The Fair Parenting Podcast

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The Fair Parenting Podcast looks at people's stories and ideas on family law and covers the progress towards fair parenting around the world. 

  1. Sep 27

    107: Positive - A Wide Ranging Discussion with Professor Ben Hine

    Today our guest is Professor Ben Hine PhD, CPsychol, FHEA Ben is a psychologist and Professor of Applied Psychology and Head of the School of Human and Social Sciences at the University of West London. He is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and has a BSc in Psychology and a PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals on these topics and has presented his research at conferences around the world. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has won several awards for his teaching and contributions to the field of psychology. His work has explored topics such as implicit bias, prejudice, and discrimination. He has published numerous articles in top-tier academic journals, including the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and the European Journal of Social Psychology. In addition to his research, Professor Hine is also an accomplished teacher and mentor. He has won several awards for his teaching, including the Vice Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award at the University of Winchester. His research is wide ranging, including a focus on gender within the criminal justice system and includes two large-scale projects assessing police officers' beliefs and judgements, and rape case reviews in collaboration with the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). He has also worked in collaboration with charities Safelives and The Mankind Initiative to conduct large scale case reviews to illuminate the needs of domestic violence victims. He now leads the Evidence-Based Domestic Abuse Research Network (EBDARN) bringing together researchers from several UK institutions to deliver this work. He has also researched the impact of family breakdown and experience with institutions such as the family court. He is a co-founder of the Men and Boys coalition, a network of organisations, academics, journalists, professionals, and leaders committed to highlighting and acting on the gender-specific issues that affect men and boys such as the high male suicide rate, the boy’s educational crisis, and fatherhood. He also acts as a trustee to The Mankind Initiative, and within the School of Human and Social Sciences, he acts as the Lead for Research and Enterprise. In this wide ranging discussion Ben discusses Shared Parenting, Family Court and change initiatives and much more. Links    Twitter/X - https://x.com/ProfHineBen’s page at the University of West London website - https://www.uwl.ac.uk/staff/ben-hineTedx Talk - How Can We Separate Better - https://drbenhine.co.uk/tedx-talk-how-can-we-separate-better/Book - Parental Alienation: A Contemporary Guide for Parents, Practitioners, and Policymakers - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parental-Alienation-Contemporary-Practitioners-Policymakers/dp/B0C9KMYD27

    107: Positive - A Wide Ranging Discussion with Professor Ben Hine
  2. Sep 13

    106: Books: Anna Maria DiDio Discusses Adoption

    This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today we look back at my discussion with Anna Maria DiDio, originally published on 23rd June 2023. Anna Maria lives in Philadelphia. She holds a BA in Psychology from Villanova University and an MSW in Family Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania. For over twenty years, she has devoted time to non-profit organizations, locally and globally. She has served as President of Women International Leaders (WIL) of Greater Philadelphia, which provides micro-finance loans and empowerment grants to women in under-resourced countries. She is also on the board of Impact100 Philly. Her parenting journey began with infertility struggles, which were isolating and sent her into depression. After two miscarriages, she was blessed with a baby girl, but adding to her family proved impossible. That's how she found herself at an orphanage in Mexico, to meet a six-year-old girl who she adopted. Inspired by that journey, she wrote a memoir called Love at the Border, An Adoption Adventure. Traditionally orphanages are portrayed negatively however Anna Maria speaks warmly of her experience in Mexico and of the Ministerios de Amor shelters which have changed the way Mexico cares for children. She has also written the ‘L.I.F.E. Adventures’ series of children's books, featuring stories about adoption and foster care. The books cover topics such as trauma, attachment, identity, and grief. Anna Maria’s mission is for parents and educators to use these stories as an effective tool to open up the discussion about adoption, foster care and the love within blended families. Anna Maria’s Links Website - https://AMDiDio.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/anna.m.didioInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/amdidioLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamariadidioBook 'Love at the Border: An Adoption Adventure' - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737703505Book 'How I Wonder Where You Are' - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737703521Book 'Many People to Love' - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737703513Twitter - https://twitter.com/amdidioImpact 100 Philly - https://impact100philly.org

