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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Why Perfect Healing Doesn’t Exist (and What to Aim for Instead) 13:19

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Feeling like you’re “not healed enough” from your toxic family patterns? You’re not broken—and you’re not alone. In this powerful episode of You’re Not Crazy, therapist and boundaries coach Torie Wiksell dismantles the harmful myth of perfect healing that keeps so many cycle breakers stuck in shame and self-judgment. You’ll learn why healing from n…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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I Went Viral On TikTok: Here's What it Taught Me About Healing 15:21

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This week, I’m sharing a personal story I never expected to be telling: what it’s been like to go viral on TikTok as a boundaries coach for adult children of toxic parents. Spoiler alert—if you’ve ever wondered whether your healing work is actually paying off, I promise this episode will help you see your own progress more clearly. I talk about the…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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You Deserve Support: Overcoming Mental Blocks to Healing 15:27

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You’re not stuck because you’re lazy—you’re stuck because you were trained to put everyone else first. In this episode, I walk you through the mental blocks that keep cycle breakers paralyzed—especially the guilt that makes boundary-setting feel impossible. Plus, I’m sharing a one-time offer to get everything you need to finally break through—insid…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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The Hidden Codependency Behind Your Need to Over-Explain 16:57

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Do you catch yourself writing paragraph-long texts just to say “no”? Do you feel the urge to explain every decision, anticipate every reaction, or soften your truth with a long-winded disclaimer? That’s not overthinking. That’s overexplaining—and it’s a trauma response. In this episode, we’re talking about the exhausting cycle of overexplaining you…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Are They Really Sorry? The Empty Apology Trap 14:26

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Is your toxic parent’s “I’m sorry” leaving you more confused than comforted? In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, we unpack why apologies from narcissistic or otherwise toxic parents rarely feel like closure—and often reopen old wounds. You’ll learn: The signs of a real apology (and what performative regret looks like) How to stop spiraling when th…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Grieving the Life You Deserved: Healing From a Toxic Parent 17:25

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In this episode, I talk about the complicated grief that surfaces once we begin setting boundaries and creating distance from toxic, narcissistic, or emotionally immature parents. I share what it looked like in my own life— the emotional toll of being a parentified child, and why our healing journey often involves mourning the milestones we missed …

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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You're Not Doomed: Escaping a Pattern of Dysfunctional Relationships 17:14

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Big news! The Confident Boundaries App is officially live—now available for free on iPhone and Android. Inside, you’ll get instant access to a curated starter bundle of some of my favorite episodes and articles to support your healing from family dysfunction. In today’s episode, we’re digging into a question I hear often from adult children of narc…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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The Loneliness of Being the Cycle Breaker 16:21

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If you’re breaking toxic cycles in a family marked by emotional immaturity, narcissism, or borderline traits, there’s something we don’t talk about enough: the profound loneliness that can come with healing. You’re not just setting boundaries—you’re stepping out of the role your family expected you to play. Maybe you were the peacekeeper, the fixer…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Breaking Cycles Without Breaking Yourself 40:16

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Healing isn’t linear—especially when you’re the cycle breaker. In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, I’m pulling back the curtain on what real, sustainable healing looks like when you grew up with emotionally immature, narcissistic, or borderline parents. I share how becoming a therapist over a decade ago didn’t free me from my dysfunctional pattern…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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What If Protecting Yourself Is the Honest Thing to Do? 15:49

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Cycle breakers are often raised to believe that honesty = full disclosure and transparency… even when the other person has a history of weaponizing that honesty against them. In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, we’re digging into the messy middle between brutal honesty and self-abandonment—especially when it comes to dealing with parents who have …

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Are You Putting Out Fires or Breaking the Cycle? 25:29

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Let’s talk about the real work of breaking dysfunctional family cycles. If you're the adult child of a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder, you probably know the drill: chaos explodes, you search frantically for tools to survive it… and then once things settle down, you convince yourself it's “not that bad.” Sound familiar? …

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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"But They're Your Parent": Toxic Things People Say to Cycle Breakers 19:14

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Surviving (not thriving) Mother's Day weekend is what we're celebrating this week. Breaking cycles isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. Your commitment to healing, despite few healthy examples, is powerful. Be gentle with yourself; your journey of growth deserves compassion, not criticism. Next we’re calling out the toxic phrases that gaslig…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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One Year of Confident Boundaries: What I've Learned About Coaching, Community, and Growth 35:01

