The Estranged Mom Coach™ | Estrangement, Prodigals, Estranged Parent, Biblical Emotional Healing

Does Length Of Family Estrangement Predict Your Likelihood Of Reconciliation?

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Some estranged mothers worry that the length of time they’ve been estranged from their child determines wheth...

Have You Stopped (Really) Talking To God?

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have You Stopped (Really) Talking To God?   Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Has the devil been telling you that your prayers are not making a ...

Are You Wearing The Right Shoes?

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Family estrangement often, if not always, involves a spiritual attack. It’s important to be wearing the full ...

7 Habits Of Estranged Mothers Who Reconcile

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. If I want to succeed in something that I don’t know how to do, I find someone who successfully did that thing...

Confusing These 2 Words Keeps You Feeling Powerless

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you’re estranged from your adult child, you feel plenty of blame. Blame from your son or daughter, from ...

Horrible Estrangement Advice You Do NOT Want To Follow

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I’m going to tell you 10 pieces of family estrangement advice you want to s...

Who Before How: You Cannot Bypass This And Create Lasting Reconciliation

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When I was estranged from my daughter, I wanted to know how to fix it right away. I was willing to do almost an...

I Will NOT Normalize These 5 Things About Family Estrangement

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I hope you have your cuppa tea or coffee (decaf please - your nervous system will thank you). In this Tea Time ...

The 3 Emotions You Should NOT Communicate From

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you’re estranged from your daughter or son, you can sometimes feel a sudden urge to reach out to them, m...

I Will NOT Normalize These 5 Things About Family Estrangement

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I hope you have your cuppa tea or coffee (decaf please - your nervous system will thank you). In this Tea Time ...

Family Estrangement Because Of A Daughter In Law Cult? Armor Up With These Power Thoughts!

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In today’s Tea Time Tuesday episode, I am speaking to the moms who are battling what I call the daughter-in-l...

Before Your Spots Are Healed

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. You’ve been praying for your estranged son or daughter, and asking Jesus to repair your family. Maybe you’v...

Avoid These Time Wasters If You Want To Reconcile

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I want to talk to you about 5 time wasting activities that do nothing to help...

Estranged Mom You Deserve To Heal

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. A new estrangement coaching client recently told me she wasn’t sure if she wanted to reach out to her estrang...

Mothers Day Masterclass Lesson 4: Celebrating Mothers Day When You Are Estranged

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. It’s Tea Time Tuesday and it’s also the final lesson in the I Am A Mother masterclass series. These lessons...

Estranged Mother And Dutiful Daughter: When You Played Both Roles And Feel Abandoned

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Did you have a difficult relationship with your mother, but you still stayed around for her and acted as a lovi...

Mothers Day Masterclass Lesson 3: Your Identity Qualifies You

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. It’s Tea Time Tuesday, and we are on Lesson 3 of the I Am A Mother masterclass series. These audio lessons he...

Become An Impossible Target

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this Thursday Thoughts micro-episode, I’m telling you how to make real progress with a difficult Daughter ...

Mothers Day Masterclass Lesson 2: Tapping Into The Medicine

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. You are tuning into Lesson number 2 of the I Am A Mother masterclass series. This series of audio lessons helps...

No Grass On His Grave

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend. Welcome back to the show. Do you ever feel like your estranged daughter or son literally wants to hold onto the negative? As though they ...

Are You Dreading Mothers Day? The I Am A Mother Masterclass Series Starts Today!

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. You might already be seeing Mother’s Day marketing, ads and sales. It won’t be long until it’s in full sw...

Healing Family Estrangement With This Lesson From Job

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Are you familiar with the story of Job in the Bible? In this episode, I’m doing a deep dive into how the stor...

Estranged Mothers: Detox From These 4 Things To Reclaim Your Power And Peace

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I hope you have a hot cuppa tea for today’s Tea Time Tuesday episode. Before you try to reconcile with your e...

Lifting Your Mood During Family Estrangement

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Do you ever feel like you’re wasting months, or even years, of your life waiting to feel better during family...

Estrangement Coaching Insider View: Resolve Your Child's Most Common Complaints

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of estrangement coaching. I’m going to t...

