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Some stories punch through the fog. Palmer’s does. He grew up inside a decade of high-conflict divorce, became the “targeted child” of severe alienation, and reached the edge of despair—then found a way back. Today he sits across from tweens and teens as a therapist, turning hard-won insight into practical tools that help kids feel safe, seen, and strong even when the adults around them are at war.
We dig into the subtle ways alienation teaches kids it’s unsafe to love both parents and the everyday moves that reverse it. Palmer shows how to respond when your child repeats a hostile script, how to validate feelings without validating lies, and how to use calm curiosity to keep the door open: “Tell me more. Where did you hear that? What do you think?” We talk about the “long game” of trust, why one attuned parent can buffer long-term harm, and how steady presence beats the most artful parenting plan. You’ll hear research that matters—father involvement predicting outcomes, safe-base parenting supporting brain development—and simple practices you can use this week.

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Chapters

1. Welcome, Guest Tease, Site CTA (00:00:00)

2. Palmer’s Backstory And Early Turmoil (00:03:08)

3. Alienation Escalates And Crisis Point (00:07:52)

4. What Makes Kids Feel Unsafe Loving Both (00:12:45)

5. How Alienated Parents Can Respond (00:17:14)

6. The Long Game And Seeds Of Trust (00:22:22)

7. Finding A Neutral Anchor For Your Kid (00:26:34)

8. Don’t Outsource To Any Therapist (00:32:28)

9. Fight For Time And Model Stability (00:38:23)

10. Introducing Care For The Kids Program (00:43:33)

11. Why Kid-Centered Skills Beat Co-Parent Hacks (00:49:08)

12. Hope, Research, And Measurable Impact (00:54:13)

13. Where To Get Help And Final Thanks (00:59:03)

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