Best Shelby Milford Podcasts (2025)

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Creative Solutions: Trust Your Instincts To Make It Happen for Alienated Parents 38:02

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Becoming Your Own Fountain of Resources w/ Shelby MilfordCome listen to Shelby's personal and heartwarming story about rescuing an orphaned duckling, Buck, using it to illustrate valuable lessons on resilience, self-reliance, and overcoming obstacles following parental alienation. Shelby emphasizes the importance of trusting your instincts, especia…

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Are You Suppressing Your Grief? Here's How to Tell 53:12

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In episode 144, Shelby discusses the emotional challenges faced by alienated parents, focusing on the tendencies to desensitize and emotionally withdraw from their parenting roles. She shares personal experiences and observations on how coping mechanisms like masking emotions, disengaging from the parental role, and withdrawing socially can affect …

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The 3 Minute Life Hack To Move Alienated Parents Out of Negativity 43:11

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Turning Negativity into Empowerment: Strategies for Alienated ParentsIn episode 143 of the Beyond The High Road Podcast, Shelby Milford shares a heartfelt and insightful discussion about dealing with negativity, particularly meant for alienated parents. Shelby begins by sharing a personal story about finding a duckling and the challenges of unexpec…

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What Are You Willing To Accept In Your Life & WHY? For Alienated Parents 1:03:42

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Defining Personal Standards & Boundaries for Alienated ParentsIn Episode 142 of the 'Beyond The High Road Podcast', host Shelby Milford emphasizes the importance for alienated parents to define and maintain personal standards and boundaries in their lives. After thanking a reviewer and encouraging listeners to submit their own reviews, Shelby trans…

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Honoring Alienated Dads: A Special Father's Day Message 12:04

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Father's Day Support for Alienated DadsIn this special bonus episode, Shelby addresses a missed acknowledgment of Father's Day and extends her heartfelt support to alienated dads. She discusses the struggles of lacking recognition from children and family, and emphasizes the importance of self-love and perseverance. Shelby encourages fathers to con…

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SO Much Time Has Gone By with NO Change. Now What? For Alienated Parents 58:17

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Overcoming Directionlessness: Creating Purpose and Progress for Alienated Parents In episode 141 of The Beyond The High Road Podcast, host Shelby Milford addresses the pervasive feelings of directionlessness, purposelessness, hopelessness, and helplessness many alienated parents experience. Shelby shares her personal struggles and offers a comprehe…

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When They Want To Change Their Name: A Healing Guide for Alienated Parents 1:02:49

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Episode 140 examines the deep-seated fears and emotional turmoil experienced by alienated parents when their child decides to change their name. Shelby discusses this complex issue from multiple angles, including the parent's perspective of hurt and rejection, the child's motivations, and the potential psychological impacts on the child. The episod…

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Fact vs. Fiction: A Guide to Help Alienated Parents Take Back Their Power 39:57

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Redefining Your Story In episode 139 of The Beyond The High Road Podcast, Shelby Milford announces a shift in how her episodes will be structured—moving towards more targeted and searchable content. This episode focuses on a critical issue faced by alienated parents: overcoming feelings of victimization to feel more empowered. Shelby shares persona…

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From Victimized & Overwhelmed to a Life of Purpose & Meaning for Alienated Parents 40:29

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In episode 138 Shelby shares personal journal entries to illustrate her painful journey of dealing with parental alienation along with the steps she took to regain her sense of power and worthiness. Shelby emphasizes the importance of identifying and adhering to core values and offers practical advice for alienated parents to navigate their lives m…

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How Trauma & Grief Change the Way You Operate for Alienated Parents 33:41

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How Trauma and Grief Shape Decisions for Alienated Parents In this episode of The Beyond The High Road Podcast, Shelby Milford discusses the profound impact of trauma and grief on personal responses and decisions. She highlights a listener review, thanks Alexandra Unshakable for her feedback, and encourages listeners to leave reviews. Shelby shares…

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Uncomplicate Your Grief & Feel Supported on Mother's Day for Alienated Parents 37:56

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Addressing complex emotions surrounding Mother's Day for alienated parents. Shelby shares a poignant story about a mother dealing with the tragic loss of her child, providing insights into how such experiences can shape one’s journey through grief. The episode delves into the various thought patterns that contribute to prolonged grief disorder, suc…

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Why Avoiding Your Feelings is Sometimes the Best Choice For Alienated Parents 30:51

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Why Avoiding Your Feelings is Sometimes the Best Choice For Alienated Parents In episode 135 of The Beyond The High Road Podcast, Shelby Milford discusses the concept of intentional avoidance and its benefits for maintaining emotional balance and peace in the chaos of parental alienation. She shares her personal experiences and challenges with avoi…

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Betrayal in Parental Alienation: How to Lessen It's Emotional Impact 38:46

