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The Reconnection Club Podcast202. A Reconnection StoryFollow The Reconnection Club on Instagram @Reconnectionclub. In this inspiring episode, one parent shares his personal journey from estrangement to reconciliation with his adult child. Through his voice, we hear not only a story of healing and hope, but also surprising insights into the meaning of reconnection. This powerful account comes to us thanks to the generosity of one Reconnection Club member, who courageously offers his story in his own words. For information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your E...2025-07-1409 minThe Reconnection Club Podcast201. Validation FAQsIn this final episode of a series on validation (see links below), Reconnection Club Podcast host Tina Gilbertson brings clarity and compassion to one of the most emotionally charged applications of this skill: validating estranged adult children. Earlier episodes explored what a lack of validation looks like, offered a two-step validation technique (be sure to review Ep. 199 before listening to this one), and suggested reasons to practice validating yourself before trying it with others. This episode features tips for applying validation in the sensitive context of a trouble relationship. To round out this episode and...2025-06-3008 min
HomeWord with Jim BurnsEpisode 61-Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Jim Answers Your Questions (Part 1)You asked—Jim answered! In this special listener Q&A episode, Jim Burns is joined by producer Mike to tackle real-life questions submitted by HomeWord listeners. From navigating estranged relationships to managing financial boundaries, Jim offers heartfelt, practical advice rooted in decades of experience and his bestselling book Doing Life with Your Adult Children. What do you do when your adult child walks away from church—or from you? How can you love them without approving of their choices? What does healthy boundary-setting really look like? Jim opens up with pers...2025-06-1945 minHomeWord with Jim BurnsEpisode 58-Reconnecting with your Estranged Adult Children with Tina GilbertsonDid you know that 27% of adults are estranged from at least one family member? In this heartfelt episode, Jim Burns sits down with therapist and author Tina Gilbertson to unpack the many layers of parent–adult child estrangement. They explore the different forms this can take—whether emotional distance, total silence, or an on-again, off-again connection. Tina shares practical do’s and don’ts for reaching out, how to apologize authentically, and why being both direct and loving—with clear boundaries—is essential. The conversation touches on codependency, enmeshment, and how the need for personal space can sometimes be mistaken...2025-05-2940 minThe Reconnection Club Podcast197. Uncovering Trauma with Harold "Pat" PatrickThis important episode features excerpts from a previously recorded conversation between host Tina Gilbertson and trauma expert Harold “Pat” Patrick, regarding trauma from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Their discussion uncovers how unresolved trauma from even the distant past can subtly shape the emotional lives of parents today -- especially those facing rejection from their adult children. Even after years of therapy, deep-seated emotional wounds can persist, influencing parents’ reactions. In two separate excerpts, Pat offers valuable insights on how to recognize the hidden remnants of trauma, and explores the powerful idea that it's never too late t...2025-05-0508 min
The Sixtysomething PodcastSixtysomething Podcast Episode 13 - (Estrangement from) Our Adult Children - Part 2(Estrangement from) Our Adult Children - Part 2In this moving episode of Sixtysomething, your host, Grace Taylor Segal, delves into the complex and painful topic of estrangement from adult children. She examines the causes—ranging from lifestyle disagreements to mental health challenges and manipulative partners—and shares her personal experiences of mending estranged relationships with her own children. Grace highlights strategies for maintaining communication, offering unconditional love, and seeking support. Listeners are encouraged to keep hope alive, cherish their lives, and join support groups for parents in similar situations. The epis...2024-06-2333 min
The Liberty HopeCastRelationships with Estranged Parents and Adult Children: Part 2 of Interview with Author/Therapist Tina GilbertsonIf you missed Part One of our interview with Tina Gilbertson, please take a listen to that really helpful conversation about dealing with our emotions! In Part Two of our interview, Tina shares many resources to help address the very challenging situation of an estranged relationship between parents and adult children. Links below provide ways to find these helpful options. Find Tina Resources Related to this Episode:Tina's article on dealing with relationship estrangementsTina's podcast for estrangement issuesTina's community for estranged parentsDr. Jo...2022-04-1822 minThe Liberty HopeCastRelationships with our Emotions Part 1: Featuring Author/Therapist Tina GilbertsonWhile we are publishing episodes less frequently these days, we are certainly embracing the motto of “quality over quantity”, and we’re so glad to have the opportunity to bring you this enlightening conversation with author and psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson. Resources Related to this Episode:Forgiveness Article by Tina Find Tina Contact Us!! Hope on FB New Hope New Liberty Counseling Email: hope.brown@nhnlc.com Twitter2022-03-2828 minThe Reconnection Club Podcast"We Used to Be So Close"You’d be surprised how many estranged adult children come from close families. It’s a myth that parents must have been toxic and abusive for adult children to seek estrangement. Sometimes the very closeness that characterizes a family is what underlies the adult child’s need for distance. But how can that be? Aren’t close families good for children? Yes, close families are wonderful environments for children to grow up in. But not every family is close in the right way for children to thrive. In this episode, Tina distinguishes between closeness and enmeshme...2021-03-1509 minThe Reconnection Club PodcastThree Ways Rejected Parents Give Away Their PowerIt’s common for rejected parents who are unwillingly estranged from an adult child to feel utterly powerless. And that's a horrible feeling in the face of a breach in an important relationship. But there are three specific assumptions parents make that leave them truly powerless. These insidious assumptions are: Your child’s estrangement is entirely about something that happened in the past, Someone else is controlling (or has brainwashed) your child, and Your child has a personality disorder that’s making him act this way. Each of these assumptions in the parent says, in eff...2021-01-0411 min