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Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace55: Transformation and EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementTransformation is a beautiful word. Changing something so that its appearance is completely different and noticeable. You may wonder what this has to be with estranged relationships but stay with me. It’s a foundational principle you won’t want to miss. We’ve recently relocated and the gardening beds were unsightly. Grass had grown up into the river rock; shoots were sprouting where they weren’t supposed to and it was evident that neglect had taken its toll. The gardener explained the process...
2026-02-1911 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace56: Healing BrokennessSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementHealing brokenness in an estranged relationship is a lengthy process. Today I’ll talk about three-steps that center around these attributes. Reconcile. Restore. Rebuild. You already know that reconciliation requires two parties and not everyone arrives at this decision simultaneously. Consequently, many women give up far too early. While one may not be ready right now, it doesn’t mean you can’t continue to pray and begin to work on your part. Brokenness brings many emotions to the forefront and working toward recon...
2026-02-1913 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace54: Hope When Your Child Walks AwaySend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementIt’s hard to have hope when your child walks away, but that is exactly where your strength lies. Without hope you’re lost. Thoughts go awry and that leads to a slippery slope you want to avoid. But it’s hard, right? When phone calls and text messages go unanswered. And they believe you are the enemy when your heart is breaking into with love for them. For me, estrangement lasted several years and more than once I lost hope. Furthermore, it seemed...
2026-02-1709 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace53: A Valentine's Message for the Estranged HeartSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementToday I have a Valentine’s Message for the Estranged Heart. If you’re listening, then it’s for you. Love is worth celebrating. And for those with an estranged relationship, it may be feelings of sadness as you reflect on love lost. Well, cheer up my friend, I have a love message for you today. No matter what you are feeling today, there is one that loves you deeply. Who has promised to never leave you. A rock that where you can find s...
2026-02-1310 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace51: Estrangement - Reconnecting with GodSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementGood morning, this podcast today is to introduce a slight shift in focus in my estrangement coaching podcast. There are many that deal with estranged relationships with an adult child. My experience certainly included an adult child, but it was more than that and I'm finding that many of you struggle with it too. Next generation relationships such as daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandkids, great grandkids and other complex family members.And, the realization that I could replay those hurtful conversations all day long and...
2026-02-0405 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace50: Discover Peace in EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementI’m one that never thought I could find peace in estrangement. Estranged relationships were on my mind constantly. Over the holidays I heard from an abundance of women who struggled with their emotions and self-worth because of estrangement with a loved one. I’m betting that you, like many others, are elated the holidays are behind you and the emotional pain goes dormant until the next trigger such as a birthday. My friend, are you tired of living like that? Do you long...
2026-01-0609 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace49: How God Works for you in EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementDo you wonder how God works for you in estrangement or whether he is even aware or cares? You feel like you are in the crucible with pressures mounting, emotions melting and triggers exploding. And you wonder how God could allow something so painful to linger with this person that you love. Why is their heart so hardened? These are questions that I’ve asked and I’m sure you have as well. Today let’s consider what God is saying to you in the...
2025-11-0307 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace48: Move on in EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementMove on - how many times have you heard that phrase? Wouldn’t it be easy if we could just flip a switch and close the door on hurtful relationships? For so many, the estranged relationship involves a family member, and it isn’t so easy to just walk away and close the door. So, how do you move on? I feel your pain and if you’re like me you’ve closed that door so many times, only to crack it open now and then.
2025-10-2010 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace47: Impacts of EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementHave you ever considered the impacts of estrangement in your life? Sure, you feel disappointed, resentful, angry even. You miss the person with whom you are estranged. Feeling deeply wounded, you struggle to find your footing some days. Seeking to follow God, you try to forgive only to be reminded of the wrongs and once again you deal with those negative emotions. Today, I want to go a little deeper to share the impacts of estrangement and offer some tips to help you a...
2025-10-0212 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace46: Surrender and Cooperation in EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementSurrender and cooperation are two words that helped me discover the peace I was seeking as I experienced estrangement in a relationship. Admittedly, these are not two words we readily think about. Surrender conjures up the thought of giving up control. Cooperation may not be as fearful depending on what we are being asked to cooperate with. Whatever you are struggling with today, I want to encourage you and help you discover peace. If you are estranged today from someone you care abou...