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Understanding and Coping with Betrayal in Parental Alienation In episode 134 of the Beyond The High Road Podcast, Shelby Milford delves into the complex subject of betrayal, particularly within the context of parental alienation. Shelby explores whether betrayal is an emotion or a perception, drawing analogies with grief and emphasizing that betray…

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Reclaim Emotional Clarity: How to Move Beyond "I Feel Like" for Alienated Parents 31:55

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Discussing the common communication pitfall of using the phrase 'I feel like' and how it can hinder emotional clarity and empowerment, especially for alienated parents. Shelby encourages listeners to focus on identifying and articulating actual emotions to reduce misinterpretations and overcome poor communication habits. By sharing personal experie…

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Beyond Comparison & How to Take Advantage of the Blackout for Alienated Parents 30:38

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Coping with Feelings of Inadequacy as an Alienated Parent In episode 132 of the Beyond The High Road Podcast, host Shelby Milford delves into the common feelings of inadequacy that many alienated parents experience. She opens up about her own struggles with avoiding social media checks on her daughter and the internal conflict about not feeling 'en…

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Nostalgia, Remorse & Uncertainty: How to Trust in the Unknown for Alienated Parents 32:51

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Navigating Nostalgia, Remorse, & Uncertainty In episode 131 Shelby Milford delves into the mixed emotions that arise with springtime nostalgia. She shares her personal reflections on regret and remorse, prompted by some treasured memories with her daughter before alienation. Shelby emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between regret and sham…

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Show Up Strong: How to Feel Safe & At Peace Amidst the Chaos of Parental Alienation 38:45

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Dive into cultivating a sense of safety and peace amidst the chaos of parental alienation. Shelby begins by sharing a touching review from a listener, highlighting the transformative impact of her coaching. She then addresses the common feeling of instability and unpredictability faced by alienated parents, emphasizing the importance of bringing fo…

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A Deeper Well? Don't Resign To A Ho Hum Future For Alienated Parents 35:47

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In episode 129 of 'Beyond the High Road' podcast, Shelby discusses the emotional challenges faced by alienated parents and those experiencing grief. She reflects on the importance of engaging in hobbies like plant care that cultivate patience and dedication. She emphasizes the power of shifting one's mindset from merely surviving to thriving, even …

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Trust Your Compass: A Journey to Restore Your Bond For Alienated Parents 19:37

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Trust Your Compass: A Journey to Restore Your Bond For Alienated ParentsIn episode #128 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford shares a recorded Facebook Live session addressing alienated parents seeking to reconnect with their children. Shelby discusses the challenges parents face in reunification and the importance of trusting their …

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Build a Strong Leadership Mindset to Empower Your Life Following Parental Alienation 35:42

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Building a Leadership Mindset After Parental Alienation In Episode 127, host Shelby Milford discusses cultivating a leadership mindset in personal life, particularly after experiences of parental alienation. Shelby focuses on feeling lost, the struggles of alienated parents, and the importance of self-leadership. She emphasizes recognizing and hono…

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How To Respond When People Ask or Want to Commiserate as an Alienated Parent 32:34

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What To Say When They Ask About Your Kids & The Urge to Commiserate as an Alienated Parent In episode 126 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford discusses strategies for responding to questions about your kids and dealing with people who want to commiserate over difficult family situations. Shelby combines insights from a previously un…

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How To Own Your Confident & Powerful YES for Alienated Parents 43:15

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Embracing Your Powerful Yes: Self-Advocacy for Alienated Parents In episode 125 of Beyond the High Road, Shelby Milford delves into the concept of the 'powerful yes.' Shelby emphasizes the importance of saying yes to what genuinely matters and serves one’s self, while also recognizing when to assertively say no. It's crucial for alienated parents, …

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Stress Will Wreak Havoc: Learn How to Reverse It for Alienated Parents 17:18

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Managing Stress and Health Amidst Parental Alienation In episode 124 of 'Beyond the High Road,' Shelby Milford candidly shares her recent struggles with health issues, including a suspected diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, and her journey towards understanding the connection between stress and physical health. She discusses the importance of mana…

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Time Your Truth: When & How to Tell Your Kids For Alienated Parents 58:05

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Navigating the Complexities of Parental Alienation: When and How to Talk to Your KidsIn episode 123 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford discusses the sensitive and complex topic of parental alienation (PA) and whether or when to inform your children about it. Shelby highlights the importance of focusing on one's own healing as a pre…

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From Stuck to Unstoppable: A 30 Day Roadmap To Success for Alienated Parents 42:11

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From Stuck to Unstoppable: Overcoming Self-Limiting BeliefsIn episode 122 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford addresses how to transition from feeling stagnant to becoming unstoppable. Shelby discusses the importance of understanding the root causes of stagnation, emphasizing that they often stem from thoughts and emotions rather th…

