In this episode of The Re-Mind Podcast, Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton explore a tender and rarely discussed form of grief: what happens when a parent does the healing work later in life—showing up with love, compassion, and connection for your children, in ways they never did for you.
Ash shares her personal experience of watching her father transform through healing, and the bittersweet grief that surfaces as her children receive the kind of nurturing she once longed for. Together, Ash and Dave reflect on the complexity of triggers, inner child pain, and the surprising ways grief can arise even in beautiful circumstances.
In this episode:
The unexpected grief of seeing your parent heal and change
Why triggers are a gift, revealing where we’re still not free
Holding both gratitude for the present and grief for the past
How to parent your own inner child through moments of pain
The role of non-judgment and presence in supporting others
Why it’s never too late for healing—and why that still may hurt
This episode is an invitation to honor your feelings, even when they don’t “make sense,” and to practice compassion for yourself while navigating layered family dynamics.
Reflection prompts:
Have you ever felt grief in the presence of something beautiful?
How do you tend to your inner child when old wounds resurface?
What might compassion (not judgment) look like in your own healing?
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Disclaimer:
The Re-Mind Podcast shares general information about mental health, well-being, healing, and spiritual growth. This episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or therapy. If you need support, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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