Introductory Episode

Hello Sweet Parents,Welcome to the When Our Adult Children Walk Away Podcast. I invite you to join me for a series of episodes in which we dig deep into the challenges today's parents face as we navigate the expectations of our adult children. In each episode, I explore a different aspect of estrangement, including the continuum of separation, the estrangement grief cycle, the critical role of communication in estranged relationships, the differences in how parents and our adult children experience estrangement, how to navigate the dark and silent times, and how to prepare to repair. Checkout our podcast episodes and begin to:Let go of guilt, blame & the what-ifs Get unstuck from your dark and lonely isolationLearn to maximize the quiet times for your growthUnderstand your and your adult child’s communication styleCreate a path forward that honors you and your adult childFind a renewed sense of purpose and hopeLike all services provided at WhenOurAdultChildrenWalkAway.com, this podcast is designed to meet the unique and complex circumstances of each individual's estrangement journey. You can do as much or as little as you need to help navigate the rocky terrain of your journeyPlease pick an episode that sounds like it may help you today – at this moment. Click in, and take a listen. I hope that you find encouragement and renewed hope in what you hear. Thank you for joining me!   -JanetHi Listeners. I'd love to hear from you. Send an email to Janet@jesteinkamp. It is not possible to respond to your Fan Mail posts directly.DISCLAIMERThe content of this podcast is based on my professional work as an estrangement coach and my personal estrangement journey. Any examples, characters, or stories referenced are drawn from my own lived experience or represent a composite of multiple real-life situations shared with me over time. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: Dr. Janet SteinkampWhen Our Adult Children Walk Away with Dr. Janet Steinkamp explores healthy communication, ethical interaction, safe family relationships, and reciprocal (appropriate) boundaries. The podcast provides education and support for parents navigating family estrangement, communication breakdowns, grief, reconciliation efforts, healthy boundary development and adult family relationship dynamics.Dr. Janet Steinkamp's work emphasizes emotionally healthy communication, adult accountability, ethical and safe relationship practices, mutual respect and appropriate boundaries, voluntary communication and reconnection and safe and appropriate family systems. Listeners gain practical tools to improve communication, understand the dynamics of estrangement, and pursue emotional responsibility, compassion, and integrity.