Ep 181 Long-Distance Family Dynamics with Helen Ellis

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’ve stumbled upon this episode, you’re probably already part of a distanced family or you will be as your life as a nomad unfolds. Leaving behind your family can be one of the hardest parts of setting off on your nomadic journey.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, my guest is Helen Ellis, founder of DistanceFamilies.com and author of</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Being a Distance Grandparent</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Helen discusses some of the common challenges and emotions for distance families (as well as the benefits!), why it’s so important for each generation to understand the others’ perspectives, and lots more. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Helen’s journey as a long-distance parent and grandparent</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why she did her thesis on distance grandparenting</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The fear people have around this topic</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What a rich encounter is and some of the different ways to create them</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to address the guilt that happens with distance </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The 3 H’s of progressive acceptance</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to set the stage for a successful distance family experience</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The benefits of this family dynamic</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For full show notes, resources, and links go to www.n