Trish Wood
Trish Wood
Dr. Joshua Coleman
Dr. Joshua Coleman
Dr. Joshua Coleman
Saturday 30th September 2023
Trish Wood and Dr. Joshua Coleman tackle parental estrangement, exploring its causes and effects on family bonds. A must-listen on healing broken ties.
122 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Trish and Dr. Joshua Coleman delve deep into the heartbreaking issue of parental estrangement
- They courageously confront the societal breakdown of family life, driven by cultural and political divides
- The conversation sheds light on the profound impact of estrangement on both parents and children
- They challenge conventional wisdom and offer a compelling perspective on the critical importance of family ties
- This thought-provoking dialogue emphasizes the healing power of compassion and resilience in navigating familial challenges
But sometimes you just kind of have to accept that your parents are highly flawed people and they genuinely did the best they could. It's better to take the Buddhist way and lovingly detach emotionally so that you can physically be there for them. I regret my estrangement from my father, that's what I'm telling you.
Imagine waking up one day to find your child has cut off all contact, leaving you in a void of unanswered questions and heartache. This is the stark reality for many parents facing the painful phenomenon of parental estrangement. In this gripping episode, award-winning journalist Trish Wood sits down with Dr. Joshua Coleman to unravel the complexities behind why children are ghosting their parents, sometimes for years on end.
The conversation dives into how cultural and political rifts, along with social contagion and misguided therapy, contribute to this growing issue. With one in five people experiencing family estrangement, this episode sheds light on a topic that's both personal and societal. Trish and Dr. Coleman don't shy away from the tough questions, exploring how these broken bonds impact both parents and children, and what it means for the future of family life.
They offer a fresh perspective that challenges conventional thinking, urging listeners to consider the deep significance of maintaining family connections. This episode isn't just for those directly affected by estrangement; it's a must-listen for anyone interested in the fabric of our social relationships and the resilience needed to mend them.