Day: March 18, 2026

Trevor Crow, a relationship expert and executive coach, spoke about the growing crisis of family estrangement, especially between fathers and daughters, in a culture that now prioritizes mental health and boundaries. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory and neuroplasticity, she explained how emotional shutdown in high-pressure careers can damage family bonds, yet stressed that the brain can change through new patterns of active listening, validation, and non-defensive apology. She concluded that while parents cannot achieve perfection, they can repair past ruptures by initiating reconciliation, practicing forgiveness, and consistently telling even their adult children that they are loved and a source of pride.