You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents
Torie WiksellTherapist and boundaries coach, Torie Wiksell, is no stranger to talking about toxic parents and dysfunctional family dynamics. In addition to her focus on supporting the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders as a therapist, Torie grew up with a mother who had an unmanaged personality disorder and understands the uniquely complicated aspects of these rela... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 111 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessEducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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If you grew up with a parent who had narcissistic or borderline traits, you may have heard this when you started setting boundaries, going to therapy, or naming the dysfunction in your family.
In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, we unpack:
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In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, therapist and boundaries coach Torie Wiksell breaks down common behaviors that toxic families often label as “normal,” but that are actually deeply damaging and abusive. We talk about why these dynamics are so con... more
In this episode of You're Not Crazy, I walk through the most common reasons boundaries fail with narcissistic, emotionally immature, and toxic parents. Not because you did it wrong, but because most people are taught a version of boundaries that does... more
The gaslighting, denial, deflection, and rewriting of reality mirror the dynamics many adults grew up with in toxic or narcissistic family systems. Torie explains how ongoing trauma impacts emotional capacity, why trauma that is still happening canno... more
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- Direct, kind, and validating
Torie is very good and clearing away the chaos and confusion.
Apple Podcasts5jessilizg
United Statesa month ago - Very healing
It’s very healing and validating to hear Torie’s personal
experiences which she shares so generously and her very clear and insightful guidance how to deal with narcissist parents. For the reviews that are saying it’s one-sided and the child can be also the problem…well, for adult children dealing with narcissist parents it *is* one sided, sadly …as well as incredibly nuanced, which many therapists do not fully understand, with so many emotions involved for the adult child. I’m not sure why the ... more
Apple Podcasts5soiebruteUnited Statesa month ago - Didn't really say anything
I'm not a parent but have witnessed young adults I know going no contact and find this topic fascinating. I tuned into the podcast hoping to learn something about a wave that seems to be sweeping the US. But all I heard here was a cheerleader saying things like , "it was never about us; it was always about the parents!" and "People in this community are the kindest, best people in world!" Of course it's also about the person going no contact. How can a therapist say otherwise? And this idea that... more
Apple Podcasts1PickANameAnyNameIsAlreadyTakenUnited States3 months ago - 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 Podcasts16321356763322United States6 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 States6 months ago
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Focusing on the intricacies of navigating relationships with toxic parents, this podcast tackles themes of emotional abuse, boundary-setting, and the psychological effects of familial dysfunction. The host offers personal insights as both a therapist and an adult child of a toxic parent, creating a relatable space for listeners who may feel isolated in their experiences. Topics such as narcissistic and borderline personality disorders, self-doubt, and healing strategies are explored, providing valuable support for those seeking to break free from harmful family dynamics. The show emphasizes the importance of personal growth, self-compassion, and resilience, encouraging cycle breakers to recognize their worth and prioritize their mental heal... more
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