The Big Silence: Parental Estrangement From A Buddhist Perspective

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk about the complex issue of parental estrangement. Drawing insights from Buddhist philosophy and modern psychology, we explore how changing parenting styles across generations have impacted family dynamics. We'll discuss the shift from fear-based discipline to more egalitarian approaches, and how this evolution may have unintentionally affected conflict resolution skills in younger generations. We'll also examine the role of unexpressed emotions in estrangement and consider how Buddhist principles like impermanence and compassion might offer a fresh perspective on this challenging topic. Join us as we unpack the potential epidemic of parental estrangement, backed by recent statistics and expert analysis. Whether you're personally affected by estrangement or simply interested in family dynamics, this episode offers valuable insights into one of today's most pressing social issues."This is Heliox: Where Evidence Meets EmpathyIndependent, moderated, timely, deep, gentle, clinical, global, and community conversations about things that matter.  Breathe Easy, we go deep and lightly surface the big ideas. Support the showDisclosure: This podcast uses AI-generated synthetic voices for a material portion of the audio content, in line with Apple Podcasts guidelines. We make rigorous science accessible, accurate, and unforgettable.Produced by Michelle Bruecker and Scott Bleackley, it features reviews of emerging research and ideas from leading thinkers, curated under our creative direction with AI assistance for voice, imagery, and composition. Systemic voices and illustrative images of people are representative tools, not depictions of specific individuals.We dive deep into peer-reviewed research, pre-prints, and major scientific works—then bring them to life through the stories of the researchers themselves. Complex ideas become clear. Obscure discoveries become conversation starters. And you walk away understanding not just what scientists discovered, but why it matters and how they got there.Independent, moderated, timely, deep, gentle, clinical, global, and community conversations about things that matter.  Breathe Easy, we go deep and lightly surface the big ideas.Spoken word, short and sweet, with rhythm and a catchy beat.http://tinyurl.com/stonefolksongs