Episodes

Dave Collier is a best-selling author, international speaker, and youth advocate. I have been fortunate to speak in North America and internationally. My topics have included Intimate Partner Violence, Narcissistic Abuse and Parental Alienation. Having worked with vulnerable youth for many years, ending generational abuse is also a passionate topic of mine. I am an international best-selling author with an account of Intimate Partner Violence. There is currently another piece waiting for publ...

Divorce is hard. And the aftermath of healing is a space of strength. Hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, want to make sure you are not alone during divorce, parental alienation, and custody battles. They bring real people and real stories to you so you can be equipped to heal yourself, your children and recover from the aftermath of family trauma and drama. If you find yourself entangled in a high-conflict divorce or experiencing the heart-wrenching alienation from your children, we encourage...

Divorce is hard. And the aftermath of healing is a space of strength. Hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, want to make sure you are not alone during divorce, parental alienation, and custody battles. They bring real people and real stories to you so you can be equipped to heal yourself, your children and recover from the aftermath of family trauma and drama. If you find yourself entangled in a high-conflict divorce or experiencing the heart-wrenching alienation from your children, we encourage...

In this episode, Megan Hunter, CEO & CO-Founder of High Conflict Institute, provides some helpful tools and strategies we can use when communicating with a co-partner. BIFF - Brief, Informative, Friendly and Firm EAR - Empathy, Attention, Respect No response is a response. We don't have to answer right away if we choose to answer. Provide options and proposals vs. "all or nothing" WEB method SSN - Shut up, Smile, Nod Hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, want to make sure you are not alone ...

In this episode, Megan Hunter, CEO & CO-Founder of High Conflict Institute, provides some helpful tools and strategies we can use when communicating with a co-partner. BIFF - Brief, Informative, Friendly and Firm EAR - Empathy, Attention, Respect No response is a response. We don't have to answer right away if we choose to answer. Provide options and proposals vs. "all or nothing" WEB method SSN - Shut up, Smile, Nod Hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, want to make sure you are not alone ...

Kindra and Mick have met for the first time since they started hosting this podcast a year ago to discuss the top 4 episodes, what they have in common and plans for the future. Join them in this short episode to hear what the trends have been over the past year with legislative change for custody, trends in court and how parental alienation starts. Allow us to introduce your hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, who are fervently fighting to put an end to the excruciating pain caused by divorce, ...

Kindra and Mick have met for the first time since they started hosting this podcast a year ago to discuss the top 4 episodes, what they have in common and plans for the future. Join them in this short episode to hear what the trends have been over the past year with legislative change for custody, trends in court and how parental alienation starts. Allow us to introduce your hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, who are fervently fighting to put an end to the excruciating pain caused by divorce, ...

Claudia Ovalles is a retired veteran, alienated Mom and fighting for change legally. Did you know that custodial interference is a criminal offense and can be prosecuted? You as the targeted parent have every right to call the police when your court order has been denied by the other parent. Claudia defines what this means in this mind-blowing episode. Claudia is active with Heroes for Children's Rights and the National Parents Organization. She is able to discuss legislative efforts and advoc...

Claudia Ovalles is a retired veteran, alienated Mom and fighting for change legally. Did you know that custodial interference is a criminal offense and can be prosecuted? You as the targeted parent have every right to call the police when your court order has been denied by the other parent. Claudia defines what this means in this mind-blowing episode. Claudia is active with Heroes for Children's Rights and the National Parents Organization. She is able to discuss legislative efforts and advoc...

Parental alienation is a real thing. It’s not as simple as one parent trying to turn a child against the other. It involves a variety of factors that can exist in any given family, including the children’s reactions to their situation. Sadly, parents who struggle with children rejecting them often do so in private. However, when parents learn to express empathy through validating their children’s feelings, it can start to reconnect them emotionally and create safety to repair the relationship. ...

Parental children of divorce is a real thing. Alienation can happen, whether it's planned or not. It’s not as simple as one parent trying to turn a child against the other. It involves a variety of factors that can exist in any given family, including the children’s reactions to their situation. Sadly, parents who struggle with children rejecting them often do so in private. However, when parents learn to express empathy through validating their children’s feelings, it can start to reconnect th...

Heidi Dunstan is a grief expert and talks with Mick and Kindra in this episode on how to handle someone going through grief, what to say to them when they are grieving that can be helpful rather than hurt and how to set your own boundaries while grieving. The episode precedes her bLU Talk at Harvard University. Heidi has also spoken at various summits, podcasts, and networking sessions. You can contact Heidi at: heidi@heididunstan.ca Websitewww.heididunstan.ca LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com...

