Breaking Free from the No-Win Trap: How Toxic Families Twist Victimhood, Responsibility & Keep You Stuck (Bonus Episode 23)

What happens when you’re raised to believe your worth depends entirely on your mother’s emotional comfort? Let's explore the insidious dynamics of covert narcissistic abuse, emotional enmeshment, victimhood, and the liberating power of estrangement.🌿 the no win trap set by toxic mothers 🌿 the damaging power of the “victim role” 🌿 the “victim role” as a personality type 🌿 how the victim role silences its victims 🌿 conflict doesn’t start at estrangement 🌿 how to break the habit of taking too much responsibility in relationship issues 🌿 people who allow you to take too much responsibility for a problem need to be removed from your life 🌿 evolvement is the goal in any painful situation 🌿 breaking free and breaking the cycleTerri is a Mom, Wife, and host of the podcast Character Outs. She is on a mission to normalize going (and staying) no contact with toxic family.*****Episode Sponsor:Hiya is revolutionizing children's health with a pediatrician-approved, sugar-free multivitamin designed to nourish growing kids with the essential nutrients they need—without the junk. Made with 15 key vitamins and minerals, Hiya’s chewable formula is free from artificial sweeteners, dyes, and gummy additives, offering a cleaner, healthier approach to kids’ nutrition. Trusted by parents and loved by kids, Hiya is on a mission to build lifelong wellness habits from the very first bite.Use my link 👉 https://hiyahealth.pxf.io/c/5964558/1730519/20098 to get 50% off of your first order with HIYA and free delivery! ***** Mentioned in the episode: 📌 [Podcast] Character Outs - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/terri682/ 📌 [Book] Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents by Nina W Brown EdD LPC - https://www.amazon.com/Children-Self-Absorbed-Grown-Ups-Getting-Narcissistic/dp/1572245611 📌 [Book] Emotional Vampires: Dealing with People Who Drain You Dry by Albert J. Bernstein - https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Vampires-Dealing-Revised-Expanded-dp-0071790950/dp/0071790950/ 📌 [Book] It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn - https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family/dp/1101980389 📌 [Book] Will I Ever Be Good Enough?: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers by Dr. Karyl McBride Ph.D. - https://www.amazon.com/Will-Ever-Good-Enough-Narcissistic/dp/1439129436 📌 [Movie] The Florida Project - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Florida_Project 📌 [Book] The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene - https://www.amazon.com/Strategies-War-Joost-Elffers-Books/dp/0143112783 Connect with Terri:📌 Website: https://characteroutspodcast.com/ 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/characteroutspodcast/ 📌 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-l-47a33a296/ *****MY LATEST BOOK!!! Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI *****My TEDx Talk:📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc Books by Dr. Sherrie Campbell:⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA ⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn ⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R ⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u ⚉...

For many daughters, the relationship with their father is the first blueprint for love, trust, and emotional safety. When that father is emotionally absent, narcissistic, or abusive, the wounds run deep. Listen in for a deeper conversation on healing from the complex and often unspoken impact of toxic fathers and parental neglect. 🌱 Understanding Toxic Fathers 🌱 Recognizing Abuse: It's Hard to See When You're In It 🌱 Living in Fear and Confusion 🌱 The Lasting Impact of Parental Neglect 🌱 Healing Journeys and 'Ah-Ha' Moments Over Time 🌱 Being Forced to Handle Adult Responsibilities 🌱 Being Blamed for Problems You Didn't Cause 🌱 Accepting That Some Adults Will Never Take Accountability 🌱 Embracing Identity Work 🌱Setting and Maintaining Protective Boundaries Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is a licensed clinical psychologist and national expert in narcissistic abuse. She is a highly sought-after relationship coach for those experiencing narcissistic abuse, as well as the sole owner and founder of The Z Group, a private therapy practice specializing in anxiety, depression, and complex relationship dynamics. Dr. Z is the author of two interactive workbooks. Her first workbook, titled “Find Your Calm: A Workbook to Manage Anxiety,” garnered great success, prompting her to pen a second workbook titled, “Find Good Habits: A Workbook for Daily Growth.” She is an accomplished and active media contributor, as well as an influential social media personality in the mental health space. More recently. Dr. Z launched her newest podcast, “Next Up: Narcissism,” where she has the tough conversations and tackles the hard questions about narcissistic abuse, relationships, and mental health.*****Episode Sponsor:Hiya is revolutionizing children's health with a pediatrician-approved, sugar-free multivitamin designed to nourish growing kids with the essential nutrients they need—without the junk. Made with 15 key vitamins and minerals, Hiya’s chewable formula is free from artificial sweeteners, dyes, and gummy additives, offering a cleaner, healthier approach to kids’ nutrition. Trusted by parents and loved by kids, Hiya is on a mission to build lifelong wellness habits from the very first bite. Use my link 👉 https://hiyahealth.pxf.io/c/5964558/1730519/20098 to get 50% off of your first order with HIYA and free delivery! ***** Mentioned in the episode: 📌 [Podcast] Next Up: Narcissism - https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Z:📌 Website: https://www.drjaimezuckerman.com/ 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.z_psychologist/ 📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJaimeZuckerman *****MY LATEST BOOK!!! Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI *****My TEDx Talk:📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc Books by Dr. Sherrie Campbell:⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA ⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn ⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R ⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u ⚉ Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person - https://amzn.to/36mlXp5 Connect with Dr. Sherrie Campbell: ⚉ Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/ ⚉ Facebook:...

