Ellie shares her experiences growing up with an abusive and narcissistic father. She details his leadership role in church and how he moved her family to Peru for a mission and subsequently got kicked out for poor behavior towards his cohort. Ellie discusses how his mental and emotional abuse took a toll on her mother and siblings. She speaks about how churc ... Show More
Apr 26
Found My Daughter Dead in Her Crib
When Candyce’s daughter Delilah was just one week away from her first birthday, she passed away in her sleep from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. What followed was a devastating reality of unanswered questions, overwhelming grief, and learning how to live after losing a child. In t ... Show More
54m 42s
Apr 19
My Dad and Brother are Rapists
Maddy was six years old when her father went to prison - but no one told her why. Growing up, everything felt confusing, unstable, and unspoken. The truth was always there… just never explained. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up in a home where abuse was ign ... Show More
2h 35m
Apr 12
Born Into Feederism
Groomed from childhood into a hidden fetish world, Jess spent years trapped in trauma, addiction, and a 700+ lb spiral, until losing everything forced a shocking fight to reclaim her life. → We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided M ... Show More
1h 46m
Mar 2025
193. The Good Daughter Syndrome: Help for Daughters of Narcissistic, Borderline, or Difficult Mothers with Katherine Fabrizio M.A., L.C.M.H.C.
Do you constantly seek your mother’s approval at the expense of your own happiness? Do you struggle with boundaries or feel emotionally trapped in your relationship with her? In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Fabrizio, psychotherapist and author of The Good Daughter Synd ... Show More
49m 32s
Nov 2019
How to Raise Confident, Mentally Tough Daughters
<p>What kind of father do we need to be to raise girls into strong, empathetic, and emotionally resilient women? Today's show is all about how to raise confident, mentally tough daughters.</p> <p>Emily McCarthy is a former case officer for the CIA and the cofounder of GORUCK, a b ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2025
Dr. K Unpacks Narcissistic Parenting
In this episode, Dr. K dives into the complex world of narcissistic parenting. What it is, how it shapes family dynamics, and what you can do if you've been affected. Through clinical insight and real-world examples, he breaks down the patterns, emotional impact, and healing stra ... Show More
1h 41m
Sep 2024
Quitting alcohol – the story of how Seana got sober
<p>After a childhood spent trying to escape her father's booze-fuelled outbursts, Seana developed her own problem relationship with drinking. But by her mid-50s, Seana decided she had had enough.</p><p>Seana Smith grew up in a beautiful house in rural Scotland, and when things we ... Show More
53m 30s
Feb 2025
Ep 326: Breaking Generational Parenting Cycles
Melanie Shankle, author of Here Be Dragons, joins us to share insights from her complex mother-daughter relationship and discuss how parents can break generational cycles, empower their teens, and handle high school drama with grace.Full Show NotesParenting teenagers often means ... Show More
23m 38s
<p>Have you listened to the <a href="http://lewishowes.com/1719" target="_blank">FULL EPISODE yet?</a></p><p>"Two siblings can grow up in the same home, but have a very different childhood. I was a very, very sensitive child. I picked up on everything." - Jillian Turecki</p><p>Gr ... Show More
