What do you do when your own kids go no-contact, your self-worth is tied to how much you do for others, and you’re grieving people who are still alive? In this deeply personal episode of The Session with Londa and David, Londa opens up publicly for the first time about estrangement from two of her children, the pain of “missing the window” with grandkids, and the hard work of rebuilding a sense of value that isn’t based on performance. David adds perspective on boundaries, therapy, and why disagreement should not equal disconnection. If you’ve ever struggled with family cutoff, anxious attachment, or feeling only as “good” as your contributions, this conversation will hit home. 3 Business / Personal-Leadership Takeaways: 1. Your worth isn’t your productivity. Londa’s struggle with feeling valuable only when she’s “doing” (financially helping, serving, fixing) mirrors what many entrepreneurs and professionals feel. If your identity is only tied to output and usefulness, any season where you’re “not needed” can feel like a crisis. Real leadership starts with separating intrinsic worth from performance. 2. Emotional boundaries beat emotional blackmail. David draws a sharp line between feelings and actions: all feelings are valid to discuss, but using them to punish (no contact, silent treatment, rewriting history) is not healthy. In business and family, the same principle applies—tough conversations are necessary; cutting people off without dialogue often deepens damage and stalls growth. 3. Perspective requires zooming out. Londa describes being “in the weeds,” reliving every past loss when new grief hits. David’s “bird’s-eye view” role—offering context, statistics, and outside examples—shows the value of having people around you who can zoom out when you can’t. In business, mentors, peers, and partners who can pull back the lens are critical when your emotions are clouding your judgment. #FamilyEstrangement #MentalHealthAndBusiness #SelfWorthJourney #TheSessionWithLondaAndDavid #RelationshipsAndLeadership