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The Fair Parenting Podcast71: Story: An Interview Updating My Own Story (Part 3)I don't speak much about my own case on the show as this podcast is about wider issues and other people's stories. It's about them not me. Prior to episode 69, I had only ever done one episode on it before (episode 28).
However, lots of people have asked and I feel the case is public interest and I fear for my safety so this episode is an update.
Rather than just have me ramble on, Brent Bowlby kindly agreed to interview me and he did a brilliant job. Thanks very much to Brent for that. This is...2025-05-111h 04The Fair Parenting Podcast70: Story: An Interview Updating My Own Story (Part 2)I don't speak much about my own case on the show as this podcast is about wider issues and other people's stories. It's about them not me. Prior to episode 69, I had only ever done one episode on it before (episode 28).
However, lots of people have asked and I feel the case is public interest and I fear for my safety so this episode is an update.
Rather than just have me ramble on, Brent Bowlby kindly agreed to interview me and he did a brilliant job. Thanks very much to Brent for that. This is...2025-04-2749 min
The Fair Parenting Podcast69: Story: An Interview Updating My Own Story (Part 1)I don't speak much about my own case on the show as this podcast is about wider issues and other people's stories. It's about them not me. I have only ever done one episode on it before (episode 28).
However, lots of people have asked and I feel the case is public interest and I fear for my safety so this episode is an update.
Rather than just have me ramble on, Brent Bowlby kindly agreed to interview me and he did a brilliant job. Thanks very much to Brent for that. This is part 1. I hope...2025-04-131h 06The Fair Parenting Podcast68: Review: 30 Episodes In 60 Minutes. Bitesized Clips For Newcomers To The ShowThis episode is for those new to the podcast.
Every 10 episodes we have a clips episode. They are good but quite long so today is slightly different in that we cover episodes 31-60 in quick-fire soundbites.
This gives a shorter format for anyone just discovering the podcast, so they can quickly hear parts from all the shows and choose which episodes they want to listen to in full.
Editing this episode and picking the clips took an enormous amount of work but it made me realise anew how fantastic the guests are.
Many...2025-03-3059 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast67: Replay: Psychology - Dr. Larry Waldman Ph.D. ABPPThis is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.
Today we look back at my discussion with Dr. Larry Waldman Ph.D. ABPP, which was originally published as episode 16, on 2nd April 2023.
One of the things we do when revisiting older episodes is seeing if we can use modern audio tools to improve the sound quality. That is something that we've been able to do with this episode.
Today’s guest is Dr. Larry Waldman who is a psychologist, professor, speaker an...2025-03-161h 01The Fair Parenting Podcast66: Replay: Books - Mick Smith PhD on ‘Burning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?’This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.
Today we look back at my discussion with Mike Smith PhD, which was originally published as episode 21, on 11th June 2023.
He is a digital marketer, executive, podcaster, voice actor, author and, he says, a recovering academic. He lives in California and is the author of the book 'burning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?'.
It is a fictional story in which the main character, Paul, a middle-class professor, has...2025-03-0240 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast65: Story: Brent Bowlby's 7 Year Family Court Case (Part 3)Today we talk with Brent Bowlby about his ongoing 7 year family law case in the USA. It's a complex story and highlights some of the challenges so many people face in family courts.
This is part 3 of the conversation. Parts 1 and 2 were episodes 62 and 63. We were originally only going to do 2 parts but after formal recording Brent and I spoke for quite a bit more and we decided to publish it.
Brent says he is happy for listeners in similar situations to contact him about the issues discussed, via X direct message.
Links
...2025-02-1636 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast64: Replay: Books - Justin Breen Discusses Epic LifeThis is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.
Today we look back at my discussion with Justin Breen, which was originally published as episode 17, on 16th April 2023.
Justin is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling book Epic Life and runs BREPIC, a PR company.
I first connected with Justin when I saw him online at Peter Diamandis’ Abundance 360 event. Peter’s podcasts and work on exponential change and moonshots are inspiring.
I recent...2025-02-0250 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast63: Story: Brent Bowlby's 7 Year Family Court Case (Part 2)Today we talk with Brent Bowlby about his ongoing 7 year family law case in the USA. It's a complex story and highlights some of the challenges so many people face in family courts.
It's a long conversation so it’s being published in 2 parts, with part 1 today and part 2 next time. Brent says he is happy for listeners in similar situations to contact him about the issues discussed, via X direct message.
