06/07/2026
When the Whole Family Teaches Your Children to Disrespect You
When the Whole Family Teaches Your Children to Disrespect You Family estrangement and scapegoat recovery are the realities of sur...
Welcome! I share honest, real-life conversations about family estrangement, and life—sometimes serious, sometimes funny. Welcome to Just Jana!
You’ll also find prediabetic-friendly dinners, local Sarasota adventures, and just two old ladies finding humor in everyday moments. I share full-length YouTube videos on healthy recipes, family stories—including tough topics like estrangement—plus travel, local finds, humor, and life’s everyday adventures. Whether you’re 20 or 80, you’ll find honest conversations, practical tips, and a community that loves learning, laughing, and living well. Follow along and join the fun!
06/07/2026
When the Whole Family Teaches Your Children to Disrespect You
When the Whole Family Teaches Your Children to Disrespect You Family estrangement and scapegoat recovery are the realities of sur...
06/05/2026
Am I Overthinking My Family Estrangement?
Am I Overthinking My Family Estrangement? If you are a chronic overthinker who constantly replays past conver...
05/31/2026
The Hidden Choices Estranged Parents Are Forced to Make | Part 2
The Hidden Choices Estranged Parents Are Forced to Make | Part 2 When you find yourself estranged, everyone talks about the big arguments, the silence, and the tears—but no one talks about the quiet, agonizing decisions yo...
05/28/2026
The Hidden Choices Estranged Parents Are Forced to Make
The Hidden Choices Estranged Parents Are Forced to Make When you find yourself estranged, everyone talks about the big argu...
05/20/2026
When a Sibling Acts Interested in Your Life… But Isn’t
When a Sibling Acts Interested in Your Life… But Isn’t Have you ever received a "just checking in" text from an estranged ...
05/15/2026
Q&A #9: Mother's Day & The Truth About Estrangement | Peace, Pride, and Smear Campaigns
Q&A #9: Mother's Day & The Truth About Estrangement | Peace, Pride, and Smear Campaigns Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and I know the "noise" can be deafening. Today, I’m sitting down to answer some of your toughest questions and address why choosing...
05/13/2026
“I’m Not Fighting Your Battles for You” | Feeling Invisible Emotionally
“I’m Not Fighting Your Battles for You” | Feeling Invisible Emotionally When you express pain in a dysfunctional family and get told you’re “attacking,” it can leave you feeling invisible, confused, and alone. In this video, I sh...
05/12/2026
When Nothing You Do Is Ever Right
Just Jana 30 likes, 7 comments. "When Nothing You Do Is Ever Right"
05/09/2026
Sibling Estrangement | The Real Reason We Walk Away
Just Jana 50 likes, 8 comments. "Sibling Estrangement | The Real Reason We Walk Away"
05/04/2026
Family Estrangement Patterns: Triangulation and Flying Monkeys
Just Jana 30 likes. "Family Estrangement Patterns: Triangulation and Flying Monkeys"