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Back in 2017, I first spoke to Left Behind Mother Jolly Bimbachi about how her boys were taken by their father to Lebanon. Shortly after our conversation she went to Lebanon to see her boys. While there she made a daring escape attempt with the boys with the plan of going across Syria into Turkey. Unfortunately she was detained by ISIS affiliates. This is the story of how she escaped, but unfortunately not with her sons. This is the second episode that was nominated for an Australian Podcast award. Vote for the show in the popular vote section here https://australianpodcastawards.com/ Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

This week I’m playing excerpts from my interviews with left behind fathers Tony Brown, Richard Burton and Alf Friiso. 3 loving fathers who were alienated from the children. Also this week, ‘Dear Sophie’ By Britizen Kane and Danny Scott is out. Download and listen at the following links: https://itunes.apple.com/jo/album/dear-sophie-single/1449642127 https://open.spotify.com/album/1yisL7URioR8HDfCgqalKc?si=ldgZWYOoTcq946ZjvOZJHQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMvMUe02-O8 https://tidal.com/browse/album/102482644 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dear-Sophie-Britizen-Danny-Scott/dp/B07MV6B92Z/ Vote for LBP Stories in the Australian Podcast Awards. https://auspodcastawards.awardsplatform.com/ Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

This week I’m continuing my review of 2018 with highlight of my interviews with Noelle Hunter, Blanche and Hind Kettani, who were all successful in having their children returned to them. Also this week on January 25 ‘Dear Sophie’ will be officially released. https://www.facebook.com/parental.alienation.DearSophie19/ Register to vote for LBP Stories in the Australian Podcast Awards. https://auspodcastawards.awardsplatform.com/ Join the discussion on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/?ref=bookmarks  

All through January I’m revisiting some highlights of my interviews from 2018. This week I’m playing the full conversation I had with Dr. Jennifer Harman. This episode has been selected for entry into the Australian Podcast awards 2019 as my best episode of the year. To vote for LBP Stories in the popular vote section of the awards go here https://auspodcastawards.awardsplatform.com/ Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

As I prepare more shows for the coming year, I’m releasing a series of compilation shows featuring highlights of interviews I did in 2018. This week my highlighted guests are Leo Zagaris (recovered child), Amanda Sellars (alienated child and mother), Brian Prager (alienated father of Rui) and Barbie Hise (alienated mother of recovered child Zander). My guests are diverse and from a range of back grounds, but all have fascinating stories to share. Join the discussion on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

I’m very excited to bring you this weeks episode for two reasons. First. For the first time I interview four people at the same time and it actually worked. Second and most importantly I discuss with my guests an amazing new initiative to raise awareness of parental alienation. The ‘Dear Sophie’ song and website. So with my guests Ray Groundland, Stephen Best, Britizen Kane (AKA Andrew) and Danny Scott, we talk about the hip hop song ‘Dear Sophie’ That was written and performed by Britizen Kane and Danny Scott, the song is about an Alienated Father trying to reach out to his daughter, and very effectively presents events and emotions many alienated children and parents experience. With the song, the lads have also launched a new website and campaign to bring more attention to Parental Alienation. I’m also very pleased to be able to give you a sneak preview of the song before it’s official release on January 25. Check out the Dear Sophie website here http://www.dear-sophie.com/#page-top For more of Britizen Kane https://www.facebook.com/IAmBritizenKane/ For Danny Scott Soundcloud and Spotify – Official Danny Scott UK Child Absent https://www.facebook.com/childabsent/ Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

It’s the holiday season again. A time of year that is often difficult for alienated children and parents. In this episode, some of my former show guests send messages to their children and other LBP’s, fused together with some related music I hope this episode will be one of hope for those of you who are cut off from loved ones this year. What ever holiday it is you celebrate at this time of year, whatever this season means to you, make the most of it, and never ever give up. Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

This week I’m featuring the audio of the speeches by 3 witnesses (all left behind parents) at a recent senate subcommittee hearing in U.S. congress. Witnesses Mr. Jeffery Morehouse Executive Director Bring Abducted Children Home [full text of statement] [truth in testimony form] Mr. Juan Garaicoa Father of Two Children Abducted to Ecuador [full text of statement] [truth in testimony form] Ms. Michelle Littleton Mother of Three Children Abducted to Lebanon [full text of statement] [truth in testimony form] Join the conversation on facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

Sorry for the Late release of this weeks show, I’ve been having some computer problems. But this week, I’m presenting a short episode, featuring the audio of a discussion Andrew Teague with a suicide survivor. Andrew’s words – Owing to the non-impact out there to the suicide rate connected to Family courts, I thought this short documentary could help some people. This was not pre-planned, we did this off the cuff in one take with a father that wished to stay anonymous but wanted to get his story out to help people in the same position he was. Please watch and share it everywhere. You are not alone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaS1GwIbm3U&t=2s Join the conversation on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