Links
Twitter X: @BrentBowlby
Crowdfunding for Brent's legal fees: https://www.givesendgo.com/BrentBowlby
2025-01-1943 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast62: Story: Brent Bowlby's 7 Year Family Court Case (Part 1)Today we talk with Brent Bowlby about his ongoing 7 year family law case in the USA. It's a complex story and highlights some of the challenges so many people face in family courts.
It's a long conversation so it’s being published in 2 parts, with part 1 today and part 2 next time. Brent says he is happy for listeners in similar situations to contact him about the issues discussed, via X direct message.
Links
Twitter X: @BrentBowlby
Crowdfunding for Brent's legal fees: https://www.givesendgo.com/BrentBowlby
2025-01-051h 04The Fair Parenting Podcast61: Rewind: Coping - Simple Ideas For Christmas and BeyondChristmas can be a difficult time whether you are a targeted parent or not.
This episode first aired in Christmas 2022 and it highlights 12 ways to help you cope with #ParentalAlienation or #FamilyCourt
We have episodes published and planned with experts in their fields to go into depth in specific areas but for now I wanted to give a quick list of many things you can try.
In my experience nothing works all the time but many things work at different times and that's fine. As John Lennon said 'Whatever gets you through the night'.2024-12-2219 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast60: Review: A Look Back at Episodes 51 to 59Episode 60 is a look back at episodes 51 to 59. Thanks to all the fantastic guests and listeners. The podcast is nothing without you.
As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.
This episode is a compilation of clips but is not exactly a ‘best of’ as that would differ from listener to listener. The episode is for regular listeners and also a taster for people new to the podcast. It covers these episodes:
Episode 51 - Authorities: How Th...2024-12-081h 24The Fair Parenting Podcast59: Positive: A Wide Ranging Discussion with Professor Ben HineToday our guest is Professor Ben Hine PhD, CPsychol, FHEA
Ben is a psychologist and Professor of Applied Psychology and Head of the School of Human and Social Sciences at the University of West London.
He is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and has a BSc in Psychology and a PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London.
He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals on these topics and has presented his research at conferences around the world. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has won several a...2024-11-241h 09The Fair Parenting Podcast58: Replay: Trauma - Jodee Gibson MA PCC Discusses Trauma and CopingThis is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.
Today we look back at my discussion with Jodee Gibson about trauma and coping, which was originally published on 22nd January 2023.
It’s a really good episode, thanks to Jodee, who is a human behaviour expert and master coach.
Jodee is based in Michigan. Her work is deeply layered in developmental psychology, NLP, neuroscience, consciousness, trauma, levels of energy and intention. The intersection she created between these is fascinating. Being a Detroit nati...2024-11-1047 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast57: Censorship - Some People Want To Cancel This PodcastI discuss a recent episode I recorded and attempts by some people to cancel it afterwards. I also cover my abuser's demand to cancel all episodes as well as my X account, book and documentary. Finally I mention some of the recent events happening more widely around censorship that are happening to many others.2024-10-2708 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast56: Replay: Coalition - Mike Bell of FCRC.uk Discusses ReformThis is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.
Today we look back at my discussion with Mike Bell of the Family Court Reform Coalition (FCRC), which was originally published as episode 11, on 27th November 2022.
Many people, including judges and MPs, have described flaws in the family law system. The flaws seem well known but they persist and harm parents and children.
Mike brought some people together to produce a report of solid proposals suggesting ways to reform to the system.2024-10-1335 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast55: Replay: Meditation - Orsi Discusses Using Meditation And Yoga To Help CopeThis is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.
Today we look back at my discussion with Orsi, which was originally published on 5th February 2023.
We discuss how meditation and yoga can help cope. Methods for coping with trauma are vital when going through alienation, family court or other stress. Orsi has great practical advice which is why this episode was picked to air again.
It originally aired as episode 12, way back on 5th February 2023. Here are the show notes from...2024-09-2936 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast54: Replay: Books - Anna Maria DiDio Discusses AdoptionThis is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.
Today we look back at my discussion with Anna Maria DiDio, originally published on 23rd June 2023.
Anna Maria lives in Philadelphia. She holds a BA in Psychology from Villanova University and an MSW in Family Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania.
