Frank Anderson

For some people, loving relationships seem impossible. Our culture has given us many lies about love and intimacy, like the idea that we should be able to find our soulmate or that true love is easy. Unfortunately, many of us also suffer from complex PTSD due to relational trauma and have not seen or been a part of a healthy, secure relationship. So, has your past trauma made you incapable of having a healthy relationship? What if you’ve been abused so severely in childhood or adolescence or adulthood that you wonder if you can trust other people again?In this podcast episode (final one for Season 4), Ameé speaks with Dr. Frank Anderson, a psychiatrist and brain-based psychotherapist about an innovative way to work with complex PTSD from abuse called Internal Family Systems. This therapy helps heal relational trauma by addressing the parts of yourself who have been hurt and haven’t healed yet. By identifying these parts and listening to their stories, they can begin to let go of old wounds and learn new ways of being in relationships without re-experiencing past traumas.Resources:https://www.frankandersonmd.com/https://catalog.pesi.com/item/transcending-trauma-preorder-80361Amazon Link: Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family SystemsLinks to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): https://amzn.to/3daO7nABarnes and Noble- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuideBookshop- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshopVisit https://www.ameequiriconi.com/ for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

For some people, loving relationships seem impossible. Our culture has given us many lies about love and intimacy, like the idea that we should be able to find our soulmate or that true love is easy. Unfortunately, many of us also suffer from complex PTSD due to relational trauma and have not seen or been a part of a healthy, secure relationship. So, has your past trauma made you incapable of having a healthy relationship? What if you’ve been abused so severely in childhood or adolescence or adulthood that you wonder if you can trust other people again? In this podcast episode (final one for Season 4), Ameé speaks with Dr. Frank Anderson, a psychiatrist and brain-based psychotherapist about an innovative way to work with complex PTSD from abuse called Internal Family Systems. This therapy helps heal relational trauma by addressing the parts of yourself who have been hurt and haven’t healed yet. By identifying these parts and listening to their stories, they can begin to let go of old wounds and learn new ways of being in relationships without re-experiencing past traumas. Resources: <a href="https://www.frankandersonmd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.frankandersonmd.com/</a><a href="https://catalog.pesi.com/item/transcending-trauma-preorder-80361" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://catalog.pesi.com/item/transcending-trauma-preorder-80361</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3CxDANI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Link: Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems</a> Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): <a href="https://amzn.to/3daO7nA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3daO7nA</a>Barnes and Noble- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide</a>Bookshop- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop</a>Visit <a href="https://www.ameequiriconi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ameequiriconi.com/</a> for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

How Trauma Blocks Love with Frank Anderson

Audrey Holst

Are you a boundary violator?If we are not aware of our own boundaries and how we violate them, then it's very easy to be unaware that we're violating other people's boundaries. We may think that what we're doing is helpful or even beneficial for the person whose boundary has been violated but in reality, it can cause more harm than good. In this episode, Ameé talks with professional coach Audrey Holst about raising our self-awareness around whether we unintentionally and regularly violate other people's personal boundaries. Do we do things because we think we know better? Do we invalidate other people's decisions because we don't understand them? Are we really trying to help others or are still just trying to take away our own discomfort? And if so, why do these things matter anyway - especially when someone else doesn't seem bothered by whatever it is that you've done! In this episode also learn what to do if discover that violating other people’s personal boundaries.Resources:https://fortitudeandflow.com/Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): https://amzn.to/3daO7nABarnes and Noble- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuideBookshop- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshopVisit https://www.ameequiriconi.com/ for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

Are you a boundary violator? If we are not aware of our own boundaries and how we violate them, then it's very easy to be unaware that we're violating other people's boundaries. We may think that what we're doing is helpful or even beneficial for the person whose boundary has been violated but in reality, it can cause more harm than good. In this episode, Ameé talks with professional coach Audrey Holst about raising our self-awareness around whether we unintentionally and regularly violate other people's personal boundaries. Do we do things because we think we know better? Do we invalidate other people's decisions because we don't understand them? Are we really trying to help others or are still just trying to take away our own discomfort? And if so, why do these things matter anyway - especially when someone else doesn't seem bothered by whatever it is that you've done! In this episode also learn what to do if discover that violating other people’s personal boundaries. Resources: <a href="https://fortitudeandflow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fortitudeandflow.com/</a> Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): <a href="https://amzn.to/3daO7nA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3daO7nA</a>Barnes and Noble- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide</a>Bookshop- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop</a>Visit <a href="https://www.ameequiriconi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ameequiriconi.com/</a> for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

Are You a Boundary Violator with Audrey Holst

Michelle Morkert

In this episode, Ameé speaks with Michelle Morkert, a global gender scholar with a Ph.D. in women’s and gender studies and specializations in gender-based violence, militarism, girls' studies, and peace studies.  And if you have ever felt like your gender identity is not what society expects it to be, you’re not alone. Michelle has studied the ways that rigid gender norms can cause past and present trauma in our lives. She wants to help people understand how this patriarchal system hurts everyone who is non-conforming to these rules, regardless of how they identify. Resources:https://michellemorkert.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemorkert/Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): https://amzn.to/3daO7nABarnes and Noble- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuideBookshop- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshopVisit https://www.ameequiriconi.com/ for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

In this episode, Ameé speaks with Michelle Morkert, a global gender scholar with a Ph.D. in women’s and gender studies and specializations in gender-based violence, militarism, girls' studies, and peace studies.  And if you have ever felt like your gender identity is not what society expects it to be, you’re not alone. Michelle has studied the ways that rigid gender norms can cause past and present trauma in our lives. She wants to help people understand how this patriarchal system hurts everyone who is non-conforming to these rules, regardless of how they identify. Resources: <a href="https://michellemorkert.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://michellemorkert.com/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemorkert/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemorkert/</a> Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): <a href="https://amzn.to/3daO7nA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3daO7nA</a>Barnes and Noble- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide</a>Bookshop- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop</a>Visit <a href="https://www.ameequiriconi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ameequiriconi.com/</a> for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

Our Traumas Based on Gender Norms with Michelle Morkert

Dawn Long

Trigger Warning - If are a sexual abuse survivor, this episode may be very triggering. Are you struggling with how to help your child cope with the abuse they’ve experienced? Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your child was the abuser and not the victim? Dawn Long, an advocate for parents of children who have suffered sexual abuse shares her story on this episode. She talks about her own history of childhood sexual abuse and how her son also went through similar experiences as a small boy when it was discovered he was being abused by a neighborhood child. Unfortunately, as an adult, he was arrested and imprisoned on child pornography charges. This episode discusses the cycle that can occur when one generation is victimized by another, and what changes need to be made in order to prevent this cycle from continuing.Resources: www.dawnlongcoach.comhttps://www.dawnlongcoach.com/service-page/finding-strength-free-4-week-coachingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6AE_PfvuUcHThDseXIMJXASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mbHjqbPwHEYQrbbkDZNPCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourtransformationjourney/Website: https://www.dawnlongcoach.comLInkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/dawnlong

Trigger Warning - If are a sexual abuse survivor, this episode may be very triggering. Are you struggling with how to help your child cope with the abuse they’ve experienced? Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your child was the abuser and not the victim? Dawn Long, an advocate for parents of children who have suffered sexual abuse shares her story on this episode. She talks about her own history of childhood sexual abuse and how her son also went through similar experiences as a small boy when it was discovered he was being abused by a neighborhood child. Unfortunately, as an adult, he was arrested and imprisoned on child pornography charges. This episode discusses the cycle that can occur when one generation is victimized by another, and what changes need to be made in order to prevent this cycle from continuing. Resources: <a href="http://www.dawnlongcoach.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dawnlongcoach.com</a> <a href="https://www.dawnlongcoach.com/service-page/finding-strength-free-4-week-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dawnlongcoach.com/service-page/finding-strength-free-4-week-coaching</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6AE_PfvuUcHThDseXIMJXA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6AE_PfvuUcHThDseXIMJXA</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4mbHjqbPwHEYQrbbkDZNPC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4mbHjqbPwHEYQrbbkDZNPC</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourtransformationjourney/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/yourtransformationjourney/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.dawnlongcoach.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dawnlongcoach.com</a> LInkedin: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnlong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/dawnlong</a>

