Lawrence Joss explores the deeper systemic roots of parental alienation, revealing how alienation unfolds gradually through subtle family dynamics rather than appearing overnight. He and Dr. Charlie unpack how cultural norms, family structures, and early relational patterns shape the roles parents step into, and how those roles can quietly shift power, boundaries, and attachment inside the family system.

Key Takeaways

• Parental alienation is a gradual process.
• Negative talk about a parent is common in relationships.
• Cultural norms influence parenting roles significantly.
• In some cultures, mothers are primarily caregivers.
• Fathers often take on structural roles in parenting.
• Understanding alienation requires a cultural lens.
• Parental roles can vary widely across different societies.
• The dynamics of family relationships are complex.
• Emotional care is often seen as a mother's role.
• Structural care is typically associated with fathers.

Chapters

0:00 – Safety, Survival & Early Alienation Patterns
 2:05 – What the Systemic Lens Reveals
 5:40 – When Problems Become Relational
 9:20 – Cultural & Structural Pressures on Families
 11:55 – Alienation as a Gradual Process
 14:40 – Boundary Breakdowns & Role Confusion
 17:55 – Power Shifts: Children Elevated to Partner Role
 21:25 – Why Kids Choose the Unpredictable Parent
 25:40 – Subtle Behaviors That Shift Family Hierarchy
 28:30 – Parentification & Emotional Oversharing
 31:55 – Long-Term Effects on Attachment & Identity
 35:50 – Attraction Patterns & the Drama Triangle

If you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast:

Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss
(All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree)

Connect with Dr Charlie Azzopardi:
Website: https://ift-malta.com/⁩
Courses (IFT Malta): https://ift-malta.com/courses-2/
European Journal of Parental Alienation (EJPAP):
https://ift-malta.com/elementor-1206/

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This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:
Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host
Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager

Connect with Lawrence Joss:
Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/
Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com