For over twenty years, she has devoted time to non-profit organizations, locally and globally. She has served as President of Women International Leaders (WIL) of Greater Philadelphia, which provides micro-finance loans an...2024-09-1550 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast53: Story: Dave Bond’s Astonishing Family Court Journey (Part 2)Today we talk with Dave Bond who, by any measure, has had an astonishing time in the family courts of the UK and USA.
It’s an incredible journey and one that no good parent and child should have to go through.
Dave has a crowdfunding effort (link below) and he is writing a book. Personally, I think his story would make a good film. What has happened is astonishing.
It's a long conversation so it’s being published in 2 parts. Part 2 is today and part 1 was last time.
Links
There is lo...2024-09-011h 19The Fair Parenting Podcast52: Story: Dave Bond’s Astonishing Family Court Journey (Part 1)Today we talk with Dave Bond who, by any measure, has had an astonishing time in the family courts of the UK and USA.
Dave has a crowdfunding effort (link below) and he is writing a book. Personally, I think his story would make a good film. What has happened is astonishing.
It's a long conversation so it’s being published in 2 parts, with part 1 today and part 2 next time.
Links
There is lots of information at Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/justice4keanu
Twitter: @Justice4Keanu
Crowdfunding - https://www.go...2024-08-1856 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast51: Authorities: How They Fail Us In Life And CourtToday I look at a few recent examples of many at how authorities fail the public. This may put in context part of why Family Court is so bad. 2024-08-0409 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast50: Review: A Look Back at Episodes 41 to 49Episode 50 is a look back at episodes 41 to 49. Thanks to all the fantastic guests and listeners. The podcast would be nothing without you.
As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.
This episode is a compilation of episode clips rather than a ‘best of’ clips as that is individual choice. It is for regular listeners and also a taster for people new to the podcast. It covers these episodes:
Episode 41 - Change: Britain’s NHS Bans Blo...2024-07-2151 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast49: Accountability: Is There Any In Family Law?Many of us have ours and our children’s futures decided by the family law system, not just courts but other decision makers i.e. guardians, child solicitors, social workers, etc.
In practise none of them are really accountable for bad outcomes and there is no measuring of outcomes. These are 2 serious flaws I discuss that in this episode. 2024-07-0707 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast48: Replay: Interstellar - Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the MoviesThis is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.
Today we look back at episode 5 which originally aired on 30th October 2022.
It was the second episode discussing parenting in Christopher Nolan films with @DerickMcduff from the Underrated podcast (@undercastco).
This was a meandering hoot with lots of offshoots! We discuss @Interstellar and also talk music: @Trevor_Horn_, Steve Lipson and @HansZimmer. We also discuss @mrbobodenkirk, @BetterCallSaul and other movies and TV shows.
It was very enjoyable talking with Derick...2024-06-2356 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast47: Replay: Inception - Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the MoviesThis is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.
Today we look back at my discussion with Derick McDuff about parenting and child separation in the movies, which much of the talk about Christopher Nolan’s film Inception. We also cover other movies and music. This originally aired as episode 3, way back on 2nd October 2022. If you like today's episode you may also like episode 5 which covered the movie Interstellar (link below).
In this episode we talk movies with Derick McDuff from the Unde...2024-06-0935 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast46: Documentaries: Telling Your StoryI have been approached by someone from a documentary maker about my story.
I am deciding whether to take part but I am often contacted by parents who want to get their stories out and there are pros and cons to doing so, hence this episode.
If any listeners want me to pass on your details, DM or email me and I will.
Links
Episode 14 - https://audioboom.com/posts/8234043-stories-telling-your-story
2024-05-2606 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast45: Paternity: Test Issues for Mums, Dads and ChildrenIn the light of a recent news story, I look at paternity testing and whether dads should be able to get a test outside of court proceedings.
Some people might see this as an issue for men but it is wider. I discuss how testing has issues for mums, dads and children, including how paternity tests can improve health outcomes for children.
Links
I mention a recent video from a judge which went viral. Here is one of many links to it: https://twitter.com/VetFather_Bill/status/1758955451167723961
2024-05-1208 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast51: Replay2024-05-0435 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast44: Fallible: Do We Expect Too Much From Experts?This episode I look at the word ‘expert’, not so much to do with court as more widely in society.
In many areas of life, experts affect us and sometimes spectacularly let us down. I look at some examples.
We need experts but there are few people who really know what they are doing well enough to advise the way experts do and I think we need to be realistic about experts and the word itself. Perhaps it's time for a rebalancing of how experts are perceived across all fields and industries.
