While the standard advice for dealing with toxic people is to go no-contact, what enables a person to be able to do that often depends on a bunch of things that are outside their control. In this episode I explore how privilege plays into the decision to go no-contact, and why those folks who are not able to do so can still make a lot of progress on their journey. 

If you are ready for some support navigating toxic people in your life, reach out to me

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: www.instagram.com/empowermentthroughthought

This episode I turn to the wisdom of Aristotle to help us unpack why anger is totally good and appropriate for us survivors of toxic family. I break down Aristotle's views on when anger is good into three main criteria and show how almost everyone who has experienced long term abuse at the hands of toxic family will benefit from being angry. 

Let me know what you think of this episode: 

www.instagram.com/empowermentthroughthought

[email protected]

So many survivors just want to officially close the chapter on this toxic relationship. Many of us imagine that if we just got an apology from the toxic person we could move forward with our lives. In this episode, I explore why this apology, even if you got it, is unlikely to bring you what you are looking for. 

Email: dr.louise @ empowermentthroughthought.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/empowermentthroughthought

It is hard to figure out what the right thing to do is when it comes to siblings. Whether you are navigating a younger sibling who is still legally in the custody of toxic parents or your adult sibling is acting as a flying monkey for your toxic parents, these situations are ethically complex! In this episode I give you three big ways that you can successfully navigate this situation. 

If you want to know more about philosophical counseling reach out: 

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: www.instagram.com/empowermentthroughthought

We hear it all the time - "Don't talk bad about your parents, they were only doing their best." 

And it is a bunch of BS. Here is a deep dive look at why these sorts of comments are harmful. 

Email me: [email protected]

Instagram: @empowermentthroughthought

Overachieving survivors are amazing at getting focused to achieve their goals. But sometimes this ability can create a challenge in our pursuit of becoming a thriving survivor. I explore what those challenges look like and what you can do about it. 

Contact me: [email protected]

Instagram: www.instagram.com/empowermentthroughthought

It can be very disruptive to be triggered as a survivor. In this episode, I talk about why triggers are hard to handle and also why they can actually help us advance on our healing journey. The answer might surprise you! 

Contact me: dr.louise @ empowermentthroughthought.com 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/empowermentthroughthought

Three big ideas on why you should be setting those boundaries even if it is coming from a place of overreacting. 

Grab the boundary setting guide here: https://www.empowermentthroughthought.com/GuidetoNoContact

Chat with me over on Instagram: www.instagram.com/empowermentthroughthought

It is not irrational to be suspicious of love for survivors. We have tons of lived experience to support the fact that love is not trustworthy and we have nervous systems that reminds us that love has historically been dangerous for us. The good news is we absolutely can learn to authentically feel the love. 

Learn about working with me on my website: www.empowermentthroughthought.com 

I explore whether it make sense to be bitter and give some concrete tips on what you can do if you decide you want to let go of bitterness. 

Learn more about working with me: www.empowermentthroughthought.com/work-with-me