Asshole Parents Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:55:04 -0400 http://www.christianfamilyspeaks.com en-us © 2026 Asshole Parents yes 5097c3f0-240c-5f6c-a9b3-64306dfbb7e6 Christian Family, Esq. serial true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Divorce, Relationships, Marriage, Transformation, Emotional Intelligence, Legal, Coparenting, TED, Christian Family, Esq. https://storage.buzzsprout.com/q0a5d6qb6qg71uifwsbaksvgufcc?.jpg Asshole Parents http://www.christianfamilyspeaks.com Being Gay, Enduring Faith, Sexual Repression, and Divorcing the Church Being Gay, Enduring Faith, Sexual Repression, and Divorcing the Church Ed Shanley's story of faith and sexuality is insightful, inspirational, and informative.  He was married with children when at the age of 43 he came out to his wife as being sexually attracted to men.  He nearly lost everything and now at the age of 50, he is using his journey to support others through life coaching and experiential workshops.

https://www.aliveworkshop.com/

April 16-18th, 2021 

Ed Shanley (he/him/his), our owner, has been involved in personal development for over 25 years since he heard Zig Ziglar speak in the early 90's.

For over 25 years, he has served as a business analyst, project manager, and trainer for various Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies.  His list of clients includes PNC Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Huntington Bank, Erie Insurance, and the Ohio Department of Medicaid. 

Ed is a member of numerous organizations, including Project Management Institute, Central Ohio Agile Association,  International Institute of Business Analysis, and the International Coaching Federation (Columbus Chapter).  He also is president of the Board of Directors for the Alive Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing emotional intelligence training to the LGBTQ+ community

Ed is also a member of Toastmasters International and has several speaking certifications and won numerous awards.  He has also graduated from multiple train-the-trainer programs and is an avid reader of both professional and personal development books.

In 2012, Ed went through training to become a certified life coach and sought to use his productivity, transformational, and training skills to help individuals and not just large corporations.

]]> Ed Shanley's story of faith and sexuality is insightful, inspirational, and informative.  He was married with children when at the age of 43 he came out to his wife as being sexually attracted to men.  He nearly lost everything and now at the age of 50, he is using his journey to support others through life coaching and experiential workshops.

https://www.aliveworkshop.com/

April 16-18th, 2021 

Ed Shanley (he/him/his), our owner, has been involved in personal development for over 25 years since he heard Zig Ziglar speak in the early 90's.

For over 25 years, he has served as a business analyst, project manager, and trainer for various Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies.  His list of clients includes PNC Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Huntington Bank, Erie Insurance, and the Ohio Department of Medicaid. 

Ed is a member of numerous organizations, including Project Management Institute, Central Ohio Agile Association,  International Institute of Business Analysis, and the International Coaching Federation (Columbus Chapter).  He also is president of the Board of Directors for the Alive Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing emotional intelligence training to the LGBTQ+ community

Ed is also a member of Toastmasters International and has several speaking certifications and won numerous awards.  He has also graduated from multiple train-the-trainer programs and is an avid reader of both professional and personal development books.

In 2012, Ed went through training to become a certified life coach and sought to use his productivity, transformational, and training skills to help individuals and not just large corporations.

]]> Christian Family, Esq. Buzzsprout-8053324 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500 3359 2 1 full true Narcissistic Parents, Emotional Abuse, and Unconventional Divorce Narcissistic Parents, Emotional Abuse, and Unconventional Divorce "A lot of people have narcissistic parents in the sense that they care more about what the kid does for them than they care about actually nurturing the kid."- Shay Rowbottom

This interview with Shay Rowbottom, LinkedIn Content Guru, delves into growing up with narcissistic parents, unhealthy relationships, reasons not be a mother, and divorcing your toxic family. 

There is so much value and strength to be garnered from this discussion. I suggest you do like me and  listen to it a FEW times.  Recorded May 26, 2020

]]> "A lot of people have narcissistic parents in the sense that they care more about what the kid does for them than they care about actually nurturing the kid."- Shay Rowbottom

This interview with Shay Rowbottom, LinkedIn Content Guru, delves into growing up with narcissistic parents, unhealthy relationships, reasons not be a mother, and divorcing your toxic family. 

There is so much value and strength to be garnered from this discussion. I suggest you do like me and  listen to it a FEW times.  Recorded May 26, 2020

]]> Christian Family, Esq. Buzzsprout-4032566 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0400 3143 full false Interview with my parents together Interview with my parents together Eye-opening conversation between my parents about the marriage, healing, and how they can live in the same house now after having been divorced for 35 years.

]]> Eye-opening conversation between my parents about the marriage, healing, and how they can live in the same house now after having been divorced for 35 years.

]]> Christian Family, Esq. Buzzsprout-3048421 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0400 2379 1 4 full true Interview with My Mom Interview with My Mom Funny and engaging conversation about divorce, co-parenting, living with her ex and so much more.

]]> Funny and engaging conversation about divorce, co-parenting, living with her ex and so much more.

]]> Christian Family, Esq. Buzzsprout-3048403 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1859 1 3 full true Interview With My Dad Interview With My Dad Vulnerable and transparent conversation with my father about divorce, co-parenting, hurt and healing. 

]]> Vulnerable and transparent conversation with my father about divorce, co-parenting, hurt and healing. 

]]> Christian Family, Esq. Buzzsprout-3048367 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1935 1 2 full true Introduction to Asshole Parents Introduction to Asshole Parents Just me talking about what the podcast will be about. Introducing the next 3 episodes. 

]]> Just me talking about what the podcast will be about. Introducing the next 3 episodes. 

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