2025-09-2209 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace45: Healing your EmotionsSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementHealing your emotions is critical when you are estranged. And its hard work that will take time and commitment. Take a moment to think about the emotions you’ve experienced in the last few days when you think about the person with whom you are estranged. Do you feel disappointed? Sadness? Anger? Resentment? Bitterness? Do you feel the need to defend yourself? Do you wonder why it happened? Do you have imaginary conversations in your head with the other person? My frien...
2025-09-1013 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace44: Why You're Struggling with ForgivenessSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementIf you’re struggling with forgiveness, you aren’t alone. The truth is most everyone does. Oh, you may give lip service like I did and say you forgive, but the emotions linger. The pain comes and goes. You replay the hurt over and over so much the record is warped and scratched. Yet you really want to forgive – or you don’t. But you know that you want to get unstuck and move on. How? That’s the question that I struggled with...
2025-08-2711 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace43: Learning to be Vulnerable in EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementLearning to be vulnerable is daunting in the best of circumstances. But when you have estranged relationships, it can be downright paralyzing. Vulnerability is akin to giving someone access to your innermost thoughts and emotions. And for good reasons, it isn’t wise to give everyone that privilege. Wisdom and discernment are critical. Timing is also a key component. You must be ready emotionally when you are ready to open yourself to someone because you don’t know how they might respond to you. Vu...
2025-08-1712 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace42: Blended Families and EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementBlended families and estrangement often go hand in hand. But are they more prone to estranged relationships? Research says not necessarily. However, they do face more unique challenges and that can morph into estrangement. Are you part of a blended family that is facing difficulties and even amid estrangement already?Today we’ll dive into some of the challenges you face, how to successfully navigate them and what to do when it all goes sideways. Let’s imagine we are sitting t...
2025-08-1211 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace41: Limiting Core Beliefs and EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementLimiting core beliefs affects your mindset and your overall health. And these core beliefs in estrangement can keep you stuck and unable to get into a healthy place. Think in terms of whether I can’t, I will never, or I should. When you are in an estranged relationship it’s easy to let your mind go to extremes. If you were talking with a friend, you might notice and assure and reframe their issues. But it’s harder to do when you are th...
2025-07-2010 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace40: Who You Are Becoming is More Important than What You DoSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementWho you are becoming is vital in discovering peace in estranged relationships. And estrangement can lock you in a mental prison so that at times you don’t even know who you are anymore. Triggers create a response that you later regret and you are mired in guilt. At times it feels as though you take one step forward and two steps back. You wonder if you will ever get over the pain of separating from your child, sibling, or another family member...
2025-07-1311 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace39: Top 3 Causes of EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementThe top 3 causes of estrangement based on research studies help you understand not only why it happens but the impact on relationships. Estrangement is something that many just don’t talk about. You may perceive it as a stigma as many do. The concept of family evokes illusions of happy times, gathering for holidays and celebrations and giving and receiving support. And yet with 70 million people estranged in the western world, that perception just isn’t reality. Today, we’ll explore the...
2025-07-0811 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace38: Family Conflict is on the RiseSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementFamily conflict is on the rise as I am hearing from women in many circles. In recent years, politics, religion, and a host of other topics are dividing families more than ever. I personally experienced that a few months ago when a conflict arose and it turned into a personal attack on perceived religious and political beliefs. Are you experiencing it too? Families once able to gather at the dinner table and discuss happenings are now unfriending one another on social media. They’...
2025-06-2710 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace37: Finding Calmness in the Storms of LifeSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementFinding calmness in the storms of life can be quite difficult. I grew up in Texas right in the middle of a tornado alley. Sirens blare warning people a storm is coming and advising them to seek shelter. Sometimes storms of life come with warning bells. The winds of anger and bitterness blow against you. Harsh words are spoken. False accusations are made, and you’re left with wounds that injure your soul. Other times the storms come unexpectedly. Such was the case whe...
2025-06-1708 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace36: Estrangement and FeelingsSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementEstrangement and feelings often create an emotional train wreck. How are you feeling today? When people ask that question, you know that they don’t really want to hear that you are upset, sad, disappointed. They are just being nice. The real question is do you know what you are feeling? Can you identify it by name? It’s harder than you may think. You see, estrangement creates opportunities for us to bury our feelings. You may turn to other things to distract and numb wh...
