In this episode, Josh sits down with trauma coach Ana Gersch to explore emotionally immature parents, estrangement, and the role of validation in family relationships.
Ana shares her journey into trauma work, blending somatic practices, spirituality, and modern coaching. Together, they unpack how trauma lives in the body, why emotional immaturity shows up in parents, and what actually defines emotional maturity.
They also dive into the rise of estrangement, whether no contact is a trend, and how social media is shaping these conversations.
A key theme throughout is the difference between validation and agreement, and why this misunderstanding often keeps families stuck.
This episode offers a grounded, honest look at healing, boundaries, and what it really takes to have a relationship with someone as they are, not who you wish they could be.
Find Ana - https://www.instagram.com/ana_traumacoach/
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