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How to Feel Safe Again After Family Dysfunction | Annie Sarlo: #182
What if you’ve understood your wounds intellectually—but your body is still carrying them? If you’ve done a lot of thinking or talking about your past but still feel anxious, guarded, or stuck, this episode is for you.
Narcissistic Parent: How to Heal When Dysfunction Felt Normal | Mickela : #181
Growing up with a narcissistic father meant fear, control, walking on eggshells, protecting her younger siblings, and even parenting her own parents.
The Divorce Mistakes That Hurt Children Most | Erica Komisar | Restored Ministry : #180
Divorce is traumatic for children at every age—but parents can either deepen that wound or help their children heal. Erica Komisar explains how to avoid the most common mistakes during divorce.
Catholic Annulments: Questions Children of Divorce Are Afraid to Ask: Anthony St. Louis-Sanchez, JCL #179
If your parents are divorced and seeking a Catholic annulment, it can feel confusing — and even scary. What is an annulment? Is it just “Catholic divorce”? Does it erase your parents’ marriage?
The Ultimate Guide for Adult Children of Divorce
Being an adult child of divorce can be challenging and at times overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
How to Build Healthy Relationships After Growing Up in a Broken Family
Growing up in a broken family changes the way you approach relationships, often in ways you don’t fully realize until later in life.
Why Having Divorced Parents as an Only Child Feels Heavy
Being an only child with divorced parents can feel overwhelming. There’s no sibling to lean on and no one to help carry the emotional load.
“My Mom Overshares and Relies on Me Too Much. What Do I Do?” | Live Call In: #166
In this episode, I’ll mentor three people LIVE through real-life situations that people like us from broken families face.
The Bible’s Messiest Families & What They Reveal About Yours | Deacon Ryan Budd: #162
Family brokenness is far more common than anyone talks about. And God has been dealing with messy family dynamics since the beginning of time.
How to Start Healing After Growing Up in a Broken Family
Growing up in a broken family leaves marks you can't always name. If love felt missing and trust was hard, this is the first step toward healing for real.
#157: The Lie Every Child of Divorce Secretly Believes | Jim Havens
What if your parents’ divorce didn’t just split your family—but left you quietly carrying the blame?
Teaching “Divorce is About Your Happiness” Needs to Stop
The teachings that "children are resilient" and "divorce is about your happiness" that we give to adults who are considering divorce needs to stop. The relationship decision may not be "about the kids" but they are collateral damage of the lose-lose choices these parents are making.
#153: He Grew Up Without a Dad. Here’s What He Learned | Tommy
In many places, we’re facing an epidemic of fatherlessnes. Fatherlessness not only leaves an invisible mark but it also shapes how you view yourself. So are fatherless children doomed?
#151: Even Necessary Divorces Hurt | Brandy
When Brandy was only a few months old, her parents divorced due to her father’s alcoholism. From the outside, her story might seem like a “best case” scenario. But underneath it all, she carried wounds no one could see.
Should I Just Get Over It?
I really didn't know what to make of it...I still kinda don't some days. I think it’s boggled my mind. I haven't been bitter or angry (like holding a grudge, seeking vengeance, wishing ill), at least at my dad. But I’m more frustrated with myself.
#142: How to Break the Cycle of Your Broken Family
Has your parents’ divorce or broken family brought pain into your life? Do you fear repeating the cycle of dysfunction or divorce?
#140: Hardest Part of the Divorce: Seeing My Siblings Struggle | Anthony
The hardest part of your parents’ divorce or family breakdown is seeing the people you love suffer. That was true for my guest today who happens to be my older brother, Anthony.
#137: You’re Not Doomed to Get Divorced | Samantha
If you come from a divorced family, research says you’re more likely to get divorced. But does that mean you’re doomed to that fate? My guest today says a resounding no.
#131: Family Felt Stressful, Tense, & Unstable | Jordana
After 24 years of marriage, Jordana’s parents divorced. Overall, her experience of family felt tense, stressful, and unstable.