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After a year of running Confident Boundaries alongside my therapy practice, I’m reflecting on the journey—what worked, what didn’t, and how I’ve evolved my approach to supporting adult children of BPD and NPD parents. Expanding beyond therapy has allowed me to help more people through coaching, community, and this podcast. And, in this episode I sh…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Adulting is Hard: Breaking the Cycle & Filling in the Gaps 15:58

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Growing up with a parent who has borderline personality disorder (BPD) or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can have lasting emotional and practical impacts—some of which often go overlooked. In this episode, we dive into the challenges adult children of BPD/NPD parents face when it comes to "adulting" and why self-compassion is key. Listen t…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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This Year Was All About Growth: What I'm Most Proud of and What I’m Focusing on in 2025 22:43

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Today I’m reflecting on how I’ve grown this year and what I’m focusing on for 2025. From taking bold action before I felt “ready” to ending a toxic friendship and trusting myself more, I’m sharing the real, unfiltered moments that have shaped my year. This episode is all about celebrating progress, embracing imperfections, and setting clear intenti…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Breaking Cycles and Building Connections 18:23

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Can personal experiences spark global change? In this episode, I share the story behind my newest venture, Confident Boundaries, and how my passion for helping adults with parents who have borderline and narcissistic personality disorders has evolved throughout this past year. Confident Boundaries goes beyond my therapy and coaching practices, offe…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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When “Perfect” Isn’t Perfect: Unmasking a Narcissistic Mom 22:50

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Growing up with a narcissistic mother can feel like navigating a maze of manipulation and emotional chaos. Ever wonder how the image of a "perfect mom" can clash so deeply with reality? In this episode, I share snippets from my own personal journey of growing up with the "perfect" narcissistic mother. We'll dive into how societal perceptions of mot…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Becoming a Parent Myself Has Made Me Less Sympathetic to My Own Mom 23:19

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Today I share about my own childhood growing up with a narcissistic parent. I talk about why it's been such a struggle for me to really accept my mother's narcissism and how becoming a parent myself has made me much less sympathetic to my mother's poor parenting journey. Want access to archived episodes and bonus content? Subscribe to You’re Not Cr…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Being Kind to Yourself is Hard When You Grow Up with Emotionally Unpredictable Parents 14:47

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In this episode, we talk about self-compassion and why it is so hard to develop for adults who grew up with emotionally unpredictable parents. I dive deep into why an emotionally safe space is essential for developing self-compassion and ways you can practice being kinder to yourself starting today. Want access to archived episodes and bonus conten…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Yah, Your Parent is Probably Lying to Their Therapist 19:16

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Today, I'm talking about the frustrating reality of dealing with parents who continue to display toxic behaviors despite years of therapy. I share a personal story about my own mother who insisted her therapist told her she no longer needed therapy. Then, I discuss why some therapists are not be equipped to work with clients who have personality di…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Understanding Therapy vs Coaching: Navigating Relationships with Borderline and Narcissistic Parents 19:27

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Today I share my journey from being a skeptic of the coaching industry to launching my own coaching business, Confident Boundaries, earlier this year. You'll hear about my initial frustrations with the unregulated nature of coaching, especially during the COVID-19 boom, and how I came to recognize a pressing need for accessible support for adults w…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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The One Thing I Won't Help You With 9:34

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This week, I tell you why I absolutely refuse to help you suppress your emotional reactions to your parent's toxic behaviors. Listen to hear me out and why I instead recommend focusing on setting boundaries with your parent who has borderline and/or narcissistic personality disorder. Also, I share why this episode is a little late! As always- thank…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Self-Help Gurus: Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family Makes You a Target for Their BS 11:46

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This week on You're Not Crazy, I chat about why I loathe the Tony Robbins of the world and why you need to be careful about being the target of charismatic people who want to exploit you. Growing up with parents affected by borderline or narcissistic personality disorders can distort our sense of self and intuition, making us prime targets for re-t…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Common Issues That Get in the Way of Setting Boundaries with Difficult Parents 12:01

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Ever feel paralyzed by the thought of setting a boundary, let alone enforcing it? You’re not alone. Many of us didn't grow up witnessing healthy boundary-setting, and it can feel like an insurmountable task to learn it as an adult (but good news- it's not!). In this episode, I discuss practical steps and strategies to help you navigate the path tow…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Parental Manipulation: Let's Talk About It. 13:05

