Parental estrangement is one of the most painful and complex experiences a parent can go through, especially when an adult child goes no contact. It’s a situation filled with unanswered questions, shame, guilt, and the aching silence of disconnection.

In this follow-up episode, we reconnect with a mother who previously shared her personal experience with estrangement from her adult children. This time, she returns with an update, but we’re not here to give away the ending.

Instead, we talk about what happens when a parent chooses to do the inner work; the self-reflection, the healing from childhood wounds and the growth.

If you’re struggling with estrangement from your adult child, wondering if things will ever change, or questioning whether all your effort makes a difference, this conversation is for you.

To Watch the Video version on YouTube, click HERE

To contact my guest Crystal Allon:

Intensive Healing Coach

Email: crystalclear-coaching@outlook.com

https://snipfeed.co/crystalclear-coaching

To order Crystal's 14 page e-book, Understanding Estrangement - A Workbook for Parents, click HERE

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Thank you for listening!

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If you’ve tried everything and your adult child is still struggling to launch, you’re not alone. You’re part of a very large group of parents quietly suffering in silence, wondering what else they can possibly do.

Today, I revisit my very first “Failure to Launch” episode and go through the 15 signs that reveal just how serious things are at home for your adult child. I explain why, if nothing has worked so far, what you can do differently to finally see change.

The question is, how long will you keep waiting for them to rise up and become the confident, capable adult you know they can be?

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Isolation has quietly become one of the most serious threats to young adults today. In this episode, I’m joined by author and speaker Elaine Uskoski to talk about how loneliness and social disconnection are impacting kids today.

The U.S. Surgeon General recently declared loneliness a public health crisis, warning that social isolation can raise the risk of depression, addiction, heart disease, dementia, and even premature death. But for many young adults, spending hours alone in their room - gaming, streaming, or scrolling - has replaced real-life connection and the impact runs deeper than you know.

Elaine’s recent blog post, “How Isolation Can Breed Gaming Addiction: The Rat Park Experiment,” brings this into sharp focus, and in Episode 22, I also talked about the powerful Rat Park study, which showed that social connection and environmental stimulation are essential to our well-being. Both speak to the same truth: when a young person lacks real connection, they’ll search for it elsewhere, and too often, that ‘elsewhere’ becomes a dark place of addiction and depression.

If you know a young adult who’s withdrawn, disengaged, struggling to connect, and spending too much time alone in their room, online gaming, scrolling social media or watching videos this episode will be a wake-up call.

How to reach Elaine:

Email: elaineuskoski@gmail.com

Website: https://eyespyhealth.ca/

Elaine's Blog Post:

https://eyespyhealth.ca/how-isolation-can-breed-gaming-addiction-the-rat-park-experiment-t/

Elaine's Book (mentioned in the episode):

Cyber Sober: A Caregiver’s Guide to Video Gaming Addiction - https://eyespyhealth.ca/cyber-sober/

Thank you for listening!

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Most parents I speak to share the same story; their young adult has so much potential but struggles with low self-confidence, fear of failure, lack of motivation, anxiety, and dependence that keeps them from moving forward in life.

In this episode, we’re talking about what confidence really is, how it shows up when it’s missing, and why it’s one of the most powerful traits your adult child can develop. More importantly, you’ll learn 8 confidence-boosting strategies for adult children that are simple, effective, and backed by years of research.

Each strategy gives you a concrete way to help your adult child to build up their self-confidence and begin creating real independence.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to start making small changes that lead to big growth and help your adult child finally step into the confident, capable person they’re meant to become.

🎁 Don’t forget to grab your FREE Confidence Boosting Cheat Sheet with all 8 strategies that you can start using right away.

Here's the link: https://parentingfx.com/pages/confidence-tips

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

💻 The Waitlist for my Parenting Course is open. “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”

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In this episode, I sit down with transformational life coach Nicole Weston to talk about the mother wound and how the relationships we had with our mothers continue to influence our identity, our confidence, and how we show up as parents.

Nicole shares the signs that we may be carrying an unhealed mother wound, and discussed how this can affect the way we raise our own children.

Most importantly, Nicole offers insight and practical ways to begin the healing process, so we can break old patterns and step into parenthood with more clarity and confidence.