Survival isn’t just about enduring hardship—it’s about reclaiming your power, rewriting your story, and learning how to thrive in a world that may have once felt unsafe.&nbsp; If you're trying to navigate your trauma right now, this episode offers powerful insights on:🌿Surviving multiple traumatic events from home life, to foster care, to homelessness&nbsp;🌿How to find and use resilience&nbsp;🌿How foster care was safer than at home with bio family&nbsp;🌿Surviving homelessness&nbsp;🌿Marrying and having children with a narcissist&nbsp;🌿Turning pain into knowledge&nbsp;🌿Breaking cycles of generational trauma&nbsp;🌿Parenting through divorce&nbsp;🌿Struggles we face when trying to heal trauma&nbsp;🌿Cutting ties with toxic family&nbsp;🌿Reclaiming your life Tanya-Marie Dubé is an NPD Expert &amp; Narcissist Abuse Recovery Mentor Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Online Educator.&nbsp;She is widely received as a spiritual leader in the world of Narcissistic Personality Disorder as an Abuse Recovery Mentor and uses her powerful stories, experiences, and 30 years of education to link arms with adversity experts all over the world in a movement to end toxic generational cycles and bring women the quantum healing they're looking for after emotional and psychological abuse. She is the founder of the ongoing and popular Unbreakable Women Pop Up Podcast Interview Series, Thriving After Divorce Radio, her self-paced course: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Next Level, her hands-on guided course: Breaking the Bonds of Narcissistic Abuse, and her growing membership From We to ME: Creating the New YOU after Narcissistic Abuse.&nbsp;***** Episode Sponsor: Hiya is revolutionizing children's health with a pediatrician-approved, sugar-free multivitamin designed to nourish growing kids with the essential nutrients they need—without the junk. Made with 15 key vitamins and minerals, Hiya’s chewable formula is free from artificial sweeteners, dyes, and gummy additives, offering a cleaner, healthier approach to kids’ nutrition. Trusted by parents and loved by kids, Hiya is on a mission to build lifelong wellness habits from the very first bite.Use my link 👉 https://hiyahealth.pxf.io/c/5964558/1730519/20098 to get 50% off of your first order with HIYA and free delivery!&nbsp;*****&nbsp;Mentioned in the episode:&nbsp;📌 [Book] A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive by Dave Pelzer - https://www.amazon.com/Child-Called-Childs-Courage-Survive/dp/1558743669&nbsp;Connect with Tanya-Marie:📌 Email: [email protected]&nbsp;📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanyamariedube&nbsp;📌 Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@tanya.marie.dube&nbsp;***** MY LATEST BOOK!!!&nbsp;Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI&nbsp;*****My TEDx Talk:📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - <a href="https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Society expects them to be strong, stoic, and unshakable. But what happens when the weight of trauma becomes unbearable?&nbsp;What happens when the very qualities that make them resilient also become the barriers that keep them from healing?&nbsp;In this unfiltered conversation, retired police officer Kevin Donaldson sheds light on the silent struggles of men, ranging from masculinity and emotional suppression to toxic family dynamics, the importance of breaking generational cycles of pain, and more.🍃 Childhood trauma&nbsp;🍃 Overcoming C-PTSD&nbsp;🍃 OCD coping strategies&nbsp;🍃 Dealing with toxic family members in social media&nbsp;🍃 Parenting to protect our children from the generational trauma we endured&nbsp;🍃Committing to a resilient mindset&nbsp;🍃 Using stories of struggle to help othersSurviving post-traumatic stress and multiple suicide attempts, Kevin P. Donaldson found resiliency in the embrace of his trauma. Retiring from the police department in New Jersey in 2014 after being involved in a shooting during a domestic incident, Kevin struggled to find peace inside his own chaotic mind dealing with feelings that were foreign and new while fighting through the difficulties that life threw his way.&nbsp;Kevin now Chronicles his struggles by speaking out and destigmatizing mental health to find resiliency in facing suffering head-on by showing that there is a way to find your smile once again. &nbsp; Find Kevin's work and dedication to face the truth as the host of The Suffering Podcast. His work now includes his dedication to repaying the assistance that was given during his most trying of times as the co-founder and President of&nbsp; the Non-Profit organization The Suffering Podcast's Dented Development Project which helps repair dents caused by Suffering in those who have overcome adversity.&nbsp; In 2022, Kevin was honored by being named to Who's Who in America.&nbsp; In 2022, Kevin was a guest on Soft White Underbelly detailing his story which led to being one of the creator Mark Laita's favorite interviews on his channel as mentioned on "The Joe Rogan Experience".&nbsp;Kevin writes for a variety of periodicals and has been a former Executive Contributor for Rich Man Magazine, Rich Woman Magazine, and Sovereign Global Magazine highlighting stories on a variety of topics and individual.&nbsp; In 2024, Kevin is co-authored the groundbreaking book Man You Are Crazy, a book with Detective Chris Anderson chronicling his journey into and out of the darkness exploring Mental Health in the Police world. <a...