In between recording new episodes I’ve put together some compilation episodes featuring highlights of previous interviews. This week I’m featuring Jeffery Morehouse, Paul Toland and Randy Collins from BACHome, as they talk about their children who were taken to Japan. Join the conversation https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

Parental Alienation is started to be more spoken about and acknowledged in the media and thus more people are becoming aware of it. This week I play some audio from various reports in the mainstream in the U.S. and the U.K. Join the conversation on facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

With suicide affecting so many alienated parents and society at large, this week I wanted to look deeper at this issue. I go through the statistics, and reasons why people take their own lives, discuss survival strategies and hopefully help people who are struggling to find a reason to keep going. Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/ If you are struggling below is a list of help lines around the world. Australia Lifeline. 131 114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home?gclid=CI65l_ezodQCFYiBvQodFVIF5g Beyond Blue. 1300 22 46 36 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention New Zealand LifeLine NZ  09-5222-999 within Auckland LifeLine NZ  0800-543-354 outside Auckland U.K. The Samaritans  08457-90-90-90 Breathing Space http://breathingspace.scot/ Tel: Helpline 0800 83 85 87 Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, weekends Fri 6pm-Mon 6am Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Managed by NHS 24, it listens, offers advice and provides information. CALL (Community Advice & Listening Line) http://www.callhelpline.org.uk Tel: Helpline 0800 132 737 24 hours, 7 days a week or text ‘help’ to: 81066 Mental health helpline for Wales, offering a confidential listening, support and information service for anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) http://www.thecalmzone.net/ Tel: Helpline 0800 585858 5pm-midnight 365 days a year Email: [email protected] PO Box 68766, London SE1P 4JZ Registered charity which seeks to prevent male suicide. Provides information and support through helpline and webchat. SupportLine http://www.supportline.org.uk Tel: Helpline 01708 765200 Email: [email protected] PO Box 2860, Ilford, Essex, RM7 1JA Confidential telephone helpline, offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. CHILDLINE  0800-1111 Family Line  0808-800-5678 Papyrus Hopeline  0870-1704000 Northern Ireland Childline  1-800-666-666 -0800-1111 Contact Youth (counselling for young People)  028-90457848 Samaritans:  1-850-60-90-90 (National number charged at local call rates Young Persons Advice line:  0808-808 5678 Youthline:  0808-808 8000 Zest for the prevention of suicide Londonderry – 028-71266999 Scotland Age Scotland:  0845-125-9732 Breathing Space Scotland:  0800-83-85-87 – particularly for young men who may be feeling suicidal Edinburgh Crisis Centre:  0808-801-0414 Interactions Counseling & Support Services:  01592-262869 Lothian LGBT Helpline:  0131-556-4049 NHS 24 HR Helpline:  08454-24-24-24 NHS INFORM Scotland Helpline:  0800-22-44-88 The Samaritans:  08457-90-90-90 U.S.A. Crisis Text Line 741 741  http://www.crisistextline.org/textline/?gclid=COe7_4K2odQCFRAEKgodvoYFkQ Suicide Prevention Services. 800 273 8255 http://www.spsamerica.org/ The Trevor Project Lifeline 866-488-7386 U.S. National Suicide Prevention LifeLine 1-800-273-TALK Canada The Lifeline Canada Foundation https://thelifelinecanada.ca Alberta Crisis Line 403-266-4357 British Columbia Crisis Line 1-800-SUICIDE British Columbia Mental Health Support 310-6789 France National crisis line  01-45-39-40-00 China Beijing – Befrienders 03-5286-9090 Hong Kong – The Samaritans 2896-0000 Shanghai – Life Line 021-6279-8990 India SNEHA A Link With Life 91-44-2464-0050 Japan Befrienders Osaka  81-066-260-4343 Children & Families  03-4550-1146 Counseling Center  03-4550-1146 Life Line Tokyo  03-5774-0992 Netherlands National crisis line  0900-1450

This week I discuss some recent developments in Australia. Firstly I discuss the Australian Federal Police cracking an organised International Parental Abduction ring ‘Operation Noetic’. I also cover some media stories about changes to the family courts, and treating Parental Abduction as a crime. And due to the popularity of my Interview last week with Jennifer Harmann I present the audio from her TEDtalk. https://www.afp.gov.au/news-media/media-releases/more-charges-laid-over-group-helping-parental-abductions-children https://www.afp.gov.au/news-media/media-releases/charges-laid-over-group-helping-parental-abductions-children https://tendaily.com.au/news/crime/a181017wpg/police-swoop-on-alleged-high-level-child-abduction-operation-20181018 https://www.smh.com.au/national/three-women-charged-for-assisting-two-mothers-to-abduct-their-children-20181104-p50dv9.html https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/cops-given-power-to-tap-parents-who-are-suspected-of-abducting-their-kids/news-story/1366f07bd4f6893e19fbbd6255c0b1f4?nk=dd9ddc1df2a736fdc774e0cb5dabfc4f-1540157200 https://tendaily.com.au/news/australia/a181019rue/more-aussie-kids-embroiled-in-international-child-abductions-20181021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3YdldNXZnQ Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/  