2025-06-1007 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace35: 3 Steps to Get Through Mother's Day with Estranged KidsSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementTrying to get through Mother’s Day with estranged kids is akin to living a terrible nightmare. Years ago, I remember dreading the holiday. While everyone was receiving flowers, chocolates, cards, and loving attention, I bawled my eyes out. My kids were estranged following my divorce and other circumstances surrounding that event. Was I really a terrible mother? Rather than being a day to celebrate, it was one that I wanted to end quickly. Does that resonate with you? I feel your pain...
2025-05-0809 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace34: Family Estrangement - Words Do HurtSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementFamily estrangement may be one of the toughest tests you will face in life. People say that death of a loved one is more difficult, and I do not discount that one. But estrangement is the death of a relationship whether it’s a child, parent, or beloved family member. You may feel as though you are hanging on by a thread and the slightest movement will cause a break that will send you crashing downward. Estranged relationships. I have been to that breaking point...
2025-04-2208 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace33: Forgiveness Feeds Your SoulSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementForgiveness feeds your soul just as food feeds the body. That statement and what I’m about to share with you will change the trajectory of your life. Living with estrangement sucks the life right out of you. Triggers pound on the door of your heart out of nowhere. Emotions follow and you find yourself in a dark place. Questioning your self-worth. Wondering what others think. Spiraling downward. What I’m about to share with you is a simple thing but it is diffi...
2025-04-1708 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace32: All Things are Possible with GodSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementAll things are possible with God scripture says. But do you believe it? Estrangement causes you to doubt that promise because you see no hope. Every effort you make seems fruitless. Day after day wears on with no resolution. Hope is something everyone desires, and it often seems elusive. Consequently, you lower your expectations and give it up. Doing so seems easier than the constant disappointment you experience. I understand that cycle and today’s message is intended to encourage you to reclai...
2025-04-0807 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace31: Rediscover God Through EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementThe greatest gift I ever received was to rediscover God through estrangement. That may sound crazy. Estranged relationships cause you to feel isolated, devalued, and unworthy and so it seems unlikely that God would reach out and pursue you. But that’s exactly what I experienced, and it was life changing. Do you feel alone? Misunderstood? Judged? Do you avoid church for some of those reasons? Has your self-esteem been shattered so that you feel you have nothing of value to offer?This...
2025-04-0113 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace30: Misunderstandings and JudgementsSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementEstrangement often follows a plethora of misunderstandings and judgments, and I’ll bet you’ve been on one end of the spectrum in a relationship. As I began to think about this episode, I pondered a conversation I had with a woman recently. She wasn’t sure how her family situation had deteriorated to the point it had, but as she shared her story, it became evident that misunderstandings were notably at issue. And with those came judgment and then a wedge developed...
2025-04-0118 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace29: Understanding the Why Behind False AccusationsSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementFalse accusations often arise in estranged relationships and may be the origin of the estrangement. Unless you are equipped with a mind shift to navigate these hurtful times, it is unlikely that the relationship will improve. A strong back bone and thick skin along with a sincere desire to manage the conflict in a godly way are needed to push through the emotional pain and frustration. Are you weary of trying to make things work? Do you feel like a water hose cons...
2025-03-1213 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace28: Living a God Honoring Life During EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementEstrangement, false accusation, guilt, and shame are not conducive to living a God honoring life. When you are constantly living with accusation from family, friends, kids or whomever it creates disappointment, bitterness and even anger. You bring it before God and pray that he will help you deal with it in the right way, but human nature enters and so does angry words. Sometimes those four-letter ones and that causes you to feel guilty as you wonder how those things come out of your mou...
2025-03-0709 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace27: How to Trust God as FatherSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementLearning to trust God as father is not easy when you’ve been abandoned, rejected, or treated harshly by your earthly one. As one whose biological father abandoned her and an adopted father treated her harshly, I struggled to trust God as my heavenly father. Do you struggle with that concept too? I wanted to believe what scripture said about his love, compassion, and mercy, but it wasn’t my experience growing up. And so, I struggled. Estrangement takes a toll on relation...
