Can personal experiences spark global change? In this episode, I share the story behind my newest venture, Confident Boundaries, and how my passion for helping adults with parents who have borderline and narcissistic personality disorders has evolved throughout this past year.

Confident Boundaries goes beyond my therapy and coaching practices, offering tools, resources, and a supportive community for adult children ready to heal and reclaim their power.

I’ll also take you behind the scenes of launching this initiative, from the technical hurdles of being a one-woman show to the deep gratitude I feel for this growing community. Your support—whether through listening, sharing your stories, or leaving a review—helps sustain this mission and build a global network of connection and healing.

Ready to break the cycle of trauma and find your strength? Tune in now, and don’t forget to check the show notes for links to join the Confident Boundaries community. Let’s do this together.

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Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in helping adult children of narcissistic and borderline parents break toxic cycles and reclaim their peace. She combines clinical experience with personal insight as a cycle breaker raised by a mother with suspected NPD and BPD traits. Torie provides online ther...

Growing up with a narcissistic mother can feel like navigating a maze of manipulation and emotional chaos. Ever wonder how the image of a "perfect mom" can clash so deeply with reality? In this episode, I share snippets from my own personal journey of growing up with the "perfect" narcissistic mother.

We'll dive into how societal perceptions of motherhood often mask harmful behaviors, the pressure to maintain appearances, and the lasting emotional impact. From public praise to private criticism, I’ll explore the struggle to find independence amidst constant judgment and the manipulative claims of martyrdom.

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Get monthly coaching, community, and the tools to set boundaries that actually stick: confidentboundaries.com/membership

📄 Grab My Free Guide
5 Guilt-Proof Boundaries That Actually Work (Even With a Toxic Parent):
confidentboundaries.com/guilt-proof-boundaries

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Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in helping adult children of narcissistic and borderline parents break toxic cycles and reclaim their peace. She combines clinical experience with personal insight as a cycle breaker raised by a mother with suspected NPD and BPD traits. Torie provides online ther...

In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, I’m diving into the challenges of navigating family dynamics during the holiday season—especially when you’re dealing with parents who have narcissistic or borderline personality traits. I’ll share actionable strategies for conserving your emotional energy and prioritizing your peace and happiness.

Together, we’ll reflect on past holiday interactions, plan for healthier gatherings, and embrace a mindset that prioritizes your well-being in the new year. Join me as we take steps to reclaim our peace and navigate the holidays with confidence!

Also- if you want to hear about my own challenging Thanksgiving this year, check out the bonus podcast episode I posted

Grab my free guide, 5 Guilt-Proof Boundaries That Actually Work (Even With a Toxic Parent):
confidentboundaries.com/guilt-proof-boundaries

Download the Confident Boundaries App on iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/confident-boundaries/id6746057902

Download the Confident Boundaries App on Android:
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Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership

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Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally.

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In this episode, I explore how growing up with parents who have borderline or narcissistic personality disorders impacts the way we handle political and family stressors. With the holidays quickly approaching, I unpack why these events can feel so overwhelming and how past experiences play a part in our current stress.

Using the power and control wheel, I break down the cycle of narcissistic abuse and how that is more relevant than ever now. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I share practical tips to help you assess your emotional readiness, set boundaries with toxic family members, and prioritize your mental health. 

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How I can help...

1️⃣ Take The Boundaries Roadmap Online Course
This is my self-guided step-by-step course teaching you how to effectively set boundaries with a parent who has borderline and/or narcissistic personality disorder.
➡ Sign Up Here

2️⃣ Book a Single Coaching Session in December
I have a few 60-minute coaching sessions available in the first week of December. Want my help talking through Thanksgiving chaos or planning for how to handle upcoming holidays?
➡ Book Your Session Here

3️⃣ Sign Up for a 4- or 8-Week Coaching Package
If you need more than a single meeting with me for: support implementing boundaries with a BPD/NPD parent, making a plan to go no contact, or talking through the fallout of having already gone no-contact, these Coaching Packages are for you!
➡ Learn More Here

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Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders an...

Today I'm going to try to convince you that embracing stress is the secret to your long term peace and happiness. Discover how the cycle of avoidance, driven by the fear of upsetting a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder, might be keeping you stuck in a loop of burnout and resentment. 

By shifting your mindset and recognizing this pattern, you can start prioritizing long-term peace over fleeting comfort. This episode promises to guide you through practical strategies that help maintain your boundaries and manage stress, especially during the challenging holiday season.

Grab my free guide, 5 Guilt-Proof Boundaries That Actually Work (Even With a Toxic Parent):
confidentboundaries.com/guilt-proof-boundaries

Download the Confident Boundaries App on iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/confident-boundaries/id6746057902

Download the Confident Boundaries App on Android:
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Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership

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Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally.

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For the next 48 hours, you can grab a copy of my guide, Surviving the Holidays with a Difficult Parent or purchase The Boundaries Roadmap, my self-guided online course for effective boundary setting with a parent who has borderline and/or narcissistic personality disorder for 50% off! No coupon code needed.

