You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents
Torie WiksellPsychotherapist and Coach, Torie Wiksell, is no stranger to talking about challenging and dysfunctional family dynamics. In addition to specializing in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders as both a therapist and coach, Torie grew up with a mother who had an unmanaged personality disorder.Torie has spent a significant portion of her 12 y... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationMental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
In this short, grounding episode of the You’re Not Crazy Podcast, we’re talking about how cycle breakers can take care of themselves during the holidays when family dynamics are toxic, overwhelming, or emotionally unsafe.
This is not about pushing t... more
In today’s episode, Torie breaks down why cycle breakers panic-agree to things they don’t want to do, why your body goes into survival mode when you try to set limits, and why allowing yourself to change your mind is a crucial part of healing.
Liste... more
In this episode, we talk openly about cycle breaker shame, why it hits so hard after the holidays, and why these moments don’t define your growth. Listen to learn how to reconnect with the emotionally mature adult you’re working so hard to become.
I... more
This week’s episode breaks down why the holidays bring up so much dread, why perfectionism shows up so strongly for cycle breakers, and how to stay grounded when your family triggers you.
Torie Wiksell, therapist and boundaries coach, shares:
• Why... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Host
Reviews
- One sided
Therapy is supposed to help clients explore their experiences safely--not push a narrative that always casts one side as the villain.
Adult children sometimes have addictions, etc. Parents don’t have to and shouldn’t have to put up with adult children’s toxic behavior. ITS NOT ALWAYS PARENTS… just because she has unresolved parent issues doesn’t mean all adult children who go no contact is because of the parent!!
Apple Podcasts16321356763322
United States4 months ago - Very helpful information
This podcast has been very clarifying for me and my family’s dynamics. I didn’t realize until this past year how much tolerance I had developed for such toxic behaviors by others. This has also been very validating bc my sister and I have convos about trying to figure out what’s going on in our family and this podcast has brought up a lot of things we brought up with each other organically. It’s hard to understand if you don’t grow up with this kind of family bc on the outside they appear as sai... more
Apple Podcasts5Oikos_QueenUnited States4 months ago - Great for us with BPD moms, takes too long to get to the topic
First off, this is an amazing podcast if you’re an adult with a borderline mother and an enabling father (or another combo). I feel seen, validated, nodding along to most of it, triggered (in a good way), and taken a lot of Tori’s advice to use in my relationship with my borderline mom and enabler dad. It’s helper to clarify why I’m feeling what I’m feeling. I am empowered. So, thank you. You’re talking about issues that I have never heard another podcaster talk about. That being said, I agree w... more
Apple Podcasts4GirlyShopperUnited States5 months ago - Incredibly Healing Podcast!!
I am on a healing journey, trying to recuperate from my toxic and dysfunctional family. In a very low moment recently, I searched for self-help podcasts and found Torie’s, and though I’m only a few episodes in, I feel better already. Listening to her is so soothing and validating, and I am excited to continue this journey!
Apple Podcasts5Dogmom0999United States6 months ago - Life Changing
This podcast has helped me more than any other resources I’ve found. So thankful!
Apple Podcasts5Callie2884United States6 months ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Canada/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #244 |  United Kingdom/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  South Africa/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #245 | South Africa/Education |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast
What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The content focuses on navigating the complexities of relationships with toxic parents, particularly those exhibiting borderline and narcissistic tendencies. The host provides practical advice, emotional support, and insights from her experiences as both a therapist and a cycle breaker. Episodes cover a range of topics including setting boundaries, dealing with self-gaslighting, and understanding familial dynamics, aiming to empower adult children seeking healing from their challenging upbringing. Unique to this podcast is a strong emphasis on community, offering resources like workshops and coaching to aid listeners in their personal growth and recovery journeys through supportive discussion and relatable storytelling.
Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does this podcast get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for this podcast?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?
To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?
These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:
1. Adult Child
2. The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle
3. The Healing Trauma Podcast
4. Our Whole Childhood with Patrick Teahan
5. CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
How many episodes of this podcast are there?
this podcast launched a year ago and published 95 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact this podcast?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.