Breaking Cycles of Childhood Sexual Abuse & Stigma with Dawn Long

This week, Ameé speaks with Dr. Tana M. Session, an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author, and Certified Executive-level Performance Strategist. Her core area of practice is in inclusion &amp; diversity in the workplace and within the roots of that are these things are unconscious or implicit biases.  And so, she’s here to teach what these are, how to recognize them, and what we can do to change them or at least keep them from affecting our decisions. Resources: https://www.tanamsession.com/ https://tanamsession.mykajabi.com/Buy the Book,  Working While Black: A Woman's Guide to Stop Being the Best Kept Secret

This week, Ameé speaks with Dr. Tana M. Session, an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author, and Certified Executive-level Performance Strategist. Her core area of practice is in inclusion &amp; diversity in the workplace and within the roots of that are these things are unconscious or implicit biases.  And so, she’s here to teach what these are, how to recognize them, and what we can do to change them or at least keep them from affecting our decisions.  Resources: <a href="https://www.tanamsession.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tanamsession.com/</a> <a href="https://tanamsession.mykajabi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tanamsession.mykajabi.com/</a>Buy the Book,  <a href="https://amzn.to/3A6dv6g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working While Black: A Woman's Guide to Stop Being the Best Kept Secret</a>

Understanding Our Unconscious Bias with Dr. Tana Session

Barbara Huson

Are you struggling with money? Do you feel like your life is out of control when it comes to money?In this episode, Ameé speaks with Barbara Huson, the leading authority on women, wealth, and power as well as the author of the book, Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to up Your Earnings and Change Your Life.   She’s a financial therapist and wealth coach who talks about the emotional aspects that prevent people from attaining wealth. They discuss how dysfunction and trauma in our history interfere with our abilities today to break free from underearning. Barbara also shares her own story of growing up with one of the most famous financial experts as her father, and her personal struggles with financial abuse, and how she broke through her own barriers to become financially successful.Resourceshttps://www.barbara-huson.com/Rewire for Wealth: Three Steps Any Woman Can Take to Program Her Brain for Financial SuccessSecrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to up Your Earnings and Change Your Life

Are you struggling with money? Do you feel like your life is out of control when it comes to money? In this episode, Ameé speaks with Barbara Huson, the leading authority on women, wealth, and power as well as the author of the book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3ud9QCl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to up Your Earnings and Change Your Life</a>.   She’s a financial therapist and wealth coach who talks about the emotional aspects that prevent people from attaining wealth. They discuss how dysfunction and trauma in our history interfere with our abilities today to break free from underearning. Barbara also shares her own story of growing up with one of the most famous financial experts as her father, and her personal struggles with financial abuse, and how she broke through her own barriers to become financially successful. Resources<a href="https://www.barbara-huson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.barbara-huson.com/</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3o46Qas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rewire for Wealth: Three Steps Any Woman Can Take to Program Her Brain for Financial Success</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3ud9QCl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to up Your Earnings and Change Your Life</a>

The Emotional Aspects of Money with Barbara Huson

Johnny Crowder

In this episode, Ameé speaks with mental health advocate turned entrepreneur, Johnny Crowder.As a suicide/abuse survivor, Johnny spent his formative years searching for resources to help him cope with his mental health conditions, ranging from OCD and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia.His firsthand experience with mental illness, university-level education in psychology, and contagious positivity combine to fashion a spirit of advocacy and compassion unlike any other.Through both music and motivational speaking, Crowder's testimony has impacted millions of lives across the globe by de-mystifying taboo psychological principles and sensitive topics with levity and wit.Today, he is the founder of Cope Notes, a subscription-based texting service that helps people re-train their brains to interrupt their negative thinking patterns. In this episode, Ameé and Johnny talk about his journey as well as the science behind why Cope Notes works to change people’s lives. Listeners to One Broken Mom get 10% off their subscription to Cope Notes. Use this link to check it out. Or go to https://copenotes.com/ and use the code ONEBROKENMOMListen to Johnny's band, Prison on Spotify Learn more about One Broken Mom as well as Ameé's coaching and consulting services for businesses, entrepreneurs &amp; organizations by heading to https://www.ameequiriconi.com/consulting-and-coaching

In this episode, Ameé speaks with mental health advocate turned entrepreneur, Johnny Crowder.As a suicide/abuse survivor, Johnny spent his formative years searching for resources to help him cope with his mental health conditions, ranging from OCD and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia.His firsthand experience with mental illness, university-level education in psychology, and contagious positivity combine to fashion a spirit of advocacy and compassion unlike any other.Through both music and motivational speaking, Crowder's testimony has impacted millions of lives across the globe by de-mystifying taboo psychological principles and sensitive topics with levity and wit.Today, he is the founder of Cope Notes, a subscription-based texting service that helps people re-train their brains to interrupt their negative thinking patterns. In this episode, Ameé and Johnny talk about his journey as well as the science behind why Cope Notes works to change people’s lives. Listeners to One Broken Mom get 10% off their subscription to Cope Notes. <a href="http://copenotes.com/?affiliate=ONEBROKENMOM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Use this link to check it out. </a>Or go to <a href="https://copenotes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://copenotes.com/</a> and use the code ONEBROKENMOM <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4UVyBJPlg3bV69JZk1trYq?si=WkMJnq__St2we33GEQcnuw&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Johnny's band, Prison on Spotify</a> Learn more about One Broken Mom as well as Ameé's coaching and consulting services for businesses, entrepreneurs &amp; organizations by heading to <a href="https://www.ameequiriconi.com/consulting-and-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ameequiriconi.com/consulting-and-coaching</a>

Mental Health Made Easy by Texting with Johnny Crowder

Kerri Hummingbird

In this interview, Ameé speaks with author and podcaster Kerri Hummingbird. Kerri is a Soul Guide and the #1 internationally best-selling author of The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama. She inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with authenticity, passion, and purpose that positively impacts others. Her latest published this year is called Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound.In this episode, she shares her journey and how you can heal your mother wound so that you can have a happy relationship with yourself and others in your life too! Resources:https://kerrihummingbird.com/https://kerrihummingbird.com/playLinks to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): https://amzn.to/3daO7nABarnes and Noble- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuideBookshop- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshopVisit https://www.ameequiriconi.com/ for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

In this interview, Ameé speaks with author and podcaster Kerri Hummingbird. Kerri is a Soul Guide and the #1 internationally best-selling author of <a href="https://amzn.to/38YwZi7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama</a>. She inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with authenticity, passion, and purpose that positively impacts others. Her latest published this year is called <a href="https://amzn.to/3hpJrvY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound.</a> In this episode, she shares her journey and how you can heal your mother wound so that you can have a happy relationship with yourself and others in your life too! Resources: <a href="https://kerrihummingbird.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kerrihummingbird.com/</a><a href="https://kerrihummingbird.com/play" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kerrihummingbird.com/play</a> Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): <a href="https://amzn.to/3daO7nA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3daO7nA</a>Barnes and Noble- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide</a>Bookshop- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop</a>Visit <a href="https://www.ameequiriconi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ameequiriconi.com/</a> for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

Healing the Mother Wound with Kerri Hummingbird

Have you ever felt like your life is out of control?Do you feel like you’re never good enough? Like everything in your life is just one big mess that needs to be fixed? If so, Audrey Holst can help. She’s the founder of Fortitude &amp; Flow® Process and she works with groups and individuals to overcome perfectionism. And now she has a new book coming out called You’re Not Perfect — And Here’s How to Deal With That. It will teach you how to stop trying so hard, let go of the pressure, and start living a happier life today.This isn't about being perfect or getting it right all the time - it's about learning how not to beat yourself up when things don't work out as planned! In this interview, Audrey will share her story on overcoming perfectionism and what inspired her to write this book for people who are struggling with their own self-imposed expectations. Plus we'll talk about why letting go of these expectations can lead us towards greater happiness in our lives! So tune into this podcast interview where Audrey shares her story on overcoming perfectionism and learn more about what inspired her upcoming book!Resources:https://fortitudeandflow.com/Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): https://amzn.to/3daO7nABarnes and Noble- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuideBookshop- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshopVisit https://www.ameequiriconi.com/ for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