Fear Of Being Rejected If You Reach Out To Your Estranged Child

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In my work with estranged mothers, when we get to the part of the process where we reach out to their child, th...

Fixing Your Flaws Vs Embodying Your Potential

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. If you’re like many estranged mothers, when your child went no contact, you started searching your mind for w...

Family Estrangement At Easter: Stay On Track When Jezebel Comes To Easter Dinner

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Easter is coming up soon, and some of you might be seeing your estranged son at an Easter gathering, along with...

Say What? How To Respond When You Highly Disagree With Their Memory Of How Things Were.

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In today’s Tea Time Tuesday episode, I want to talk to you about what to do when your estranged child has a v...

Speaking These 5 Things Can Block The Breakthrough In Your Family Estrangement

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. The Bible tells us that the power of life and death are in the tongue. We have to be intentional about what we ...

Do THIS When You Are Tempted To Reach Out To Your Estranged Child On Impulse

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you’re in the midst of a family estrangement from your child, you can be seeming to do okay… and then ...

Easter: A Family Reconciliation Blueprint

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. As we approach the Easter Holiday, I wanted to share something God gave to me… In this episode, I am outlinin...

Spiritual Warfare For Family Estrangement: The Armor Of Truth

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. There is a spiritual component to every family estrangement. If you are estranged from your daughter or son, yo...

That Time I Threw The Birthday Cake In The Yard

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend. Welcome back to the show. One of the most common complaints of estranged adult children is that their mom makes it all about them. That’...

12 Ways To Heal Family Estrangement When You Cannot Talk To Your Child

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. If you’ve followed my teachings for a while, you may have heard me say that forgiveness and radical love are ...

3 Ways You Sabotage Your Apology To Your Estranged Child

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Have you tried to apologize to your estranged daughter or son, but it didn’t make a difference to them? Maybe...

Every Estranged Mother Needs To Know This: A Tale Of Two Friends

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this tea time Tuesday episode, we’re going to have a little story time for estranged mothers. I’m going ...

You Have To Heal The Soil

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. The condition of the soil is a key factor in preparing a flower garden. Why? Because you cannot grow a beautifu...

Successful Reconciliations Masterclass Lesson10: Not Engaging In Immediate Spiritual Warfare

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode we’re wrapping up the 10th and final lesson of the Successful Reconciliation...

Rethink Making Mistakes: Messing Up Can Help Your Family Estrangement Heal

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend. Welcome back to the show. If you are estranged from your son or daughter, you probably worry that any mistake will ruin any chance of rec...

Successful Reconciliations Masterclass Lesson 9: Talking With Too Many People Who Cannot Help

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. We are in Lesson 9 of the Successful Reconciliations Masterclass, which is a series of audio lessons to help yo...

5 Things I Hope You Lose In 2024

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. As you move into the new year, I hope you gain insight, healing from the family estrangement, a closer walk wit...

Successful Reconciliations Masterclass Lesson 8: Bringing Your Feelings Into The Conversation

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In Lesson 8 of the Successful Reconciliations Masterclass I’m teaching you about a common mistake that can pr...

3 Steps To Faith That Resolves Family Estrangement

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you’re walking on the estrangement journey, your faith is being called to a new level. And if you want y...

Successful Reconciliations Masterclass Lesson 7: When You Think You Are The Wound

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. We’re on lesson 7 of the Successful Reconciliations Masterclass. This series is a set of bite sized lessons d...

Why Estranged Moms Should Not Rush To Reach Out

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In today’s episode, I want to talk to you about why it’s imperative to put a wait time between the estrange...

Successful Reconciliations Masterclass Lesson 6: Trying to Get Information From The In-Laws

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. We are in Lesson 6 of the Successful Reconciliations Masterclass. This series is designed to help Christian est...

Are You Stuck In This Reconciliation Blocking Mistake?

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach, I want to talk to you about a mistake that can cost you your peace,...

Successful Reconciliations Masterclass Lesson 5: Using The Prodigal Son Story Against Yourself

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, friends! Welcome to Lesson 5 of the Successful Reconciliations Masterclass. This series of lessons is specifically for Christian estranged moth...

