Family Disappeared

Ready to arm yourself with the tools to battle parental alienation in a custody battle?

Join us as we sit down with the highly esteemed Dr. Lynn Steinberg who shares her knowledge on the matter. From navigating the tumultuous terrain of the court system to getting emotionally and spiritually resourced, Dr. Steinberg’s insights are invaluable for anyone dealing with this issue. 

We delve into the complexities of parental alienation, discussing the painstaking process of defending against false accusations, and the importance of seeking professional help. Hear how countries like Mexico and Denmark lead the fight aga...

Navigating the court system can be a daunting expedition. 

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lynn Steinberg, a seasoned author, advocate, and psychologist, who’s also served as an expert witness. We discuss navigating the courtroom, self-representation challenges, and the importance of taking control of your legal journey. She shares practical advice on court preparation and choosing the right attorney. We also explore ‘pro se’ representation.

We shine a light on parental alienation, a misunderstood topic. Dr. Lynn offers insights into its impact on families and addresses gender-biased laws and coercive control.We dive into Dr...

Many people often make the mistake of thinking it is the job of other people to fill the voids and mend the broken pieces within us.

However, WE are the only ones who can do the inner work to better ourselves. While we need the right tools, and the guidance of the right community, it all comes down to the work we are willing to do within ourselves. It’s a process that takes time, but the results will be transformational.

This episode is the second part of ‘What NOT to Do if You Are an Alie...

Host Lawrence Joss has invited a panel of parents who have ‘been there before’ to share the benefits of their hindsight. Today’s episode unpacks some of the common mistakes parents make when trying to reconnect with their loved ones.

The beauty of this episode is that if you are dealing with family estrangement or alienation, just by listening in, you give yourself a shot at not making some of the same mistakes.

There is good advice for parenting in general, too – from not putting too much pressure on your kids in terms of them communicating with you...

Have you ever witnessed a child who is ‘inundated’, feels overwhelmed, and doesn’t know how to respond to a situation?

Wherever we may find ourselves within the family system – as a child, parent, grandparent, or partner – feeling dysregulated or ‘triggered’ by our loved ones can cause us to say and do things we may later regret.

Dr. Mandy Cisler is an expert on mind/body integration: a somatic approach that provides us with the tools we need to calm down and think before we speak. She has pioneered the ‘Healing Framework’ as a somatic therapist, and this is Part T...

Have you ever experienced the feeling of dysregulation – and lashed out at a child or loved one because you were in a highly emotive state?

Dr. Mandy Cisler is a somatic therapist, coach, and founder of the ‘Healing Framework’.  She is an expert on a mind/body integration approach that supports you in regulating your nervous system. In this episode of “Family Disappeared”, she will share the tools of the somatic approach so that you can learn to check in with your body before reacting to a trying situation.

Through learning about the invaluable work of Dr. Cisler...

Alienated Mom’ and ‘Alienated Dad’ are in conversation with Lawrence Joss in this, the second part, of a thoughtful interview that sheds light on the subject of family alienation from the personal perspective of two anonymous alienated parents. 

Finding one’s voice in a fellowship; coming to terms with life itself; finding a Higher Power; and even creating a family of choice through fellowship are all sensitively articulated by Lawrence’s two anonymous guests. There is also useful insight into the 12 Steps which are used for recovery by the Parental Alienation Anonymous program.

This podcast episode is about ca...

What does it look like to recognize that you suffer from parental alienation?
What can you do about it? Where can you turn to for support? 

Meet ‘Alienated Mom’ and ‘Alienated Dad,’ whose identities are protected in this episode for the sake of anonymity.

The two are in conversation with Lawrence Joss, sharing parental alienation, and the joy of discovering Parental Alienation Anonymous. Finding support out there for coping with your family system, and practicing the tools of a recovery process that teaches you to look at yourself, has provided hope for ‘Alienated Mom’ and ‘Alienated Dad.’...

Do you find yourself struggling to stay present with yourself and others? Are you getting really negative responses to your texts, emails, or in-person conversations? Do you feel that some days are just too hard, and you don’t know how you will make it through to the end of the day?

In today’s third episode, I will be sharing some of the incredibly useful tools that saved my life.

I still use them on a daily basis, and I believe that you will be able to take these tools and implement them into your life...

Are you disconnected from other family members? Are you struggling with the pain of estrangement from your loved ones, and looking for emotional support and guidance on where to turn? In today’s episode, we’ll unpack some of the dynamics that might be happening in your life. This knowledge will provide you with a much greater understanding of your situation. Your anxiety will be reduced, and your confidence will increase.  


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Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or gra...

Are you disconnected, alienated, estranged, or possibly erased from your children – or even your grandchildren? Are you disconnected from other family members? Are you a child that doesn’t have access to your parents?If so, then Family Disappeared may well be for you. I’m Lawrence Joss, and in today’s first episode, I will be sharing some of my stories of family disconnection and alienation: what I did; how I reacted; what I could have done better;  and the tools that I have learned to use to cope with, and heal from, the alienation process.While family alienation can all b...