How do you move past estrangement so that you can pursue peace? That question came to me recently as I pondered what topics I could share with my audience of women dealing with estrangement.

It came through a devotional I read that joy and peace are the doorways for us to live by the power of the Holy Spirit. Joy is a deep-seated contentment found in knowing God’s presence. Peace calms our hearts amid chaos, allowing us to trust in his plans.

Only by letting go of the past hurts and emotional pain can we embrace the assurance that God is in control. And that’s really what we want, right?

My podcasts up to now have covered many topics around how to manage emotional pain. And if you haven’t gone back to listen, I encourage it.

Moving forward, I will focus on how to move past estrangement so that you can discover the lasting peace you desire. And it all starts with letting it go. Stay tuned!

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/24.

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Becky Kolb helps people with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, learn to live with the relationship as it is, overcome a shredded self-esteem and develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

If you’ve had an estranged relationship with someone, chances are you would love it to become a healthy one. Most who have estrangement also have relationships that are fun and enjoyable. You find yourself attracted to those people.

You can’t get enough of the joy and love emanating from relationships like that. Yet, the estranged one is part of the mix. Whether a family member, close friend or co-worker, conflict within that connection affects you more than you may realize.

Is it even possible the conflictive one could become healthy? What would that look like? Stay tuned to today’s episode where we’ll talk about what healthy relationships look like and how you can ensure you have one with yourself.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/23.

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Becky Kolb helps people with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, learn to live with the relationship as it is, overcome a shredded self-esteem and develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

Are you ready to stop replaying hurtful words that have been spoken to you? It’s a sad but fact that families can say the most hurtful things to one another. And if you’re on the receiving end, it’s hard to get those out of your mind.

Have you ever streamed a favorite show or movie, and the dreaded spinning circle appears? It’s called buffering and it is quite annoying.

Hurtful words can be like that when the hurtful words spin in your mind and all you want to do is shut it off and get back to a peaceful life. I’ll talk about that in today’s episode and give you some tips so that you can ground yourself and discover peace.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/22.

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Becky Kolb helps people with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, learn to live with the relationship as it is, overcome a shredded self-esteem and develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

You’re hurt by words spoken to you by a close friend or family member. It’s a recurring thing. Pain permeates your soul. You may regret words you spoke or hurtful and vulnerable emotions you shared.

Where does the relationship go from there? Do you walk away for good this time? Do you keep trying and reaching out? You feel like your heart can’t take much more. You’re stuck.

Conflicting emotions rage inside. You love this person, but conflict is at the heart of the relationship. You wonder if it can be resolved. It may be time for hard conversations. If this resonates with you, please stay with me today. I know it will speak to your heart.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/21.

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Becky Kolb helps people with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, learn to live with the relationship as it is, overcome a shredded self-esteem and develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

Happy New Year! We all love new beginnings, right? Out with the old and in with the new is a familiar motto for ringing in a new year. And not much as changed. You’re still estranged from someone you care about. A child, grandchild, sibling, or someone else.

You’re hoping that this may be the year it all turns around. The relationship is healed and restored. No more heartache. Same song but different verse.

Well, I want to encourage you to shift your mindset and open to the possibility of new beginnings whether that happens. The truth is that relationships may never be restored. It feels like a sore that never heals. Let’s explore some encouragement and hope to make this a truly blessed and hopeful year for you.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/20.

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Becky Kolb helps people with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, learn to live with the relationship as it is, overcome a shredded self-esteem and develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

It’s a new year. Are you ready to rise above estrangement and adversity and chart a new path for yourself? I’m not talking about establishing new years resolutions. I am talking about revolutionary changes.

Change can set your heart free from anxiety and worry about anything and everything. There has never been a better time than now. You’ve just come out of the holidays and may have experienced sadness over loss of relationships.

I reached that point in my life and discovered the #1 relationship that could transform all others, and I’ll talk about that and offer some strategies for you in today’s episode.

Are you ready to close the door to the things that cause you grief, sadness, shame, and worry? Are you ready to rise on the winds of adversity? Let’s roll!

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/19.

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Becky Kolb helps people with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, learn to live with the relationship as it is, overcome a shredded self-esteem and develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

I have a gift for the estranged in today’s episode. After all, it’s the gift giving season, right? Estrangement creates sadness and accentuates that we feel unloved and unwanted. I am hopeful that you’ve read my story of estranged relationships. It’s on my website.

Would it surprise you to know that not all my relationships have been restored? Like you, I struggle at this time of year when families gather. We see and hear about families gathering with laughter, hugs, and happiness. And we think we’re the only ones suffering with estrangement.

First, that’s a lie. 70 million people live with estrangement. Secondly, social media is not your friend. People only post what they want others to see. No one posts about their crazy aunt and her disturbing antics.

Or the father who failed to show for his kids. Or the drunk relative who always makes a scene. So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and unwrap the gift I want to give you today.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/18.

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Becky Kolb helps people with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, learn to live with the relationship as it is, overcome a shredded self-esteem and develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact

Have you ever felt as though you were being refined by fire? Or in a cauldron where the pressure intensifies?

I have and let me tell you, it isn’t fun. I would’ve rather had pulled teeth!

Today I am speaking to the Christian woman who feels like she can’t catch a break. Confusion and chaos reign. You wonder why you can’t get clarity, and you feel stuck and unable to decide. Or when you do make a decision, you vacillate and flip-flop.

Does that ring true for you, my Friend? Oh, I feel your frustration when you pray and so desperately want to move forward but you’re neutral and unable to move.

Stay tuned and I’ll share a story of how gold is refined by fire. I think you’ll quickly see the application to our lives and discover a fresh new perspective.

Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for women at Estrangement: Turning Pain into Peace at beckykolb.com/17.

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Becky Kolb helps people with estranged relationships find peace and the ability to move forward from guilt & shame, learn to live with the relationship as it is, overcome a shredded self-esteem and develop boundaries and non-negotiables for healthy relationships. And the result is living your passion and purpose! Contact Becky at www.beckykolb.com/contact