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Season 1

May 15, 2022

EP 31: An Estranged Mom's Story

Kreed shares the story of a mother estranged from one of her four children. SHOW NOTES: http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com http s://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroup Financial Support of The Estranged Heart h...

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May 8, 2022

EP 30: An Estranged Mom’s Story

Kreed shares the story of a mother who is estranged from two of her three children. http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com http s://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroup https://anchor.fm/theestrangedheart/support ht...

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May 1, 2022

Ep29: May, Moms & Mother’s Day

A discussion regarding Mother's Day and estrangement moms. www.TheEstrangedHeart.com If you are interested in learning more about relationship reconciliation & communication coaching services with Kreed, please email: TheEst...

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April 17, 2022

Ep27: Let’s Talk About Therapists & Therapy

Are Therapists Leading The Charge for Estrangement? In this episode, Kreed works to demystify therapy, therapists and the work done in the therapy room. Show Notes: http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com http s://www.facebook.com/...

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April 10, 2022

Ep26 - Do Our Children Owe Us Something?

In this episode Kreed asks and explores the question: Is the parent/child relationship a contract or gift or something else? Quote: "All relationships, except those that are familial, are by choice. Even the relationship from...

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April 3, 2022

Ep24 - Doormat & Boundaries

In this episode, Kreed discusses the difference in language definition and perception as well as the importance of boundaries for both estranged parents AND estranged adult children. Show Notes: http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.c...

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April 3, 2022

Bonus: Who Is This Kreed Person: what qualifies her to speak on estra…

In this bonus episode, Kreed gives you a deeper look inside the person she has become as she discusses the importance of our life story and how it impacts estrangement and reconciliation. Show Notes: http://www.TheEstrangedHe...

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March 27, 2022

Ep23 - Guilt & Grief: coping with shoulda, coulda, wouldas

In this episode, Kreed discusses how guilt can help us with do-overs and uses the metaphor of cleaning out a closet to do this. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theestrangedheart/message Support this podcast:...

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March 20, 2022

Ep22 - They Won’t Speak To Me

In this episode, Kreed dives into how to work towards reconciliation even if the other party is not speaking to us. http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com http s://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroup Book - There’s...

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March 13, 2022

Ep21: When All Hope Is Lost - what to do when reconciliation is not p…

In this episode, Kreed discusses how to move forward with a life of purpose and meaning and joy even when you’ve lost hope for reconciliation. http://www.TheEstrangedHeart.com http s://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmothers...

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March 6, 2022

Ep20: Apologies & Amends Letters - are they really necessary?

In this episode Kreed discusses the highly discussed topic in the world of estrangement - apologies and making amends. Online support group hosted by Kreed: https://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroup Recomme...

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Feb. 27, 2022

Ep19: Is There Really Something Wrong With The Adult Child?

Or could there be something true and valid beneath the surface? In this episode, Kreed delves into reasons why adult children may be estranging from parents. Volunteers are still needed for Ricki Bouska’s, LMHC research study...

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Feb. 20, 2022

Episode 18: Collateral Damage - Grandchildren & Grandparents

In this episode, Kreed shares her experience of having once been removed from her grandchildren’s lives and her process of grief around that. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theestrangedheart/message Support...

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Feb. 16, 2022

Bonus Episode: Seeking Volunteers for Research Study

In this episode, Kreed provides information regarding a licensed therapist who is seeking volunteers for her doctoral research study. If you are a U.S. resident, 60+ years of age, fully retired, emotionally estranged from you...

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Feb. 14, 2022

Bonus Episode: Valentine’s Day - a message of love

A message of love … ❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theestrangedheart/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theestrangedheart/support

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Feb. 13, 2022

Episode 17: Atlas of Love - a Valentine’s Day episode

Returning to meaningful & heartfelt connections in the face of estrangement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theestrangedheart/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theestrangedheart/support

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Feb. 6, 2022

Episode 16: An Estranged Mom Reaches Out - the power of curiosity

In this episode, Kreed discusses an email from an estranged mother who reached out to express her Aha moments that came as she listened to the podcast. And by ahas … she means things she discovered about herself as well …

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Jan. 30, 2022

Episode 15: An Estranged Adult Daughter Reaches Out

In today’s episode, Kreed discusses a conversation she had with an estranged adult daughter who reached out asking for her input and perspective regarding her contemplation of attempting reconciliation with her estranged pare...

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Jan. 24, 2022

Episode 14, part 2: Trauma & Estrangement

In part 2 of this episode #14, Kreed discusses how trauma impacts the behaviors of estranged adult children and the importance of accepting their trauma experience as something that happened inside them as a result of what ha...

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Jan. 23, 2022

Episode 14, part 1: Trauma & Estrangement

In part 1 of this episode, Kreed discusses what trauma is and how our knowledge of it has changed and evolved over the last several decades; how the word itself is utilized so much more frequently in every day life. …

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Jan. 16, 2022

Episode 13: Emotions and Estrangement

Kreed discusses the power of emotions … not just for pain but also for healing. Show Notes: The Language of Emotions (book) by Karla McLaren, M.Ed https://www.amazon.com/Language-Emotions-What-Feelings-Trying/dp/1591797691/re...

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Jan. 9, 2022

Episode 12: How Did We Get Here? Rooting out reasons for estrangement.

In this episode Kreed discusses the not so obvious reason for estrangement and why learning what these reasons are can help you to get closer to reconciliation. SHOW NOTES: ACE Study - https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-sco...

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Jan. 2, 2022

Episode 11: In Losing Them, I Found Myself

Learn how retreating so as to move forward is a valuable step in estrangement and or reconciliation experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theestrangedheart/message Support this podcast: https://ancho...

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Jan. 2, 2022

Bonus Episode: So Long 2021, Hello 2022

Reflect upon your last year and move forward with intention into this new year. Kreed also reveals a few new things coming in 2022 for TEHP! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theestrangedheart/message Support ...

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