Are you considering going NC (no contact) or LC (low contact) with a family member?

It’s one of the most difficult and emotionally loaded decisions a person can make — and one that often conflicts with our biological need for safety, attachment, and belonging.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Trisha Wolfe for an honest, grounded conversation about family estrangement, repair, and healing. She explains why cutting ties is best understood as a last option — not a first step — while honoring the very real pain that drives people toward it.

With 1 in 4 Americans estranged from their families, there are very real consequences for everyone.

We explore the different paths available, the likely outcomes of each, and what the work of healing looks like whether you stay in relationship or choose distance. Dr. Wolfe also answers five deeply personal audience questions, offering clarity and compassionate perspective.

Boundaries are only one piece of the puzzle. There is much more to understand about repair, regulation, and relational healing.

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A special thanks to Northbound Wellness and PT located in Traverse City, Michigan for sponsoring this podcast. Dr. Jabour is passionate about preventing pain before it happens and finding the body’s resilience when it does.

You can find Trisha Wolfe on substack, instagram, and tiktok.

This interview is with Shea Petaja.