed at: TheEstrangedHeart@gmail.com Coaching with Kreed CON...

EP111: Denial of Issues or Problems in Parent / Adult Child Estrangement 04.02.2024

In this episode, Kreed discusses part 3 of 6 of the series on Themes of Parent / Adult Child Estrangement: Denial of Issues or Problems in Parent / Adult Child Estrangement * Understanding the role of denial in estranged relationships is crucial for unraveling the complex web of emotions and dynamics that contribute to the distancing between parents and adult children. * Understanding the roots of...

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