" Not therapy. Not sugarcoating. Just truth."
Welcome to Estranged and Deranged Podcast
A weekly deep dive into the journey of healing, growth, and resilience after profound loss. Each episode, we explore personal stories, strategies, and practical tools that empower women to navigate grief, rediscover themselves, and embrace self-care—uncovering the insights that foster transformation, strength, and wholeness. Hosted by Candi Morris and Christina Workman, this podcast brings compassionate guidance, webinars, courses, and community support to those seeking to move forward with grace and purpose.
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Meet Your Hosts
Christina Workman
I’m Chris, co-host of Estranged and Deranged. I’ve spent almost four decades working in nursing and trauma care, walking alongside people in their hardest moments. That work taught me how to sit with pain, speak truth when others stay quiet, and find strength in stories most people would rather look away from.
But here’s the part that really shaped me—I’m a mom who’s lived through the loss of my son Nate and the estrangement from my other child. Those experiences split me open and rebuilt me in ways no training ever could. They’re the reason I use my voice now—to remind other parents they’re not alone, not crazy, and not beyond healing.
Here on this podcast, I use my hard-won insight to challenge toxic narratives around family estrangement, encourage emotional resilience, and create space for the raw, messy middle of healing. My approach isn’t therapy, and it sure isn’t sugarcoated. This is where I use my voice and encourage other parents to do the same. I bring my real-life survival strategies to every conversation—raw, honest, and sometimes a little sarcastic. My hope? That listeners feel seen, understood, and can connect with what is being said about the chaotic topic of estrangement.
Did You Know This About
Christina?
Chris’s journey began with heartbreak—the sudden loss of her son Nate at eighteen due to an epileptic seizure. Her world shattered, and the path to healing was long, raw, and ongoing. She knows firsthand that grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and that some days, simply getting out of bed is a victory.
Chris speaks openly about the reality of child loss: the silence, the isolation, and the unfixable nature of grief. But she also shares the truth that healing is possible—not through perfection, but through presence. Her story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and unwavering love, and she walks alongside others with the message that you’re not broken—you’re grieving.
Chris continues to dream, heal, and grow, one moment at a time, always holding space for those who feel like life has stopped. She’s here to remind you: you don’t have to do this alone.
• Meet the other half of the duo •
Candi
I’m Candi, co-host of Estranged and Deranged. I’ve spent over 30 years working in human services, mostly supporting kids and families who’ve been through some of the toughest situations you can imagine. Along the way, I’ve supervised teams, led programs, and earned my Master’s in Organizational Management with a focus on Public Administration.
But here’s the real part—I’m also a mom who’s lived through the loss of my daughter Jessie and the painful estrangement from my son. Those experiences changed me in ways no degree or job ever could. They’re the reason I speak out now, creating space for parents like me who feel silenced, judged, or just plain heartbroken.
This podcast is where my professional life meets my personal one. I bring what I’ve learned on the job, what I’ve lived through at home, and what I’ve discovered while building a community of parents walking this same road. My hope? That listeners find honesty, connection, and maybe even a laugh or two in the middle of the hard stuff.
Did You Know This About
Candi?
Candi is a mother whose life was forever changed by the loss of her daughter Jessie and the painful estrangement from her son. These deeply personal experiences have shaped her perspective in ways no classroom or career ever could.
She knows what it feels like to be silenced, judged, and heartbroken—and she’s made it her mission to speak out for others who feel the same. Through podcast and community-building efforts, Candi offers raw honesty, connection, and even moments of laughter in the midst of grief.
Her story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and fierce compassion, and she walks alongside others with the message that healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means finding strength in the truth.
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