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How Divorce Increases Estrangement Risk with Michelle Weiner-Davis
Apr 28, 2026
47m 51s
What Are Recovered Memories? How Memory Distortion Leads to Family Estrangement with Mark Pendergrast
Apr 21, 2026
33m 28s
What Is Ambiguous Loss? Understanding Estrangement and Grief for Parents with Pauline Boss
Apr 14, 2026
36m 47s
Changing Relations Between Parents and Adult Children with Frank Furstenberg
Apr 7, 2026
51m 38s
Why Do Adult Children Estrange? A Rutgers Researcher Explains with Kristina Scharp
Mar 31, 2026
1h 01m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28/26 |  How Divorce Increases Estrangement Risk with Michelle Weiner-Davis | In this episode of Family Troubles, I sit down with Michelle Weiner-Davis to unpack something I see far too often, how divorce can quietly evolve into long-term family estrangement. We explore how these fractures don’t just impact couples, but ripple through entire families, sometimes for decades. We also get into the role of therapy, communication, and personal narratives in shaping these outcomes. I share insights from my own work (and life), and we talk about what actually helps families s... | 47m 51s | |
| 4/21/26 | What Are Recovered Memories? How Memory Distortion Leads to Family Estrangement with Mark Pendergrast | In this episode of Family Troubles, I sit down with journalist and author Mark Pendergrast to unpack one of the most complex and sensitive issues I see in my work: memory. We explore how memories are formed, how they can shift over time, and how certain therapeutic approaches have contributed to deeply painful family estrangements. Mark shares both his research and his personal story of losing contact with his daughters, offering a perspective that is both informed and deeply human. We talk a... | 33m 28s | |
| 4/14/26 | What Is Ambiguous Loss? Understanding Estrangement and Grief for Parents with Pauline Boss | In this episode of Family Troubles, I sit down with renowned family therapist and sociologist Pauline Boss to explore her groundbreaking concept of ambiguous loss and its powerful relevance to family estrangement. We discuss why some of the most painful losses are the hardest to define and how learning to live with that uncertainty can open the door to healing. We also challenge the cultural myth of closure, offering a more compassionate and empowering way to understand grief, disconnection, ... | 36m 47s | |
| 4/7/26 | Changing Relations Between Parents and Adult Children with Frank Furstenberg | In this episode of Family Troubles, I sit down with Frank Furstenberg, one of the most influential sociologists of family life, to unpack how modern families are evolving and why parenting today feels harder than ever. We explore how rising inequality, shifting expectations, and longer paths to adulthood are reshaping the bond between parents and children in ways that are both deeply meaningful and, at times, incredibly challenging. We also get into the “good news, bad news” of modern family ... | 51m 38s | |
| 3/31/26 | Why Do Adult Children Estrange? A Rutgers Researcher Explains with Kristina Scharp | In this episode of Family Troubles, I sit down with Kristina Scharp, an associate professor at Rutgers University and director of the Family Communication and Relationships Lab. Kristina is one of the leading researchers on family estrangement, and we get into what really drives family distance and how people cope with it. We talk about how estrangement and alienation are often misunderstood, and how both are part of a bigger picture of family distancing. We also explore how perception shapes... | 1h 01m 36s | |
| 3/31/26 | Anxious Parenting, Estrangement, and Raising Boys vs Girls with Ruth Whippman | In this episode of Family Troubles, I sit down with Ruth Whippman, author of BoyMom and America the Anxious, to talk about the pressure modern parents face and how it’s shaping our kids. Ruth brings a cultural lens to parenting and shares how the drive to optimize our children can quietly strain the parent-child relationship. We get into how this pressure shows up in real life, from constant monitoring to the belief that parents are responsible for their child’s happiness and outcomes. We als... | 55m 27s | |
| 3/31/26 | Nedra Glover Tawwab On If Boundaries Are Helping or Hurting Us Today? | On this first episode of Family Troubles, I sit down with Nedra Glover Tawwab, a licensed therapist, relationship expert, and bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace. Nedra has helped millions through her books, social media, and clinical work, and is widely known for making boundaries practical and accessible in everyday life. We talk about family estrangement, setting boundaries with parents, and what it really takes to build healthier relationships. Nedra shares how growing up in ... | 52m 15s |
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2 placements across 2 markets.
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2 placements across 2 markets.