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The Fair Parenting Podcast
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The Fair Parenting Podcast looks at people's stories and ideas on family law and covers the progress towards fair parenting around the world.
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99: Replay: Psychology - Dr. Larry Waldman Ph.D. ABPP
1w ago01:01:58Tap to summarizeWelcome to the podcast. If you would like to support the podcast you can in the following ways:1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media. Many thanks and happy listening!This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today we look back at my discussion with Dr. Larry Waldman Ph.D. ABPP, which was originally published as episode 16, on 2nd April 2023.When revisiting older episodes, we use modern audio tools to improve the sound quality over that of the original. We have been able to do that quite a bit in this episode. Here are the show notes from the original episode:Today’s guest is Dr. Larry Waldman who is a psychologist, professor, speaker and author. He has practiced in family law for over 20 years. He is a forensic psychologist in Phoenix, Arizona and he has worked with children and parents in a solution focussed way. Dr. Waldman was the past president of the Maricopa Psychological Society. Also he has been the Director of Psychological Services for Charter Psychiatric Hospital of Glendale, an “Official Guide” (in other words top expert) on the subject of Parenting for SelfGrowth.com and he was a Medical Consultant for the Social Security Office in Phoenix. He continues as an adjunct graduate professor in counselling and serves on the professional advisory board of Stepping Stones of Hope, a charitable organisation serving children who have lost a parent. Dr. Waldman was also co-chair of the Early Career Psychologists Committee at the Arizona Psychological Association for 5 years. He is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a fitness specialist and is a yoga instructor offering “psychoyogology” - I love that term! He has had many articles published in the local and national press and has also written 7 books.Dr. Waldman trained as a public speaker and presents for PESI. His signature presentations are: The Business of Private PracticeThe Graduate Course You Never HadTeaching Parents to ParentHe has made over 150 presentations to attorneys, chiropractors, psychologists, family therapists, counselors, social workers, school psychologists and school counsellors. To the community Dr Waldman speaks on parenting, marriage, stress, depression and anxiety, wellness, grand parenting and psychotherapy. Dr Waldman's LinksHis website - https://topphoenixpsychologist.comHis books - https://topphoenixpsychologist.com/books
Transcribe →98: Fire: The Last 2 Weeks
3w ago00:08:29Tap to summarizeWelcome to the podcast. If you want to support the podcast you can:1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media. War is on hold but in the last 2 weeks we had a building fire and my daughter injured her foot. The government here has been wonderful, unlike the negligent UK. My thoughts on what has happened in the last 2 weeks and the harm being done to my child are in this episode. Due to events I haven't had time to edit fully or add a usual theme tune. It is a raw unscripted account. The links to an X article I did about recent events:https://x.com/FairParentingUK/status/2056251905123467637I hadn't intended to cover my story again so soon. I was planning to release an episode I recorded recently with a terrific guest. That will now air as the next episode.Sounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests. In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link here: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentingukYou can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional.
Transcribe →97: Death: My Co-Parent's Actions to Harm Me and Our Child
May 1000:09:15Tap to summarizeWelcome to the podcast. If you want to support the podcast you can:1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media. Thank you. This episode is an update on the situation and also some reflections on death as I feel, after over 7 years of abuse, I may not have long left now. I have had a long time to thing about this and I am not afraid of death, I am afraid of my co-parent and the harm she has done to me and our child, because she will not stop until either our child or me, or both are no longer here. No parent would have harmed their child the way my co-parent has harmed her child. It is scary beyond words.With the regional war, the ceasefire is fragile with ships being hit and missile alerts still happening. The government here has been wonderful, unlike the negligent UK government. Many people here have decided the UK is more dangerous than the war. I agree with them. Our lives are in danger here but moreso in the UK. My co-parent clearly could not care less about our lives. I have nothing against her, I have only ever wanted safety from harm. She seems determined to take our lives. I recorded this episode live on May 9th 2026. Due to events I haven't had time to edit or add a usual theme tune. It is a raw real-time unscripted account of things. Sounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests. In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link here: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentingukYou can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional. :-)
Transcribe →96: Replay: Meditation - Orsi Discusses Using Meditation And Yoga To Help Cope
Apr 2600:36:28Tap to summarizeWelcome to the podcast. If you would like to support the podcast you can:1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media. Many thanks.This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today we look back at my discussion with Orsi, which was originally published on 5th February 2023. We discuss how meditation and yoga can help cope. Methods for coping with trauma are vital when going through alienation, family court or other stress. Orsi has great practical advice which is why this episode was picked to air again. It originally aired as episode 12, way back on 5th February 2023. Here are the show notes from that show:Today we talk with Orsi, a meditation and yoga teacher about using them to help cope with trauma.There is lots of content out there but I want to discuss meditation and yoga in the context of parents going through hell and how it can help. Some parents may not have considered meditation due to lack of time or stress so, for our listeners, I wanted to raise it as a tool to try. The family court is brutal for parents and