The Estranged Mom Coach: 4 Radical Resolutions I Will Embody In 2024

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. It’s the time of year when people are talking about setting intentions and new year’s resolutions. In this ...

Successful Reconciliations Masterclass Lesson 4: When Family Members Get Involved In The Estrangement

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, friends! Welcome to the fourth lesson of the Successful Reconciliations Masterclass. This is part of a free series of lessons for Christian est...

Pressing PAUSE: Preparing For The Family Estrangement Journey In 2024

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. As we prepare to begin the new year, the world tends to give us the message that we need to put the pedal down ...

Successful Reconciliations Masterclass Lesson 3: Amends Letters

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re diving into the third lesson in the Successful Reconciliations Masterclass series for Christian ...

Merry Christmas From The Estranged Mom Coach

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas to you, from The Estranged Mom Coach! In this bonus Christmas episode, I’m doing the annual Christmas Bible reading. Tune in for a q...

How To Cope With Being Alone For Christmas When You Are Estranged

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. If you are one of many people who will spend Christmas Day alone this year, you might assume it will be sad and...

Successful Reconciliations Masterclass Lesson 2: Reaching Out Too Much Too Soon

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, friends! Welcome to the second class of the Successful Reconciliations Masterclass. This is part of a free series of lessons for Christian estr...

Should You Send Your Grandchild a Christmas Gift If You Are Estranged From Their Parent

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. As Christmas draws closer, it’s only natural to think of family and friends. If you’re like me, you love gi...

Successful Reconciliations Masterclass Lesson 1: Commiserating In Estrangement Facebook Group

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. This is Lesson 1 in the free masterclass series, Successful Reconciliations. This is a class for Christian estr...

Estranged At Christmas: When The devil Thought He Had Me Down For The Count

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey friend, welcome back to the show. Sometimes, no matter how hard we pray about the estrangement, it can look like our request to repair the family ...

12 Tips For A Happy Christmas When You Are Estranged

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I’m going to give you 12 tips for having a happy Christmas, even when you’...

Every Estranged Mother Must Learn How To Do This

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Have you ever heard of pheromones? In case you’re unfamiliar with that term, Pheromones are chemicals produce...

Does God Want Me To Reconcile With My Estranged Child

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Have you ever wondered if it is truly God’s will for you to reconcile with your estranged daughter or son? Ma...

My Thanksgiving List Of Gratitude

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in the United States! In this Thanksgiving episode, I’m going to pray a Than...

It Was Just A few Feet Away: What A Potholder Has To Do With Feeling Better When You Are Estranged

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Do you ever daydream about how your life could be if only the family estrangement would end? Maybe you think ab...

What If You Were A Good Mom But Your Child Estranged Anyway

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I know I gave my child a good life, and they estranged anyway. If that describes how you feel about your family...

The Unexpected Goal Every Estranged Mom Must Achieve

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you’re first estranged from your daughter or son, you’re so emotionally stunned that it’s hard to pu...

4 Strategies For Dealing With Family Estrangement During The Holidays

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, many estranged mothers feel a sense of sadness and loss. You might wond...

What You Need To Know When You Do Not See The Results Yet

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. We’ve become a microwave society, expecting instant results and often switching lanes if we don’t get them....

6 Signs You Are Not Ready To Reconcile

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I’ve helped hundreds of estranged mothers reclaim their peace and power, and heal broken relationships with t...

Can You Feel Thankful On Thanksgiving When You Are Estranged?

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. As I create this episode, we’re entering Thanksgiving season in the US. Maybe you’re looking forward to it,...

Do Not Get Robbed Of Your Victory

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. 1 Peter 5:8 ESV says Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, ...

I Said I Was Sorry But My Estranged Child Keeps Bringing It Up

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Have you apologized to your estranged daughter or son but they keep bringing the same thing up again? When I we...

I Will Disrupt Your Family Estrangement Journey

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. As a voice in the industry of estrangement and reconciliation, I am an outlier. I teach some concepts that you ...

5 Things Estranged Children Want You To Do

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Many times, estranged mothers say they have no idea why their adult child estranged from them. They thought the...

You Take The Medicine First

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. There is one medicine that heals every family estrangement - forgiveness and love. Can such a complicated probl...

