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109. When Family Ties Hurt: Navigating Estrangement and Difficult Relationships

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Episode Overview:
In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Dr. Justine Corry shares her experience of family estrangement, reflecting on her relationship with a narcissistic mother and the impact on her life. Dr. Gemma Gladstone joins the conversation as they both discuss the psychological toll of estrangement and how schema therapy can help individuals heal and move forward.

Key Topics Covered:

  • What drives estrangement and why it’s never an easy decision.
  • The role of schemas in shaping family dynamics and coping mechanisms.
  • Personal reflections on living without a parent and how to navigate the associated grief and loss.
  • Understanding the motivations and limitations of difficult family members, including narcissistic parents.
  • How self-preservation and boundaries can lead to healing and healthier relationships.

If you’ve ever struggled with a difficult family relationship, faced the possibility of estrangement, or want to better understand the psychology behind toxic family dynamics, this episode provides both professional guidance and heartfelt relatability.

Estrangement is never easy, but understanding the dynamics at play can help bring clarity and healing. With the right tools and support, it’s possible to move forward and build a life that aligns with your well-being.

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Love Wisely. Something new from Gemma - Express your interest or find out more about joining a special founding round of my new group program - Love Wisely. You can express your interest here.

Help support our continued production. Are you a regular listener who loves our show? Consider supporting us with a contribution each month to help us keep going!

🔗 Schema Circle Vault – Get your essential schema therapy resources here!

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Episode Overview:
In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Dr. Justine Corry shares her experience of family estrangement, reflecting on her relationship with a narcissistic mother and the impact on her life. Dr. Gemma Gladstone joins the conversation as they both discuss the psychological toll of estrangement and how schema therapy can help individuals heal and move forward.

Key Topics Covered:

  • What drives estrangement and why it’s never an easy decision.
  • The role of schemas in shaping family dynamics and coping mechanisms.
  • Personal reflections on living without a parent and how to navigate the associated grief and loss.
  • Understanding the motivations and limitations of difficult family members, including narcissistic parents.
  • How self-preservation and boundaries can lead to healing and healthier relationships.

If you’ve ever struggled with a difficult family relationship, faced the possibility of estrangement, or want to better understand the psychology behind toxic family dynamics, this episode provides both professional guidance and heartfelt relatability.

Estrangement is never easy, but understanding the dynamics at play can help bring clarity and healing. With the right tools and support, it’s possible to move forward and build a life that aligns with your well-being.

Support the show

Love Wisely. Something new from Gemma - Express your interest or find out more about joining a special founding round of my new group program - Love Wisely. You can express your interest here.

Help support our continued production. Are you a regular listener who loves our show? Consider supporting us with a contribution each month to help us keep going!

🔗 Schema Circle Vault – Get your essential schema therapy resources here!

Good Mood Hub
goodmood.com.au
Instagram
Facebook

The Red Flag Project
theredflagproject.com
Instagram
Facebook
Email: [email protected]
https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject
Resources for women to break free from negative relationship patterns and avoid red-flag r...

  continue reading

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