Healing from Toxic Family Systems with Patrick Teahan
In this episode of Dysfunctional, I’m joined by therapist and childhood trauma expert Patrick Teahan for a raw and powerful conversation about healing from toxic family systems.
We explore:
Why estrangement can be necessary for healing — and the grief that follows
How toxic parents keep control through subtle emotional tactics
The long-term impact of growing up in dysfunctional family systems
The limits of 12-step recovery when it comes to childhood trauma
Why grieving the parent you never had is a turning point in recovery
How society mirrors toxic family dynamics — and what it takes to…
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