# 225. When Your Adult Child Goes No Contact: Understanding Family Estrangement with Tania Khazaal

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Podcast: [The Midlife Momma Podcast -  Empty nest mom, Parenting adult children, Midlife transition, Christian mom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-momma-podcast-empty-nest-mom-parenting-adult-children-midlife-transition-christian-mom-5237704)
Published: 2026-06-18T06:00:10+00:00
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## Resource

In this heartfelt conversation, family estrangement expert Tania Khazaal shares her personal journey from estrangement with her own mother to reconciliation and healing. Together, we explore why adult children sometimes pull away, what emotional safety looks like in family relationships, and how moms can respond with emotional confidence and the right language. HELPFUL LINKS: Tania Kazhaal's website and resources here Free Guide: Journaling Through Transitional Grief here Apply for Coaching with certified Empty Nest Coach, Pamela here Take the free 2-minute Quiz here Review + Rate podcast here Follow Pamela on Instagram here Follow Pamela on Facebook here Pamela's website with free resources here

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