345: When the Silent Treatment Goes Too Far

345: When the Silent Treatment Goes Too Far

Author: Impactful Parent June 19, 2026 Duration: 39:16
The Silent Treatment In this powerful episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos pulls back the curtain on the subtle, quiet dynamics that drain a mother’s energy and erode her confidence. Kristina is joined by special guest Ama K. Karikari, author of Silenced to Soaring, to decode the painful patterns of emotional withdrawal and the exhausting cycle of the silent treatment. Together, they break down why the silent treatment is an intentional form of narcissistic abuse and emotional harm, rather than a healthy need for space. You will learn the psychological mechanics of emotional withdrawal, how it mimics physical pain, and why it forms dangerous trauma bonding mechanisms that keep women stuck. Kristina and Ama also dive deep into how these toxic home environments and silent conflicts impact your children’s emotional development and create negative blueprints for their future relationships. More importantly, you’ll discover how to reclaim your voice, rebuild your self-trust, and move from just surviving to truly soaring. Get Support & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 Join the community and get your FREE ebook copy of Silenced to Soaring: http://www.skool.com/silenced-2-soaring-moms Connect with The Impactful Parent: ✨ Visit the website for more parenting resources: https://theimpactfulparent.com 📱 Download the FREE Impactful Parent App so you never miss a tip to turn chaos into connection!

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
343: Divorce: What Parents Do Wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:56
Divorce: What parents do wrong! Is your divorce hurting your kids more than it needs to? Divorce is undeniably one of the hardest transitions a family can face, but the real damage often doesn’t come from the split itsel…
342: Supporting High Performing Child Athletes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:52
Supporting High Performing Child Athletes Is your child a ”natural” on the field but struggling to keep up in the classroom? We all dream of supporting our child’s passions, but when ”good” turns into ”elite,” the rules…
341: Emotional Eating in Children and Teenagers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:01
Is your child reaching for the pantry every time they’re stressed, bored, or upset? 🍎🍪 We’ve all been there: seeing our kids finish a bag of chips after a hard day at school and wondering, ”Are they actually hungry, or i…
340: SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTERS: Ways to Limit Screens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:44
SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTERS: Ways to Limit Screens ”Mom, I’m bored!” — Is this the soundtrack to your summer? ☀️🍦 The sun is out, school is off, and suddenly the lure of the screen seems stronger than ever. But summer doesn’t…
339: Safety Lessons Every Parent S [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:42
Safety Lessons Every Parent Needs To Teach Their Child Is your child truly safe? It’s every parent’s biggest worry, but the answer might not be what you think. 🛡️ In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Ca…
338: Understanding Teen Self Harm: Myths vs. Reality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:00
Understanding Teen Self Harm: Myths vs. Reality Is your teen struggling with big emotions, and you’re terrified they might be turning to self-harm? It is one of the scariest realizations a parent can face. You see the lo…
337: Where To Next? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:42
A raw episode with Kristina as she brainstorms the future of the Impactful Parent. https://theimpactfulparent.com for more. Please subscribe and leave a comment!
336: Difficult Teenagers.  Tips and Advice for Parents [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:39
Difficult Teenagers. Tips and Advice for Parents ”I just don’t know what to do with them anymore.” 😔 Does that sentence sound familiar? If you’ve reached the point where you feel more like a warden than a parent, or if y…
335: Talking to Teenagers About WEIGHT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:53
Talking to Teenagers About WEIGHT Is your teen struggling with body image, or are you worried about their health but afraid to say the wrong thing? In a world obsessed with filters and ”perfect” bodies, many parents feel…
334: Stop The Medication Guessing Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:18
Stop the Guessing Game: Is Your Teen’s ”Broken” Brain Actually a Superpower? 🧠✨ Are you exhausted by the endless cycle of new medications, different therapists, and ”wait and see” approaches that never seem to work for y…