Family Disappeared

Lawrence Joss
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Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss

  1. 4D AGO

    Parental Alienation: The Long View of Healing, Patience & Reconnection (Part 2)

    This second part of the panel conversation explores what begins to change when parents shift from urgency to patience. Lawrence Joss and the panel reflect on the role of emotional safety, vulnerability, and self-awareness when relationships with children begin to reopen, even in small ways. Through deeply personal reflections, the panel discusses how reconnection rarely happens through persuasion or explanation. Instead, it often emerges slowly through presence, patience, and emotional steadiness. The conversation highlights how recovery communities, self-care, and learning to regulate one's own emotional responses can create the conditions for trust, healing, and sometimes renewed relationships. Key Takeaways Taking care of oneself is crucial in building relationships.Patience is essential when communicating with loved ones.Safety cues can help foster trust in relationships.Emotional flooding can be managed through self-awareness.Recovery work provides a framework for personal growth.Finding balance in connection and disconnection is important.Community support plays a vital role in healing.Practicing self-compassion allows for better interactions with others.It's okay to take a pause during emotional conversations.The journey of recovery is ongoing and requires continuous effort.Chapters 00:00 - Navigating Safety and Self-Care in Relationships 03:10 - The Importance of Patience in Communication 05:55 - Understanding Safety and Trust in Interpersonal Dynamics 08:48 - Emotional Flooding and Managing Reactions 12:10 - The Role of Recovery in Building Relationships 14:59 - Finding Balance in Connection and Disconnection 17:46 - Reflections on Emotional Highs and Lows 20:58 - The Power of Community and Support 23:52 - Final Thoughts on Personal Growth and Connection If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast:    Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree) Please donate to support PAA programs:  https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team: Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager Connect with Lawrence Joss: Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/ Email-         familydisappeared@gmail.com

    38 min

  2. MAR 16

    Parental Alienation: The Long View of Healing, Patience & Reconnection (Part 1)

    This conversation explores what parental alienation actually feels like for the parents and grandparents living through it. Lawrence Joss brings together several parents who share their lived experiences, the urgency, grief, and emotional chaos that often accompany the early years of alienation. Together, they reflect on how their understanding evolved over time. What once felt like a crisis to fix quickly slowly became a longer journey of patience, self-awareness, and support. Through honest stories and hard-earned perspective, the panel discusses how community, emotional regulation, and learning the “long view” can change the way parents navigate alienation and keep the door open for future reconnection. Key Takeaways Patience allows children space to heal and processUrgency often leads to poor decision-making.The emotional impact of alienation can feel overwhelmingCommunity support is crucial for healing.Understanding the long view helps in managing expectations.Parents often feel like they are drowning emotionally.Pleading one's case can push children further away.The journey of reconnecting is often bumpy and unpredictable.Vulnerability builds trust during the reconnection processCalming the nervous system prevents reactive, harmful mistakesThe healing that went on just by being present in the same space was significant.Accept small gestures without demanding more contact.Patience is where the magic happens in relationships.Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Parental Alienation 05:05 - Personal Stories of Alienation 10:02 - Understanding the Long View of Alienation 14:46 - The Impact of Urgency on Decisions 20:13 - Reflections on Emotional Responses 20:42 - Navigating Parental Challenges 23:09 - Building Connections with Children 26:45 - The Journey of Reconnection 32:35 - The Role of Patience and Safety 40:50 - Transformative Conversations and Healing If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast:    Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree) Please donate to support PAA programs:  https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team: Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager Connect with Lawrence Joss: Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/ Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

    43 min

  3. MAR 9

    Parental Alienation: Nervous System Healing & Living With Unresolved Grief | w/ Brea Segger (Part 2)

    This conversation delves into the importance of emotional authenticity, the transformative power of somatic therapy, and the dynamics of parent-child relationships. The speakers discuss how communication patterns affect emotional expression and the significance of attunement in therapy. They explore the concept of hope and its relationship with personal growth, emphasizing the connection with nature as a means of grounding and self-discovery.  Key Takeaways It's huge to be like, what would have that been like if my mom really saw me.Somatic therapy and somatic tracking can be life-changing.We continuously keep meeting each other where we are in therapy.Stripping away identification with emotions can lead to self-discovery.We don't take our emotions with us when we die; they are temporary.Sitting with feelings increases capacity for compassion.Parents often take their children's emotions personally, which disrupts the dynamic.We forgot what we would have liked when we were a child.There's a natural drive within us to explore and grow.It's normal to feel a range of emotions, and we share these experiences with humanity.Chapters 00:00 - Exploring Emotional Authenticity 02:57 - The Power of Somatic Therapy 05:43 - Parent-Child Dynamics and Emotional Expression 08:50 - The Role of Communication in Therapy 11:52 - Attunement and Authenticity 14:55 - Navigating Emotions and Hope 17:57 - Connecting with Nature and Personal Growth If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast: Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree) Connect with Brea Segger: https://www.breasegger.com/ Please donate to support PAA programs: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team: Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager Connect with Lawrence Joss: Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/ Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

