The Anatomy of an Alienated Parent: Could Early Trauma Be the Commonality?

Beyond The High Road of Parental Alienation

In episode 94 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, host Shelby Milford discusses her insights and lessons learned from a tumultuous weekend and delves into the common traits among alienated parents and their potential links to childhood trauma stemming from the roles played by their own parent(s). She explores the possibility that many alienated parents might have experienced trauma as a result of growing up with a parent displaying traits of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Shelby emphasizes the importance of understanding these roots to aid in healing and offers words of encouragement and advice for setting boundaries. She highlights the significance of consistent support among alienated parents and provides practical advice on joining her private Facebook group for further community and support. She concludes by encouraging listeners to balance reflecting on past experiences with focusing on their present and future healing journeys.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:22 Current Events and Personal Reflections

01:42 Podcast Announcements and Community Guidelines

03:42 Listener Reviews and Feedback

05:24 Addressing Negative Feedback

10:42 Personal Insights and Reflections

16:53 Introduction to Today's Topic

18:17 Exploring Common Traits Among Alienated Parents

20:13 Reflecting on Childhood Perceptions

21:08 Realizing Differences in Family Dynamics

21:54 Understanding Attachment Styles

23:30 The Impact of Parental Behavior

24:45 Healing and Moving Forward

26:25 Exploring Parental Personality Disorders

30:14 Personal Reflections and Client Insights

32:35 Empowerment Through Self-Awareness

35:44 Balancing Past and Future

43:46 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions

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