2025-02-2611 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into PeaceTopics on Estrangement, Guilt and ShameSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementToday I'm talking to my awesome audience with a short message. I've published 26 episodes now and the response has been staggering. Although I do know what countries my listeners come from, I don't know much more.So, today I am asking a favor. Would you take a minute to contact me and tell me what has resonated with you most. What topics would you like to hear? Where do you struggle the most? Identity, confidence, emotional pain?You can reach out to me...
2025-02-1301 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace26: How Can You Find Peace When Your Heart is Broken into PiecesSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementNothing hurts more than a broken heart. Emotional pain is often more damaging than any physical pain. And sadly, it is most painful when it’s created by a family member. Because that is intended to inflict brokenness.A friend can betray you and while it creates disappointment and anger, the emotion intensifies when it’s someone in your family. Why is that? Because it’s family. And we expect them to have our back, love us and give us some grace. It’s often just...
2025-02-1110 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace25: Closure in Estranged RelationshipsSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementWhat comes to mind when you think of the word closure? One definition is the act or process of closing something such as a relationship with an estranged person in your life. Does that sound negative to you? What emotions does it evoke? Another definition states that closure brings a sense of peace, understanding and release that comes with accepting that a relationship has ended. That’s the one I will focus on today. Closure in this instance is focused upon th...
2025-02-0210 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace24: Move Past Estrangement to Pursue PeaceSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementHow do you move past estrangement so that you can pursue peace? That question came to me recently as I pondered what topics I could share with my audience of women dealing with estrangement. It came through a devotional I read that joy and peace are the doorways for us to live by the power of the Holy Spirit. Joy is a deep-seated contentment found in knowing God’s presence. Peace calms our hearts amid chaos, allowing us to trust in his plans. On...
2025-01-3109 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace23: What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like Amid Estrangement?Send me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementIf you’ve had an estranged relationship with someone, chances are you would love it to become a healthy one. Most who have estrangement also have relationships that are fun and enjoyable. You find yourself attracted to those people. You can’t get enough of the joy and love emanating from relationships like that. Yet, the estranged one is part of the mix. Whether a family member, close friend or co-worker, conflict within that connection affects you more than you may realize. Is it ev...
2025-01-2814 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace22: How to Stop Replaying Hurtful Words in EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementAre you ready to stop replaying hurtful words that have been spoken to you? It’s a sad but fact that families can say the most hurtful things to one another. And if you’re on the receiving end, it’s hard to get those out of your mind. Have you ever streamed a favorite show or movie, and the dreaded spinning circle appears? It’s called buffering and it is quite annoying. Hurtful words can be like that when the hurtful words spin in...
2025-01-2209 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace21: How to Have the Hard Conversations in EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementYou’re hurt by words spoken to you by a close friend or family member. It’s a recurring thing. Pain permeates your soul. You may regret words you spoke or hurtful and vulnerable emotions you shared. Where does the relationship go from there? Do you walk away for good this time? Do you keep trying and reaching out? You feel like your heart can’t take much more. You’re stuck.Conflicting emotions rage inside. You love this person, but conflict is at the h...
2025-01-1913 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace20: New Beginnings and EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementHappy New Year! We all love new beginnings, right? Out with the old and in with the new is a familiar motto for ringing in a new year. And not much as changed. You’re still estranged from someone you care about. A child, grandchild, sibling, or someone else. You’re hoping that this may be the year it all turns around. The relationship is healed and restored. No more heartache. Same song but different verse. Well, I want to encourage you to shift...
2025-01-0410 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace19:Rise Above Estrangement and AdversitySend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementIt’s a new year. Are you ready to rise above estrangement and adversity and chart a new path for yourself? I’m not talking about establishing new years resolutions. I am talking about revolutionary changes. Change can set your heart free from anxiety and worry about anything and everything. There has never been a better time than now. You’ve just come out of the holidays and may have experienced sadness over loss of relationships. I reached that point in my life and d...