I think the ter...2024-04-2816 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast43: Replay: Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro Discusses AlienationOccasionally I want to look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today is one such episode. I wanted to revisit my discussion with Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro from episode 8. I hope you enjoy listening to it.
It's one of my favourite episodes and even before today (April 14th 2024) is already the 8th most popular episode ever.
It was a wide-ranging and interesting discussion with Dr. Marni who was a fantastic guest. I enjoyed talking with her a lot. Here are the show notes from the episode:
In this episode we w...2024-04-141h 39The Fair Parenting Podcast42: Protests: Outcry At The Garrick ClubIn this episode I discuss lawyers and MPs protesting about The Garrick Club and how this relates to family law. 2024-03-3107 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast41: Change: Britain’s NHS Bans BlockersToday I cover a news story that happened this week that impacts many parents.
Britain's NHS has banned the NHS from prescribing blockers that hamper the physical development of children.
I discuss this healthcare story along with comparing it to Britain's medieval family law system.2024-03-1704 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast40: Review: A Look Back at Episodes 31 to 39Episode 40 is a look back at episodes 31 to 39. Thanks to all the fantastic guests and listeners. The podcast would be nothing without you.
As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.
This episode is a compilation of episode clips rather than a ‘best of’ clips as that is individual choice. It is for regular listeners and also a taster for people new to the podcast. It covers these episodes:
Episode 31 - Review: 30 Episodes In 60 Minutes. Bitesi...2024-03-0334 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast39: Comparison: Are Good Parents And Children Treated Worse Than Criminals?In the family court many good and innocent parents and children suffer more and are treated worse than criminals found guilty of crimes. Considering in Britain all cases come under the umbrella of the Ministry of Justice I discuss this in today's episode.2024-02-1806 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast38: Messaging: Touching The Future With Alienated ChildrenIn today’s episode I want to revisit an idea we spoke about way back in episode 5, which was about parental separation in the movie Interstellar and other movies. It’s a great episode, thanks to Derick McDuff.
It is a simple idea but one I have found useful over the years. The idea is using email, photos or other online ways to send messages to a child you are alienated from. Those messages may only be read years in the future, when your child has grown up, but they can help and I discuss practical ways to do thi...2024-02-0412 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast37: Incentives: How Incentives Work Against Good OutcomesMany of us have seen incentives play out badly in family court, with solicitors milking Legal Aid, milking parents, parents making false allegations to get Legal Aid, prolonging cases and taking a case that could resolve amicably and blowing it out of the water to the detriment of parents and children.
In this episode I discuss how incentives in other industries, and disruption to them, could improve things for parents and children if applied to family law. To illustrate this I make reference to episodes from Peter Diamandis' Moonshots podcast, which is fantastic and I highly recommend.
2024-01-2110 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast36: Annual: Looking at 2024Welcome to the podcast. In this first episode of 2024 I have some thoughts on the new year, my own case and much wider topics.
Links
Peter Diamandis and Emad Mostaque Clip
https://twitter.com/PeterDiamandis/status/1740839831578583088
Episode 28 - Summary of My Story (2018-2022)
https://audioboom.com/posts/8218009-story-triple-a-a-portrait-of-abuse-narrated-by-alana-hillenaar
Episode 7 - Mike Bell of the Family Court Reform Coalition
https://audioboom.com/posts/8170345-coalition-mike-bell-of-fcrc-uk-discusses-reform
Episode 35 - Can Artificial Intelligence Fix Family Law?
https://audioboom.com/posts/8290438-ai-can-artificial-intelligence-fix-family-law
2024-01-0707 min
The Fair Parenting Podcast35: AI: Can Artificial Intelligence Fix Family Law?I love podcasts and I listen to many, two of which are Exponential Wisdom with @DanSullivanSC and @PeterDiamandis and Moonshots with @PeterDiamandis. I highly recommend listening to both.
They cover many things, including AI, which is one of the hot topics of 2023.
Those podcasts are not directly connected to our struggles for justice in family law but they are full of forward thinking developments and perspectives.
They also talk about the idea of a moonshot. I believe our goal of a fair family law system that supports targeted parents and children can be seen a...2023-12-2417 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast34: Rewind: Coping - Simple Ideas For Christmas and BeyondChristmas can be a difficult time whether you are a targeted parent or not.
