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Beyond The High Road of Parental Alienation

By: Shelby Milford
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  • Heal your life following parental alienation. Supporting and inspiring target parents in their journey to rebuild after experiencing the gut wrenching effects of unjustified cutoff from their child (aka parental alienation) and/or domestic abuse. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthehighroad/support
    Shelby Milford
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Episodes
  • How to Navigate Sh*%ty Days & Difficult Choices As An Alienated Parent

    How to Navigate Sh*%ty Days & Difficult Choices As An Alienated Parent
    May 22 2024
    In episode 86 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, Shelby Milford delves into an unexplored yet ubiquitous topic: handling shitty days and the difficult choices they present, especially while living apart from your beloved children. She opens up about her own experiences, including the complexities of her relationship with her daughter and father, especially around her birthday. Shelby shares insights on how she navigated feelings of disappointment and frustration, highlighting the importance of acknowledging shitty situations without allowing them to dominate one's emotions. Through personal storytelling, she emphasizes the importance of : recognizing the power of choice Be conscious about how we perceive & respond to our circumstances acknowledging and owning our feelings, even in the face of adversity. Shelby encourages her audience to apply this perspective to their challenges, promoting a sense of empowerment and resilience. She emphasizes the value of giving equal airtime to positive possibilities and owning the power of personal choice to navigate through life's inevitable ups and downs. The episode concludes with a reminder for listeners to engage with the podcast community through Facebook live sessions, ratings, and reviews. 00:00 Welcome to Beyond the High Road Podcast 00:33 Navigating Shitty Days: A Personal Tale 01:39 Birthday Blues and Family Dynamics 04:33 Confronting Narcissistic Traits in Family 06:59 The Fallout of Changed Birthday Plans 08:48 Choosing How to Respond to Life's Challenges 19:59 Empowerment Through Choice in Difficult Times 26:50 Finding Growth in Adversity 35:45 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthehighroad/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthehighroad/support
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    38 mins
  • Drama, Defamation, & Scandal: Confronting Scrutiny As An Alienated Parent

    Drama, Defamation, & Scandal: Confronting Scrutiny As An Alienated Parent
    May 15 2024
    In episode 85 of the Beyond the High Road podcast, host Shelby Milford discusses the challenges of feeling scrutinized and misunderstood, a topic inspired by her personal experiences and conversations with fellow alienated moms. She reflects on her own journey, starting from a point of feeling misunderstood to focusing on personal resilience in the face of criticism. Shelby highlights two influential books: 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck' by Mark Manson, which helped her adopt a carefree approach to criticism, and 'The Courage to Be Disliked', which premises on Adlerian psychology, advocating for the detachment from others' opinions for personal happiness. The episode further delves into the importance of not allowing fear or the need for external validation to dictate one's actions, encouraging listeners to pursue their passions despite the potential for scrutiny or disapproval. Shelby's message is one of empowerment, urging her audience to embrace their unique identities, pursue their passions, and not to be silenced by fear or judgment. Finally, she addresses an incident where she was publicly criticized on social media, using it as a case point to illustrate how to deal with negative scrutiny without compromising one's self-worth. 00:00 Welcome to Episode 85: Navigating Scrutiny and Misunderstanding 00:29 Exploring the Roots of Feeling Misunderstood 02:54 The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Audible Books 06:48 The Impact of Mark Manson's Work on Self-Empowerment 09:18 Discovering 'The Courage to Be Disliked' and Adlerian Psychology 17:02 Facing Scrutiny and the Power of Self-Expression 26:56 Dealing with Criticism and Embracing Your True Self 40:29 Concluding Thoughts: Embrace Your Voice and Overcome Fear Join the Private Facebook Group! Books: The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck The Courage To Be Disliked --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthehighroad/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthehighroad/support
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    42 mins
  • SPECIAL EDITION: What REALLY Matters To You?

    SPECIAL EDITION: What REALLY Matters To You?
    May 12 2024

    This is a recording from the Facebook Live on Friday when we had a little story time! I thought y'all would benefit from it too. In the episode, I share a memory from a dark period of time for me (Mother's Day 2017), and then tie it together with this week's theme.


    I hope you love it. ♥️


    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthehighroad/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthehighroad/support
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    27 mins
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