children. It shouldn’t be but it is. Children and parents can be in limbo for years and suffer alienation. Parents can also suffer false allegations and financial hardship. Servere trauma can result. One thing I want the podcast to look at is ways to cope. We need ways to cope because family law is a long way from perfect and legal professionals can be detached from empathy and understanding. There are many tools we can use and today we look at meditation and yoga.Both are used increasingly these days. Many top people use meditation for business, sport and wellness. We need to try and stay well throughout the court process or while being abused so this episode is in the context of using these tools to help parents cope. Orsi discusses also discusses how meditation and yoga can help children, whether they are stressed by court or just to help with life in general. Meditation and yoga can help in so many situations.Orsi’s links are:Website: https://femininetothrive.co.ukYoutube yoga and meditations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHo4kISYHjzR8qMstfdOI6ZnFuS64QqOgSounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests. In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link here: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentingukYou can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional. :-)
Transcribe →95: Autism: Taiba Bajar Discusses a New Approach For Reducing Autistic Symptoms In Children
Apr 1200:29:25Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Fair Parenting Podcast. If you would like to support the podcast here are a few ways to do that:1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Taiba Bajar, the founder of Autism Brain Empowerment. Taiba is a TEDx speaker, award-winning author, and holds degrees in Dentistry and Bioethics from the University of Bristol, where she earned the Clinical Research Prize in 2013. Drawing from her personal journey after her son's developmental regression, she developed the 7-Step Autism Action Plan—a science-based approach to help parents reduce autism symptoms through environmental changes at home. Her mission is to empower millions of families worldwide by highlighting autism's epigenetic nature and fostering real progress for autistic children. She's the bestselling author of "Unlock Autism" and co-author of "Evolve and Conquer," and has received prestigious awards including the 2024 National Mental Health Care Award and the Hampshire Business Awards for Community Health and Wellbeing Impact.LinksTaiba's website www.autismbrainempowerment.comTaiba's TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/vhoRFjXfQ4I?si=W2zS9QHCldt-RE9GInstagram: @autismbrainempowermentTikTok: @autismbrainempowermentYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@AutismBrainEmpowermentSounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but I didn't get around to it until 2025. If you want to support the podcast that's fine ere is a BuyMeACoffee link at the top of the shownotes and there is also a crypto Link.You can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional :-)
Transcribe →94: Replay: Accountability - Is There Any In Family Law?
Mar 2900:08:29Tap to summarizeWelcome to the podcast. If you want to support the podcast you can:1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media. This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. When we revisit episodes we also take the opportunity to give them an audio upgrade.Today we look back at my episode on whether there is any accountability in Family Law.The episode originally aired as episode 49 on July 7th 2024 and here are the show notes from that episode:Many of us have ours and our children’s futures decided by the family law system, not just courts but other decision makers i.e. guardians, child solicitors, social workers, etc. In practise none of them are really accountable for bad outcomes and there is no measuring of outcomes. These are 2 serious flaws I discuss that in this episode. Sounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests. In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link here: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentingukYou can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional :-)
Transcribe →93: Danger: War Continues And We Are Left Without Passports
Mar 1500:23:44Tap to summarizeWelcome to the podcast. If you want to support the podcast you can:1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media. War continues and we are in danger without passports. My co-parent and a UK judge has put me and our daughter in life-threatening danger.They are supposed to work in the best interests of the child. The pretence has gone there beyond any doubt. People have died locally and buildings have been hit. There are missle alerts and evacuation flights. The government here has been wonderful, unlike the negligent UK. Many people have decided the UK is more dangerous than the war.Whatever happens to us, the judge leaving us without passports, cannot be in the best in the best interests of the child. They clearly could not care less about our lives and neither could my co-parent. This is an episode of real-time X Spaces recorded in the last 2 weeks. Due to events I haven't had time to edit or add a usual theme tune. It is a raw real-time unscripted account. The links to the X Spaces used in this podcast are:1. https://x.com/i/spaces/1NGaraobnjbJj2. https://x.com/i/spaces/1DxLdvWQMayxm3. https://x.com/i/spaces/1qKDzPMkQQQJV4. https://x.com/i/spaces/1qGvvkwNVpAGBSounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests. In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link here: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentingukYou can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional.
Transcribe →92: Danger: War Starts And My Co-Parent Has Left Us Without Passports
Mar 100:06:45Tap to summarizeWelcome to the podcast. If you want to support the podcast you can:1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media. War has broken out and we are in danger without passports. Why has my co-parent put me and our daughter in life-threatening danger?This is a short episode I recorded on February 28th 2026 as bombs went off nearby. I haven't had time to edit or or add a usual theme tune. It is a raw real-time unscripted account. The X post I reference in it is this one: https://x.com/FairParentingUK/status/2027684565733503109Sounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests. In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link here: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentingukYou can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional.