Have you ever felt like your life is out of control? Do you feel like you’re never good enough? Like everything in your life is just one big mess that needs to be fixed? If so, Audrey Holst can help. She’s the founder of Fortitude &amp; Flow® Process and she works with groups and individuals to overcome perfectionism. And now she has a new book coming out called You’re Not Perfect — And Here’s How to Deal With That. It will teach you how to stop trying so hard, let go of the pressure, and start living a happier life today. This isn't about being perfect or getting it right all the time - it's about learning how not to beat yourself up when things don't work out as planned! In this interview, Audrey will share her story on overcoming perfectionism and what inspired her to write this book for people who are struggling with their own self-imposed expectations. Plus we'll talk about why letting go of these expectations can lead us towards greater happiness in our lives! So tune into this podcast interview where Audrey shares her story on overcoming perfectionism and learn more about what inspired her upcoming book! Resources: <a href="https://fortitudeandflow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fortitudeandflow.com/</a> Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): <a href="https://amzn.to/3daO7nA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3daO7nA</a>Barnes and Noble- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide</a>Bookshop- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop</a>Visit <a href="https://www.ameequiriconi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ameequiriconi.com/</a> for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

Overcoming Perfectionism with Audrey Holst

Duana Welch

Do you hate online dating?You’re not alone. In fact, most people do. But what if there was a way to make it fun and even get better results than traditional dating? That’s where today's guest, Duana Welch comes in with her book “Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from 'I Wish' to 'I Do'” which helps people approach love scientifically so they can find the best possible partner for them. She also has some great advice on how to use online dating effectively without hating it!Ameé had a chance to interview Duana about this topic and she shares all of her tips and tricks in this episode! If you want to learn more about how science can help you find your perfect match then listen now!In this episode, you will hear:Research about intimate relationshipsWhy people get frustrated with online datingIs online dating really for everyone How does attachment styles impact our dating styleWhat types of people do the best and succeed with online datingHow important it is to stick to your “must haves”Key characteristics of people with secure attachment stylesHow trauma impacts our view of acceptance and loveThe importance of positive language in a profile to attract secure peopleResources:http://lovefactually.co Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): https://amzn.to/3daO7nABarnes and Noble- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuideBookshop- https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshopVisit https://www.ameequiriconi.com/ for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

Do you hate online dating? You’re not alone. In fact, most people do. But what if there was a way to make it fun and even get better results than traditional dating? That’s where today's guest, Duana Welch comes in with her book<a href="https://amzn.to/3kvirMd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from 'I Wish' to 'I Do'”</a> which helps people approach love scientifically so they can find the best possible partner for them. She also has some great advice on how to use online dating effectively without hating it! Ameé had a chance to interview Duana about this topic and she shares all of her tips and tricks in this episode! If you want to learn more about how science can help you find your perfect match then listen now! In this episode, you will hear:<ul><li>Research about intimate relationships</li><li>Why people get frustrated with online dating</li><li>Is online dating really for everyone </li><li>How does attachment styles impact our dating style</li><li>What types of people do the best and succeed with online dating</li><li>How important it is to stick to your “must haves”</li><li>Key characteristics of people with secure attachment styles</li><li>How trauma impacts our view of acceptance and love</li><li>The importance of positive language in a profile to attract secure people</li></ul>Resources: <a href="http://lovefactually.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lovefactually.co </a> Links to buy The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a BusinessAmazon (Audio, Print, Kindle Versions): <a href="https://amzn.to/3daO7nA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3daO7nA</a>Barnes and Noble- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomansGuide</a>Bookshop- <a href="https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/FearlessWomanBookshop</a>Visit <a href="https://www.ameequiriconi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ameequiriconi.com/</a> for more articles about self-help, healing from trauma, leadership, business, and more!

How to Not Hate Online Dating with Duana Welch

Welcome to One Broken Mom, created by business consultant, mother, and mental health advocate, Ameé Quiriconi after personal transformation spurred her on to create a revolution in how we talk about trauma and mental health. Ameé's "punk rock meets mental health and parenting" shows are direct and honest conversations with leading therapists, researchers, and advocates in the areas of trauma, narcissistic abuse, relationships, suicide prevention, parenting, and co-dependency. The topics are serious but Ameé brings an entertaining balance of candor, boldness, empathy and even a sense of humor to each interview. Listeners learn to make changes in their personal and professional lives by gaining a greater understanding of themselves and the people around them.

Her passion, charisma, wanting to get to the bottom of “failure” and sharing real, raw emotions is fantastic! I love her direct honesty.

I love Amee!

I very much appreciate these conversations &amp; the guests’ perspectives on widespread psychological struggles. Aimee’s experiences often illustrate the topic &amp; though she’s incredibly vulnerable she can sometimes overshare, robbing her guests of time on the mic. Otherwise, I would give 5 stars.

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One Broken Mom Hosted by Ameé Quiriconi

Lindsay Gibson

Noted author and therapist, Dr. Lindsay Gibson, is back to talk with Amee about life as an adult who had emotionally-immature parents. When a child is in an environment that is leaving them starved of the emotional connections they need to develop properly, they find ways to survive. However, these survival mechanisms or adaptions to the environment become the norm and carry through into our adult life. Without developing self-awareness and understanding the types of parents we had and the environment we grew up in, we are apt to continue to relive or recreate our conditions over and over again. Listen as Amee and Lindsay talk about the types of coping styles children develop and how they influence us as adults in parenting, romantic relationships and life in general. 

Noted author and therapist, Dr. Lindsay Gibson, is back to talk with Amee about life as an adult who had emotionally-immature parents. When a child is in an environment that is leaving them starved of the emotional connections they need to develop properly, they find ways to survive. However, these survival mechanisms or adaptions to the environment become the norm and carry through into our adult life. Without developing self-awareness and understanding the types of parents we had and the environment we grew up in, we are apt to continue to relive or recreate our conditions over and over again. Listen as Amee and Lindsay talk about the types of coping styles children develop and how they influence us as adults in parenting, romantic relationships and life in general.

1.26 Adult Children of Emotionally-Immature Parents with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

Jonice Webb

This week's episode features Dr. Jonice Webb.  She is the author of the best-selling book Running on Empty: Overcome your Childhood Emotional Neglect. And has just published a follow-up to the book Running on Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships With Your Partner, Your Parents and Your Children.Because like many people out there – when you use words like trauma and neglect – they feel too strong to describe what was, yes, a challenging childhood, and so it is easy to reject looking into any subject matter around the topic, especially if you are a person who feels that you have overcome adversities and challenges. But if you are a person who is still committing acts of self-sabotage such as bad romantic relationships, or have feelings of anxiety or depression frequently, and you have never been able to put a finger on any particular event or experience in your life that may have contributed to them, the concept of childhood emotional neglect just might be the key to unlocking the mystery. In this episode, Ameé and Dr. Webb discuss the following: What is Childhood Emotional Neglect? The common types of parents who are more apt to create this emotionally phobic or neglectful environment.  Now, how does someone feel like an adult if they did experience this lack of emotional connection from parents? What are the outcomes &amp; behaviors typically seen?How does a person who has experienced childhood emotional neglect parent their own kids from an empty tank? Do you have to confront your own parents to heal from CEN? What's the first step to healing yourself from CEN?  Resources:Dr. Jonice Webb's WebsiteDr. Jonice Webb's Facebook PageDr. Jonice Webb's YouTube ChannelDr. Jonice Webb on InstagramDr. Jonice Webb on Twitter

This week's episode features Dr. Jonice Webb.  She is the author of the best-selling book <a href="https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B009VJ4B4C&amp;preview=newtab&amp;linkCode=kpe&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_2WcFCbNMHSXGR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Running on Empty: Overcome your Childhood Emotional Neglect</a>. And has just published a follow-up to the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Running-Empty-More-Transform-Relationships/dp/1683506731/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/141-2736667-6909433?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=1683506731&amp;pd_rd_r=53e695ad-3deb-11e9-adc1-07d663083cc6&amp;pd_rd_w=NUc0u&amp;pd_rd_wg=E7roL&amp;pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&amp;pf_rd_r=NJMXHQSPXBG3RRTKWXR0&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=NJMXHQSPXBG3RRTKWXR0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Running on Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships With Your Partner, Your Parents and Your Children</a>.Because like many people out there – when you use words like trauma and neglect – they feel too strong to describe what was, yes, a challenging childhood, and so it is easy to reject looking into any subject matter around the topic, especially if you are a person who feels that you have overcome adversities and challenges.  But if you are a person who is still committing acts of self-sabotage such as bad romantic relationships, or have feelings of anxiety or depression frequently, and you have never been able to put a finger on any particular event or experience in your life that may have contributed to them, the concept of childhood emotional neglect just might be the key to unlocking the mystery.  In this episode, Ameé and Dr. Webb discuss the following: <ul><li>What is Childhood Emotional Neglect? </li><li>The common types of parents who are more apt to create this emotionally phobic or neglectful environment.  </li><li>Now, how does someone feel like an adult if they did experience this lack of emotional connection from parents? What are the outcomes &amp; behaviors typically seen?</li><li>How does a person who has experienced childhood emotional neglect parent their own kids from an empty tank? </li><li>Do you have to confront your own parents to heal from CEN? </li><li>What's the first step to healing yourself from CEN?  </li></ul> Resources:<a href="https://drjonicewebb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jonice Webb's Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JWebbPHD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jonice Webb's Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jwebbphd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jonice Webb's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjonicewebb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jonice Webb on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jwebbphd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jonice Webb on Twitter</a>