Jennifer Jill Harman, Ph.D. received her doctorate in Social Psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2005, and specializes in the study of intimate relationships. She also has two masters degrees from Teacher’s College, Columbia University in psychological counseling, and served as a family and substance abuse counselor for several years prior to her entry into academia. She is currently an associate professor of psychology at Colorado State University. Dr. Harman is an accomplished and awarded teacher, and has published many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has presented her research regularly at scientific conferences around the world. She has also co-authored numerous books. Dr. Harman’s areas of research expertise focus on the topic of power in relationships: power in how intimate partners influence each other for good or bad. As an applied social psychologist, her work has applied social psychological theories on intimate relationships to the study of public health problems ranging from STI prevention to domestic violence. For nearly the last decade, her primary focus has been on the study of parental alienation. Her 2016 TEDx talk on parental alienation, has had thousands of views. See more of her work – http://psywebserv.psych.colostate.edu/psylist/detail.asp?Num=47 http://jenniferjillharman.com/ http://www.parentsactingbadly.com/ Join the conversation on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

I’ve spoken to alienated parents and children in this show but how does alienation affect grandparents? Grand parents have to deal with seeing their own child go through the pain of a break up and being alienated from their kids, whilst dealing with the double blow of also not being able to see their grand kids. For this episode I could think of no better guests than my own parents Terry and Brenda who have been cut out of the lives of 4 grandchildren from 2 of their sons. This is their story. Also, in the media in Australia it has been revealed that the Federal Police have foiled an organised parental child abduction ring https://tendaily.com.au/news/crime/a181017wpg/police-swoop-on-alleged-high-level-child-abduction-operation-20181018 https://tendaily.com.au/news/australia/a181019rue/more-aussie-kids-embroiled-in-international-child-abductions-20181021 And Australia is also changing laws to make international parental child abduction a crime. https://tendaily.com.au/news/australia/a181019rue/more-aussie-kids-embroiled-in-international-child-abductions-20181021 Music Credit – The Beatles ‘Let it be’ Join the conversation on facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/  

October 19 is Liams birthday.This year as he turns 16 I wanted to do something special for him. I hope one day he hears this episode. Music credits. REM “Strange Currencies” Pearl Jam “I am mine” Stone Temple Pilots “Song for the sleeping” Pearl Jam “Come Back” Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

It’s mental health week, and as I reminder to all my LBP friends out there I thought I’d replay my interviews with clinical Psychologist James Brown about depression and anxiety. https://www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/ As many LBP’s suffer from depression and thoughts of suicide the following is a list of hotlines and webpages to reach out to when you’re in need. Depression DOES NOT have to be a life sentence. Your kids will not see you again if you’re not here. NEVER GIVE UP If you are struggling emotionally reach out and seek help. Australia Lifeline. 131 114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home?gclid=CI65l_ezodQCFYiBvQodFVIF5g Beyond Blue. 1300 22 46 36 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention New Zealand LifeLine NZ  09-5222-999 within Auckland LifeLine NZ  0800-543-354 outside Auckland U.K. The Samaritans  08457-90-90-90 Breathing Space http://breathingspace.scot/ Tel: Helpline 0800 83 85 87 Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, weekends Fri 6pm-Mon 6am Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Managed by NHS 24, it listens, offers advice and provides information. CALL (Community Advice & Listening Line) http://www.callhelpline.org.uk Tel: Helpline 0800 132 737 24 hours, 7 days a week or text ‘help’ to: 81066 Mental health helpline for Wales, offering a confidential listening, support and information service for anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) http://www.thecalmzone.net/ Tel: Helpline 0800 585858 5pm-midnight 365 days a year Email: [email protected] PO Box 68766, London SE1P 4JZ Registered charity which seeks to prevent male suicide. Provides information and support through helpline and webchat. SupportLine http://www.supportline.org.uk Tel: Helpline 01708 765200 Email: [email protected] PO Box 2860, Ilford, Essex, RM7 1JA Confidential telephone helpline, offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. CHILDLINE  0800-1111 Family Line  0808-800-5678 Papyrus Hopeline  0870-1704000 Northern Ireland Childline  1-800-666-666 -0800-1111 Contact Youth (counselling for young People)  028-90457848 Samaritans:  1-850-60-90-90 (National number charged at local call rates Young Persons Advice line:  0808-808 5678 Youthline:  0808-808 8000 Zest for the prevention of suicide Londonderry – 028-71266999 Scotland Age Scotland:  0845-125-9732 Breathing Space Scotland:  0800-83-85-87 – particularly for young men who may be feeling suicidal Edinburgh Crisis Centre:  0808-801-0414 Interactions Counseling & Support Services:  01592-262869 Lothian LGBT Helpline:  0131-556-4049 NHS 24 HR Helpline:  08454-24-24-24 NHS INFORM Scotland Helpline:  0800-22-44-88 The Samaritans:  08457-90-90-90 U.S.A. Crisis Text Line 741 741  http://www.crisistextline.org/textline/?gclid=COe7_4K2odQCFRAEKgodvoYFkQ Suicide Prevention Services. 800 273 8255 http://www.spsamerica.org/ The Trevor Project Lifeline 866-488-7386 U.S. National Suicide Prevention LifeLine 1-800-273-TALK Canada The Lifeline Canada Foundation https://thelifelinecanada.ca Alberta Crisis Line 403-266-4357 British Columbia Crisis Line 1-800-SUICIDE British Columbia Mental Health Support 310-6789 France National crisis line  01-45-39-40-00 China Beijing – Befrienders 03-5286-9090 Hong Kong – The Samaritans 2896-0000 Shanghai – Life Line 021-6279-8990 India SNEHA A Link With Life 91-44-2464-0050 Japan Befrienders Osaka  81-066-260-4343 Children & Families  03-4550-1146 Counseling Center  03-4550-1146 Life Line Tokyo  03-5774-0992 Netherlands National crisis line  0900-1450 Join the discussion on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/  