Transcribe →91: Replay: Positive - A Wide Ranging Discussion with Professor Ben Hine
Feb 1501:10:26Tap to summarizeWelcome to the podcast. If you want to support the podcast you can:1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media. Show NotesThis is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today we look back at my discussion with Professor Ben Hine. The episode originally aired as episode 59 on 24/11/2024 and here are the show notes from that episode:Today our guest is Professor Ben Hine PhD, CPsychol, FHEABen is a psychologist and Professor of Applied Psychology and Head of the School of Human and Social Sciences at the University of West London. He is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and has a BSc in Psychology and a PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London.He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals on these topics and has presented his research at conferences around the world. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has won several awards for his teaching and contributions to the field of psychology.His work has explored topics such as implicit bias, prejudice, and discrimination. He has published numerous articles in top-tier academic journals, including the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and the European Journal of Social Psychology.In addition to his research, Professor Hine is also an accomplished teacher and mentor. He has won several awards for his teaching, including the Vice Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award at the University of Winchester. His research is wide ranging, including a focus on gender within the criminal justice system and includes two large-scale projects assessing police officers' beliefs and judgements, and rape case reviews in collaboration with the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). He has also worked in collaboration with charities Safelives and The Mankind Initiative to conduct large scale case reviews to illuminate the needs of domestic violence victims. He now leads the Evidence-Based Domestic Abuse Research Network (EBDARN) bringing together researchers from several UK institutions to deliver this work. He has also researched the impact of family breakdown and experience with institutions such as the family court. He is a co-founder of the Men and Boys coalition, a network of organisations, academics, journalists, professionals, and leaders committed to highlighting and acting on the gender-specific issues that affect men and boys such as the high male suicide rate, the boy’s educational crisis, and fatherhood. He also acts as a trustee to The Mankind Initiative, and within the School of Human and Social Sciences, he acts as the Lead for Research and Enterprise.In this wide ranging discussion Ben discusses Shared Parenting, Family Court and change initiatives and much more.Sounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests. In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link on my X page. There is also a crypto Link. You can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional :-)Links Twitter/X - https://x.com/ProfHineBen’s page at the University of West London website - https://www.uwl.ac.uk/staff/ben-hineTedx Talk - How Can We Separate Better - https://drbenhine.co.uk/tedx-talk-how-can-we-separate-better/Book - Parental Alienation: A Contemporary Guide for Parents, Practitioners, and Policymakers - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parental-Alienation-Contemporary-Practitioners-Policymakers/dp/B0C9KMYD27
Transcribe →90: Replay: Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro Discusses Alienation
Feb 101:39:35Tap to summarizeWelcome to the podcast. If you want to support the podcast you can:1) via BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentinguk2) via Bitcoin to wallet address: bc1qjj4m570y5fav7g6kaj5ml7xz9yad62wk2vm44n 3) via Etherium to wallet address: 0x2Fd90dd49B191c8f08FEbDfC41ACE3D256e1A8654) by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform5) by sharing episodes on social media. Show NotesOccasionally I want to look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast. Today is one such episode. I wanted to revisit my discussion with Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro from episode 8. I hope you enjoy listening to it. It's one of my favourite episodes and even before today (April 14th 2024) is already the 8th most popular episode ever.It was a wide-ranging and interesting discussion with Dr. Marni who was a fantastic guest. I enjoyed talking with her a lot. Here are the show notes from the episode:In this episode we welcome Dr Marni Hill Foderaro and talk about her alienation story, path to growth and book series “True Deceit False Love” which addresses domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, parental alienation and intergenerational family trauma.Dr Marni earned her doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University and completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard during a very successful and rewarding 35-year career as a high school special education teacher, with 12 years as a university adjunct graduate school professor.Many alienation cases involve young children but Dr Marni’s children were in their 20s when alienation occurred and we discuss this.Her books provide a creative response and resources to help understand a variety of challenging family dynamics, including parental alienation. Dr Marni gives talks on these topics and in January 2022 Marni was inducted into the Bestselling Authors International Organization.I enjoyed greatly talking with Dr Marni. I found it illuminating to hear her inspirational story of self-care, her journey out of trauma and into book writing as well as her insights on healing, generational trauma and alienation. Sounding Like A 'Professional' PodcasterMost podcasts have a BuyMeACoffee link and ask listeners to write reviews. I meant to do that at launch in 2022 but never got around to it. I don't often look at the podcast stats but I did this week and noticed a large increase over the last 3 months. That's great. I am thankful to all listeners and guests. In the spirit of becoming more professional, if you want to support the podcast there is a BuyMeACoffee link here: https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeforfairparentingukYou can also support the podcast by writing a review on your podcast provider's platform and by reposting the episodes on social media. I am told reviews 'help the algorithm'....at least I hear other people say that and it sounds professional :-)LinksDr Marni isn’t on social media but her web links are:Website: https://www.GodCameToMyGarageSale.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/author/drmarnihillfoderaro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnhsXs98opsThe original episode aired as episode 8 on 11th December 2022:https://audioboom.com/posts/8175647-books-dr-marni-hill-foderaro-discusses-alienation
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