This week on Millennial Mind, I chat with therapist Harriet Shearsmith about toxic parenting, recognising if you experienced childhood trauma and how to break the cycle and become the parent you WANT to be, not what you HAD.

This week's AMM Minutes highlight, Harriet and I discuss the complexities of in-law relationships. We explore how family dynamics can cause tension, the impact of childhood experiences, and the importance of maintaining authenticity and boundaries.

Harriet shares valuable insights on recognising toxic versus healthy family environments and emphasises the role of emotional maturity in resolving conflicts. Catch the full episode for a deeper dive into these essential relationship dynamics.

A breakdown of what we cover:

00:00 Introduction: The In-Law Relationship Dilemma

00:13 The Impact of In-Laws on Relationships

00:30 Navigating Family Dynamics and Childhood Trauma

02:14 Changing the Narrative with In-Laws

02:49 Family Enmeshment and Boundaries

09:11 Authenticity and Expectations in In-Law Relationships

12:09 Identifying Toxic vs. Healthy Family Dynamics

13:27 Conclusion: Handling Conflicts and Emotional Maturity

Have you ever experienced a relationship breakdown due to toxic or bad relationships with your parents-in-law?

Watch the full episode with Harriet here: https://youtu.be/wRBxZS-M0p4

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