In this episode of 'How to Recover', Hattie Moll speaks with psychologist Barlas Gunay about the impact of psychologically immature parents and the lasting effects of childhood trauma. They discuss the importance of understanding trauma, the role of trauma-informed therapy, and the practice of reparenting oneself. Barlas emphasizes the need for accountability in family dynamics and the significance of expressing anger in a healthy way. The conversation also touches on estrangement from family members and the complexities of navigating these relationships.

Find Barlas at @acceptandact on Instagram and join his community via Patreon or work with him directly through the link on his bio on Instagram.

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