    106: Books: Anna Maria DiDio Discusses Adoption
  3. Aug 30

    105: Trauma: Jodee Gibson MA PCC Discusses Trauma and Coping

    This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today we look back at my discussion with Jodee Gibson about trauma and coping, which was originally published on 22nd January 2023. It’s a really good episode, thanks to Jodee, who is a human behaviour expert and master coach. Jodee is based in Michigan. Her work is deeply layered in developmental psychology, NLP, neuroscience, consciousness, trauma, levels of energy and intention. The intersection she created between these is fascinating. Being a Detroit native, her approach is always practical and conversational. Jodee coaches and speaks worldwide. Jodee's book "Healing Your Map: A Guide to Understanding Discernment, Trauma and Human Behavior" is available now (https://a.co/d/eix3SkT) with an audiobook available early 2023. Many parents suffer trauma through alienation, false allegations and the Family Court system. We discuss this and some methods for coping including NLP, the work of both Richard Bandler and Tony Robbins, Jodee's ideas and her book. Some of Jodee’s QualificationsMaster's Degree in Organizational LeadershipLicensed NLP Trainer • The Society of NLPCertified HypnotherapistCertified Professional Coach (iPEC)Professional Certified Coach (ICF)Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner • StarrTrauma-Certified Practitioner • HeartMathELI Master Practitioner (iPEC)COR.E Dynamics Leadership SpecialistICF Michigan Executive Board Member Former ICF Michigan President Jodee’s linksWebsite:  https://www.jodeegibson.coach/about LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeegibson/ Her Book:  https://a.co/d/eix3SkTShort video on NLP: https://www.jodeegibson.coach/what-is-nlp

    105: Trauma: Jodee Gibson MA PCC Discusses Trauma and Coping
  4. Aug 16

    104: Books: Mick Smith PhD on ‘Burning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?’

    This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today we look back at my discussion with Mike Smith PhD, which was originally published as episode 21, on 11th June 2023. He is a digital marketer, executive, podcaster, voice actor, author and, he says, a recovering academic. He lives in California and is the author of the book 'burning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?'. It is a fictional story in which the main character, Paul, a middle-class professor, has his world shattered when his child is taken by his wife who leaves him a note. The story ponders the question ‘Do the courts really act in the best interest of the children?’ In the book the parents planned for their child’s home, school, clothes, food, and happiness but then Paul’s five-year old daughter is taken from him and he faces 3 years of hell. Mick's podcast 'The Aftermath: The Epidemic of Divorce, Custody and Healing' is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aftermath-the-epidemic-of-divorce-custody-and-healing/id1647001828 Mick's Links Website - https://burning-america.comBook - https://www.amazon.com/stores/G-Mick-Smith/author/B0B59X5R79Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/burningamericaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/burningamericacommunityTwitter - https://twitter.com/gmicksmithFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062440891984Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@aftermathofdivorce Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aftermath-the-epidemic-of-divorce-custody-and-healing/id1647001828

    104: Books: Mick Smith PhD on ‘Burning America: In the Best Interest of the Children?’
  5. Aug 2

    103: Replay: Interstellar - Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the Movies

    Welcome to the podcast. If you want to support the podcast you can: 1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media.  This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today we look back at episode 5 which originally aired on 30th October 2022. It was the second episode discussing parenting in Christopher Nolan films with @DerickMcduff from the Underrated podcast (@undercastco). This was a meandering hoot with lots of offshoots! We discuss @Interstellar and also talk music: @Trevor_Horn_, Steve Lipson and @HansZimmer. We also discuss @mrbobodenkirk, @BetterCallSaul and other movies and TV shows. It was very enjoyable talking with Derick about parenting themes in Christopher Nolan films. I hope you enjoy listening! Two quick corrections to things I said in this episode: 1. I mentioned Steve Lipson produced Hans Zimmer’s James Bond soundtrack. He co-produced the theme song, not the soundtrack, but Steve Lipson has produced other Hans Zimmer soundtracks. 2. When discussing Hans Zimmer I remembered his Top of the Pops performance incorrectly. If you search on YouTube, he was performing Living in the Plastic Age not Video Killed the Radio Star, although he does appear in the music video for Video Killed The Radio Star briefly. See if you can spot him! One warning: if you haven’t seen the movies mentioned, this episode may contain spoilers! Derick’s links are:Twitter: @DerickMcduffhttps://linktr.ee/derickmcduff https://letterboxd.com/derick89https://www.instagram.com/dericks_photos The Underrated podcast:Twitter @undercastco https://linktr.ee/Undercastcompany The original episode aired on 30th October 2022 as episode 5:https://audioboom.com/posts/8175651-interstellar-derick-mcduff-on-parenting-and-child-separation-in-the-movies Sounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests.  In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link here: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentingukYou can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional. :-)

