57. The psychology of toxic parents

At some point in most of our lives, most of us have felt that we are ‘too much’. We might feel that we are too loud, have too many opinions, are too extroverted, too needy, or generally take up too much emotional ‘space’. In this episode, we explore what this feels like when it b ... Show More

In many ways, sibling rivalry is an integral part of growing up in a multiple-child household – the arguments, the jealousy, the competition. But as we explore in this episode, those sibling dynamics often don’t stop in childhood, but actually following us into our 20s and adulth ... Show More

There comes a point in all of our lives where we realise we've outgrown who we used to be. Sometimes it happens all at once, due to a breakup, a move, a loss, or a major life change. Other times (most of the time), it's much quieter. As painful as that can feel, it's also one of ... Show More

In this episode, we learn about toxic parents and how to overcome them. Go to https://7goodminutes.com/1067 for full show notes. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a friend or two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

In this episode I open up about how parenting can deeply affect our mental health, especially when it comes to toxic versus non-toxic styles. I'll share some personal stories about my own battles with feelings of abandonment and engulfment, and why it's so crucial to understand t ... Show More

In this episode we discuss DADDY ISSUES. (& mommy issues) The way we were raised has such an impact on us as adults trying to navigate life. The trauma our parents leave behind on us can be extremely difficult to cope with and leave lasting effects on how we view ourselves and re ... Show More

Dealing with TOXIC Parents: How to deSet Boundaries and Reclaim Your PeaceDealing with toxic parents can leave you feeling confused, exhausted, and doubting your own worth. Whether you’re still living under their roof or navigating adult relationships, the impact of toxic parenti ... Show More

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy from a scientifically informed perspective. This show often centers around the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the nega ... Show More

<p>It’s time to understand the impact our parents had on us. This episode breaks down a variety of parenting styles: the “checked out” parent, the helicopter parent, the substance abusing parent, and the parent who shows their love through gift buying … just to name a few. How ca ... Show More

<p>Is your parent a narcissist? In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Sherrie Campbell breaks down what happens when you come to the realization that your mom or dad should never have been a parent in the first place…children know when their parents don't want them. Dr. Camp ... Show More

Do you come from a toxic, dysfunctional, crazymaking family and do you struggle to set healthy boundaries with them to safeguard your mental health? If so, in this episode, Lisa A. Romano dives into 4 steps you can take to begin creating healthier boundaries with toxic family mem ... Show More

How do you deal with toxic people when they are in your family and you can't get away from them? This weeks episode was a request from listener Belinda and we are going to chat about what to do when your out at a family event and perhaps your cousin is negative as hell, or your u ... Show More