In 2005, Emily Machado was born to Nigia Machado and Michael Sanchez. The couple broke up before Emily was born and it took two years to work out a parenting agreement. That agreement was shattered in 2008, when mother and daughter disappeared. Sanchez sought out the help of the U.S. State Department. Sanchez found out that Machado secretly got a passport for Emily before leaving the United States. He said he believes Machado, a Brazilian citizen, fled because she was afraid the U.S. court system would take away her custodial rights because she was an illegal immigrant. There are 16 open cases right now in Brazil. Last year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children says around 2,000 children were illegally taken by a parent out of the United States. Micheals gofundme –  https://www.gofundme.com/emilymachado2018 More articles about Michael – https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/emily-s-law.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ990xX1Aoo https://www.clfamilylaw.com/blog/2011/08/illinois-father-in-international-child-custody-dispute.shtml http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/emily-sanchez-custody-122862524.html http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2011/09/15/emilys-law-a-fathers-fight-continues/zu4hr0v/?page=2 Join the Discussion on facebook – https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/ Music Credits. Scott Weiland “Son”, Live “Heaven” R.E.M. “Walk Unafraid”  

Tim TerStege is a Canadian left behind father, who’s son Liefie has been kept from him in Japan. Despite having court approved visitation with his son, Tim is still being denied any contact. https://www.facebook.com/LiefieisMissing/ https://sites.google.com/site/liefiejapan/home https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

This week I talk to U.S. LBP Demetrius Grant about his alienation from his son Travis, and his battled against the Court system to try and see his son. Despite a long career in child care, Demetrius is unable to spend time caring for his own son. Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/  

This week I speak to Stephen Meehan of the National Parents organisation. Stephen, an alienated father himself, has become an advocate for raising awareness of Parental Alienation and Family Law reform. National Parents Organization – https://www.nationalparentsorganization.org/ Stephen’s articles and citations in the media https://dadsrc.org/national-parental-alienation-day/ https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/blog/guest-comment/2015/06/shared-parenting-divorce-legislation-pa-meehan.html https://www.timesleader.com/uncategorized/143255/stephen-meehan-for-kids-sakes-pennsylvania-needs-to-promote-shared-parenting https://whyy.org/articles/activists-rally-for-changes-to-pa-child-custody-laws/ Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

In October last year [episode 20] I first spoke to Canadian LBP Jolly Bimbachi about her 2 sons who were abducted by their father to Lebanon. A few weeks later she contacted me to let me know she was going to Lebanon in an attempt to see her boys. She was able to spend several weeks seeing them. Then I got a message from her to inform me that she was on the run with them, in an attempt to get to Turkey. The ensuing weeks became a life or death situation for Jolly as she was arrested and detained at gun point by Al Qaeda affiliates in Syria, and had her boys taken from her once again. This is the story of how this badass mum, was able to get out of Syria and back to Canada, but unfortunately, once again without her boys. Listen to her original episode http://www.lbpstories.com/episode-20-jolly-bimbachi/ Warnings about travelling to Lebanon https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lebanon-travel-advisory.html Media reports about Jolly http://www.lfpress.com/2018/02/05/syria-news-reports-say-jolly-bimbachi-and-sean-moore-held-by-an-al-qaeda-affiliate-have-been-freed http://www.lfpress.com/2018/02/05/syria-news-reports-say-jolly-bimbachi-and-sean-moore-held-by-an-al-qaeda-affiliate-have-been-freed Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

When children have been abducted internationally, many parents take the extreme measure of attempting to recover children themselves with the help of Recovery agents. But often in the media we only hear of the stories that go horribly wrong, where parents are arrested with the recovery crews. So under what circumstances is it safe and plausible to attempt a child recovery? This week I talk to two recovery experts, Eric and Pat. We discuss the circumstances under which they will take on a case, the process involved and how to know which agencies are legitimate and which are not. This is a conversation that all parents of internationally abducted children need to hear. https://abpworldgroup.com http://www.abpworld.com www.internationalrecoveryabductedchildren.com Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