    29 min

  4. MAR 2

    Parental Alienation: Nervous System Healing & Living With Unresolved Grief | w/ Brea Segger (Part 1)

    Lawrence Joss and Brea Segger, Master of Somatic Emotional Release explore the importance of presence and non-judgment in therapeutic settings, emphasizing the need for individuals to connect with their emotions and experiences without the pressure to 'fix' them. They discuss alternative therapeutic approaches that focus on co-regulation and emotional awareness, particularly in the context of grief and anxiety. The dialogue highlights the significance of witnessing others' emotional processes and the role of trust in navigating complex feelings. Ultimately, the conversation advocates for a compassionate and empowering approach to emotional healing. Key Takeaways The importance of showing up for others from a centered place.Therapy can be more effective when it allows for emotional exploration without a fixed outcome.Understanding and processing emotions can lead to deeper healing.Witnessing someone's grief can be more powerful than trying to alleviate it.Grief often encompasses a range of emotions, including anger and resentment.Building trust in one's emotional process can shorten the duration of grief.Allowing emotions to arise without judgment fosters resilience.Co-regulation between therapist and client creates a safe space for healing.Emotional processing can be facilitated by focusing on bodily sensations.Finding balance in emotional expression is key to mental well-being.Chapters 00:00 - The Power of Presence and Non-Judgment 02:53 - Exploring Alternative Therapeutic Approaches 05:50 - Meeting People Where They Are 09:08 - Navigating Anxiety and Emotional States 11:47 - Understanding Grief and Its Complexities 15:04 - The Role of Witnessing in Healing 17:48 - Building Trust and Resilience in Emotions 20:45 - The Journey Through Grief and Acceptance 23:41 - Finding Balance in Emotional Processing If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast: Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree) Connect with Brea Segger: https://www.breasegger.com/ Please donate to support PAA programs: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team: Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager Connect with Lawrence Joss: Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/ Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

    27 min

  5. FEB 23

    Reunification Starts With Stability | Parental Alienation Truths - Episode 134

    Lawrence Joss explores the deeper emotional and systemic realities of parental alienation in this conversation with Cindy Hirsch, CEO of ISNAF (International Society for the New Alienated Family). Together, they examine why stability must come before reunification and how becoming a grounded, regulated “lighthouse parent” creates the conditions for reconnection.  The discussion unpacks grief as a natural response to ambiguous loss, the impact of splitting and weak boundaries within family systems, and why healthy boundaries protect rather than punish. Joss and Hirsch emphasize that reunification is a long, non-linear process of reconnecting, reattaching, and rebuilding trust over time, and that meaningful change begins with personal agency and inner stability. Key Takeaways Parental alienation can be overwhelming and confusing.Building a supportive community is crucial for healing.Stability is essential for effective parenting during alienation.Grief is a natural response to loss, not a failure.Healthy boundaries are necessary to prevent alienation.Reunification is a long process that requires patience.Self-awareness and personal growth are key to navigating family dynamics.Emotional regulation helps in dealing with stressful situations.Support from professionals and peers is invaluable.Change in family systems starts with individual change.Chapters 0:00 - Welcome And Community Resources 1:31 - Why The Individual Shifts The System 3:20 - Five Things No One Tells You 5:21 - Stability First: The Lighthouse Parent 7:35 - Practical Grounding And Support 9:10 - Grief Explained And Normalized 11:29 - Nonlinear Stages And Renewal 13:07 - Losing The Inner Compass 15:02 - Reintegrating The Self 16:28 - Boundaries As Protection 19:05 - Modeling Healthy Limits 20:28 - The Long Arc Of Reunification 23:10 - Letting Go And Creating Space 25:05 - Resilience, Systems, And Agency If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast: Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree) Please donate to support PAA programs: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team: Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager Connect with Lawrence Joss: Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/ Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

    25 min

  6. FEB 16

    Parental Alienation & Cognitive Dissonance: What’s Happening to Your Child? - Episode 133