Society tells us that family is everything—that blood is thicker than water. But what happens when that very bloodline is the source of deep emotional wounds? What happens when the people who are supposed to love and support you are the ones causing the most harm and abusing you?In this powerful conversation, Josh Connolly shares about the harsh societal pushback against survivors who choose to go no contact, the misplaced sympathy for abusers, and the role of somatic healing—particularly breathwork—in recovering from emotional abuse.🌿The importance of challenging traditional family narratives🌿How toxic parents affect their children’s development and self-perception?🌿Healing Through Breathwork🌿Strategies for establishing and maintaining boundaries with toxic family members 🌿The importance of inner child healing🌿Deciding to go ‘No Contact and rewriting your stories after enduring toxic family relationships🌿The Role of Community🌿Overcoming Guilt and ShameJosh Connolly, an Amazon bestselling author, has taken the mental health world by storm with his groundbreaking book, "It’s Them, Not You: How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story." This transformative guide provides readers with essential tools and guided breathwork sessions to overcome toxic family dynamics and heal from past trauma. Renowned as one of the UK's top mental health advocates,Josh connects with nearly half a million followers, delivering powerful insights and strategies. His workshops, ranging from local schools to some of the biggest brands in the world, empower individuals to connect deeply with their emotions and intuition. As an ambassador for Nacoa, Josh passionately supports those affected by parental alcohol issues, driving significant advancements in mental health awareness and support.*****Episode Sponsor:Hiya is revolutionizing children's health with a pediatrician-approved, sugar-free multivitamin designed to nourish growing kids with the essential nutrients they need—without the junk. Made with 15 key vitamins and minerals, Hiya’s chewable formula is free from artificial sweeteners, dyes, and gummy additives, offering a cleaner, healthier approach to kids’ nutrition. Trusted by parents and loved by kids, Hiya is on a mission to build lifelong wellness habits from the very first bite.Use my link 👉 https://hiyahealth.pxf.io/c/5964558/1730519/20098 to get 50% off of your first order with HIYA and free delivery! ***** Mentioned in the episode: 📌 [Book] It’s Them, Not You: How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story - https://www.amazon.com/Its-Them-Not-You-author/dp/1785044842 📌 Breathing Space: An online community away from social media - www.joshconnolly.co.uk/breathing-space 📌 Inner You: A flagship online 6 week programme, on demand lifetime access - www.joshconnolly.co.uk/inner-you 📌 Deeper You: starting 24th Feb, 6 week live cohort to reconnect with joy - https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/deeper-you Connect with Josh Connolly:📌 Website: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/ 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_ffw/ 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshffw 📌 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josh_ffw 📌 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/josh_ffw 📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshConnolly_FFW 📌 Work with Josh: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/contact *****MY LATEST BOOK!!! Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI *****My TEDx Talk:📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc Books

If you have endured the emotional wounds of toxic parenting and are ready to step into your power, this episode is for you. Cari Fund shares her story and the critical importance of choice, the liberating power of boundaries, and the redemption found in becoming the person your parents could never be.🌿 Defining moment and experiences that inspire healing 🌿 How our personal journey, when examined, can help us evolve and deepen our self-awareness 🌿 How telling our personal stories leads to a sense of community 🌿 Why creating a safe space is integral to healing toxic family dynamics🌿 Advice for someone just beginning to recognize toxic dynamics in their own family. 🌿 Defining and creating a healthy family dynamic Cari Fund is the host of Surviving Roots, a podcast dedicated to bold self-growth, healing, and empowerment. With a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from NYU and decades of experience building brands in the beauty industry, she combines science, intuition, and personal storytelling to inspire transformation. Cari’s essays have been featured in Mother.ly, and she is currently writing a book she believes she was born to write. As a mom of two, she is fiercely committed to living with purpose, authenticity, and empowering others to do the same—embracing their true power and rewriting their own stories.