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Using Current Controversy To Defeat The Abuse for Alienated Parents 27:59

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In episode 121 of Beyond the High Road, host Shelby Milford delves into the topic of parental alienation, using the recent controversy surrounding Allison Holker and the late dancer tWitch as a case study. Shelby discusses the impact of alienation on families, drawing parallels to her own experiences with her daughter's stepmother. Despite the turm…

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Conquer Your Confrontation Anxiety with/ Kim: How To Handle Worry 31:21

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A Coaching Session on Confronting FearsIn episode 120 of 'Beyond the High Road' with Shelby Milford, listeners are invited to a coaching call between Shelby and one of her long-term clients. The session tackles common concerns and anxieties faced by alienated parents, particularly focusing on the client's fears of encountering her ex and the result…

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Contradictions + The Power of "AND" In Parental Alienation 29:50

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Embracing Contradictions in Healing and GrowthIn episode 119 of the Beyond the High Road Podcast, host Shelby Milford dives into the topic of personal contradictions during the healing and grief process. She candidly shares about negative feelings (anger) she experienced toward her ex while re-watching 'Big Little Lies' and the resurfacing of old t…

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Crushing Game 2: Do Life in 2025 w/ Purpose & Power for Alienated Parents 36:45

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Principles for Thriving Post-Alienation in 2025In this episode of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford kicks off the new year by discussing key principles to live by in 2025 for those experiencing or recovering from parental alienation. She shares her own experiences and insights, highlights five critical principles, and encourages list…

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Overcome Loneliness: A Guide to Feel Supported & Abundant for Alienated Parents 29:53

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Cultivating Abundance Amidst Alienation In this episode of The Beyond the High Road Podcast, host Shelby Milford addresses the concept of creating abundance in one's life despite experiencing the pain of alienation. Recorded during the holiday season, Shelby discusses the importance of shifting focus from loss and lack to abundance and creation. Sh…

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Glimmers, Feeling Connected, & Everything for The 1st Time 32:55

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Finding Glimmers and Reclaiming Joy During the HolidaysIn Episode 116 of the 'Beyond the High Road' podcast, Shelby Milford discusses the emotional rollercoaster faced by alienated parents during holidays, birthdays, & all other "triggering" events. She emphasizes the importance of finding 'glimmers'—small moments of joy and connection—to counterba…

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Come As You Are: How to Love Yourself Madly for Alienated Parents 49:40

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Radical Self-Acceptance: Embracing Your Beautiful Self In Episode 115 of the 'Beyond the High Road' podcast, Shelby Milford discusses the concept of 'holding space for yourself' and the journey of self-acceptance. She highlights the importance of allowing oneself to be authentic without judgment and shares personal stories from her childhood and a …

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6 Strategies To Help You Cope with Holiday Grief For Alienated Parents 51:39

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In Episode 114 host Shelby Milford delves into coping strategies for holiday stress, following being alienated from your children. Shelby offers practical advice on setting realistic expectations, making plans, setting boundaries, and creating new traditions. She emphasizes the importance of grounding techniques and mindful practices for managing g…

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Become Your Own Best Friend: 11 Essential Skills For Self Love for Alienated Parents 45:55

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In the 113th episode of the Beyond the High Road podcast, host Shelby Milford discusses the importance of being and becoming your own best friend, especially during challenging times throughout the year. Shelby shares practical advice on self-love, including qualities that a supportive friend would possess and how to embody those traits for yoursel…

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The Reason(s) You're Still Suffering (and How To Fix It) As An Alienated Parent 45:14

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In this episode of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford outlines the main reason that many alienated parents remain in suffering. Drawing inspiration from Tony Robbins, she discusses the need to value something more than the pain itself to heal and grow. Shelby shares her personal journey of overcoming feelings of insignificance and con…

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To Gift Or Not To Gift? Modeling Unconditional Love As An Alienated Parent 35:07

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To Gift or Not to Gift: Modeling Unconditional Love as an Alienated ParentIn this episode of the Beyond The High Road Podcast, host Shelby Milford discusses the complexities of gift-giving, particularly concerning alienated children. She explores the common concerns and anxieties around whether to give gifts and how they will be received. Shelby de…

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What's Holding You Back? How To Reignite Your Ambition for Alienated Parents 37:29

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Overcoming Mental Barriers to Achieve Your GoalsIn episode 110 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford shed light on what might be holding you back from reaching your goals. She explores the concept of quitting ahead of time and acknowledges that yes, being alienated from your children can be a barrier, but doesn't need to hold you back…

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First Impressions: How to Revise Negative Thought Patterns for Alienated Parents 34:55

