Episode #259: You’re Not the Problem, Part 2: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse with Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna

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They are baaaaaaack! Everyone’s favorite psychotherapists, Helen Villiers, and Katie McKenna, are back to finish the conversation on emotionally abusive behaviors they see in parent-child relationships.

They quite literally wrote the book on this topic. These two brilliant ladies co-authored You’re Not the Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal.

In this podcast episode, we’re diving even deeper into the impact of narcissistic parents and the role past trauma can have on your ADHD. This episode is for you if you:

  1. Are curious about what narcissistic behavior looks like.
  2. Find yourself repeating cycles you experienced in childhood.
  3. Have yet to recognize where your ADHD stems from.
  4. Want strategies for healing.

You can listen to part one of this episode here. And be sure to check out their podcast called In Sight: Exposing Narcissism.

If you’re ready to learn more about trauma’s impact on your past and current behaviors, I  invite you to join my group coaching program FOCUSED. You’ll get regular coaching calls and a supportive community with all the tools needed to thrive with ADHD.

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