This episode first aired last Christmas and it highlights 12 ways to help you cope with #ParentalAlienation or #FamilyCourt
We have episodes published and planned with experts in their fields to go into depth in specific areas but for now I wanted to give a quick list of many things you can try.
In my experience nothing works all the time but many things work at different times and that's fine. As John Lennon said 'Whatever gets you through the night'.2023-12-1018 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast33: Reform: Transcripts And BundlesIn this episode I discuss the current state of transcripts and bundles in the court system and how it hampers justice and reflects the prehistoric condition of family law.
I give many ways things can be improved. We need a modern system not a Jurassic one because parents and children deserve better.
I gave some other simple reform examples in episodes 2 and 32.
2023-11-2611 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast32: Reform: Should Interviews In Family Law Cases Be Recorded?Episode 2 had 6 simple low and no cost ideas for effective reform of family law. In this episode I wanted to give one more in answer to the question: should interviews with family law experts be recorded? The answer is 'Yes'.
To not have them recorded represents a serious problem in the robustness and integrity of family law in England and Wales. To have recordings is good practise and protection for the truth, good parents and children. 2023-11-1208 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast31: Review: 30 Episodes In 60 Minutes. Bitesized Clips For Newcomers To The ShowThis episode is for those new to the podcast.
Every 10 episodes there is a clips episode. We've had 3 so far (episodes 10, 20 and 30). Listening to all 3 clips episodes would take a long time.
The guests content is great but, as a shorter introduction episode for anyone just discovering the podcast, I wanted a bitesize clips episode so people can quickly hear parts from all the shows and choose which episodes they want to listen to in full.
This episode possibly took the most amount of work to put together because, in making it, I re-listened...2023-10-2959 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast30: Review: A Look Back at Episodes 21 to 29Episode 30 already. Thanks to all the fantastic guests and listeners. The podcast would be nothing without you.
As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.
This episode is a compilation of episode clips rather than a ‘best of’ clips as that is individual choice. It is for regular listeners and also a taster for people new to the podcast. Here is a list of the episodes with their time points:
Episode 21 (00m 46s): Books: Mick Smith...2023-10-151h 26The Fair Parenting Podcast29: Books: Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor FranklToday I talk about a book that has helped me: 'Man’s Search For Meaning' by Viktor Frankl.
The book applies equally to men and women and I can recommend it to anyone who is being abused or going through tough times.
One of the ways of coping with the trauma that we get from abuse and alienation and the Family Court is by exploring stories of adversity.
Examples of coping adversity don't get much more difficult than, of course, a concentration camp in World War Two, which is where Viktor Frankl's book is set...2023-10-0117 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast28: Story: Triple A - A Portrait of Abuse Narrated by Alana HillenaarA real-life story of a parent, narrated by actor Alana Hillenaar.
It tells of someone experiencing ‘Triple A’ (abuse, abduction and alienation).
Best wishes to any parent and child being abused. I hope one day things change so nobody has to go through it.
If you would like to tell your story let me know. You can narrate it yourself, do a podcast interview or, if you want to remain private, and we can provide narration. We can also help you with writing if you would like.
Further details are in Episode 14 'Tel...2023-09-1710 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast27: Books: Edward James Talks About His Case and Book ‘Bad Dad: The Truth Will Set You Free’ (Part 2)Today we have part 2 of my talk with Edward James, who is a father of three.
We discuss his experience of the family court, parental alienation and more.
Edward is the author of the book ‘Bad Dad: The Truth Will Set You Free’ which talks about his experience of truth and lies, injustice, narcissism, mental health and love.
The book aims to offer hope to others who find themselves in similar circumstances.
He also wrote 'Bad Dad: Parenting Alienated Children', which is a short book documenting how he has worked to help his ali...2023-09-0334 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast26: Books: Edward James Talks About His Case and Book ‘Bad Dad: The Truth Will Set You Free’ (Part 1)Today’s guest is Edward James, who is a father of three.
We discuss his experience of the family court, parental alienation and more.
Edward is the author of the book ‘Bad Dad: The Truth Will Set You Free’ which talks about his experience of truth and lies, injustice, narcissism, mental health and love.
The book aims to offer hope to others who find themselves in similar circumstances.