Robert Franklin has been an attorney in Texas since 1980, and a Men’s and Fathers’ Rights Activist since 1998. He has written the blogs for GlennSacks.com, Fathers & Families, and now the National Parents Organization. He’s contributed op-eds and essays to numerous online and hard-copy publications, including The Hill, the Toledo Blade, The Seattle Times, The Bakersfield Californian, the Manchester Union-Leader, A Voice for Men, Men’s E-News, Townhall, and many others. He works daily with men, fathers, mothers, activists, attorneys, social scientists throughout the English-speaking world to promote the recognition and rights of men, fathers, and children, in equality and family courts. He currently blogs for the National Parents Organization, the largest organization in the country advocating for equal parents’ and fathers’ rights. Over the last five and a half years, he has written over 2,100 blog posts, postings, comprising some 3,500,000 words. He serves on the Board of Directors of the National Parents Organization. https://www.nationalparentsorganization.org/ https://www.avoiceformen.com/a-voice-for-men/robert-franklin-presentation-to-the-international-conference-on-mens-issues-2014-icmi14-nomra/ Join the conversation on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

Allan is the author of ‘Parental Alienation – A loving father’s lost years’. This is his story. In the space of four years Allan went from bachelor to alienated father. When it looked like Allan may have gained increased access to his son Timothy, Margaret played her trump card; the father was accused of sexually abusing his son. Upon the order of the Family Court, contact between father and son ceased. When re-established, contact was supervised. Investigations by the Department For Child Protection and the Police concluded the allegations were unfounded. Allan was saddened his son had now become a stranger to him. For the sake of his son’s mental and emotional wellbeing, seeing it as his only realistic course of action, Allan exited his son’s life. Nearly eight years have passed without any contact between Allan and Timothy. After a few false starts, Margaret’s alienation plan ultimately proved successful. Contact Allan https://twitter.com/fatheralienated Buy the Book https://www.amazon.com/Parental-Alienation-Loving-Fathers-Years/dp/1973530252 Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/  

This week I talk to Left Behind father Julian Lowe, a British father residing in France, who has been alienated from his son Maxx. Julian is facing the difficult situation of having 2 countries argue over court jurisdiction which is only delaying and complicating his efforts to be reunited with his son. Thank you for the hundreds of comments coming in on the website. I don’t have time to reply to them all but I appreciated the stories, kind works and articles. Don’t forget to promote the show by giving a like, a rating, a share and a comment on whatever podcast platform you are using. Join the Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

This week my guest is Hind Kettani, a U.S. based left behind mother, who’s two sons were taken by their father from the U.S. to Morocco then Saudi Arabia. In what is a fascinated story involving multiple governments and one very strong and determined mother. Also in this episode audio from a TED talk on Parental Alienation by Dr Jennifer Harman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3YdldNXZnQ Join the discussion on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

Joining me on the show this week for the third time is Jefferey Moorehouse from BAChome. We discuss the recent gathering of LBP’s in Washington D.C. As the coalition partners Bachome, iStand, and Bring ourkids home, held a series of marches and meetings at various embassy’s in the U.S. capital. What did they do, and what did they achieve? Learn more about these wonderful organisations and show support. http://www.bachome.org/ https://www.istandparentnetwork.com/ http://www.bringourkidshome.org/index.html Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

I’ve spoken on this show a few times about India. India is another ‘black hole’ for International Parental Child Abduction, and is in fact one of the top 3 in the world for abduction cases. Today I finally talk to a father who’s daughter was abducted by her mother to India from the U.S. Vikram Jagtiani. Vikram is not only an LBP but also a campaigner for raising awareness of IPCA with the organisation Bring our kids home. This is his story. Also in this episode is audio from a video on the Bring our kids home Webpage which features several parents discussion their story. Finally with so much bad news in the media lately, and inspired by the horrific scenes in the U.S. of children being forcibly removed from their parents I have audio of ‘The Pale Blue Dot’ by Carl Sagan. Something that always helps me put things in perspective. Bring our kids home http://www.bringourkidshome.org/index.html https://www.facebook.com/BOKHome/ Watch the Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9STrkTbOMY Nidhi Sharma’s song “Na Rukengey” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AatTMEB00g Carl Sagan “Pale Blue Dot” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wupToqz1e2g Join the discussion on facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

Errol Goetsch is a South African Parental Alienation awareness campaigner. As a Left Behind Parent himself, he has become the go-to man for parents in South Africa for legal help, advice and support. In this episode we share his story, his work and discuss what he calls “The Windmill” Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/ For Errols work” https://www.facebook.com/The-Justice-and-Reconciliation-Centre-1497351550531432/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cmdsa/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-the-windmilltm-divorce-without-lawyers-vaal-tickets-46800129447 http://www.thebirkenhead.com/tiki-index.php https://www.pas-intervention.org/