Understanding Childhood Emotional Neglect with Dr. Jonice Webb

Elizabeth Earnshaw

In this episode, Ameé speaks with Philadelphia based therapist, Elizabeth Earnshaw, about strengthen a relationship someone may already be in through improving communication. Liz has her own practice called A Better Life Therapy and specializes in working with couples around a variety of topics such as relationship issues, infidelity, divorce, intimacy and sexual issues, premarital counseling, and breakups.In this episode, you will hear:  Why do relationships end?What are the typical barriers to communication with couples? Recommendations for couples who aren't both going to therapy/self-helpWhat is the Gottman Method in couples therapyWhat are the four things to avoid in communication with your partnerWhen is the best time to seek marriage counselingResources: https://abetterlifetherapy.com/Instagram for Liz Listens

In this episode, Ameé speaks with Philadelphia based therapist, Elizabeth Earnshaw, about strengthen a relationship someone may already be in through improving communication. Liz has her own practice called <a href="https://abetterlifetherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Better Life Therapy</a> and specializes in working with couples around a variety of topics such as relationship issues, infidelity, divorce, intimacy and sexual issues, premarital counseling, and breakups. In this episode, you will hear:  <ul><li>Why do relationships end?</li><li>What are the typical barriers to communication with couples? </li><li>Recommendations for couples who aren't both going to therapy/self-help</li><li>What is the Gottman Method in couples therapy</li><li>What are the four things to avoid in communication with your partner</li><li>When is the best time to seek marriage counseling</li></ul> Resources: <a href="https://abetterlifetherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://abetterlifetherapy.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram for Liz Listens</a>

Communication Tips for Couples with Elizabeth Earnshaw

Laura Markham

So, if you’ve been listening and wondering “Okay how do I do this? What are concrete examples of the parenting modes that don’t work that I thought were okay. And what do I do if I want a child with the healthy emotional development that may spare them from therapy at 40 and multiple failed relationships under their belt.” On this episode, Ameé brings on an expert in parenting without the impacts and exposures to the traumas we’ve been talking about on this show. Dr. Laura Markham earned her PhD in clinical psychology at Columbia University and has worked as a parenting coach with countless families across the world. Over 140,000 moms and dads enjoy Dr. Laura’s free weekly coaching posts via email as well as her books:Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How To Stop Yelling and Start Connecting Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How To Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for LifeThe Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Workbook: Using mindfulness and connection to raise resilient, joyful children and rediscover your love of parenting.In this episode, you will hear:  What is peaceful parentingHow does a parent's trauma affect how they parent their kids Why do we need to stop using punishments as a parenting tactic?What is permissive parenting?What are the important emotional development stages in kids and how to parent at each of these stagesWhat should working parents do differently than say a stay-at-home parent? Other Resources: https://www.ahaparenting.com/

So, if you’ve been listening and wondering “Okay how do I do this? What are concrete examples of the parenting modes that don’t work that I thought were okay. And what do I do if I want a child with the healthy emotional development that may spare them from therapy at 40 and multiple failed relationships under their belt.” On this episode, Ameé brings on an expert in parenting without the impacts and exposures to the traumas we’ve been talking about on this show. Dr. Laura Markham earned her PhD in clinical psychology at Columbia University and has worked as a parenting coach with countless families across the world. Over 140,000 moms and dads enjoy Dr. Laura’s free weekly coaching posts via email as well as her books:<a href="https://amzn.to/32bHoSC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How To Stop Yelling and Start Connecting</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2q9faK7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How To Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2MESqZW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Workbook: Using mindfulness and connection to raise resilient, joyful children and rediscover your love of parenting.</a> In this episode, you will hear:  <ul><li>What is peaceful parenting</li><li>How does a parent's trauma affect how they parent their kids</li><li> Why do we need to stop using punishments as a parenting tactic?</li><li>What is permissive parenting?</li><li>What are the important emotional development stages in kids and how to parent at each of these stages</li><li>What should working parents do differently than say a stay-at-home parent? </li></ul>Other Resources: <a href="https://www.ahaparenting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ahaparenting.com/</a>

Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids with Dr. Laura Markham

Many people out there listening who have identified with the realization that they grew up in a household with emotionally immature parentsAnd growing up in a household of emotionally immature family members – maybe not even just your parents – doesn’t impact us the same way. Our own inner workings and the unique array of experiences – from our DNA to other people who we did or didn’t have in our lives at certain poignant periods – all come together and form the memories that our brains use to access and assess what we have to do next. In split seconds. This can mean, we can be caught off guard at times if the right buttons get pushed by someone. And that’s why Ameé has fan-favorite Dr. Lindsay Gibson back on the show to talk about how to avoid falling prey to the emotional takeovers commonly used by emotionally immature people to coerce us into taking care of their issues for them. She is the Author of Adult Children of Emotionally-Immature Parents and her newest book, Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries &amp; Reclaim Your Emotional AutonomyOn this episode, you will hear: The emotionally immature relationship system (EIRS) what is this and how do we detect it Now EIPS (emotionally immature people) see the world through a distortion field – what does that mean? How does an EIP develop this distortion field? Now what happens to if we accept their view of the world?Disassociation is something that can happen to us when we are locked into the emotionally immature relationship system. Can you describe what that is and how that might look and feel?How do we know we are being lured into someone’s takeover?Why are we vulnerable to these emotional takeovers? How do we continue to shore up the defenses against these hostilities? What are the preparations and strengthening we can do between these encounters in order to make us more able to resist and to eliminate this threat to our well-being in the future? Books:Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved ParentsRecovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries and Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy

Many people out there listening who have identified with the realization that they grew up in a household with emotionally immature parentsAnd growing up in a household of emotionally immature family members – maybe not even just your parents – doesn’t impact us the same way. Our own inner workings and the unique array of experiences – from our DNA to other people who we did or didn’t have in our lives at certain poignant periods – all come together and form the memories that our brains use to access and assess what we have to do next. In split seconds. This can mean, we can be caught off guard at times if the right buttons get pushed by someone. And that’s why Ameé has fan-favorite Dr. Lindsay Gibson back on the show to talk about how to avoid falling prey to the emotional takeovers commonly used by emotionally immature people to coerce us into taking care of their issues for them. She is the Author of <a href="https://amzn.to/2NNVg0D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult Children of Emotionally-Immature Parents</a> and her newest book, <a href="https://amzn.to/37atrak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries &amp; Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy</a>On this episode, you will hear: <ul><li>The emotionally immature relationship system (EIRS) what is this and how do we detect it </li><li>Now EIPS (emotionally immature people) see the world through a distortion field – what does that mean? </li><li>How does an EIP develop this distortion field? </li><li>Now what happens to if we accept their view of the world?</li><li>Disassociation is something that can happen to us when we are locked into the emotionally immature relationship system. Can you describe what that is and how that might look and feel?</li><li>How do we know we are being lured into someone’s takeover?</li><li>Why are we vulnerable to these emotional takeovers? </li><li>How do we continue to shore up the defenses against these hostilities? What are the preparations and strengthening we can do between these encounters in order to make us more able to resist and to eliminate this threat to our well-being in the future? </li></ul>Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/2QpENku" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2MVoj1o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries and Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy</a>

How to Avoid Emotional Takeovers with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