He also wrote 'Bad Dad: Parenting Alienated Children', which is a short book documenting how he has worked to help his alienated children. Readers will hope...2023-08-2056 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast25: Law: Thomas Williams And Roger Isaacs Discuss The THI Show And Their New BlueprintToday we are joined by two guests to talk about the law.
Thomas Williams was born in Liverpool UK and moved to America in 2002. He is an avid researcher, author of two books called From His Story to Our Story, volumes 1 and 2.
He is the owner of a charity foundation designed to help struggling people, the creator of a community village in New Mexico, a radio show host of the Truth, Honor & Integrity show, or THI show.
He is the producer of a new document and manifesto called The New Blueprint for Humanity, which w...2023-08-062h 42The Fair Parenting Podcast24: Law: Lawyer Raymond Hekmat Discusses Family Law In California, Prenups And His Work As A Divorce Consultant And MediatorRaymond Hekmat is a lawyer and founder of Hekmat Law & Mediation, APC based in Beverly Hills.
They focus on family law with areas including divorce, paternity, custody, support issues as well as prenuptial agreements.
Raymond earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in 2009. During his tenure at Loyola, Raymond was President of the Evening Bar Association, and was awarded the Alumni Association Governors’ Alumni Award. While earning his degree, Raymond worked as a law clerk, and later an associate, for a Beverly Hills family law firm.
Later Raymond was an associate with Law...2023-07-2356 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast23: Suicide: Collin Hughes Discusses Suicide And Suicide PreventionIn today's episode we are going to discuss suicide.
I want to take a moment to talk about that before we introduce our guest who has kindly agreed to join us.
In episode 15 we spoke with Lawrence Sprung about his personal experience with suicide and also his work with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Please revisit it if you are in crisis. The show notes also contain links to help.
Suicide is a topic we feature on this podcast because of its link to parental alienation, family court proceedings, legal abuse, etc.
...2023-07-091h 07The Fair Parenting Podcast22: Books: Anna Maria DiDio Discusses AdoptionToday our guest is Anna Maria DiDio.
Anna Maria lives in Philadelphia. She holds a BA in Psychology from Villanova University and an MSW in Family Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania.
For over twenty years, she has devoted time to non-profit organizations, locally and globally. She has served as President of Women International Leaders (WIL) of Greater Philadelphia, which provides micro-finance loans and empowerment grants to women in under-resourced countries. She is also on the board of Impact100 Philly.
Her parenting journey began with infertility struggles, which were isolating and sent her into de...2023-06-2549 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast21: Books: Mick Smith PhD on ‘Burning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?’Today’s guest is Mick Smith PhD,
He is a digital marketer, executive, podcaster, voice actor, author and, he says, a recovering academic. He lives in California and is the author of the book 'burning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?'.
It is a fictional story in which the main character, Paul, a middle-class professor, has his world shattered when his child is taken by his wife who leaves him a note.
The story ponders the question ‘Do the courts really act in the best interest of the children?’
In the b...2023-06-1140 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast20: Review: A Look Back at Episodes 11 to 19How did this podcast get to 20 episodes? It is nothing to do with me. Great guests and listeners is the answer. Thanks to all of you.
As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.
This episode is a compilation. It isn’t a ‘best of’ as that is individual choice, it is more of a taster for people new to the podcast. Here is a list of the episodes with their time points:
Episode 11 (00m 29s): Jode...2023-05-281h 18The Fair Parenting Podcast19: Positivity - Positive Conclusions Discusses Family Law (Part 2)Today we have part 2 of my talk with Positive Conclusions, who works in the UK to reform the family courts and mediation to put children and families first.
Positive Conclusions works closely with the Family Court Reform Coalition, whose website is FCRC.uk. We interviewed Mike Bell from there in episode 7.
It’s great to see good people, men and women, coming together to help bring positive reform for parents and children.
We speak on many topics. It's a long conversation which is why we published it in 2 parts, with part 1 in the previous epis...2023-05-1442 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast18: Positivity - Positive Conclusions Discusses Family Law (Part 1)Today we talk with Positive Conclusions who works in the UK to reform the family courts and mediation to put children and families first.
Positive Conclusions works closely with the Family Court Reform Coalition, whose website is FCRC.uk. We interviewed Mike Bell from there in episode 7.
It’s great to see good people, men and women, coming together to help bring positive reform for parents and children.
We speak on many topics. It's a long conversation so we're publishing it in 2 parts with part 2 in the next episode.
Enjoy!