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Understanding and Revising First ThoughtsIn this episode of 'Beyond the High Road' with Shelby Milford, Shelby explores the concept of 'first thoughts' – the initial, often judgmental reactions we have to various circumstances that many alienated parents experience. She discusses how these thoughts, influenced by our past experiences, can be harsh …

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Money Problems & How to End the Toxic Cycle of "I Can't..." for Alienated Parents 48:14

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In this episode of the Beyond the High Road podcast, host Shelby Milford tackles the prevalent "I can't because..." mentality among alienated parents. Shelby shares her personal journey through financial instability, mixed parental guidance, and trauma, illustrating how these factors foster dependence and hinder growth. She discusses the cycle of o…

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Feeling Victimized? Vulnerability Is The Antidote For Alienated Parents 42:56

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Healing Through Vulnerability: Overcoming Trauma and Strengthening BondsIn Episode 107 of Beyond the High Road Podcast, Shelby Milford reflects on her experiences during a hurricane and the impact of recent events in Israel. She delves into profound concepts of grief, vulnerability, and the deep emotional connections between parents and children. S…

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Down Off The Ledge: How to Make Your Best Choices During Anxiety for Alienated Parents 33:48

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Managing Anxiety and Preparing for Challenges Amid CrisisIn episode 106 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford uses the impending threat of a hurricane in Florida and her preparations as a backdrop to discuss managing anxiety and overthinking, providing listeners strategies to talk themselves down from stressful situations. She emphasi…

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How Letting Go of Your Past Can Liberate Your Future 34:21

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In episode 105 of the 'Beyond the High Road' podcast, Shelby Milford shares a deeply personal story about her pattern of losing sentimental items and grappling with self-judgment. She explores the theme of how clinging to the past and its narratives can hinder personal growth and future potential. Shelby offers insights into overcoming negative bel…

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Surprising Benefits to Feeling Unsupported & How To Move Through it for Alienated Parents 37:37

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Navigating Hardships: Transforming Struggles into GrowthIn episode 104 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford discusses practical strategies for managing overwhelm as a result of the challenges we experience as parents who've been alienated from our children. At the core, the episode provides parents with practical & actionable steps t…

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Why 'Becoming the Opposite' Is a Bad Idea 38:58

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In this episode, Shelby introduces the concept of 'rulesets' and ‘manuals' that we unconsciously create for ourselves and the people in our lives. She dissects the polarizing advice often given to alienated parents, urging them to 'become the opposite of whatever the alienating parent is accusing you of,' and argues for a more mindful, balanced app…

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How To Thrive Through the Tidal Waves of Grief 48:10

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Navigating the Waves of GriefIn this heartfelt episode of the Beyond the High Road Podcast, Shelby Milford reflects on the journey of navigating grief, particularly after significant milestones and personal losses. Shelby opens up about her recent struggles with grief waves during the back to school season. She shares insights into the complexities…

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Vol. 2 :A Heartfelt & Powerful Tribute to Honor Alienated Parents (Eps 50-99) 1:32:08

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Reclaiming Life: Empowerment and Healing for Alienated ParentsIn episode 101 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, host Shelby Milford delves into the struggles faced by alienated parents, using her personal experience to offer practical advice for coping with separation and fostering inner peace. Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and con…

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Episode 100! A Heartfelt & Powerful Tribute to Honor Alienated Parents 1:07:31

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Healing and Empowerment: Overcoming the Challenges of Parental AlienationIn the milestone 100th episode of Beyond the High Road, host Shelby Milford reflects on her journey and the growth of the podcast. Expressing heartfelt gratitude to her loyal listeners, Shelby revisits the difficult experiences of her life, especially parental alienation. She …

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"My Kid Hates Me": The Impact of Cognitive Distortions on Alienated Parents 30:27

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In Episode 99 of Beyond the High Road Podcast, Shelby delivers significant insights on how cognitive distortions magnify the fears surrounding parental alienation. Shelby provides an update on her upcoming course aimed for early October, inviting listeners to contribute their preferences for either self-study or group coaching. She emphasizes the l…

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6 Unseen Ways You Might Push Your Kids Away As An Alienated Parent 56:57

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In episode 98 of Beyond the High Road with Shelby Milford, Shelby explores the cognitive distortions that can unwittingly drive a wedge between parents and their children. She discusses key distortions such as excessive positivity, emotional reasoning, and micromanaging, and their impact on alienated parents. Shelby also shares strategies for overc…

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Courage to be Honest: Defining Your Role and Purpose as an Alienated Parent 50:55

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In Episode 97 of Beyond the High Road Podcast, Shelby Milford delves deep into the challenges and emotional struggle that come with parental alienation. She reflects on past experiences, including court battles and the stresses of proving her worth as a mother. Shelby shares insights from Mark Manson on finding purpose by understanding what you are…