140. I Had To Play The Moods

As our listener is coming to terms with her emotionally abusive childhood, she asks for our help understanding the lasting impact of suppressing her emotions and ‘playing the moods’ of her father. After working hard to break the cycle for...

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08 Nov 2024
140. I Had To Play The Moods
As our listener is coming to terms with her emotionally abusive childhood, she asks for our help understanding the lasting impact of suppressing her emotions and ‘playing the moods’ of her father. After working hard to break the cycle for her own children, she’s trying to model healthy communication and relationships for them – but […]
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01 Nov 2024
139. Coping With The Death of a Narcissistic Parent
Describing her childhood as growing up in a cult, without access to basic necessities and education, our listener this week struggles to come to terms with the declining health of her parents. Listen to Helen and Katie help Emi tap into her healthy anger about being denied the childhood she deserved. TW: religious cult, discussion […]
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25 Oct 2024
138. Am I Cold Hearted?
If you don’t cry or dislike when someone around you cries, does that make you cold hearted? That’s just one of the concerns that our listener wanted to tackle this week, as Helen and Katie explore her past childhood experiences and the lasting impact it’s had on her ability to express her emotions. TW: Physical […]
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18 Oct 2024
137. Toxic Hope
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse – out now: UK, US (affiliate links) Our guest this weeks describes being ‘obsessed’ with her mother as a child, seeking her adoration and love above all else. She asks for help drawing a line under the past to be able […]
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11 Oct 2024
136. Am I Repeating a Pattern?
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse – out now: UK, US (affiliate links) TW: Suicide Our guest this week shares how she’s been living with her husband’s mood swings and silent treatment, but now she’s tired of feeling responsible for her family’s emotions as well as her […]
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04 Oct 2024
135. An interview with Maggie Nick
You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse – out now: UK, US (affiliate links) Former “good kid” turned trauma therapist, Maggie Nick joins us this week to talk about trauma and the impact her own childhood has on her parenting, including how she was feeling triggered by her […]
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This podcast has really helped me along on my therapy journey and I can’t thank Helen and Katie enough for creating this podcast and their safe spaces online to discuss with others. I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone.
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I have been struggling with emotional abuse for a few years… I found these amazing ladies on TikTok. I’m so glad I did. The best thing I did was to explore my understanding and they do this in an easy to understand way. Thank you for validating my feelings. I no longer feel mad!
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