Link...2023-04-301h 03The Fair Parenting Podcast17: Books: Justin Breen Discusses Epic LifeToday’s guest is Justin Breen. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling book Epic Life and runs BREPIC, a PR company.
I first connected with Justin when I saw him online at Peter Diamandis’ Abundance 360 event. Peter’s podcasts and work on exponential change and moonshots are inspiring.
I recently listened to the audiobook of Epic Life and enjoyed it a great deal.
Many of us don’t see our children or see little of them. Most episodes are based on this scenario and it will always be t...2023-04-1650 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast16: Psychology: Dr. Larry Waldman Ph.D. ABPPToday’s guest is Dr. Larry Waldman who is a psychologist, professor, speaker and author. He has practiced in family law for over 20 years.
He is a forensic psychologist in Phoenix, Arizona and he has worked with children and parents in a solution focussed way.
Dr. Waldman was the past president of the Maricopa Psychological Society. Also he has been the Director of Psychological Services for Charter Psychiatric Hospital of Glendale, an “Official Guide” (in other words top expert) on the subject of Parenting for SelfGrowth.com and he was a Medical Consultant for the Social Security...2023-04-021h 01The Fair Parenting Podcast15: Suicide: Lawrence Sprung Discusses The American Foundation for Suicide PreventionI wanted to do some shows on how to cope with abuse and alienation. In recent episodes began that by discussing trauma and meditation. Today we talk about suicide and suicide prevention.
The websites findahelpline.com and www.suicide.org have links to helplines and suicide prevention links in many countries. Please take a look if you are suffering or suicidal or you are concerned for someone else.
Our children need us to stay around for them, whether we are seeing them now or whether we are being alienated and will see them when they are ol...2023-03-1948 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast14: Stories: Telling Your StoryWay back in episode 1 I mentioned that listeners could use the podcast to tell their own stories.
Some guests have done that and it would also be good for listeners, who want to share, to be able to. So, if you want to do that consider this episode an open invitation.
Sharing our stories is powerful and increases awareness. I believe raising awareness is a key to change. As Mike Bell described in episode 7, often politicians just aren’t aware of how bad a problem is until they see the details.
Some people have con...2023-03-0507 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast13: Parenthood: Burt Bacharach and Joni MitchellThis is a change to the scheduled episode. I recorded this to mark the death last week of the great Burt Bacharach. RIP.
We sometimes do offshoot episodes, such as our discussion of parenting and separation in movies. I wanted to discuss music and parenting today and talk briefly about a parenting story I read about Burt. I also briefly mention another of my musical heroes, Joni Mitchell.
We can sometimes think that celebrities have an easy time of it but they have the same parenting problems as anyone else.
Both Burt and Joni ar...2023-02-1907 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast12: Meditation: Orsi Discusses Using Meditation And Yoga To Help CopeToday we talk with Orsi, a meditation and yoga teacher about using them to help cope with trauma.
There is lots of content out there but I want to discuss meditation and yoga in the context of parents going through hell and how it can help. Some parents may not have considered meditation due to lack of time or stress so, for our listeners, I wanted to raise it as a tool to try.
The family court is brutal for parents and children. It shouldn’t be but it is.
Children and parents can be i...2023-02-0536 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast11: Trauma: Jodee Gibson MA PCC Discusses Trauma and CopingOur guest today is Jodee Gibson, a human behaviour expert and master coach.
Jodee is based in Michigan. Her work is deeply layered in developmental psychology, NLP, neuroscience, consciousness, trauma, levels of energy and intention. The intersection she created between these is fascinating. Being a Detroit native, her approach is always practical and conversational.
Jodee coaches and speaks worldwide.
Jodee's book "Healing Your Map: A Guide to Understanding Discernment, Trauma and Human Behavior" is available now (https://a.co/d/eix3SkT) with an audiobook available early 2023.
Many parents suffer trauma through...2023-01-2246 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast10: Review: A Look Back at Episodes 1 to 9Episode 10 already. We have covered a lot of ground so I wanted to do a look back at play a few highlights from the shows. It isn’t a ‘best of’ as that would be individual choice. This episode is more a taster for people new to the podcast.
We’ve had some fantastic guests. A big thank you to all of the guests and listeners. OK let’s go...
Episode 1: was a welcome to the podcast. I spoke a a bit about suicide prevention.