Listen in as we share personal experiences about our own moms, and the unexpected impact their passing had on us.

How to connect with Nicole Weston:

https://www.nicoleweston.ca/

https://www.nicoleweston.ca/contact

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Janet Krebs, speaker, HR consultant, educational strategist, and 4X best-selling author who empowers parents and influencers to lead with confidence, self-reliance, and heart, blending practical leadership tools with real-world parenting strategies.

We talk about why parenting is leadership and how parents can raise strong, confident, and independent adults. Janet shares her insights on the essential life skills kids need to thrive, the 3 C’s every parent should know, how to instill responsibility, and why it’s so important for parents to remain leaders regardless of their child’s age.

If you’re a parent wondering how to help your young adult grow in confidence, self-reliance, and independence, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset to make lasting changes in your parenting approach.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why parents must lead at every stage of their child’s life
• The 3 C’s that help kids thrive
• How to instill responsibility without overstepping
• Parenting as leadership and what it looks like in daily life
• How to raise confident, independent young adults who are ready to thrive

This episode is for parents of teens, young adults, and adult children who want to build stronger family relationships and prepare their kids for independence.

How to contact Janet:

www.JanetKrebs.com

Email: ask@janetkrebs.com

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💻 The Waitlist for my Parenting Course is open. “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”

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If you grew up with a narcissistic parent or experienced childhood trauma, you may still feel the effects today most notably in how you parent your own children.

In this episode of LAUNCH, I sit down with Certified Inner Child Reparenting Coach Maria Riegger to talk about how healing past trauma can not only transform the way you raise your kids but build an "unshakeable" foundation. We cover what it really means to heal childhood trauma, how unresolved wounds from a narcissistic mom or dad can impact your parenting, and why reparenting yourself (also explained) is the key to becoming a more connected and compassionate parent.

Maria shares practical advice on understanding and setting healthy boundaries, breaking free from one's past, and creating a deeper bond with your children built on trust and respect, for who they are. It is invaluable for parents to have that connection with their child, and if you’re struggling with it, the reason may be that there’s healing you still need to do.

If you’ve ever wondered how your own childhood experiences affect your parenting or how healing from trauma can help you connect with your child in a healthier way this incredible episode is for you.

Please share it with someone who needs to hear it, and I know that many parents do. They will thank you. Remember to hit the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode!

How to Connect with Maria Riegger:

Email: maria@lawschoolheretic.com Blog: www.lawschoolheretic.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-riegger-esq/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rieggemr

Amazon Author page: https://amzn.to/2RS3YMU Audiobooks: https://lawschoolheretic.com/audiobooks/

Maria's Article (that I quoted from): https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/why-your-childhood-trauma-makes-you-a-better-parent

💻 The Waitlist for my Parenting Course is open. “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”

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Are you a mature parent wondering if you’re financially prepared for retirement? Maybe you still have a few working years ahead, but you know planning for your retirement should be a priority. Or perhaps retirement is already on your mind, but you’re worried it could be delayed because your adult kids are still living at home.

My guest today is Eric Mangold, founder of Argosy Wealth Management. I'll warn you, this might not be the sexiest interview - I mean, who loves talking about money? But, it is an important one and Eric does a great job answering questions like, Will I have enough money? When can I retire? And, should I tell my kids about what - if any - will be left for them when I'm not around anymore.

These are some of the biggest financial concerns mature parents face.

Eric shares his expert advice on how to feel more confident about your retirement, what steps you can take right now to strengthen your finances, and how to protect yourself from running out of money. We also talk about what parents can teach their young adults about money and how they can build strong money habits for the future.

If you’re worried about how you’ll retire, unsure how to save, how much you’ll need, or what steps to take next; this conversation will give you clarity and practical direction.

Click here to watch this Episode on YouTube:

Reach out to Eric (and tell him you found him here - He'll LOVE that!)

Eric Mangold, CWS

Founder, Wealth Manager

emangold@argosywealthmanagement.com

https://www.emangold.com/

Cell: (201) 232-0676

Phone: (973) 285-3520

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💻 The Waitlist for my Parenting Course is open. “Journey to Independence: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Guiding and Launching Your Adult Child.”

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