*****Episode Sponsor:Hiya is revolutionizing children's health with a pediatrician-approved, sugar-free multivitamin designed to nourish growing kids with the essential nutrients they need—without the junk. Made with 15 key vitamins and minerals, Hiya’s chewable formula is free from artificial sweeteners, dyes, and gummy additives, offering a cleaner, healthier approach to kids’ nutrition. Trusted by parents and loved by kids, Hiya is on a mission to build lifelong wellness habits from the very first bite. Use my link 👉 https://hiyahealth.pxf.io/c/5964558/1730519/20098 to get 50% off of your first order with HIYA and free delivery! *****Mentioned in the episode: 📌 [Podcast] Surviving Roots: A Crash Course in Turning Pain into Potential - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surviving-roots-a-crash-course-in-turning-pain-into/id1749314286 Connect with Cari Fund:📌 Website: https://www.cari.fund/ 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cari.fund 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carifundauthor *****MY LATEST BOOK!!! Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI *****My TEDx Talk:📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc Books by Dr. Sherrie Campbell:⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA ⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn ⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R ⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u ⚉ Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person - https://amzn.to/36mlXp5 Connect with Dr. Sherrie Campbell: ⚉ Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/ ⚉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD Check out the Sherapy Master Class: The Toxic Family Sherapy Course designed to help people master toxic family members and turn their life around to one of freedom, peace, and empowerment. Click here https://bit.ly/SherapyMasterclass Get early access to news, insights,...

For those who have left toxic relationships, whether familial or romantic, curating a space that feels safe, nurturing, and reflective of one's authentic self is essential. The way we design our homes, organize our surroundings, and incorporate elements that bring us peace can be an act of self-love and reparenting, providing the stability we may have lacked in childhood or past relationships. In this episode, let's explore the profound connection between our environment and healing. ✅ making your house a home ✅ the importance of a peaceful environment ✅ expressing your uniqueness ✅ creating a healing space to take pause ✅ clearing clutter ✅ purging and shedding stuff and relationships ✅ creating space for the new to come into your life✅ creating an attitude of gratitudeJeanne Collins is an award-winning interior designer, published author, motivational speaker, podcaster, and mindset coach who left the corporate world behind to find her true self through design and inner wellness. She is the founder of the House of JerMar, a lifestyle brand where wellness starts within. The House of JerMar empowers women to live all in through interior design and personal wellness. It is a destination for women ready to reimagine what is possible in their homes and lives and then create it. Jeanne is an Architectural Digest AD Pro 2024 Featured Designer, winner of the 2022 Luxe Magazine Red Award, and she was also recently nominated as an HGTV Designer of the Year. She chronicles her journey and the approach that changed her life and work in her memoir, Two Feet In: Lessons from an All-In Life.*****Episode Sponsor:Hiya is revolutionizing children's health with a pediatrician-approved, sugar-free multivitamin designed to nourish growing kids with the essential nutrients they need—without the junk. Made with 15 key vitamins and minerals, Hiya’s chewable formula is free from artificial sweeteners, dyes, and gummy additives, offering a cleaner, healthier approach to kids’ nutrition. Trusted by parents and loved by kids, Hiya is on a mission to build lifelong wellness habits from the very first bite.Use my link 👉 https://hiyahealth.pxf.io/c/5964558/1730519/20098 to get 50% off of your first order with HIYA and free delivery! *****Mentioned in the episode: 📌 [Memoir] TWO FEET IN: LESSONS FROM AN ALL-IN LIFE by Jeanne Collins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCCXMW5P 📌 [Podcast] House of JerMar Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-jermar/id1753608748 Connect with Jeanne Collins:📌 Website: www.houseofjermar.com 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofjermar 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jermardesigns 📌 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannedcollins/ 📌 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@houseofjermar *****MY LATEST BOOK!!! Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI *****My TEDx Talk:📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc Books by Dr. Sherrie Campbell:⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA ⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn ⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R ⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u ⚉ Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person -...