This week I cover a wide range of topics, from plans for the show moving forward, law changes in the U.S. and Australia, and my thoughts on comments made by Australian Senator Pauline Hanson on family courts, a speech that is being widely shared by fathers groups. The keep the show from being just myself talking I’ve featured some songs written and performed by alienated parents, and one song by my favourite band. Join the discussion on facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/ US Family law courts https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/more-than-20-states-in-2017-considered-laws-to-promote-shared-custody-of-children-after-divorce/2017/12/11/d924b938-c4b7-11e7-84bc-5e285c7f4512_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.8543af8c7115 http://www.wandtv.com/story/37801201/missouri-legislators-consider-bills-advocating-for-shared-parenting-time http://lw4sp.org/blog/2017/2/24/twenty-five-states-consider-shared-parenting-bills-in-2017 http://www.nkytribune.com/2017/06/new-shared-custody-legislation-becomes-law-in-kentucky-july-1-existing-arrangements-not-impacted/ Australian family law reform https://www.alrc.gov.au/news-media/media-release/family-law-system-IP Fact Check Pauline Hanson http://www.factcheckonenation.com.au/ Buy ‘Stolen’ https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/stolen./id998756328

  Well I’ve made it to one year of LBP stories. It’s been a very challenging, but rewarding experience putting this show together every week. To mark the occasion this weeks show is a little different. This week I am the guest, and I’ve brought in my long term friend, and co-host of Radio Tatras Internationals ‘Postcard From Poprad’ show Rachel Brunsden to interview me. She grills me on a wide range of topics, including my own story, the logistics of the show and some light hearted stuff as well. Thank you to everyone who has supported and been involved with the show over the last year. Listen to Radio Tatras international and don’t forget they stream this show at Midday Sunday AEST https://www.facebook.com/groups/radiotarasinternational/ Follow RTI on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/radiotarasinternational/ Join the LBP stories discussion https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

As I prepare to mark the one year anniversary of the show, I thought I’d go back and re-release my original episode for any of you who are new to the show. In this episode I share my personal story, as well as explaining what the show is about, and most importantly what is an LBP?   https://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Families/InternationalFamilyLaw/Pages/Questionsaboutinternationalchildabduction.aspx http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/kids/international-parental-child-abduction-is-a-cinch-in-australia/news-story/9be38c36b0fd5f9abc26c11f1645ba8b https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hague_Convention_on_the_Civil_Aspects_of_International_Child_Abduction https://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Families/InternationalFamilyLaw/Documents/Hague-Convention-application-statistics-2011-2016.PDF https://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Families/InternationalFamilyLaw/Pages/HagueConventionOnTheCivilAspectsOfInternationalChildAbduction.aspx https://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Families/InternationalFamilyLaw/Pages/InternationalParentalChildAbduction.aspx https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/full-text/?cid=24 http://via.library.depaul.edu/ihrlj/vol2/iss1/2/  

This week I talk to South African Left Behind mother Karen Gillmer, about how her daughter was taken from her by her ex-wife. Karen has not only battled in the courts to try to gain access to her biological daughter, but has also done so while battling a crippling health  condition. This is her story. For more on Parental Alienation in South Africa https://www.facebook.com/groups/cmdsa/?multi_permalinks=1759654000787860&notif_id=1527286797270078&notif_t=group_activity Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

This week my guest is Michele Swensen, mother of 3 children being held by their Father, a member of Al Qaeda, in Yemen. We talk of the events leading to her children being taken and her brave attempt to rescue them. She also written 2 books about her story “Straight of Tears” and “Mommy Don’t” I also discuss up coming event’s in the U.S. and the recent U.S. Senate Judicial hearing into international parental child abduction. And previous show guest John LaDue’s up coming movie. Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/ For Michele’s books https://www.amazon.com/Michele-Swensen/e/B00J54S8HO iStand national conference https://www.istandparentnetwork.com/istand2018 U.S. Senate Judiciary hearing https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/meetings/abducted-abroad-exploring-the-plight-of-international-parental-child-abduction-and-its-effect-on-american-families https://vimeo.com/268690173  

For several years after my son was taken in 2005 I thought I was alone, and that I’d married a ‘bad egg’. Then thanks to social media I learned of thousands of other cases. Even more to my surprise, there was Blanche, a left behind mother who lived in the same town as me and who also had a son being retained in Japan. Her son however was being held in Japan by an Australian father.  Here is her unique story. *sons name withheld for privacy reasons* Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

Alf Frisso is a Norwegian/American and father of Henrik. In 2013 Henrik was taken by his mother from Norway to her home country of Nicaragua starting a heart wrenching, and legally complicated ordeal for Alf as he tries to be reunited with  his son. Join the Conversation on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/?hc_ref=ARS8qfUCRo4wBjn7i0s4ik3mwylRgrg80XWYTntaU1eCwA_eSH5xdEWgnE6WvNJCTNQ&fref=nf