Heidi Dunstan is a grief expert and talks with Mick and Kindra in this episode on how to handle someone going through grief, what to say to them when they are grieving that can be helpful rather than hurt and how to set your own boundaries while grieving. The episode precedes her bLU Talk at Harvard University. Heidi has also spoken at various summits, podcasts, and networking sessions. You can contact Heidi at: heidi@heididunstan.ca Websitewww.heididunstan.ca LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com...

Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized expert in parental alienation, and parent-child relationships, especially children of divorce, and emotional abuse of children. She has a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Teachers College of Columbia University. She is the author or co-author of 10 books and over 120 academic articles on topics related to children's well-being. Amy offers many services including telephone coaching for targeted parents, telephone clinical case consultations, and in-pers...

Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized expert in parental alienation, and parent-child relationships, especially children of divorce, and emotional abuse of children. She has a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Teachers College of Columbia University. She is the author or co-author of 10 books and over 120 academic articles on topics related to children's well-being. Amy offers many services including telephone coaching for targeted parents, telephone clinical case consultations, and in-pers...

Heidi Dunstan is a grief expert and talks with Mick and Kindra in this episode about experiencing grief during a divorce, creating a space for grief, and what grief can entail. Plus so much more that we experience everyday, all around us. Heidi shares tips and ways to support yourself and others while grieving with simple, practical ways to grieve with grace. The episode precedes her bLU Talk at Harvard University. Heidi has also spoken at various summits, podcasts, and networking sessions. Yo...

Heidi Dunstan is a grief expert and talks with Mick and Kindra in this episode about experiencing grief during a divorce, creating a space for grief, and what grief can entail. Plus so much more that we experience everyday, all around us. Heidi shares tips and ways to support yourself and others while grieving with simple, practical ways to grieve with grace. The episode precedes her bLU Talk at Harvard University. Heidi has also spoken at various summits, podcasts, and networking sessions. Yo...

Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized expert in parental alienation, and parent-child relationships, especially children of divorce, and emotional abuse of children. She has a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Teachers College of Columbia University. She is the author or co-author of 10 books and over 120 academic articles on topics related to children's well-being. In this episode, we discuss the 17 primary strategies of parental alienation, 5-factor Baker model, the research behind it, ho...

Parent-child relationships are so important and especially after divorce. In this episode, we discuss the 17 primary strategies of parental alienation, 5-factor Baker model, the research behind it, how the court system addresses parental alienation and why its not listed in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual). Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized expert in parental alienation, and parent-child relationships, especially children of divorce, and emotional abuse of children. She has a Ph.D...

Esteemed author and advocate David Shubert delves into the heart-wrenching details of Parental Alienation, getting readers to understand, cope and move forward from this painful issue. After experiencing it personally, David has spent years researching and interviewing other parents and finding solutions for families. In this interview with Mick and Kindra, David explains what parental alienation really is, the motivators, the warning signs, who can alienate, how it's connected to mental illness...

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of exploring the inspiring journey and insights of Kortnee Graves Alarcon. Kortnee is an accomplished individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the legal industry as related to divorce and custody. Kortnee's expertise and passion have led her to make a significant impact in her endeavors. As we delve into her story, we will uncover the key challenges, advice, and triumphs that have shaped her family and legal knowledge. Kortnee Graves Alar...

Susan Shofer, a certified divorce coach, due to popular demand returns for an unprecedented third episode and engages in a compelling conversation with Mick and Kindra about the profound impact of parental alienation on children and the crucial steps to support them during their adult years after reunification. In this episode she references the 17 ways an alienator can alienate identified by Amy J. Baker and her encounter with Dr. Steven Miller on how to deal with an alienator. Susan Shofer, a...

Allow us to introduce your hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, who are fervently fighting to put an end to the excruciating pain caused by divorce, parental alienation, custody battles, and the disintegration of families. Their mission is to equip you with the necessary tools to heal and recover from the aftermath of family trauma and drama. In this episode, meet Alicia Krasko, an experienced and empathetic speaker who has emerged as a guiding light for stepmoms facing challenges and seeking to...

Allow us to introduce your hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, who are fervently fighting to put an end to the excruciating pain caused by divorce, parental alienation, custody battles, and the disintegration of families. Their mission is to equip you with the necessary tools to heal and recover from the aftermath of family trauma and drama. In this episode, meet Alicia Krasko, an experienced and empathetic speaker who has emerged as a guiding light for stepmoms facing challenges and seeking to...