One of the most critical components of emotional well-being is feeling seen—not just physically but emotionally and psychologically. True recognition goes beyond mere presence; it involves being acknowledged, understood, and valued for who you are. In this episode, we dive deep into the impact of toxic family systems, the importance of being seen, and so much more. ✅ What does it mean to be “seen” ✅ Why many survivors have developed skills not to be seen ✅ Working through feelings of guilt when being given to ✅ Working through fears of “taking up too much space” ✅ When being seen was “unsafe” ✅ Wanting to be seen while also being horribly uncomfortable with it ✅ What being “seen” should feel like ✅ Healing your inner child ✅ Ways to see yourself Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY29915), international speaker, and mother of two based in Beverly Hills. She specializes in trauma, inner child work, and healing narcissistic abuse. Her therapeutic approach combines evidence-based modalities with holistic, mindfulness, and body-centered techniques to support lasting, personalized healing that addresses the root of trauma and attachment. As a former VA psychologist and a trauma survivor herself, Dr. Deniz brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her work. Dr. Deniz holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in trauma and integrative health at the West Los Angeles VA. She offers a range of online programs and masterclasses, making her insights accessible to a global audience. Dedicated to educating and empowering trauma survivors, Dr. Deniz shares transformative information on social media, fostering a supportive and validating community for those impacted by various types of trauma. ***** EPISODE SPONSORHiya is revolutionizing children's health with a pediatrician-approved, sugar-free multivitamin designed to nourish growing kids with the essential nutrients they need—without the junk. Made with 15 key vitamins and minerals, Hiya’s chewable formula is free from artificial sweeteners, dyes, and gummy additives, offering a cleaner, healthier approach to kids’ nutrition. Trusted by parents and loved by kids, Hiya is on a mission to build lifelong wellness habits from the very first bite. Use my link 👉 https://hiyahealth.pxf.io/c/5964558/1730519/20098 to get 50% off of your first order with HIYA and free delivery! ***** Mentioned in the episode: 📌 [PROGRAM] Heal the Inner Child Program: https://deniz-ahmadinia.mykajabi.com/innerchild Connect with Dr. Deniz: 📌 Website: http://www.drdeniz.com/ 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdenizpsyd/?hl=en 📌 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drdenizpsyd ***** MY LATEST BOOK!!! Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI *****My TEDx Talk: 📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc Books by Dr. Sherrie Campbell: ⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA ⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn ⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R ⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u ⚉ Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person - https://amzn.to/36mlXp5...