All payment plans for the The Boundaries Roadmap are included in this sale! The sales price will automatically show once you add your order to the cart.

Surviving the Holidays with a Difficult Parent: https://confidentboundaries.myflodesk.com/holidayguide

The Boundaries Roadmap Online Course:
https://www.confidentboundaries.com/the-boundaries-roadmap

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Exciting News! The Confident Boundaries Online Community for the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders is officially open!

What's inside the community?

• Access to The Boundaries Roadmap, my step-by-step course for setting boundaries ($297-$340 value)
• Exclusive guides like Surviving the Holidays with a Difficult Parent
• Bonus podcast episodes of You're Not Crazy
• Live trainings and Q&As on topics like going no-contact and healing from family dynamics
• A supportive space to connect, vent, and grow with others who truly understand

----> Grab one of the early bird spots for only $29/month! https://www.confidentboundaries.com/join

The price will go up to $39/month on January 1st, so don't wait!

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Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up with a mother with BPD. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally.

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In today's episode, I discuss whether you should set boundaries or go no contact with a parent who has unmanaged borderline or narcissistic personality disorder. We'll explore the emotional exhaustion that often leads to the choice of going no contact and the societal pressures that can make you doubt this decision.

Full disclosure- the audio on this episode is not great quality. I ambitiously attempted to do a video recording to post to YouTube and my editing skills are not at that level! Thank you for bearing with me this week. Next week we'll go back to our regular, audio-only episodes with better sound quality!

But, until then, if you want to watch the video of this episode, you can do so here >>>> https://youtu.be/eBi7Afhzl3w

Grab my free guide, 5 Guilt-Proof Boundaries That Actually Work (Even With a Toxic Parent):
confidentboundaries.com/guilt-proof-boundaries

Download the Confident Boundaries App on iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/confident-boundaries/id6746057902

Download the Confident Boundaries App on Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kj2148582879.app&pcampaignid=web_share

Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership

Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries

Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not ...

Emotionally vulnerability with a parent who has unmanaged borderline personality disorder or narcissistic personality disorder is always a bad idea. But, it's hard to not get sucked into those feel good moments- so what should you do?

Listen to this episode of "You're Not Crazy" to hear my thoughts on the many complicated layers of being emotionally vulnerable with a parent who has BPD or NPD.

Also, we talk about our first Patreon group Zoom call which is coming up next Monday! Make sure to sign up at the $20 level to get an invite- I can't wait to see you there :)

Grab my free guide, 5 Guilt-Proof Boundaries That Actually Work (Even With a Toxic Parent):
confidentboundaries.com/guilt-proof-boundaries

Download the Confident Boundaries App on iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/confident-boundaries/id6746057902

Download the Confident Boundaries App on Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kj2148582879.app&pcampaignid=web_share

Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership

Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries

Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not ...

Feeling stuck in a relationship with a parent who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder can be overwhelming. The fear of triggering them can leave you feeling paralyzed and like you have no options. But here’s the thing: doing nothing is making a choice—and it’s probably not the one that serves you best.

In this episode, I share practical strategies for navigating those moments when every option seems difficult (because, let’s be honest, that’s often the reality when you have a parent with BPD or NPD). Join me to learn how to break free from feeling stuck and start making choices that prioritize your well-being.

Grab a copy of my free guide, 5 Quick Tips for Managing Intense
Moments with a BPD or NPD Parent at www.confidentboundaries.com/theguide

Grab my free guide, 5 Guilt-Proof Boundaries That Actually Work (Even With a Toxic Parent):
confidentboundaries.com/guilt-proof-boundaries

Download the Confident Boundaries App on iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/confident-boundaries/id6746057902

Download the Confident Boundaries App on Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kj2148582879.app&pcampaignid=web_share

Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership

Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries

Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally.

Disclaimer: This podcast is not ...

Today I share about my own childhood growing up with a narcissistic parent. I talk about why it's been such a struggle for me to really accept my mother's narcissism and how becoming a parent myself has made me much less sympathetic to my mother's poor parenting journey.

🎧 Ready for More?
Subscribe to You're Not Crazy: The Private Feed for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and archived episodes no longer available in the public feed:

📱 Download the Confident Boundaries App
Available on iOS and Android

🧭 Join the Confident Boundaries Membership
Get monthly coaching, community, and the tools to set boundaries that actually stick: confidentboundaries.com/membership

📄 Grab My Free Guide
5 Guilt-Proof Boundaries That Actually Work (Even With a Toxic Parent):
confidentboundaries.com/guilt-proof-boundaries

📸 Follow on Instagram
instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries

Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in helping adult children of narcissistic and borderline parents break toxic cycles and reclaim their peace. She combines clinical experience with personal insight as a cycle breaker raised by a mother with suspected NPD and BPD traits. Torie provides online ther...