2024-12-2912 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace18: A Gift for the EstrangedSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementI have a gift for the estranged in today’s episode. After all, it’s the gift giving season, right? Estrangement creates sadness and accentuates that we feel unloved and unwanted. I am hopeful that you’ve read my story of estranged relationships. It’s on my website. Would it surprise you to know that not all my relationships have been restored? Like you, I struggle at this time of year when families gather. We see and hear about families gathering with laughter, hugs, and happine...
2024-12-1512 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace17: Refined by FireSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementHave you ever felt as though you were being refined by fire? Or in a cauldron where the pressure intensifies? I have and let me tell you, it isn’t fun. I would’ve rather had pulled teeth! Today I am speaking to the Christian woman who feels like she can’t catch a break. Confusion and chaos reign. You wonder why you can’t get clarity, and you feel stuck and unable to decide. Or when you do make a decision, you vacillat...
2024-12-0617 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace16: Post-Divorce Kids' EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementPost-divorce kids’ estrangement is widely prevalent and may continue for many years. A recent conversation with a dad was heart breaking as he lamented the loss of relationship with his kids. Like many, the divorce wasn’t amicable, and the kids chose to side with the mom. My purpose today is two-fold. · Advocate for the kids no matter the custody arrangements.· Encourage the estranged parent to maintain hope. Divorce is difficult enough without blabbing to the kids about all the faults of o...
2024-11-3010 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace15: Moving Past the Shame of EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementThe shame of estrangement lives in all of us. You may not be estranged from anyone right now, but a strong likelihood exists that you may in the future. Does that surprise you?When you consider that over 70 million people in the U.S. alone are estranged from at least one person, it’s no wonder that it’s far reaching. Estrangement doesn’t play favorites as it affects all levels of society.A parent, child, sibling, close friend or relative, co-worker and ever...
2024-11-2415 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace14: Where is God in EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementAs one who is estranged from someone you love, do you wonder where God is in the relationship? Does he see your pain? Does he hear your prayers? Do you wonder why he doesn’t seem to care or lend any support to your broken heart? I asked all those questions many times. I wondered if he even cared or if I should even bother him with my hurting heart since surely, he had bigger fish to fry than this. And in that s...
2024-11-1611 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace13: 8 Tips to Minimize Divorce and EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementIf you’ve been through a marriage breakup then you know that divorce and estrangement go hand in hand. Divorce is hard and complicated. Relationships suffer. People think divorce affects the two married partners and kids, but its tentacles reach much further. That’s what I discovered in my divorce 30 years ago. No two divorces are the same. Breakups occur for a variety of reasons. What remains constant however is the effect on kids. There is a scripture in the Bible where God says...
2024-11-0917 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace12: A Mother's Love and EstrangementSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementToday’s episode is about mothers who have strained or estranged relationships with an adult child. A mother’s love is a different relationship than any other she may have in life. Whether you birthed or adopted your child, your love as a mother is fierce, protective, and unending. If you are like me, you’ve experienced some rough patches throughout the rearing of your kids, and you may have rightful anger and even indignation about parts of their choices in life. But your love rema...
2024-11-0212 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace11: The God of Hope Seeks out the Estranged and RejectedSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementThere’s always hope no matter what the situation. But that’s not easy to see or feel if you’ve been abandoned or rejected. It can seem so elusive at times and that’s why I love the scripture in the Bible that says God is always with us. If we go to the depths of the sea he is there. If we go to the far ends of the earth, he’s there too. He is the one you always count on. The one who p...
2024-10-2608 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace10: 3 Steps to Move on From RejectionSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementRejection is a painful emotion. Whether it’s the little girl on the playground who is overlooked or a dream job that slipped away, it’s hurtful. And its effects can be lasting. When I first began thinking of this topic, I related it to estrangement. If you’ve been rejected in a relationship, you know the pain and triggers that can keep you from moving forward in life. As a woman who has had a fair share of estrangement. I feel your pain...
2024-10-2112 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace9: Is the Art of Communication Lost?Send me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementCommunication is the hallmark to good relationships, and it seems like it’s a lost art today, doesn’t it? All you must do is turn on the television or jump on social media for a minute and you can see the vitriol. Families have stopped talking to one another if they don’t agree completely on politics. It’s terribly sad. As I look back on estrangement in my own life, I see a breakdown of communication along the way. You become so one-sided i...