Episode 2: described 6 simple and cheap ways to massively improve the family l...2023-01-0852 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast9: Coping: Simple Ideas For Christmas and BeyondChristmas can be a difficult time whether you are a targeted parent or not.
In this episode I give 12 ways to help you cope with #ParentalAlienation or #FamilyCourt
We have episodes planned next year with experts in their fields. We will go in depth on specific areas but for now I wanted to give a quick list of many things you can try.
In my experience nothing works all the time but many things work at different times and that's fine. As John Lennon said 'Whatever gets you through the night'.
This is...2022-12-2518 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast8: Books: Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro Discusses AlienationIn this episode we welcome Dr Marni Hill Foderaro and talk about her alienation story, path to growth and book series “True Deceit False Love” which addresses domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, parental alienation and intergenerational family trauma.
Dr Marni earned her doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University and completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard during a very successful and rewarding 35-year career as a high school special education teacher, with 12 years as a university adjunct graduate school professor.
Many alienation cases involve young children but Dr Marni’s children were in their 20s when alienation occurred and we...2022-12-111h 38The Fair Parenting Podcast7: Coalition: Mike Bell of FCRC.uk Discusses ReformIn this episode we speak with Mike Bell of the Family Court Reform Coalition.
This episode was recorded in October and was originally due to be released on November 13. It was postponed for reasons explained in the episode 6 audio and show notes.
Many people, including judges and MPs, have described flaws in the family law system. The flaws seem well known but they persist and harm parents and children.
Mike brought some people together to produce a report of solid proposals suggesting ways to reform to the system.
In a short space o...2022-11-2735 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast6: Reflection: Podcasting During ProceedingsThis short episode replaces the planned episode.
The other side raised the Fair Parenting Podcast in court this week but could not show anything improper. They also added more false allegations which were very upsetting.
The podcast release schedule is planned weeks ahead and today we were due to release an episode with the Family Court Reform Coalition. I have postponed it as this week’s events leave me in a state of worry.
Four years of false allegations, alienation & gaslighting has left me treading on eggshells.
The Family Court Reform Coalition is a s...2022-11-1306 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast5: Interstellar: Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the MoviesThis is the second episode discussing parenting in Christopher Nolan films with @DerickMcduff from the Underrated podcast (@undercastco).
This was a meandering hoot with lots of offshoots! We discuss @Interstellar and also talk music: @Trevor_Horn_, Steve Lipson and @HansZimmer. We also discuss @mrbobodenkirk, @BetterCallSaul and other movies and TV shows.
It was very enjoyable talking with Derick about parenting themes in Christopher Nolan films. I hope you enjoy listening!
Two quick corrections to things I said in this episode:
1. I mentioned Steve Lipson produced Hans Zimmer’s James Bond soundtrack. He co-pr...2022-10-3056 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast4: Support: Ros Barton of MatchMothers.orgIn this episode we speak with Ros Barton of MatchMothers.org.
Ros also works with @MyCAFCASS advising them on change and she is also part of Recover Our Kids.
We hear about the positive support available from MatchMothers.org. They support mums and ALL women separated from children, so if you are an aunt, grandmother, sister, etc. please contact them for support.
Women are sometimes overlooked in terms of alienation awareness but parental alienation does happen to them and it was great to speak with Ros about this. We learn about the story of t...2022-10-1634 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast3: Inception: Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the MoviesIn this episode we talk movies with Derick McDuff from the Underrated podcast. We discuss Inception as well as E.T., A.I., Minority Report and more.
You may be wondering why we are talking movies on a parenting podcast. In some episodes I want to discuss parenting and parental alienation themes in movies, books and music.
Art is one of the most beautiful and powerful things in life and revisiting art can help us get through the dark times of abuse and parental alienation.
Over 2 episodes we discuss 2 Christopher Nolan films. In this epi...2022-10-0235 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast2: Reform: Six Simple Ways to Improve the SystemIn this episode I give six simple ways to massively improve the family law system.
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Email: podcast@fairparenting.co.uk2022-09-1808 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast1: WelcomeWelcome to the Fair Parenting Podcast, where we cover people’s stories, ideas and the progress towards fair parenting.
In this episode we talk about at the aims of the show and what we want to cover in the future. We also touch on suicide prevention and the need for alienated parents to look after themselves for their children.
The Fair Parenting Podcast:
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Email: podcast@fairparenting.co.uk2022-09-0512 min