In Episode 8 of this show I spoke to Clinical Psychologist James Brown about depression. Obviously the issue of mental health is something my listeners and LBP’s care about, because to date it has been my most down  loaded episode. So I got James back to talk about another mental health issue that affects many parents and children going through divorce and separation. Anxiety. For more information on James, his work and support for dealing with mental health please go to the following links www.jamesbrown.net.au www.beyondblue.org.au www.blackdoginstitute.org.au www.lbpstories.com/2017/06/03/depr…uicide-support/ Join the conversation and share your story www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

Richard Burton is a British National, who was living in Japan with his Japanese wife and daughter. When his marriage ended, his wife left with their daughter and Richard has been going through the Japanese courts to try and see his daughter. We’ve discussed international cases dealing with Japan, but for Richard he’s dealing with the Japanese legal system domestically. This is his story. Join the discussion https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

Child social service workers are often disliked by divorced parents and organisations, especially when court proceedings are involved. But it’s a very difficult and high stress job. Making decisions that affect people’s lives, where no matter what you do someone is bound to hate you for it. So how do they make their decisions? What sort of evidence do they need? And are they aware of Parental Alienation syndrome, or even trained to deal with PAS? This week I address some of these questions with child social services worker Alex Baxter. Some may see this as speaking to someone ‘on the other side’, but Alex share’s some important insight into her profession, why she does it, and even some advice for parents going through the court system. And I think I ask her questions that many parents would like to know the answers to. Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

This week I focus on the Parental Alienation situation  in the U.K. and dissect the recently released NAAP Report into Parental Alienation in the UK. Which is the most well researched and compiled report I have seen anywhere. I also feature Leigh G. Banks interview with Rodney Hearth (used with permission) http://www.a1r.tv/videos/view/17491. Read the full 178 page report yourself here https://alienatedparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/naap-full-report.pdf For more info on NAAP https://alienatedparents.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/NAAP2017/ For more of Leigh G. Banks work https://www.consumerwatchfoundation.com/ D.A.D.D.S. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1720744094852341/ Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

This week I talk to Parental Alienation campaigner Andrew John Teague. A left behind parent himself, Andrew has done some amazing work in the U.K. raising awareness of P.A., through organisastions D.A.D.D.S (Dads Against Double Standards) and N.A.A.P. (National Association of Alienated Parents). He’s also campaigned through “Walk for Change” and “Shirt off their backs”. In this episode we talk about his work and organisations, as well as the N.A.A.P. Report “Parental Alienation in the U.K.” D.A.D.D.S. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1720744094852341/ N.A.A.P. https://www.facebook.com/NAAP2017/ https://alienatedparents.org.uk/ Read the Report- https://alienatedparents.org.uk/the-report-parental-alienation-in-the-uk/ Join the Conversation on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/ Vote For LBP Stories in the Australian Podcast Awards https://australianpodcastawards.com/

Introduction Audio Mayim Bialik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW__B3YCp78 The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has released an Issues Paper for its Review of the Family Law System, and is calling for submissions from the public. The family law system is undergoing its first, independent comprehensive review since the inception of the Family Law Act 1975 more than forty years ago. Much has changed in Australian social and family life since then. For example, there are more people living together outside marriage, there are more changes in relationships and stepfamilies, reproductive technologies mean families can be formed in diverse ways, same-sex marriage is now legalised, and there is greater awareness of the prevalence of family violence and child abuse and the damage they can cause. In this episode I discuss the Issues paper and it’s content relating to IPCA and PA. And add my thoughts. This episode is a call to action for all Australians who have recently gone through the Family Courts to have their voices heard and make a difference. The time for a fairer legal system for children and parents is now. Read the paper – https://www.alrc.gov.au/news-media/media-release/family-law-system-IP Vote for LBP Stories in the Australian Podcast Awards https://australianpodcastawards.com/ LBP Stories is now featured on the Great Australian Pods website http://www.greataustralianpods.com/2018/03/lbp-stories.html Join the discussion on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

When Tony Brown separated from his wife of 18 years, he thought it would be amicable, and that he would be able to continue his relationship with his 3 daughters. But the truth was anything but, in what was a classic example of Parental Alienation. This is a story that many will relate to. 9 warning signs of parental alienation https://divorcedmoms.com/9-warning-signs-of-parental-alienation-and-what-to-do-about-them/ The impact of parental alienation https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/co-parenting-after-divorce/201305/the-impact-parental-alienation-parents Parental Alienation what is the solution? https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/co-parenting-after-divorce/201711/parental-alienation-what-is-the-solution Parental alienation and it’s repair https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-me-in-we/201706/parental-alienation-and-its-repair Father Absence, Father deficit, father hunger https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/co-parenting-after-divorce/201205/father-absence-father-deficit-father-hunger UK parental alienation report https://www.consumerwatchfoundation.com/parental-alienation-uk/ Vote for LBP Stories in the Australian podcast awards https://australianpodcastawards.com/ Join the conversation on the LBP Stories Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/  

