Family Disappeared
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.
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Episodes
146 episodes
When Your Nervous System Never Feels Safe | Parental Alienation & PTSD
In this conversation, Lawrence Joss and psychologist Faust Ruggiero explore the trauma responses many alienated parents experience while navigating parental alienation, estrangement, and high-conflict family systems. Together, they unpack how c...
When Even the Good Feels Too Much | Parental Alienation & Reconnection
Lawrence Joss reflects on a deeply personal milestone, reconnecting with his daughter and meeting his grandchildren after years of parental alienation. What might seem like a moment of relief unfolds instead as something far more complex, bring...
Can You Stay Connected Without Access? | Parental Alienation & Grandparents
Lawrence continues with a Parental Alienation Anonymous panel to explore Part 2 of the grandparents experience, focusing on what happens after initial contact is made, but connection remains uncertain. Through lived experience, the panel reflec...
What Happens When Grandparents Are Erased? | Parental Alienation
In this heartfelt panel, Lawrence Joss brings together grandparents to explore the emotional realities of maintaining connection in the context of parental alienation. Through lived experience, they reflect on the quiet grief of distance, the m...
When Love Feels Conditional in a Child’s Mind | Parental Alienation
Continuing the conversation, Lawrence Joss and Stephanie Sternes, a licensed counselor and family systems expert, further explores the complex dynamics of loyalty binds, attachment, and family systems within the context of parental alienation a...
Why Stepfamily Dynamics Feel So Hard to Navigate | Parental Alienation
In this conversation, Lawrence Joss sits down alongside Stephanie Sternes, a specialist in two-family systems, to explore the often-overlooked realities of blended families and the emotional complexity of navigating life across two homes. Toget...
Learning to Live Without Answers | Parental Alienation & Uncertainty
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 wit...
The Long Road Back to Your Child | Parental Alienation & Reconnection
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...
Living With Unresolved Grief | Parental Alienation & Nervous System Healing
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...
What If You Don’t Need to Fix Your Pain? | Parental Alienation & Nervous System Healing
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 pres...
Becoming the Safe Parent Again | Parental Alienation & Reconnection
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 ...
What’s Happening Inside Your Child’s Mind? | Parental Alienation Explained
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-t...
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...
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 evo...
5 Reasons Parental Alienation Happens and How Healing Is Still Possible - Episode 130
Lawrence Joss delves into the complex issue of parental alienation and estrangement, emphasizing that these challenges are not merely family issues but systemic problems that require a broader understanding and intervention. He introduces five ...
Equine Therapy, Polyvagal Theory & Healing Parental Alienation w/ Dr. Rebecca Bailey Part 2 - Episode 129
In Part 2 of this conversation, Lawrence Joss continues his dialogue with psychologist and Polyvagal Equine Institute founder Dr. Rebecca Bailey, exploring how equine therapy and everyday interactions with animals support nervous system regulat...
Equine Therapy, Polyvagal Theory & Healing Parental Alienation w/ Dr. Rebecca Bailey Part 1 - Episode 128
This conversation explores the profound impact of equine therapy on emotional healing, particularly in the context of family dynamics and parental alienation. The discussion highlights how working with horses can help individuals understand the...
Re-Parenting, Legacy & Emotional Inheritance in Parental Alienation Part 2 - Episode 127
This conversation explores the transformative power of travel and cultural experiences in shaping family dynamics and personal growth. The speakers discuss the impact of parental alienation, the evolution of fatherhood, and the importance of be...
Re-Parenting, Legacy & Emotional Inheritance in Parental Alienation Part 1 - Episode 126
Lawrence Joss engages in a deep conversation with Charles Achampong about the transformative experience of taking a family trip around the world. They explore themes of parenting, reparenting, emotional inheritance, and the impact of travel on ...
Surviving the Holidays with Parental Alienation, Grief & Healing - Episode 125
Lawrence Joss discusses the emotional complexities surrounding the holidays, particularly for those experiencing parental alienation and estrangement. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging feelings of grief, loneliness, and frustration ...
False Allegations & High-Conflict Mediation w/ Matthew Brickman Part 2 - Ep124
Lawrence Joss continues his conversation with Matthew Brickman, a Supreme Court Certified Mediator in Florida. They delve into the intricacies of mediation, discussing its purpose, the role of mediators, and how to select the right one. Matthew...
False Allegations & High-Conflict Mediation w/ Matthew Brickman Part 1 - EP123
Lawrence and Matthew delves into the complexities of family dynamics, particularly focusing on the impact of parental relationships on children. It highlights a troubling incident where a mother instructs her child to make false accusations aga...
Systemic Parental Alienation, Family Hierarchy & Survival w/ Dr. Azzopardi Part 2 - Episode 122
The conversation delves into the complexities of relationship problems faced by couples, emphasizing the common issues stemming from parenting and intimacy. It highlights the tendency of couples to seek external advice rather than resolving con...
Systemic Parental Alienation, Family Hierarchy & Survival w/ Dr. Azzopardi Part 1 - Episode 121
Lawrence Joss explores the deeper systemic roots of parental alienation, revealing how alienation unfolds gradually through subtle family dynamics rather than appearing overnight. He and Dr. Charlie unpack how cultural norms, family structures,...
Shadow Work & Inner Child Co-Regulation w/ Dr. Nima Rahmany Part 2 - Episode 120
In this highly anticipated Part 2, Lawrence Joss and Dr. Nima Rahmany explore the unconscious dynamics that make relationships feel like a painful dance, especially in the context of family conflict and parental alienation. Dr. Rahmany breaks d...