Estranged Mother: Be Consistent In These 3 Areas To Heal Your Relationship

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Do you have your tea? If not, grab a cup and find your spot, because I have something to talk to you about. In ...

Your Inner Circle Influences The Outcome To Family Estrangement

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you’re faced with family estrangement from your son or daughter, it’s hard to know what needs to happe...

Ending Family Estrangement: Showing Up With A Peculiar Root

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this tea time Tuesday episode, I want to talk to you about how to approach reconciliation in a way that give...

What To Do When Family Members Want Talk To Your Estranged Child On Your Behalf

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Have you ever been approached by a friend or family member who offered to talk to your estranged adult child fo...

6 Ways To Create A Central Nervous System Soothing Environment

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you go through family estrangement, your central nervous system kicks into overdrive as it becomes trigger...

Avoid This Harmful Mistake With Your Children Who Are Not Estranged

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. If you have another child, or other children, in addition to your estranged adult child, this episode is for yo...

The Family Estrangement Epidemic: What Causes Our Children To Estrange

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey friend! Welcome back to the show. With 1 in 4 Americans being estranged from a family member, family estrangement has reached an epidemic level. W...

4 Essential Tips For A Successful Family Reconciliation Meeting

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. You can get so focused on trying to get back into conversation with your estranged child that when they say YES...

Is a Jezebel spirit using your DIL to cause family estrangement from your son?

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. This episode is one that felt so inspired by God, and so important for me to put out into the world. If you are...

Do Estranged Mothers Really Have To Walk On Eggshells To Reconcile?

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. One of the most common challenges estranged parents face is feeling like they are walking on eggshells when the...

13 Thoughts That Positioned Me To Feel Better And Heal The Family Estrangement

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, Tea Time friend! Welcome back to the show. The thoughts you choose are one of THE MOST ACCURATE PREDICTORS of whether or not you will reconcile...

Is It Time To Stop Trying To Reconcile?

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. If you’ve been trying to repair the broken relationship with your adult child for some time, but not seeming ...

You Are Being Developed For The Deployment

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I hope you have your tea ready and an open heart to receive because I have a word for you. Genesis 50:20 (from ...

Using The Inequality To Heal Your Broken Relationship

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. With so much discussion about what not to say, how to approach your estranged child and all the things YOU need...

Should You Hire A Private Investigator When You Are Estranged

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey friend! Welcome back to the show. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I’m going to address a topic that recently came up in our estranged mothers ...

4 Ways To Fill The Void In Your Heart During Family Estrangement

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. When you’re estranged from your adult child, it’s not uncommon to feel a sense of emptiness somewhere insid...

Purpose In The Pain Of Estrangement: What Is God Teaching You?

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I hope you have a hot cuppa tea and a desire for knowledge today because I have a word for you. In the midst of...

Between The Water Walls: The Favor Of God During Family Estrangement

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. You’re probably familiar with the concept of having favor with God, but do you know that you can have massive...

Preparing For The Reconciliation Journey: Get Your Emotional Footing Before You Scale The Mountain

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. If you were climbing a mountain, you’d make sure you had your footing before you took the next step higher, r...

Are You Tempted To Run Into Your Estranged Child On Purpose? Listen To This First!

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Have you ever been tempted to accidentally on purpose run into your estranged daughter or son? Maybe you know t...

7 Happiness Habits You Can Start Practicing Today

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. I hope you have your cuppa tea for this Tea Time Tuesday episode. And even if it’s not Tuesday when you here ...

3 Mistakes Newly Reconciled Moms Make

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. There are 3 mistakes newly reconciled moms make that can throw things off the rails and harm the re-emerging re...

Spend 10 Minutes Doing THIS Before Trying To Fix The Estrangement

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I am sharing a 10-minute journal exercise that will change the way you approa...

3 Stories To Stop Telling Yourself If You Want To Reconcile With Your Adult Child

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. Proverbs 23:7 tells us that as a man thinks in his heart, so he is. What we think and believe greatly impacts w...

What is Buy-In And Why Do You Need It To Stop Your Estrangement

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friend! Welcome back to the show. To effectively end a family estrangement from your adult child, you need to get their buy-in. If you’ve been ...