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Let's talk about common forms of parental manipulation and abuse. Today, we pull back the curtain on the dysfunctional tactics employed by parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Has your reality has been twisted through gaslighting? Were family rivalries created through triangulation? Today's episode reveals how guilt-tripp…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Thinking About Going No-Contact? Before You Do, Listen to This. 9:18

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Thinking about going no contact with a parent who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder? Be careful about how you execute that plan and what advice you follow—a recommendation by a popular therapist YouTuber of sending a letter is probably the worst idea I've ever heard. Join me, Torie Wiksell, as I unpack why this seemingly empowerin…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Navigating Toxic Family Dynamics: Finding the Right Therapist for You 11:05

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Finding the right therapist can feel like navigating a minefield, especially when you're dealing with the complexities of a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder. Ever been told to maintain contact with toxic family members because it's "good for your mental health"? I have, and let me tell you, it was eye-opening—and not in a…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Anger’s Great…Just Hear Me Out 10:39

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What if understanding your anger could be the key to your emotional freedom? Join me, Torie Wiksell, on "You're Not Crazy" as we explore the intricate and often terrifying relationship that adult children of parents with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) have with anger. Growing up in these environmen…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Welcome to You're Not Crazy! 2:11

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Welcome to You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for the Adult Children of Parents with Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders. Hosted by therapist and coach Torie Wiksell, this podcast is dedicated to those who have grown up trying to navigate the complicated and challenging realities of having a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality…

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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I Don’t Believe Parents Who Are “Completely Blindsided” When Their Child Goes No-Contact 10:04

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Why do some parents claim they had no idea their adult child would cut them off? Discover the reasons behind this disconnect when adult children going no contact with their parents in this episode of "You're Not Crazy." I'm Torie Wiksell, your host and a seasoned therapist and coach, and today we unpack the complex dynamics that lead to family estr…

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Why Perfect Healing Doesn’t Exist (and What to Aim for Instead) 13:19

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I Went Viral On TikTok: Here's What it Taught Me About Healing 15:21

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You Deserve Support: Overcoming Mental Blocks to Healing 15:27

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The Hidden Codependency Behind Your Need to Over-Explain 16:57

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Are They Really Sorry? The Empty Apology Trap 14:26

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Grieving the Life You Deserved: Healing From a Toxic Parent 17:25

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You're Not Doomed: Escaping a Pattern of Dysfunctional Relationships 17:14

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The Loneliness of Being the Cycle Breaker 16:21

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Breaking Cycles Without Breaking Yourself 40:16

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What If Protecting Yourself Is the Honest Thing to Do? 15:49

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Are You Putting Out Fires or Breaking the Cycle? 25:29

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"But They're Your Parent": Toxic Things People Say to Cycle Breakers 19:14

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One Year of Confident Boundaries: What I've Learned About Coaching, Community, and Growth 35:01

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Adulting is Hard: Breaking the Cycle & Filling in the Gaps 15:58

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This Year Was All About Growth: What I'm Most Proud of and What I’m Focusing on in 2025 22:43

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Breaking Cycles and Building Connections 18:23

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When “Perfect” Isn’t Perfect: Unmasking a Narcissistic Mom 22:50

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Becoming a Parent Myself Has Made Me Less Sympathetic to My Own Mom 23:19

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Being Kind to Yourself is Hard When You Grow Up with Emotionally Unpredictable Parents 14:47

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Yah, Your Parent is Probably Lying to Their Therapist 19:16

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Understanding Therapy vs Coaching: Navigating Relationships with Borderline and Narcissistic Parents 19:27

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The One Thing I Won't Help You With 9:34

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Self-Help Gurus: Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family Makes You a Target for Their BS 11:46

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Common Issues That Get in the Way of Setting Boundaries with Difficult Parents 12:01

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Parental Manipulation: Let's Talk About It. 13:05

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Thinking About Going No-Contact? Before You Do, Listen to This. 9:18

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Navigating Toxic Family Dynamics: Finding the Right Therapist for You 11:05

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Anger’s Great…Just Hear Me Out 10:39

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Welcome to You're Not Crazy! 2:11

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I Don’t Believe Parents Who Are “Completely Blindsided” When Their Child Goes No-Contact 10:04

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