    103: Replay: Interstellar - Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the Movies
  6. Jul 19

    102: Replay: Inception - Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the Movies

    Welcome to the podcast. If you want to support the podcast you can: 1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media.  This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.  Today we look back at my discussion with Derick McDuff about parenting and child separation in the movies, which much of the talk about Christopher Nolan’s film Inception. We also cover other movies and music.  This originally aired as episode 3, way back on 2nd October 2022. If you like today's episode you may also like episode 5 which covered the movie Interstellar (link below). In this episode we talk movies with Derick McDuff from the Underrated podcast. We discuss Inception as well as E.T., A.I., Minority Report and more.  You may be wondering why we are talking movies on a parenting podcast. In some episodes I want to discuss parenting and parental alienation themes in movies, books and music.  Art is one of the most beautiful and powerful things in life and revisiting art can help us get through the dark times of abuse and parental alienation.  Over 2 episodes we discuss 2 Christopher Nolan films. In this episode we talk @Inception and the next episode will cover @Interstellar. This episode we also discuss parenting themes in Steven Spielberg’s movies E.T., A.I. and @TomCruise’s role in Minority Report. Finally we touch on @HansZimmer’s music and Groundhog Day. It’s a packed episode! I had a lot of fun discussing these movies and it was great to get Derick’s insights.  There are many parental themes in these movies. More than you may think! One warning: if you haven’t seen the movies mentioned, this episode may contain spoilers!  Derick’s links are:https://twitter.com/derickmcduffhttps://linktr.ee/derickmcduff https://letterboxd.com/derick89https://www.instagram.com/dericks_photosThe Underrated podcast:https://twitter.com/undercastcohttps://linktr.ee/UndercastcompanyThe Fair Parenting Podcast:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FairParentingUKEmail: podcast@fairparenting.co.uk The original episode aired on 2nd October 2022 as episode 3:https://audioboom.com/posts/8162825-inception-derick-mcduff-on-parenting-and-child-separation-in-the-moviesThere is a companion episode which looks at another Christopher Nolan movie, Interstellar, as well as lots of other films and music. It is episode 5:https://audioboom.com/posts/8175651-interstellar-derick-mcduff-on-parenting-and-child-separation-in-the-moviesSounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests.  In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link here: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentingukYou can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional. :-)

    102: Replay: Inception - Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the Movies
  7. Jul 5

    101: Replay: Suicide - Lawrence Sprung Discusses The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

    Welcome to the podcast. If you want to support the podcast you can: 1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media.  This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today we look back at my discussion with Lawrence Sprung, which was originally published as episode 15, on 19th March 2023. I wanted to do some shows on how to cope with abuse and alienation. In recent episodes began that by discussing trauma and meditation. Today we talk about suicide and suicide prevention. The websites findahelpline.com and www.suicide.org have links to helplines and suicide prevention links in many countries. Please take a look if you are suffering or suicidal or you are concerned for someone else. Our children need us to stay around for them, whether we are seeing them now or whether we are being alienated and will see them when they are older. Children also die by suicide and as a society we need to improve prevention. Our guest today is Lawrence Sprung. He lives in New York and is the founder of wealth management company Mitlin Financial Inc. He is an Investopedia Top Ten Advisor for 2022, he hosts the Mitlin Money Mindset™ podcast and he spent over 12 years on the National Board for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In 2004 Lawrence lost his brother-in-law Keith to suicide. He reacted by turning his sadness into a mission to raise awareness for mental health. He has become a resource for the community and he has helped many parents seeking help for their children. Lawrence has also raised over $1.5 million for the Keith Milano Memorial Fund charity. We learn about Lawrence’s story, his work improving financial literacy for parents and children and his work with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Suicide Prevention Links Around the WorldThese websites have links to helplines and suicide prevention links in many countries. They also have other information for people suffering. Please take a look if you are suffering or suicidal or concerned for someone else: https://findahelpline.comhttp://www.suicide.org The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is at https://afsp.org Lawrences’ linksWebsites: 1) https://www.mitlinfinancial.com2) http://www.keithmilano.org3) http://www.mitlinmoneymindset.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawrencesprung Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lawrence_Sprung YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmQXlCX1sbGcKviZJaHkvg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung Sounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests.  In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link here: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentingukYou can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional.

    101: Replay: Suicide - Lawrence Sprung Discusses The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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The Fair Parenting Podcast looks at people's stories and ideas on family law and covers the progress towards fair parenting around the world.