In this episode I break down why dysfunctional family systems operate the way they do and why it can be so hard to even recognize our own pain and trauma because we grew up in systems of minimizing and denying
My guest today is Ingrid Clayton, Phd. A clinical psychologist working with trauma survivors and a survivor herself. Today we are having a candid discussion about gaslighting and self gaslighting and why we do it and what it really is. Ingrid can be found at www.ingridclayton.com and Instagram @ingridclaytonphd
Today my guest in Miranda Pacchiana of The Second Wound. She also has a podcast called Truth and Consequences. The second wound is when survivors tell family members of the abuse that takes place within the family and they are not believed or they might be believed and told to get over it or move on or even worse scapegoated and ostracized from family. Miranda shares some of her own story of this. Let me know what you got out of this in the comments! Miranda can be found at: www.secondwound.com IG: @thesecondwound I can be found at: Tracy Principi www.tracyprincipi.com @tracyprincipi FB Group: Navigating No Contact with Toxic Parents
My guest today is Caroline Strawson, she is a narcissistic abuse survivor, therapist and coach. She is trained in IFS, Brainspotting and first year Somatic Experiencing! She's going to share some of her story as well as how narcissism usually starts in a childhood home. We gravitate to the familiar rather than the unknown and how to recognize and break that cycle. Caroline can be found on IG @carolinestrawson Her website is www.carolinestrawson.com
Today my guest is Mary Toolan, Scapegoat Recovery Expert. She shares her experience of being a scapegoat child and being no contact. Mary can be found on Instagram @scapegoatchildrecovery and her website is www.marytoolan.com
In this episode I’m breaking down why it’s so hard to go no contact! I also have a very exciting announcement!
In this episode my special guest is, Ada Brosier, LMSW. Ada shares her personal journey of healing from a traumatic childhood and finding her voice and truth. As trauma survivors it is often a lifelong challenge to find out who we are, to trust ourselves and say how we feel. This episode will offer some personal insight from Ada and I as we have an indepth chat.
My guest today is Sarah Jean White, LMHC, CYT. We are talking about why it's often so difficult to set boundaries with toxic parents and break out of the cycle of having false hope they will change and much more! Find Sarah on Instagram @sarahjeanlmhc
Christy is a therapist in Bend, Oregon. She shares her own personal story of going No Contact with her own Parents and growing up with an alcoholic mother. We talk about why it's so hard in the beginning to go No Contact. Check out Christy on Instagram @trauma.queen.christy
My guest today is Rhonda Pearson, a Certified Somatic Soul Coach. IG @rhonda_d_speights. We talk about the cycle we can find ourselves in that includes guilt and shame and the loop that never ends. We discuss that journey in detail and how we get in touch with our needs and come back to our bodies after being rejected and abandoned by caregivers and so much more!
Siblings in toxic families have different experiences and I’ll explain why
In this episode I give example of a trauma bond and what that means so you can identify if this might be happening to you or even a sibling.
My guest today is a fellow Somatic Worker, Luis Mojica of Holistic Life Navigation. One thing that can be really hard to do is raise children with an unregulated nervous system. Our kids can trigger us. Listen in as Luis provides some tools you can start using right away with yourself and your children no matter what age. This is truly the key to not passing down more trauma.
Brian Peck, LCSW joins us in this deep dive conversation on Forgiveness and why it is often pushed on us to forgive family and why that is not helpful and doesn't heal trauma.
Rate these questions on a scale from 1-5 to give yourself some clarity on the impact of emotional manipulation.
Hey everyone it’s been a minute! I’ve got some changes and updates I want to share with you.
The subtle yet damaging effects of a covert narcissistic mother
This episode talks about the damage of invalidation, not being heard or having emotional capacity and how that shows up and can hurt us.
I know Mothers Day can bring up some unresolved emotions so tune in for some aha moments!
Barb McGuire
Hi Tracey, I do love your Podcasts and get a great deal out of listening to them. I am one of your FBK members and enjoy interacting on our page, it is the only place I can safely express myself and my pain. We all empathise and understand one another. Not once has there been any criticism and put downs. We’d be crucified if we said what we do say, on any other FBK page. I also want to add, and you may think it minor, that your Podcasts, for me, are difficult to listen to with the constant background noise (music). I don’t know if it bothers anyone else, and likely you aren’t going to change it for one person’s complaint, but thought I’d throw it in there and see what you think. Kindest regards Barb McGuire
Barb McGuire
Hey Trace, this is great listening. It's like you know me and talking about me. So much valuable information and understanding here. I love our Facebook community, it's the only place EVER that I can truly express myself. Nobody JUDGES you, nobody CONDEMNS you, everyone UNDERSTANDS and SUPPORTS you. I don't know what I would do without it. Thank you for everything you do. The background music on this Podcast, I found difficult though.
Olimpika Oja
so true. this is so close to my heart and the annoying music takes it all.
Laurie Aames
I really wanted to listen to this, but the background music was so bothersome I could not.