2024-10-1510 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace8: What To Do When They Won't Forgive YouSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementWhen they won’t forgive – that person or people with whom you are estranged – what do you do? That’s a question I asked myself hundreds of times. You want to move on. You’ve forgiven and you don’t understand when they won’t forgive you. How many times must you try? How hard do you have to pray? Do you feel as though you are serving a life sentence for something? That’s exactly how I felt. I pleaded with God. But to no avail...
2024-10-0812 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace7: The #1 Obstacle to Reconciling Estranged RelationshipsSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementAs I talk with women about reconciling estranged relationships, I find a common theme that is an obstacle for them. Sometimes it’s on the part of the woman I am speaking with and sometimes it’s the person with whom they desire to reconcile. It’s a 5-letter word that keeps you stuck and its as common as peanut butter and jelly. Its name is Pride. I see it in many women I work with, and I’ve seen it show up in my own...
2024-10-0211 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace6: 3 Steps to ForgivenessSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementForgiveness is often associated with negativity. You don’t want to forgive. You don’t believe someone who has hurt you deserves forgiveness. Why is it so hard? I understand those feelings. When someone abandons you as a child, it isn’t easy to forgive. When betrayed, it’s difficult to even say the word. You may even want them to suffer in the same way you have. What if I told you that’s a natural response and one shared by millions of wo...
2024-09-1507 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace5: Should You Avoid Conflict to Keep Peace?Send me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementYou want to avoid conflict that may lead to further estrangement, but should you? And what will that decision cost you? Should you learn to keep your mouth shut or speak up?Whether you are in an estranged relationship or not, that is a dilemma many women face daily. And with compelling cause. There is a right and wrong way to express yourself and it takes some navigation to do communicate in a healthy manner. You may be in a relationship that is...
2024-09-0208 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace4: The Quality of Relationships Affect the Quality of Your LifeSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementThe quality of your relationships impacts the quality of your life. You may feel that you must maintain a relationship, good or bad, with certain people – family members or otherwise. Your upbringing and other factors are ingrained into your mind. Your worldview may include staying in a toxic or otherwise unhealthy relationship because that’s what you were brought up to believe. One lady recently recounted a crazy story about things a family member had done. As she told the shocking story she stat...
2024-08-3111 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace3: 3 Proven Strategies for Estrangement HealingSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementEstrangement healing is something that every woman I speak with desires more than anything. And yet, it seems so elusive.· Do you feel frustrated when a trigger or memory threatens to undo all the demanding work you’ve done?· Are you wondering if healing is even attainable?· Do you wonder if emotional pain is just something you’ll have to live with forever? I understand those thoughts because I’ve had them too. And my friend, I want to encourage you toda...
2024-07-2508 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace2: Letting Go of An Estranged RelationshipSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementLetting go of an estranged relationship seems so permanent. Is it even possible? And what does it mean to let go? You may think it means the end of any hope of reconciliation and restoration. I thought that by hanging on, I was keeping all options open and the only thing that was open was sadness and pain. Are you one of the over 70 million Americans with an estranged relationship? Then you know the emotional pain that wreaks havoc in your life. Wheth...
2024-07-0510 min
Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace1: How to Silence the Inner Critic and Bring Peace to Your LifeSend me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementEstrangement ushers in an inner critic that can wreak havoc with your mind. What if I told you that you could change that voice? As one who has experienced a considerable amount of estrangement, I know the inner critic and its ability to ruin a perfectly good day.Should is a favorite word in its vocabulary. Its voice is powerful enough to reduce a grown woman to tears in seconds. What if I told you how you can deflate the power of tha...
2024-07-0510 minEstrangement: Turning Pain into PeaceWhat is the Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace all about?Send me a text…what do struggle with most in estrangementBecky Kolb helps women with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, rediscover God and what he says about you, develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And, anything else that comes with estrangement. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact
2024-07-0100 min
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyBonus Episode: A break down about Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s arrest with former MN House Speaker Kurt Daudt and Jeff KolbOn this bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb is joined by former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives Kurt Daudt and former Crystal City Council Member Jeff Kolb to break down the developing story about the criminal charge against DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell. They will discuss the ongoing and developing legal issues surrounding Senator Nicole Mitchell, the implications they could have on the current legislative session, and how they could potentially remake the political landscape in Minnesota. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a n...
