50. Family Estrangement & Going No Contact w/ Janice Formichella

"Just because someone is related, doesn't mean they love you," can be a difficult idea to accept, but recognizing that family relations don't always serve us can be empowering. Family estrangement is a taboo topic and those of us who have had to go no contact with famly members never make the decision lightly. Kate speaks with break-up coach and family estrangement expert, Janice Formichella about her own experience severing from the LDS church and the difficult decision to go no contact with toxic family members, including her parents. In addition to sharing their own stories of family estrangement, this episode also covers: Dealing with events, including weddings and funerals Light versions of no-contact Setting boundaries with family members Keeping a record or narrative of events How family dynamics mirror our relationship with self Academic research and resources on family estrangement Kate Marlene IG: @katemarleo www.restoryatherapy.com [email protected] Janice Formichella IG: JaniceFormichella www.breakupspod.com Music: Always on My Mind by Marbert Rocel