Necessary Estrangement (Episode 51)

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07/30/24 • 32 min

🎧 From family obligation to finding freedom - Janice Formichella's powerful story will transform how you think about toxic family relationships! In this raw and honest episode, Janice opens up about her journey of estrangement from her Mormon family and reveals why walking away from blood relatives can sometimes be the healthiest choice.

Through courageous truth-telling, Janice exposes the reality of family estrangement that many experience but few dare to discuss.

This breakthrough episode explores:

The hidden signs that family relationships are damaging your mental health
How cultural pressure keeps us tied to toxic relatives
The crucial difference between imperfect family and harmful relationships
Real strategies for setting boundaries and creating space
The journey from family pain to chosen family peace
How to build a support system when blood relatives aren't safe

Perfect for: Teens struggling with difficult family dynamics, students from high-control religious backgrounds, young people questioning family loyalty, and the counselors, teachers, and parents supporting youth through family challenges. Plus: Essential wisdom on choosing your own family and building healthy relationships beyond blood ties.

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Through courageous truth-telling, Janice exposes the reality of family estrangement that many experience but few dare to discuss.

This breakthrough episode explores:

The hidden signs that family relationships are damaging your mental health
How cultural pressure keeps us tied to toxic relatives
The crucial difference between imperfect family and harmful relationships
Real strategies for setting boundaries and creating space
The journey from family pain to chosen family peace
How to build a support system when blood relatives aren't safe

To follow or contact Janice, please click below.

https://www.instagram.com/janiceformichella/

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MindShift Power Podcast - Necessary Estrangement (Episode 51)

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fatimabey
And welcome everyone. Today we have with us Janice Formichella. She is from Denver, Colorado, and she's a dating and breakup coach and a podcast producer. But today she's here to talk about her experiences, or at least parts of it. And we're gonna talk about why estrangement from relatives may actually be necessary. I'm gonna start off with giving you the definition of the word estrangement so that there's no confusion. the fact of no longer being on friendly terms or