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Sorry Not Sorry: Let’s Talk About Toxic Apologies | The Mama Shrink Podcast (Season 3, Episode 2)

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Have you ever gotten an apology that left you feeling… worse?

In this powerful episode of The Mama Shrink Podcast, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver breaks down the subtle art of the toxic apology. If you’ve ever felt confused, blamed, or dismissed after someone said “sorry,” this one’s for you.

You’ll learn how to spot the difference between a real apology and manipulative gaslighting. Whether you’re co-parenting with a narcissist, recovering from emotional abuse, or simply trying to model healthy behavior for your kids, this episode will help you reclaim your clarity and power.

Dr. Cynthia explains:

  • The 3 elements of a genuine, healing apology

  • Why “I’m sorry you feel that way” is not an apology

  • How toxic apologies impact your mental health and contribute to burnout

  • How to set boundaries and stop blaming yourself

This episode is essential listening for high-functioning moms navigating emotional manipulation, parallel parenting, and the exhausting cycle of narcissistic burnout.

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Have you ever gotten an apology that left you feeling… worse?

In this powerful episode of The Mama Shrink Podcast, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver breaks down the subtle art of the toxic apology. If you’ve ever felt confused, blamed, or dismissed after someone said “sorry,” this one’s for you.

You’ll learn how to spot the difference between a real apology and manipulative gaslighting. Whether you’re co-parenting with a narcissist, recovering from emotional abuse, or simply trying to model healthy behavior for your kids, this episode will help you reclaim your clarity and power.

Dr. Cynthia explains:

  • The 3 elements of a genuine, healing apology

  • Why “I’m sorry you feel that way” is not an apology

  • How toxic apologies impact your mental health and contribute to burnout

  • How to set boundaries and stop blaming yourself

This episode is essential listening for high-functioning moms navigating emotional manipulation, parallel parenting, and the exhausting cycle of narcissistic burnout.

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👉 Like this video? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs this message.

Hashtags/SEO Keywords:
#toxicapologies #narcissisticabuse #gaslighting #emotionalmanipulation #emotionalabuse #highfunctioningburnout #singlemomlife #healingafterdivorce #parallelparenting #MamaShrinkPodcast #DrCynthiaEdwardsHawver #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealthForMoms #sorrynotsorry #podcastforwomen #truthaboutnarcissists

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