2024-04-251h 09
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down about parks with Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioner Erin KolbOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:02:51 - An interview with Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioner Erin Kolb. 00:31:01 - Recap of the interview with Kolb. 00:34:09 - Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan uses access to abortion as the basis to fill out her brackets for the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. 00:46:40 - Minnesota's Republican members of Congress question Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarity's prosecution of Trooper Ryan Londregan. 00:55:15 - The announcement that Princess Kate has cancer and the public relations and soci...
2024-03-271h 09
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down with Minneapolis City Council Member Linea Palmisano about the politics of city hallOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb, Becky Scherr, and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 00:01:10 - An interview with Minneapolis City Council Member Linea Palmisano. 00:04:49 - Key issues Palmisano has focused on since being elected to the Minneapolis City Council. 00:11:45 - A discussion on the resolution passed by the Minneapolis City Council related to the Hamas-Israel War. 00:26:50 - An explanation of the alternative resolution introduced by Palmisano. 00:36:09 - The rise of animosity and hostility towards elected officials. 00:44:58 - Next steps with the resolution passed by the council. 00:51:01 - A rec...
2024-01-301h 07
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down about local politics with Blaine Mayor Tim SandersOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 00:01:32 - An interview with Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders about local politics, recent media stories about Blaine, and the dynamics of serving in city government. 00:58:14 - A recap of the interview with Sanders. 01:14:14 - A break down of the best local Christmas light show - The Crystal Light Show. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Get full access to On The Re...
2023-12-051h 24
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down with Ethan Roberts of the Jewish Community Relations CouncilOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb, special guest co-host Jeff Kolb, and Mike Zipko break down the following: 00:01:28 - An interview with Ethan Roberts, deputy executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, about the antisemitic "Israel-Palestine" resolution passed by the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers. 00:36:23 - A break down on media coverage of the Israel-Hama War. 01:04:05 - A recap of the interview with Roberts. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Related Episodes on the Is...
2023-11-281h 15
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA second break down with Dr. Scott JensenOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb, Becky Scherr, and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 00:01:40 - "Small Talk" with Jeff Kolb. 00:04:41 - A follow-up interview with Dr. Scott Jensen about the robust reaction to his historic interview last month on The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky. 01:22:09 - A recap of the interview with Jensen. 01:36:57 - Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky - Top Fast Food Restaurants. 01:48:51 - Tweets (now called "posts") of The Week. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new ep...
2023-08-171h 53
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down with Dr. Scott JensenOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb, Becky Scherr, and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 00:01:12 - An interview with Dr. Scott Jensen about his race for governor, the GOP endorsement process, the politics of abortion, and abortion policy in Minnesota. 01:21:23 - A recap of the interview with Jensen. 01:32:21 - "Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky" - Top Sandwiches 01:51:21 - Tweets of The Week. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Get full access to On The Re...
2023-07-201h 55
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down about carjackings with Patrick ConnollyOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb, Becky Scherr, and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 01:40 - The return of Michael Brodkorb 11:56 - A candid interview with Patrick Connolly about how his family went from anger to action in response to being a carjacking victim. 1:01:51 - "Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky" - Top Condiments 1:07:23 - Recap of the interview with Patrick, Jeff shares why he is justifiably angry about public safety and our Tweets of The Week. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a...
2023-07-131h 29
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA "best of" break down with Pat Kessler and Kyler PotterDue to the July 4th holiday, this week’s episode of the Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will feature a previously aired discussion Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb had with one of the most respected Minnesota journalists, Pat Kessler. This week's "Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky" will feature Becky Scherr, special guest co-host Jeff Kolb, and Kyle Potter, Editor In Chief at Thrifty Traveler. The food fight is over Taco Bell's menu items - past and present. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return next week with Michael Brodkorb and a ne...
2023-07-0656 min
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down about the realities of public safety in MinnesotaOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Becky Scherr and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 03:14 - An interview with Colleen Kelly about the tragic realities of vehicular crimes in Minnesota. 31:00 - The horrific crash caused by Derrick Thompson. 49:10 - "Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky" - Dairy Queen treats. 53:54 - Tweets of The Week. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe
2023-06-2957 min
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down with Kyle PotterOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Becky Scherr and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 03:22 - Minnesota is back on the national political stage. 21:40 - The trouble with local party organizations. 30:14 - An interview with Kyle Potter, Editor In Chief at Thrifty Traveler. 56:01 - "Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky" - Taco Bell menu items. 1:04:00 - Tweets of The Week. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at m...
