Not Your Average Lives Podcast

Episode 409: How to Deal with Family Estrangement, with Marie Morin

family mindset Jun 14, 2024

Today’s guest is Marie Morin, a licensed therapist, wellness coach, educator, and international best-selling author. Marie shares her wisdom on the complex and often painful topic of family estrangement, offering hope and strategies for healing and reconnection.

Marie, who is also a mother of eight and a YouTube content creator, brings a unique blend of personal and professional experience to the discussion. Her YouTube channel, Morin Holistic Therapy, and her weekly blog provide resources and support for those struggling with strained family relationships.

In this episode, we talked about:

  • Marie's personal journey and professional insights on family dynamics
  • The importance of self-development in the journey toward reconnection
  • Actionable steps to mend and prevent estrangements
  • How important open communication and humility is in relationships

Marie’s passion about family connection shines through as she supports me through my vulnerable share about my estranged...

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Episode 390: Why Won’t My Adult Children Listen (or Talk) To Me? with Renee Langmuir

family mindset Jan 31, 2024

In today’s episode, I'm thrilled to have a returning guest, Renee Langmuir. After I first interviewed her, we decided we had more to talk about so I invited her back for a great topic: parenting adult children! I have a strong suspicion this our conversation will resonate deeply with many who are navigating rocky relationships with their children who are now grown.

Renee, a mother of a daughter and a son, shares her insights from her experiences and includes compelling research that sheds light on the complexities that arise when our children enter adulthood. 

What makes this episode particularly valuable is the diversity in her and my life as young mothers raising children, showcasing the truth that we are all unique with different experiences and backgrounds and how important it is to remember that is true for our children too. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The trauma she experienced and how it affected her children in its aftermath.
  • Her determined desire to...
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