Voices of Visionaries with Becca Rich
Are you passionate about the future of healthcare, education, and family wellbeing? Voices of Visionaries amplifies the voices of everyday change-makers and thought leaders who are challenging the status quo and redefining these systems. Join the fun host Becca Rich every fortnight for authentic conversations with those paving the way for a compassionate, conscious future. If you're seeking motivational insights and practical wisdom to inspire positive change in your life and give you hope for humanity, this inspiring and moving show is for you. You won't look at the world the same way again.
Voices of Visionaries with Becca Rich
Ep 8. S1 - When Divorce Turns Toxic, How Warwick McClelland Helps Parents Navigate Parental Alienation
Why are so many millions of children in Australia and around the world being alienated from one of their parents?
In this powerful and emotive episode, we have a unique and deeply insightful conversation with Warwick McClelland, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, divorce and parental alienation.
What makes this episode even more special is that Warwick is joined by his partner, Becca, who is also the host of the podcast and has done plenty of research for her second documentary film, Beautiful Souls Too. Together, they dive deep into the emotional complexities of parental alienation, exploring its impact on children and the targeted parents and together they offer some practical advice for those caught in this heartbreaking cycle.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by court battles, expert assessments, or the emotional weight of protecting your relationship with your children, this episode is a must-listen. Warwick and Becca’s compassionate, insightful approach will leave you feeling empowered with actionable advice to break free from the toxic cycle and reclaim your peace.
Tune in to hear their unique perspective on navigating parental alienation, and discover the strength and clarity you need to move forward.
00:43 – Meet Warwick McClelland: Clinical Psychologist
01:34 – Warwick’s Personal Journey and Professional Insights
12:43 – Becca’s Divorce Story
15:41 – Defining Parental Alienation
18:18 - Tactics of Alienating Parents
27:34 – Impact on Children
38:04 – Supporting the Targeted Parent and Children
41:38 – Challenges of Parental Alienation
43:09 – Maintaining Hope and Connection
46:16 – Reunification and Emotional Management
53:55 – Supporting Targeted Parents
01:02:31 – Quantum Connections and Spiritual Insights
01:13:25 – Forgiveness and Letting Go of Resentment
01:16:15 – Self-Care Amidst Legal Battles
01:24:52 – Parental Alienation and Legal Challenges
01:42:51 A Vision for Healing and Prevention
01:48:37 – Messages to Parents and Children
Connect with Warwick
Website: thesoulpsych.com
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
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Meet Your Host
Becca Rich
Becca is a heart-centered creative, social entrepreneur, and intuitive committed to creating positive change through her projects.
She is currently in the middle of producing her first documentary film Beautiful Souls, she has created Life’skool to support families in broken systems, and is writing a hybrid memoir on ADHD’s impact on families.
With past experience producing The Crap Cook, an unscripted cooking show, Becca’s journey reflects her passion for blending creativity, social impact, and personal growth.
In her downtime, she enjoys family, nature, dancing, and spiritual exploration.
Connect with podcast host Becca Rich
- Instagram: Follow Becca Here
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/beccarich
- Life'skool