    Lawrence Joss discusses the complexities of child development and attachment with Melanie Gill, an attachment specialist. They explore how parental influence shapes a child's brain development, the impact of disrupted attachment, and the long-term effects of cognitive dissonance and deception on children. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics to foster compassion and healing within families. Key Takeaways Understanding child development is crucial for parents.Attachment relationships are fundamental to brain growth.Disrupted attachment can lead to lifelong patterns.Children adapt to survive in dysfunctional environments.Cognitive dissonance creates confusion in children.Lying has neurological costs for children.Emotional regulation can be reversed in unhealthy dynamics.Compassion is key to healing transgenerational trauma.Community support is essential for healing.Education and understanding can lead to better parenting.Chapters 0:00 - Opening: Why Kids Suddenly Change  2:31 - Community Welcome And Mission  3:17 - Framing The Science Of Attachment  4:16 - Healthy Vs Disrupted Attachment  6:00 - Survival Adaptations Become Patterns  8:29 - Cognitive Dissonance In Alienation  10:40 - The Neurological Cost Of Lying  12:23 - Reversed Emotional Regulation  14:05 - Compassion, Tools, And Next Steps If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast: Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree) Please donate to support PAA programs: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team: Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager Connect with Lawrence Joss: Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/ Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

    14 min

  7. FEB 9

    Parental Alienation & Dying: Living When Reunification May Never Come - Episode 132

    Lawrence Joss explores the profound themes of mortality, parental alienation, and the emotional struggles that accompany them. He shares his personal journey through anxiety, recovery, and the fear of dying without reconciling with his children. The conversation delves into the importance of preparing for death, leaving a legacy, and the impact of community support in navigating these challenges. Joss emphasizes the need for proactive measures in parenting and the significance of sharing one's story with future generations. Key Takeaways Am I gonna die before I get a relationship back with my kids?Death and grieving are monumental events.I thought I was there to stop drinking.I was in a white bed, in a white room.I was scared to die and I was sure I was going to die.I want them to see who I am in this moment.I never stopped parenting.Let's talk about this.I want to share some resources with my children now.This is a universal pain and suffering.Chapters 00:00 - Facing the Unthinkable Question 02:00 - Panic, Addiction Recovery & Not Knowing What Was Happening 04:30 - Community as Lifeline & Learning I Couldn’t Do This Alone 06:45 - When the Body Holds Unresolved Grief 08:45 - Making Friends with Death & Understanding the Family System 10:45 - A Near-Death Medical Moment 13:30 - Parenting Without Access Over Decades 15:45 - Reclaiming Agency Through Legacy 18:30 - From Me to We: Community, Meaning & Continuing to Live Fully If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast: Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree) Please donate to support PAA programs: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team: Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager Connect with Lawrence Joss: Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/ Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team: Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager Connect with Lawrence Joss: Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/ Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

    25 min

  8. FEB 2

    26 Years of Parental Alienation: Anger, Hope & Learning - Episode 131

    In this insightful conversation, Lisa Cohen shares her 26-year journey through parental alienation, detailing the emotional turmoil, the challenges of navigating the court system, and the importance of community support. She reflects on her evolution from anger to acceptance, the role of service in her healing process, and the lessons learned along the way. Lisa emphasizes the need for self-care, resilience, and the hope that one day her children will find their way back to her. This discussion serves as a beacon of hope for those facing similar struggles, highlighting the importance of living a full life while navigating the complexities of family dynamics. Key Takeaways Parental alienation can lead to deep emotional pain and anger.Community support is crucial for healing and resilience.Navigating the court system can be a long and arduous process.Self-care and living a fulfilling life are essential for parents in crisis.Hope exists, but it must be tempered with realism.Service to others can be a powerful tool for personal healing.It's important to embrace life and find joy amidst struggles.Children may not recognize their own challenges due to alienation.The journey of healing is ongoing and requires patience.Every parent's experience with alienation is unique, but shared struggles can foster connection.Chapters 00:00 - Navigating Parental Alienation: A Mother's Journey  02:43 - The Evolution of Pain: From Anger to Acceptance  05:58 - Finding Community: The Power of Support Groups  08:41 - The Long Road: Understanding the Court System  11:57 - Living with Hope: The Reality of Alienation 14:45 - Embracing Life: Finding Joy Amidst Struggles  17:46 - The Role of Service: Helping Others Heal  20:46 - Lessons Learned: Advice for Parents in Crisis  23:42 - The Importance of Self-Care: Living Fully  26:48 - Legacy and Hope: A Mother's Unwavering Love If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast: Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree) Connect with Lisa Cohen: https://www.jump-parenting.org.uk Please donate to support PAA programs: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom part This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team: Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager Connect with Lawrence Joss: Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/ Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

    39 min
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Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! I´m Lawrence Joss and I’ve learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss

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  • Creator
    Lawrence Joss
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Family Disappeared
  • Show Website
    Family Disappeared

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