In this episode, Amee speaks with Dr. Lindsay Gibson, the author of "Adult Children of Emotionally-Immature Parents" about life with this type of parent and what happens to you as an adult. About the Book (From New Harbinger Publications) "If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent's behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life. In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect, and discover ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by your childhood. By freeing yourself from your parents' emotional immaturity, you can recover your true nature, control how you react to them, and avoid disappointment. Finally, you'll learn how to create positive, new relationships so you can build a better life." Resources: http://www.drlindsaygibson.com/ http://www.tidewaterwomen.com/insights/well-being Buy The Book: https://amzn.to/2AKFhvG 

In this episode, Amee speaks with Dr. Lindsay Gibson, the author of "Adult Children of Emotionally-Immature Parents" about life with this type of parent and what happens to you as an adult. About the Book (From New Harbinger Publications) "If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent's behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life. In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect, and discover ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by your childhood. By freeing yourself from your parents' emotional immaturity, you can recover your true nature, control how you react to them, and avoid disappointment. Finally, you'll learn how to create positive, new relationships so you can build a better life." Resources: <a href="http://www.drlindsaygibson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drlindsaygibson.com/</a> <a href="http://www.tidewaterwomen.com/insights/well-being" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tidewaterwomen.com/insights/well-being</a> Buy The Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2AKFhvG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2AKFhvG</a>

1.15 Broken Moms: Emotionally-Immature Mom with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

Rhonda Freeman

Dr. Freeman is a clinical neuropsychologist based out of Florida. She works with patients diagnosed with many types of neurological conditions including dementia and Alzheimer's. She also writes for Psychology Today, Huffington Post, and Aftermath Surviving Psychopathy. Amee was originally introduced to her and her work because of an article Rhonda had written called 6 Obstacles to a Relationship With a Psychopath that Amee's therapist shared with her in order to help her understand more of the issues related to detaching from her past relationship. In this episode, Rhonda shares her personal experience as an emotional abuse survivor at the hands of a narcissist and how she applied her education and experience as a neuroscientist to healing, after trying to work with a therapist wasn't successful for her. You will learn about her process and her information website, Neuroinstincts – which is a neuroscience approach to healing from narcissistic and relational abuse.  In this episode:  How did Rhonda end up in the field of working with narcissistic abuse survivors What is a psychopath and why is it important to use this term rather than just “Narcissist”? How can a psychopath appear to be two different people? As a woman who should have “known better” – did she also struggle with the shame? How does the relationship with a psychopath change the brain of the partner? What is trauma bonding and what is happening here, neurologically speaking?ResourcesNeuroinstincts on Facebook https://neuroinstincts.com/https://neurosagacity.com/Article: The Brain Can Work Against Abuse Victims

Dr. Freeman is a clinical neuropsychologist based out of Florida. She works with patients diagnosed with many types of neurological conditions including dementia and Alzheimer's. She also writes for <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/neurosagacity/201506/six-obstacles-successful-relationship-psychopath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Psychology Today</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-spellbinding-bond-to-narcissists-and-psychopaths_us_57a4dbabe4b034b25894cc80" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Huffington Post</a>, and <a href="http://aftermath-surviving-psychopathy.org/index.php/psychopathy-brain-neurological-correlates-morality-decision-making-social-emotions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aftermath Surviving Psychopathy</a>. Amee was originally introduced to her and her work because of an article Rhonda had written called <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neurosagacity/201506/6-obstacles-relationship-psychopath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Obstacles to a Relationship With a Psychopath</a> that Amee's therapist shared with her in order to help her understand more of the issues related to detaching from her past relationship. In this episode, Rhonda shares her personal experience as an emotional abuse survivor at the hands of a narcissist and how she applied her education and experience as a neuroscientist to healing, after trying to work with a therapist wasn't successful for her. You will learn about her process and her information website, <a href="https://neurosagacity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neuroinstincts</a> – which is a neuroscience approach to healing from narcissistic and relational abuse.  In this episode:  <ul><li>How did Rhonda end up in the field of working with narcissistic abuse survivors </li><li>What is a psychopath and why is it important to use this term rather than just “Narcissist”? </li><li>How can a psychopath appear to be two different people? </li><li> </li><li>As a woman who should have “known better” – did she also struggle with the shame? </li><li>How does the relationship with a psychopath change the brain of the partner? </li><li>What is trauma bonding and what is happening here, neurologically speaking?</li></ul>Resources<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Neuroinstincts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neuroinstincts on Facebook </a><a href="https://neuroinstincts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://neuroinstincts.com/</a><a href="https://neurosagacity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://neurosagacity.com/</a>Article: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neurosagacity/201701/the-brain-can-work-against-abuse-victims " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Brain Can Work Against Abuse Victims</a>

How the Brain Changes in a Relationship with a Narcissist with Dr. Rhonda Freeman

Back on One Broken Mom is Michelle Piper. Michelle is a Marriage and Family Therapist based out of San Diego. She has both a personal and professional interest in the adult children of narcissistic mothers. And has a website www.narcissisticmother.com where she provides valuable resources for survivors of narcissistic abuse. We’ve talked about the Narcissistic Mother as a type of Broken Mom and then drilled down into the different family roles the children end up being forced into, starting the Golden/Hero, then the Lost Child, The Mascot and now we’re at the last one – the Scapegoat.Which I think fits nicely because I feel the personality of this child is little like “Screw you everyone, I’m outta here!” and so it feels like a suitable conclusion in many ways! Scapegoated Child"Nothing you did was ever good enough. What may have satisfied your narcissistic mother one day could disappoint her the next.If you expressed you felt your mother treated you unfairly, she might have led you to believe that you were crazy and ungrateful.  The “love” and “thoughtfulness” she gave you through her constant criticism was to be treasured.If you did something of value and worth, you may have been cut down and made to believe that your accomplishments had no meaning in your narcissistic mother’s eyes.   Or, you could have been elevated and bragged about to the point of objectification.  (See Chosen, Hero or Golden child below.)Why do we talk about this in detail? Because we are wired to idealize our parents and in particular our “MomNot only does a narcissistic mother neglect to nurture her child as a healthy mother would, but sadly her abuse turns you against yourself — often without you even realizing it initially.To recover from narcissistic abuse, you need to be aware of what has happened to you and what is likely to happen to you as a result of having a narcissistic mother."Topics Covered in This EpisodeBecoming addicted to negative intensityThe different types of Scapegoats in a family The emotional &amp; intellectual abuse that resultsKnowing the difference between self-esteem and self-blameThe vulnerabilities Scapegoats develop as a result of their survival mechanismsThe strengths of the Scapegoat How to manage the best way to approach confrontation when you have become addicted to intensityUnderstanding the role of anger and anxietyUPDATE: Since this episode was released, Michelle has since retired from the field of therapy and coaching. Therefore all links to her site have been removed.

Back on One Broken Mom is Michelle Piper. Michelle is a Marriage and Family Therapist based out of San Diego. She has both a personal and professional interest in the adult children of narcissistic mothers. And has a website <a href="http://www.narcissisticmother.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.narcissisticmother.com</a> where she provides valuable resources for survivors of narcissistic abuse. We’ve talked about the Narcissistic Mother as a type of Broken Mom and then drilled down into the different family roles the children end up being forced into, starting the Golden/Hero, then the Lost Child, The Mascot and now we’re at the last one – the Scapegoat.Which I think fits nicely because I feel the personality of this child is little like “Screw you everyone, I’m outta here!” and so it feels like a suitable conclusion in many ways! Scapegoated Child"Nothing you did was ever good enough. What may have satisfied your narcissistic mother one day could disappoint her the next.If you expressed you felt your mother treated you unfairly, she might have led you to believe that you were crazy and ungrateful.  The “love” and “thoughtfulness” she gave you through her constant criticism was to be treasured.If you did something of value and worth, you may have been cut down and made to believe that your accomplishments had no meaning in your narcissistic mother’s eyes.   Or, you could have been elevated and bragged about to the point of objectification.  (See Chosen, Hero or Golden child below.)Why do we talk about this in detail? Because we are wired to idealize our parents and in particular our “MomNot only does a narcissistic mother neglect to nurture her child as a healthy mother would, but sadly her abuse turns you against yourself — often without you even realizing it initially.To recover from narcissistic abuse, you need to be aware of what has happened to you and what is likely to happen to you as a result of having a narcissistic mother."Topics Covered in This Episode <ul><li>Becoming addicted to negative intensity</li><li>The different types of Scapegoats in a family </li><li>The emotional &amp; intellectual abuse that results</li><li>Knowing the difference between self-esteem and self-blame</li><li>The vulnerabilities Scapegoats develop as a result of their survival mechanisms</li><li>The strengths of the Scapegoat </li><li>How to manage the best way to approach confrontation when you have become addicted to intensity</li><li>Understanding the role of anger and anxiety</li></ul>UPDATE: Since this episode was released, Michelle has since retired from the field of therapy and coaching. Therefore all links to her site have been removed.

