Alison’s mother was abusive. Family life felt chaotic and as one of the eldest siblings, Alison felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility to keep her younger siblings safe. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Alison who went no contact with her Mother at a young age.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, therapy, therapist

You can find the full episode with Alison in episode 248 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000653948010 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RqPWZdytCMbtuAZOi97Tg?si=t1QYtJpnR_uRbLRNhvyu_A

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Jennifer’s Father was controlling. The trauma he had experienced in childhood created a need for safety and control. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Psychotherapist Jennifer Nurick who tells of how much a controlling parent can affect us throughout our lives.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, therapy, therapist

You can find the full episode with Jennifer Nurick in episode 234 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000651083031 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xbEQGgPV5KKGHw9KbrlN9?si=yg7ZT1ETShOTahRdI7NfOw

You can find Jennifer at her website https://jennynurick.com/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/?hl=en Buy Jennifer Nurick's book HEAL YOUR ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT here https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Anxious-Attachment-Relationships/dp/1648481973

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What happens when your Mother tells you a secret she has kept from you your entire life? Dawn Shares this mini episode with Vanessa whose mother kept a secret from her for years, that eventually blew their relationship apart.

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Tags and Categories: healing, trauma, true self, toxic mother, secrets

You can find the full episode with Vanessa in episode 227 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000649592481 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ui4seQLNxu5uQDQBzk83W?si=McV7Z5gZS7ieRLG8aQJLGQ

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Do you hear it? That’s the heartbeat of Little You. Beneath all the layers of low self-esteem, the fear of rejection, the trust issues, and the crippling anxiety, your inner-child is there, and she wants you to listen. Tune in to this episode to get an important update on the podcast.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, breaking the cycles, childhood trauma

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By the time Abby was a teen she had experienced immense levels of trauma, but she remained unseen, unheard and unsafe. Dawn Shares a mini episode with Abby Teixeira, Women’s Transformational Coach, about the effects of trauma on teens and how teens going off the rails is a cry for help.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, teens, 

You can find the full episode with Abby in episode 244 of this podcast on Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000653227756 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5P3KXSeGcR2VdCzWahLAZm?si=QKAyCqRtTICLpvGql_guzQ

You can find Abby on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uh.vee and via her website https://www.abigailteixeira.com/

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Keeping the secrets of a toxic family can make you sick. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Brooklyn who tells her story of being made to keep secrets around her alcoholic mother and the toxic dynamics within her family.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, toxic family, family secrets

You can find the full episode with Brooklyn on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000645878443 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZrZR4NvtMlNnwSsDkHWSJ?si=e25e3d9e045b49f1

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When we've experienced childhood trauma, we often minimize our experiences and convince ourselves it wasn't that bad. However, this mindset is counterproductive because it prevents us from seeking help. In this mini episode, Dawn talks with Trauma Recovery Practitioner Melissa from "Let Me Glow Ya Mind," who shares her advice on how to ask for help.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, therapy, therapist

You can find the full episode with Melissa in episode 211 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/211-a-lifetime-of-trauma-and-a-determination-to-be-free-part-1/id1533741808?i=1000644226530

and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rg6IWntnEm44NhqUI2xTp?si=lukMgIMySMeLDz29wjAirA

You can find Melissa via instagram https://www.instagram.com/letmeglowyamind/

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Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into the heart-wrenching story of Prue, who grew up in an unsafe and unstable home. With a grandiose narcissistic father obsessed with wealth and status and a mother who enabled the abuse, Prue's childhood was marked by trauma and turmoil. Sent to boarding school at a young age to fit her father's image of affluence, Prue spiraled into unwellness, battling anorexia and disordered eating. This episode is for anyone who ever felt out of control in their childhood. Prue shares her journey of building safe spaces in her life and managing her dysfunctional parents with boundaries and no contact rules.

Key Takeaways:

1. The impact of growing up with a narcissistic parent on your mental health.
2. The role of an enabler in perpetuating an abusive environment.
3. The effects of boarding school on a child already struggling with trauma.
4. How trauma leads to anorexia and disordered eating.
5. Strategies for establishing boundaries and maintaining no contact with toxic parents.
6. The importance of creating safe spaces for healing and growth.

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Tags and Categories:

• Tags: narcissistic parent, childhood trauma, anorexia, disordered eating, recovery, boundaries, no contact, safe spaces
• Categories: Mental Health, Personal Stories, Family Dynamics, Healing and Recovery, Toxic Relationships

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Amanda was never good enough for her Father. Every tiny mistake was proof she was flawed. Dawn Shares this mini episode on how criticism and abuse from a parent makes us people pleasers. Dr Amanda Tambuyser is helping women who, like her, struggle with feelings of self-doubt and fear.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, narcissist, father daughter relationship

You can find the full episode with Amanda in episode 230 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000650377520 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ju5NnWiUU2s67G16QtI9A?si=5rNzNPKIRoGdRsfzjjrNrg

You can find Amanda via instagram https://amandatambuyser.com/free-resources

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Are you a people pleaser? A perfectionist? Do you believe you are good enough for your mother? Do you believe if you could do something different, you might be loved? Dawn Shares this mini episode with Khara Crosswaite-Brindle, author of Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships, who shares how difficult going no contact with a mother can be, regardless of how toxic the relationship has become.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, toxic mother, narcissistic

You can find the full episode with Khara in episode 223 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000648784827 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LhKKLF7NUPzAgRYcXv0HG?si=x-c0laCOSE6yzqjC6uvhJA

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