Randall L. Murphy’s two children, Hannah and Ryan were taken by their mother to Canada under very unusual circumstances. Since then Randall has been fighting every legal battle he can to have them returned. He is also heavily involved in advocacy through  iStand. https://www.facebook.com/ShineForHannahandRyan/ https://www.istandparentnetwork.com/ Vote for LBP Stories in Australian Podcast Awards https://australianpodcastawards.submittable.com/gallery/2829f195-1021-4d7c-853f-f0ce775f4fa4/9566337/ Join the Conversation https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

The Hague convention is something that affects many LBP’s who are trying to seek the return of abducted children. But What it it and how does it work? This Week I’m pleased to bring you my interview with Carolina Marin Pedreno. Carolina is a Spanish Abogado, who cross-qualified as a Solicitor in 2006. She is known as a “go-to practitioner for cross-border work involving both public and private children cases”.She specialises in international cases particularly child abduction, registration and enforcement of foreign contact orders, leave to remove, residence, contact and public law cases. Carolina is a frequent lecturer and author on family law and has been interviewed by the press on many occasions. In 2016, she was invited by the Spanish Judicial Council to participate in the training of the Spanish Judiciary in international family law. She is consistently ranked by both Chambers and The Legal 500. https://dawsoncornwell.com/en/the-team/partners/carolina-mar%C3%ADn-pedre%C3%B1o.html http://www.reunite.org/ http://www.asime.org/ Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/ Vote for LBP Stories in the Australian Podcast Awards https://australianpodcastawards.submittable.com/gallery/2829f195-1021-4d7c-853f-f0ce775f4fa4/9566337/

Just me this week, discussing some LBP related news and stories. Then I go through some frequently asked questions I’ve been asked over the years. Ranging from how I choose my guests for the show, my own personal story and parental alienation as a whole. Vote for LBP Stories  in the Australian Podcast awards https://australianpodcastawards.submittable.com/gallery/2829f195-1021-4d7c-853f-f0ce775f4fa4/9566337/ Recent news https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2018/02/20/merritt-island-mom-fights-bring-back-children-abducted-lebanon-father-rangel/310780002/ http://www.lfpress.com/2018/02/05/syria-news-reports-say-jolly-bimbachi-and-sean-moore-held-by-an-al-qaeda-affiliate-have-been-freed http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-08/father-abducted-child-wants-greater-awareness-international-case/6759574 https://www.istandparentnetwork.com/ http://www.consumerwatchfoundation.com/day-will-come-will-new-memories-child/ https://abpworldgroup.com/2018/01/13/usa-the-ongoing-tragedy-of-international-parental-child-abduction/ Join the discussion on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

In 2011 Noelle Hunter’s daughter Muna was taken by her father to the African nation of Mali. Noelle then fought an international tug of war to have Muna returned to her home in the U.S. Noelle is now very active in advocacy and lobbying the U.S. government through her work with iStand Parent Network. https://www.facebook.com/iSTANDParentNetwork/ https://www.istandparentnetwork.com/ https://www.facebook.com/helsinkicommission/videos/10156383299274947/ Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/

   Michelle Littleton’s three children, ages 6, 13, 14, were taken to Lebanon by their father on Jan. 4, 2017. The father, Mazen Fawzi Matar, has refused to return the children, despite a federal kidnapping charge and a demand to return order from the Orange Co. Superior Court. Michelle hired an attorney in Lebanon, and has won two court judgement’s in favor of the children’s concern. Notably, the December 26, 2017 ruling in Sharia law court also affirmed the mother’s full custody status and the children’s return to America will need to be won in the Lebanese Civil court proceedings coming up. Michelle has also been campaigning in the U.S. and has met with many politicians calling for law reform and assistance. ******UPDATE. Since recording this episode, just 2 days before it aired, Michelle was able to talk to her children on the phone for the first time********* Also, should LBP’s just be grateful that they had kids and just ‘buck up and move on’? This was a comment that was made to me on my Facebook page during the week that I wanted to address. Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/ Sign Michelle’s petition https://www.change.org/p/florida-mother-gets-help-from-senators-to-bring-internationally-kidnapped-children-home-from-lebanon?recruiter=726258917&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_content=nafta_fb_canonical_share_3%3Acontrol https://www.istandparentnetwork.com/parent-pages

One year ago this week, Barbie Hise’s life changed, when her son Zander was abducted by his father to Malta. Barbie then fought and lobbied for her son’s return, and now campaigns to try to raise awareness and prevent further children being abducted. I also discuss suicide rates in Australia. Is it true that 21 fathers a week take their own lives? There’s more to this than just numbers. https://www.istandparentnetwork.com/ https://theconversation.com/factcheck-are-up-to-21-fathers-dying-by-suicide-every-week-87308 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/Lookup/by%20Subject/3303.0~2016~Main%20Features~Intentional%20self-harm:%20key%20characteristics~7 Join the discussion https://www.facebook.com/lbpstoriespodcast/