1.33 Narcissistic Mother: The Scapegoat Child

Growing up with a self-centered mother is not only painful and confusing during childhood but it will also impact how you choose people to be around as an adult. Listen to Michelle Piper, a therapist who specializes in treating survivors of narcissistic families, talk about the impact of Narcissistic Moms on our lives.Michelle Piper has a practice based out of San Diego, California and also manages her www.narcissisticmother.com website, where she offers advice and understanding of the narcissism spectrum and how to live with the narcissist in our lives. Listen as Amee and Michelle discuss why first knowing if you grew up with a narcissistic mother can be the key to unlocking all of the other troubles you may be experiencing in all aspects of your life and how to start your recovery.

Growing up with a self-centered mother is not only painful and confusing during childhood but it will also impact how you choose people to be around as an adult. Listen to Michelle Piper, a therapist who specializes in treating survivors of narcissistic families, talk about the impact of Narcissistic Moms on our lives.Michelle Piper has a practice based out of San Diego, California and also manages her <a href="http://www.narcissisticmother.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.narcissisticmother.com</a> website, where she offers advice and understanding of the narcissism spectrum and how to live with the narcissist in our lives. Listen as Amee and Michelle discuss why first knowing if you grew up with a narcissistic mother can be the key to unlocking all of the other troubles you may be experiencing in all aspects of your life and how to start your recovery.

1.9 Broken Moms: The Narcissistic Mom

Wendy Behary

This is the last episode of Season 1 and I want to thank all of my listeners who have joined in with the journey over the past 10 months. Today is not just any episode or interview – in fact, really, none of them have been that way but this one is incredibly important and special. On December 17, I was reading what was I believe my third book in a month on narcissism because even though I didn’t see it even then – still trapped in a narcissistic relationship that, as I would discover in the next year of therapy – was extremely traumatizing – even more so than I knew – of course until I tried to leave it all behind and couldn’t shake it off for months and months. I NEVER knew or believed up until this book on that day in December a year and a half ago that I was actually attracted to THEM, perhaps just as strongly as they were attracted to me. And, up until that day – while I walked around like everyone else with our bag of bad childhood experiences and memories – my mantra was the “Past is the past. It has nothing to do with what you do today.”  And I realized in a flash when I read the words “childlike and powerless” in a paragraph on page 63 of the book – that I was wrong. Those memories were everything. And in the course of the last year, as many of you have listened along the way, you have heard me describe resetting dip switches in my brain as the healing has been happening – well this was the first dip switch to click into place. From there, I traveled into the world of childhood trauma, emotional neglect. I started therapy less than month later and went every week for 3 months. And I adjusted the sails on the boat immediately with my children when I realized that if I didn’t correct myself right then and there – I would be planting similar experiences and memories into THEIR brains. I couldn’t change my past BUT I could change their future. And this is why this show, One Broken Mom, exists todaySo, today, to say its an honor is an understatement to have with me Wendy Behary – the author of the book that literally changed my life -  “Disarming the Narcissist”. Because it seems to fit to end my first season at the beginning of the story. In this episode you will hear us talk about: 1. An overview of the narcissistic personality2. Schemas &amp; Scripts and how they are created and the work of Jeffrey Young in the treatment of the Narcissistic personality disorder.3. How these Schemas and scripts drive some of us to co-habitat with Narcissists over and over again. 4. What are the Personal Traps we fall into with narcissistic people5. How some of us ‘chose’ even subconsciously to be with a manipulative or abusive person and how this happens 6. The other ways that the maladaptive schemas that link us up with Narcissists hurt us in other areas of life and with other non-Narcissists7. What kind of work should someone do on themselves first before they tackle trying to manage a relationship with a narcissist Resources:Wendy Behary's Website Disarming the Narcissist Book

This is the last episode of Season 1 and I want to thank all of my listeners who have joined in with the journey over the past 10 months. Today is not just any episode or interview – in fact, really, none of them have been that way but this one is incredibly important and special. On December 17, I was reading what was I believe my third book in a month on narcissism because even though I didn’t see it even then – still trapped in a narcissistic relationship that, as I would discover in the next year of therapy – was extremely traumatizing – even more so than I knew – of course until I tried to leave it all behind and couldn’t shake it off for months and months. I NEVER knew or believed up until this book on that day in December a year and a half ago that I was actually attracted to THEM, perhaps just as strongly as they were attracted to me. And, up until that day – while I walked around like everyone else with our bag of bad childhood experiences and memories – my mantra was the “Past is the past. It has nothing to do with what you do today.”  And I realized in a flash when I read the words “childlike and powerless” in a paragraph on page 63 of the book – that I was wrong. Those memories were everything. And in the course of the last year, as many of you have listened along the way, you have heard me describe resetting dip switches in my brain as the healing has been happening – well this was the first dip switch to click into place. From there, I traveled into the world of childhood trauma, emotional neglect. I started therapy less than month later and went every week for 3 months. And I adjusted the sails on the boat immediately with my children when I realized that if I didn’t correct myself right then and there – I would be planting similar experiences and memories into THEIR brains. I couldn’t change my past BUT I could change their future. And this is why this show, One Broken Mom, exists todaySo, today, to say its an honor is an understatement to have with me <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1608827607/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=onebrokenmom-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1608827607&amp;linkId=61244fab2b4d80aaedbab06214ae527a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy Behary – the author of the book that literally changed my life -  “Disarming the Narcissist”. </a>Because it seems to fit to end my first season at the beginning of the story. In this episode you will hear us talk about: 1. An overview of the narcissistic personality2. Schemas &amp; Scripts and how they are created and the work of Jeffrey Young in the treatment of the Narcissistic personality disorder.3. How these Schemas and scripts drive some of us to co-habitat with Narcissists over and over again.  4. What are the Personal Traps we fall into with narcissistic people5. How some of us ‘chose’ even subconsciously to be with a manipulative or abusive person and how this happens 6. The other ways that the maladaptive schemas that link us up with Narcissists hurt us in other areas of life and with other non-Narcissists7. What kind of work should someone do on themselves first before they tackle trying to manage a relationship with a narcissist Resources: <a href="https://disarmingthenarcissist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy Behary's Website </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1608827607/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=onebrokenmom-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1608827607&amp;linkId=61244fab2b4d80aaedbab06214ae527a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disarming the Narcissist Book</a>

Ending the Cycle of Narcissistic Relationships with Wendy Behary

Lara Currie

On this episode, Ameé speaks with Lara Currie, who is a self-proclaimed communication nerd and author of the book Difficult Happens: How Triggers, Boundaries &amp; Emotions Impact You Every Day to talk about how manipulators break through our defenses in the first place in a way people never seem coming.In this episode, you will hear: Lara's expertise in the field of communicationDo we respond differently to a manipulator we deal with at work than a manipulator that may be a spouse or parent or friend? What is a micro-boundary violation? What are some of the tactics a manipulator uses?How do we defend ourselves against them? Are there tests we can try – phrases, or questions we can ask or responses we should listen for – that we can use to try to identify someone who is a chronic or pathological manipulator? Resourceshttps://difficulthappens.com/about/

On this episode, Ameé speaks with Lara Currie, who is a self-proclaimed communication nerd and author of the book <a href="https://amzn.to/2rmBfp0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Difficult Happens: How Triggers, Boundaries &amp; Emotions Impact You Every Day</a> to talk about how manipulators break through our defenses in the first place in a way people never seem coming.In this episode, you will hear: <ul><li>Lara's expertise in the field of communication</li><li>Do we respond differently to a manipulator we deal with at work than a manipulator that may be a spouse or parent or friend? </li><li>What is a micro-boundary violation? </li><li>What are some of the tactics a manipulator uses?</li><li>How do we defend ourselves against them? </li><li>Are there tests we can try – phrases, or questions we can ask or responses we should listen for – that we can use to try to identify someone who is a chronic or pathological manipulator? </li></ul>Resources<a href="https://difficulthappens.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://difficulthappens.com/about/</a>