Have you ever felt torn between loyalty to your family and the need to protect your own mental health? Have you lived through the pain of toxic family relationships and are seeking hope, healing, and a path forward? Drawing from the powerful stories shared by Tanya Dube, join me as we explore the many facets of life within toxic families. From the yearning for acceptance, the intricate tactics of manipulation, and the courage it takes to break free, these narratives shine a light on the complexities of healing. Let this episode be a source of empowerment, reminding you that while the wounds of the past run deep, your ability to rise above them is stronger.✅ How to find and use resilience ✅ How foster care was safer than at home with bio family ✅ Surviving homelessness ✅ Marrying and having children with a narcissist ✅ Turning pain into knowledge ✅ Breaking cycles of generational trauma ✅ Parenting through a divorce with a narcissist ✅ Struggles we face when trying to heal trauma ✅ Cutting ties with toxic family ✅ How to reclaim your life Tanya-Marie Dubé is an NPD Expert &amp; Narcissist Abuse Recovery Mentor Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Online Educator. She is widely received as a spiritual leader in the world of Narcissistic Personality Disorder as an Abuse Recovery Mentor and uses her powerful stories, experiences, and 30 years of education to link arms with adversity experts all over the world in a movement to end toxic generational cycles and bring women the quantum healing they're looking for after emotional and psychological abuse.She is the founder of the ongoing and popular Unbreakable Women Pop Up Podcast Interview Series, Thriving After Divorce Radio, her self-paced course: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Next Level, her hands-on guided course: Breaking the Bonds of Narcissistic Abuse, and her growing membership From We to ME: Creating the New YOU after Narcissistic Abuse. Mentioned in the episode:📌 [FREE GIFT] Reclaim Your Confidence and Power After Narcissistic Abuse: A Free Private Podcast to Kickstart Your Transformation - https://www.tanyadube.com/identity 📌 [BOOK] Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom (Revised Edition): Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing by Christiane Northrup M.D. - https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Bodies-Wisdom-Revised-Emotional/dp/0553386735 📌 Dolores Cannon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolores_Cannon Connect with Tanya:📌 Email: [email protected] 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanyamariedube 📌 Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@tanya.marie.dube *****NEW BOOK!!! Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI *****My TEDx Talk:📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc Books by Dr. Sherrie Campbell:⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA ⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn ⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R ⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u ⚉ Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person - https://amzn.to/36mlXp5 Connect with Dr. Sherrie Campbell:⚉ Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/ ⚉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD Check out the Sherapy Master Class: The Toxic Family Sherapy Course...

Are you feeling trapped in a relationship where love feels more like pain, inconsistency, and power struggles? Have you ever found yourself questioning your own worth because of a loved one’s manipulative or abusive behavior? In this episode, Dr. Nadine provides you with insight, validation, tools to help you reclaim control, and so much more. ✅ Trauma Bonds are based on an imbalance of power. ✅ The abuse of power is abuse ✅ Parents inherently have more power and resources than children so seduction is not necessary to trap them ✅ Eradicating the shame of staying in an abusive relationship for too long ✅ How substance abuse exacerbates an already abusive/narcissistic personality ✅ Codependency makes the victim think there is something wrong with them they need to fix, rather than looking at what an abuser needs to fix ✅ Starting over ✅ Redefining yourself after abuse ✅ Stopping the marital/divorce pain from destroying your children Dr. Nadine Macaluso, known to her patients as Dr. Nae, is the real-life inspiration behind Naomi Belfort's character in "The Wolf of Wall Street." She survived a turbulent eight-year marriage to Jordan Belfort, marked by abuse, greed, and trauma. Following her experiences, Dr. Macaluso relocated to California. Her journey of trauma and healing inspired her to return to school at age 39, where she earned her Master's in counseling and Ph.D. in somatic psychotherapy. She further specialized with a two-year postdoctoral training in the Neuro-affective Relational Model (NARM). As a therapist, Dr. Macaluso combines her education and personal experiences to help others heal from trauma. Her practice focuses on assisting patients in connecting with their authentic selves, fostering confidence, resilience, and agency. Dr. Macaluso firmly believes in the potential for post-traumatic growth, instilling hope in her patients and guiding them to reach their potential in life and love. Mentioned in the episode: 📌 [Book] Run Like Hell: A Therapist's Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds by Dr. Nadine Macaluso - https://amzn.to/3C6vnEW 📌 [Book] Women Who Love Psychopaths: Inside the Relationships of inevitable Harm With Psychopaths, Sociopaths &amp; Narcissists by Sandra L. Brown - https://www.amazon.com/Women-Who-Love-Psychopaths-Relationships/dp/0984172807 Connect with Dr. Nadine: 📌 Website: https://drnae.com/ 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine/ 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnaelmft 📌 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drnaelmft 📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealDrNadine 📌 X: https://x.com/therealdrnadine ***** NEW BOOK!!! Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI ***** Books by Dr. Sherrie Campbell: ⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA ⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn ⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R ⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u ⚉ Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person - https://amzn.to/36mlXp5 Connect with Dr. Sherrie Campbell: ⚉ Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/ ⚉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD Check out the Sherapy Master Class: The Toxic Family Sherapy Course designed to help people...