2023-06-221h 06
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down with Kurtis Hanna and Bryan StrawserOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Becky Scherr and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 01:30 - An interview with Kurtis Hanna, drug policy reform lobbyist. 21:40 - An interview with Bryan Strawser, Principal & CEO, Bryghtpath. 55:18 - "Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky" - BBQ side dishes. 1:03:05 - Tweets of The Week. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe
2023-06-151h 05
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down with Minnesota politico Jan UnstadOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Becky Scherr and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 02:51 - An interview with Minnesota politico Jan Unstad. 48:59 - "Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky" - Favorite summer beverages. 58:59 - Recap of the interview with Unstad. 01:02:43 - Tweets of The Week. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe
2023-06-081h 05
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down with former Rep. Keith Franke with Protect Our CharitiesOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 1:55 - Why Jeff Kolb will be a guest host for the next few weeks. 09:05 - Governor Tim Walz’s veto of the Uber/Lyft bill. 27:09 - An interview with former Rep. Keith Franke, executive director of Protect Our Charities, on the damage done this legislative session to charities that rely on critical financial support provided by e-pull tabs. 48:36 - A recap of our interview with Franke. 54:07 - "Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky" featuring Jeff Ko...
2023-06-011h 11
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down with Rep. Walter Hudson and Jeff KolbOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Rep. Walter Hudson and Jeff Kolb join Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr to break down the following: 2:38 - Protests at the homes of elected officials. 20:30 - The GOP messaging struggles. 58:55 - The debate over the Trans Refuge Bill. 1:21:53 - A debrief and Tweet of the Week. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe
2023-04-061h 30
The Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyA break down on threats against politicians, Fox News, and Daylight Saving TimeOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: Recent threats against politicians in Minnesota. Revelations about Fox News uncovered in a lawsuit filed against them by Dominion Voting Systems. The yearly battle against Daylight Saving Time. Jeff Kolb, a former member of the Crystal City Council, joins Michael and Becky in the studio. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week. Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.su...
2023-03-161h 06
The Hardcore Mortgage Real Estate Business ShowHardcore Mortgage Podcast Ep. 25Join the experts from Capital Mortgage Funding every week. Harry Glanz, Harvey Freed, Becky Alley, Lisa Lawson, and John Kolb.
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2020-08-0528 minThe Hardcore Mortgage Real Estate Business ShowHardcore Mortgage Podcast Ep. 22Join the experts from Capital Mortgage Funding every week. Harry Glanz, Harvey Freed, Becky Alley, Lisa Lawson, and John Kolb.
2020-07-2909 minThe Hardcore Mortgage Real Estate Business ShowHardcore Mortgage Podcast Ep. 21Join the experts from Capital Mortgage Funding every week. Harry Glanz, Harvey Freed, Becky Alley, Lisa Lawson, and John Kolb.
2020-07-2324 minThe Hardcore Mortgage Real Estate Business ShowHardcore Mortgage Podcast Ep. 20Join the experts from Capital Mortgage Funding every week. Harry Glanz, Harvey Freed, Becky Alley, Lisa Lawson, and John Kolb.
2020-07-1731 minThe Hardcore Mortgage Real Estate Business ShowHardcore Mortgage Podcast Ep. 19Join the experts from Capital Mortgage Funding every week. Harry Glanz, Harvey Freed, Becky Alley, Lisa Lawson, and John Kolb.
2020-07-0830 minThe Hardcore Mortgage Real Estate Business ShowHardcore Mortgage Podcast Ep. 18Join the experts from Capital Mortgage Funding every week. Harry Glanz, Harvey Freed, Becky Alley, Lisa Lawson, and John Kolb.
2020-07-0127 minThe Hardcore Mortgage Real Estate Business ShowHardcore Mortgage Podcast Ep. 17Join the experts from Capital Mortgage Funding every week. Harry Glanz, Harvey Freed, Becky Alley, Lisa Lawson, and John Kolb.
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