Defense Against Micro-Boundary Violations with Lara Currie

Anna Runkle

This week's episode comes from a listener suggestion who emailed Ameé and said "Can you please interview Anna Runkle? Her Crappy Childhood Fairy course changed my life!" Anna Runkle is a coach and writer who recovered from her own Childhood PTSD and teachers others to heal the brain dysregulation that so often flows from early trauma and change self-defeating behaviors common to people with Childhood PTSD.For anyone who's listened to the Season 2 monologue Ameé did, you would have heard Ameé share a particular moment in her life experiences that stood out and had lifelong consequences because as it would be determined 40 years later in therapy, the experience and the lack of caregiving following became a post-traumatic stress disorder for Ameé. In fact, many adults have had traumatic and adverse experiences growing up that have gone unrecognized for decades that have created long-term problems for them such as emotional dysregulation, problems with focus that may have been misdiagnosed as ADD or ADHD, as well as anxiety and depression. In this episode, you will hear:The differences here between the PTSD we are familiar with veterans, first responders, victims of violence, etc. versus the traumas of childhood that have similar impacts on the brain of a child.What kinds of events can be viewed as traumatic for children that adults might not see in that way What are the signs an adult may have unhealed PTSDStrategies for gaining control and starting the healing process https://www.ameequiriconi.com/Anna's The Crappy Childhood Fairy YouTube Channel https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/

This week's episode comes from a listener suggestion who <a href="https://www.ameequiriconi.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emailed Ameé</a> and said "Can you please interview Anna Runkle? Her Crappy Childhood Fairy course changed my life!"  Anna Runkle is a coach and writer who recovered from her own Childhood PTSD and teachers others to heal the brain dysregulation that so often flows from early trauma and change self-defeating behaviors common to people with Childhood PTSD. For anyone who's listened to the Season 2 monologue Ameé did, you would have heard Ameé share a particular moment in her life experiences that stood out and had lifelong consequences because as it would be determined 40 years later in therapy, the experience and the lack of caregiving following became a post-traumatic stress disorder for Ameé.  In fact, many adults have had traumatic and adverse experiences growing up that have gone unrecognized for decades that have created long-term problems for them such as emotional dysregulation, problems with focus that may have been misdiagnosed as ADD or ADHD, as well as anxiety and depression.  In this episode, you will hear:<ul><li>The differences here between the PTSD we are familiar with veterans, first responders, victims of violence, etc. versus the traumas of childhood that have similar impacts on the brain of a child.</li><li>What kinds of events can be viewed as traumatic for children that adults might not see in that way </li><li>What are the signs an adult may have unhealed PTSD</li><li>Strategies for gaining control and starting the healing process </li></ul><a href="https://www.ameequiriconi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ameequiriconi.com/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZlDCbFTqHkzV_rUP4V5bg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna's The Crappy Childhood Fairy YouTube Channel </a><a href="https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/</a>

Healing From Childhood PTSD with Anna Runkle

Today, Ameé revisits the topic of psychopathy with Dr. Dave Kossen. Dr. Kosson is a Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. His research focuses on the cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, and developmental mechanisms underlying psychopathy. He is also the President-Elect of the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy. He founded the Aftermath: Surviving Psychopathy Foundation in 2006 and has served as its first President. In this episode you will hear: Why the organization was started? How is psychopathy determined reallyHow is an abusive partner that is psychopathic different from other types of abusive people? How psychopaths abuse the legal system in particular divorce and custody situationsNoting that research has shown that psychopathic people are actually more “desirable” in the courting phases, what are the clear warning signs of danger? What is best protection against psychopathyWhat is the best way to confront a psychopath ResourcesWebsite: https://aftermath-surviving-psychopathy.org/

Today, Ameé revisits the topic of psychopathy with Dr. Dave Kossen. Dr. Kosson is a Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. His research focuses on the cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, and developmental mechanisms underlying psychopathy. He is also the President-Elect of the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy. He founded the <a href="https://aftermath-surviving-psychopathy.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aftermath: Surviving Psychopathy Foundation</a> in 2006 and has served as its first President. In this episode you will hear: <ul><li>Why the organization was started? </li><li>How is psychopathy determined really</li><li>How is an abusive partner that is psychopathic different from other types of abusive people? </li><li>How psychopaths abuse the legal system in particular divorce and custody situations</li><li>Noting that research has shown that psychopathic people are actually more “desirable” in the courting phases, what are the clear warning signs of danger? </li><li>What is best protection against psychopathy</li><li>What is the best way to confront a psychopath</li></ul> ResourcesWebsite: <a href="https://aftermath-surviving-psychopathy.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://aftermath-surviving-psychopathy.org/</a>

Aftermath: Surviving a Psychopath

For her 75th episode of One Broken Mom, Ameé brings back a listener favorite, Wendy Behary. Wendy is the founder and Director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The Schema Therapy Institutes of NJ-NYC and DC. She has been training professionals and supervising psychotherapists for more than twenty years.She is the author of Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed and is on the show to talk about the very real but often not understood hypersexualized nature of many male narcissists. From excessive porn watching to hiring prostitutes to having multiple affairs, the hallmark is the overarching sense of entitlement these types of narcissists feel. Unfortunately, their behaviors are demeaning and without the consent or knowledge of their partners, leaving deeply traumatic and painful wounds on the relationship as well as the partner. In this episode you will hear: So what is abuse?Hypersexualization – how does this fit into the picture of a relationship with a narcissist? Are all narcissists this way? Is this the same as having a sex addiction? What is betrayal trauma? How do these betrayals activate the Attachment System and what does that do to victims?What are possible long-term impacts sometimes for a victim who’s been in a relationship like this? How does a person heals from this type of trauma?Resources:Wendy's Website Wendy on Facebook

For her 75th episode of One Broken Mom, Ameé brings back a listener favorite, Wendy Behary. Wendy is the founder and Director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The Schema Therapy Institutes of NJ-NYC and DC. She has been training professionals and supervising psychotherapists for more than twenty years.She is the author of <a href="https://disarmingthenarcissist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed</a> and is on the show to talk about the very real but often not understood hypersexualized nature of many male narcissists. From excessive porn watching to hiring prostitutes to having multiple affairs, the hallmark is the overarching sense of entitlement these types of narcissists feel. Unfortunately, their behaviors are demeaning and without the consent or knowledge of their partners, leaving deeply traumatic and painful wounds on the relationship as well as the partner. In this episode you will hear: <ul><li>So what is abuse?</li><li>Hypersexualization – how does this fit into the picture of a relationship with a narcissist? </li><li>Are all narcissists this way? </li><li>Is this the same as having a sex addiction? </li><li>What is betrayal trauma? </li><li>How do these betrayals activate the Attachment System and what does that do to victims?</li><li>What are possible long-term impacts sometimes for a victim who’s been in a relationship like this? </li><li>How does a person heals from this type of trauma?</li></ul> Resources: <a href="https://disarmingthenarcissist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy's Website </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wendytbehary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy on Facebook</a>

Betrayal From The Hypersexual Narcissist with Wendy Behary

Living in a narcissistic family system means that you likely had a role placed on you by your narcissistic parent. Or, depending on circumstances, the roles may have been switched around. In any case, this role has carried on with you throughout your life and has influenced you in ways you may not have ever known. It's likely shaped your business relationships, your romantic relationships, and your friendships. Amee and Michell Piper get together again to discuss in this episode who the Golden Child and the Hero Child were and what challenges these children have as adults. Resources:www.narcissisticmother.com

Living in a narcissistic family system means that you likely had a role placed on you by your narcissistic parent. Or, depending on circumstances, the roles may have been switched around. In any case, this role has carried on with you throughout your life and has influenced you in ways you may not have ever known. It's likely shaped your business relationships, your romantic relationships, and your friendships. Amee and Michell Piper get together again to discuss in this episode who the Golden Child and the Hero Child were and what challenges these children have as adults. Resources:<a href="http://www.narcissisticmother.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.narcissisticmother.com</a>

1.16 Narcissism and Understanding The Golden and The Hero Child

This episode is a continuation of the topic narcissistic relationships due to many people writing to Ameé  – men and women – expressing their frustrations at repeating the patterns of falling into bed (literally and figuratively) with the same type of person over and over again. So, for those of you still falling off the wagon and finding themselves attracted to another charismatic, over-the-top flattering personality, Ameé brings back to the show Wendy Behary, the author of "Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed" and the founder and Director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The Schema Therapy Institutes of NJ-NYC and DC, to talk with Ameé about the next steps on your journey to towards finding more secure relationships – not just the ones with other people but more importantly – the secure relationship with YOURSELF.In this episode, you will hear: How will a person feel right after they have left a narcissistic/emotionally manipulative partner? What should a person do then for themselves once they've left an emotionally traumatic situation like this? Should they start dating someone new right away or wait?  What are some key self-examination things one should be doing or looking for about their relationship patterns? What are the non-negotiable RED flags one has to look for if they want to avoid choosing another emotionally abusive partner? Is there a dating process one could do, intentionally, so that red flags can be drawn out sooner than later. What is the best way to break up or break it off with a narcissist?ResourcesBuy the book "Disarming the Narcissist"Wendy Behary's Website

This episode is a continuation of the topic narcissistic relationships due to many people writing to Ameé  – men and women – expressing their frustrations at repeating the patterns of falling into bed (literally and figuratively) with the same type of person over and over again. So, for those of you still falling off the wagon and finding themselves attracted to another charismatic, over-the-top flattering personality, Ameé brings back to the show Wendy Behary, the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/2Nk5pUB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed"</a> and the founder and Director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The Schema Therapy Institutes of NJ-NYC and DC, to talk with Ameé about the next steps on your journey to towards finding more secure relationships – not just the ones with other people but more importantly – the secure relationship with YOURSELF.In this episode, you will hear: How will a person feel right after they have left a narcissistic/emotionally manipulative partner? What should a person do then for themselves once they've left an emotionally traumatic situation like this? Should they start dating someone new right away or wait?  What are some key self-examination things one should be doing or looking for about their relationship patterns? What are the non-negotiable RED flags one has to look for if they want to avoid choosing another emotionally abusive partner? Is there a dating process one could do, intentionally, so that red flags can be drawn out sooner than later. What is the best way to break up or break it off with a narcissist? Resources <a href="https://amzn.to/2Xb8FRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy the book "Disarming the Narcissist"</a> <a href="https://disarmingthenarcissist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy Behary's Website</a>

How to Find Love After A Relationship With a Narcissist with Wendy Behary

Moving on from a co-dependent relationship can be extremely hard, especially if both partners are telling each other they love them. While they might feel like it's love, unfortunately, it's a weakened version and without understanding how a person really defines love, they can feel trapped and unable to let go. Listen to Amee share her experience with co-dependency, how therapists describe that type of a relationship, and how "I love you" can keep you from moving on.

1.12 The Toxic Power of "I Love You" in a Co-Dependent Relationship

For the first time, Amee gets even more personal and shares a few of the details of her life with her own mother, including the "night that broke" her. She also details how she planned on using the time between seasons to talk with her mother about her work and her recovery but a life-changing event between seasons changed everything. 

For the first time, Amee gets even more personal and shares a few of the details of her life with her own mother, including the "night that broke" her. She also details how she planned on using the time between seasons to talk with her mother about her work and her recovery but a life-changing event between seasons changed everything.

Season 2 Intro: My Broken Mom

Elizabeth Cohen

There is nothing like the holidays to add the fun to "dysfunctional families", right? Ameé brings back repeat guest, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen to talk about holidays with toxic family members and also about dispelling the BS behind the idea that you HAVE to spend the holidays with people you choose not to see the rest of the year. In this episode, you will hear: First, deciding yes or no to seeing family over the holidaysAre there good reasons to NOT let your kids see or spend time with certain family members? How to handle shared custody and holidays with kidsHow to prepare for the known problems you expect to encounterReligion – how to balance everyone’s beliefs – especially with faiths or agnostic/atheist beliefsWhat to expect during your first holiday you choose to skip out on Tips on recovering after the fact

There is nothing like the holidays to add the fun to "dysfunctional families", right? Ameé brings back repeat guest, <a href="https://www.drelizabethcohen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Elizabeth Cohen</a> to talk about holidays with toxic family members and also about dispelling the BS behind the idea that you HAVE to spend the holidays with people you choose not to see the rest of the year. In this episode, you will hear: <ul><li>First, deciding yes or no to seeing family over the holidays</li><li>Are there good reasons to NOT let your kids see or spend time with certain family members? </li><li>How to handle shared custody and holidays with kids</li><li>How to prepare for the known problems you expect to encounter</li><li>Religion – how to balance everyone’s beliefs – especially with faiths or agnostic/atheist beliefs</li><li>What to expect during your first holiday you choose to skip out on </li><li>Tips on recovering after the fact</li></ul>

Toxic Families: Holiday Edition with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen

Robin Grille

This week, Ameé speaks to Robin Grille, a psychotherapist, author and parent coach based out of Australia who has a new book called Inner Child Journeys: How our Children Grow Us Up and he’s hear to talk about this strategy and guidebook for understanding our own childhood so that we can understand our own children and how to parent OR teach them."In simple layman's terms, 'Inner Child Journeys' explains a safe, step-by-step method for understanding the emotional reactions triggered in us by our children, at all ages. This Process was tested and refined over many years by Australian psychologist Robin Grille, and it is based on sound neuropsychological principles. In its 'light' or 'in-depth' forms, this Inner Child Process can help you gain new and profound insights about yourself and about your children, honing your own intuition about what your children need in order to thrive. It will help you understand even your children's most baffling behaviors - via a better understanding your own childhood experiences and how they've affected you. At the same time, this Process helps you to better understand your own, deepest emotional needs, and how to have those needs met. Ultimately, Inner Child Journeys are about healing long-held emotional wounds that are often brought to the surface through our interactions with our children. Most of us encounter, from time to time, significant challenges and difficult terrain in the course of parenting or educating our children. This Inner Child Process helps you engage with even the most insurmountable challenges in your child-rearing endeavors, and turn those challenges into exciting and empowering personal-growth and healing opportunities for you. The book gives no advice about how to raise your children, nor how to educate your students. That's because this book helps you access your own inner knowledge, based on your own experiences as a child. The more you befriend your own Inner Child, the more empathetic and effective a parent or teacher you become. Your children benefit enormously as you grow. Written for parents, elders, schoolteachers and psychotherapists, this book shows you how to turn child-rearing into a most exciting and transformative personal growth and healing adventure. Indeed, 'our children grow us up'." -From AmazonResources:https://www.robingrille.com/

This week, Ameé speaks to Robin Grille, a psychotherapist, author and parent coach based out of Australia who has a new book called <a href="https://amzn.to/2tVV7AB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inner Child Journeys: How our Children Grow Us Up</a> and he’s hear to talk about this strategy and guidebook for understanding our own childhood so that we can understand our own children and how to parent OR teach them. "In simple layman's terms, 'Inner Child Journeys' explains a safe, step-by-step method for understanding the emotional reactions triggered in us by our children, at all ages. This Process was tested and refined over many years by Australian psychologist Robin Grille, and it is based on sound neuropsychological principles. In its 'light' or 'in-depth' forms, this Inner Child Process can help you gain new and profound insights about yourself and about your children, honing your own intuition about what your children need in order to thrive. It will help you understand even your children's most baffling behaviors - via a better understanding your own childhood experiences and how they've affected you. At the same time, this Process helps you to better understand your own, deepest emotional needs, and how to have those needs met.  Ultimately, Inner Child Journeys are about healing long-held emotional wounds that are often brought to the surface through our interactions with our children. Most of us encounter, from time to time, significant challenges and difficult terrain in the course of parenting or educating our children. This Inner Child Process helps you engage with even the most insurmountable challenges in your child-rearing endeavors, and turn those challenges into exciting and empowering personal-growth and healing opportunities for you.  The book gives no advice about how to raise your children, nor how to educate your students. That's because this book helps you access your own inner knowledge, based on your own experiences as a child. The more you befriend your own Inner Child, the more empathetic and effective a parent or teacher you become. Your children benefit enormously as you grow. Written for parents, elders, schoolteachers and psychotherapists, this book shows you how to turn child-rearing into a most exciting and transformative personal growth and healing adventure. Indeed, 'our children grow us up'." -From Amazon Resources: <a href="https://www.robingrille.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.robingrille.com/</a>

How Our Children Help Us Heal with Robin Grille

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