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Am I The Problem?

Helen Villiers MA
ADHD
Mental Health
Autism
Emotional Abuse
Narcissism
Gaslighting
Parenting
Parental Relationships
Parenting After Trauma
Neurodivergence
Healing
Emotional Manipulation
Teenage Development
Trauma
CPTSD
Grief
Boundaries
Dyscalculia
Parental Responsibility
Self-Trust

You grew up neurodivergent in a toxic household. Now you can't tell if you're the problem, if you're overreacting, or if the thing you're upset about is even a thing. You apologise for existing, you can't say no without a panic attack, and you genuinely don't know what you want for dinner. Am I The Problem? is a podcast for late-diagnosed ADHD and autistic adults working out what got installed wro... more

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You replay conversations for hours. You ask other people if your feelings make sense. You know your reaction feels too big, except sometimes it turns out it wasn’t big enough at all.

If you grew up in a toxic environment while also having a neurodiv... more

Someone asks how you feel and you deliver a flawless twelve-minute analysis of everyone else’s motivations. Or you say “fine.” Or you get nothing at all, just a blank where the answer should be.

If you grew up in a toxic family and your brain is wir... more

We're reached the end of season one of The Liberation Effect! A huge thank you to all of our guests this season for sharing their stories so openly.

We will be back very soon for season two!

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This week we're replaying one of our listeners' favourite episodes in which Patrick asks, is it autism or trauma?

When we’ve grown up in chaos, it can be hard to untangle our trauma from who we truly are. In this episode, Patrick explores the tangle... more

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Juliet Grayson
Psychosexual therapist specializing in trauma and author of 'Landscapes of the Heart'
Episode: Boundaries and Trauma with Juliet Grayson

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Helen Villiers
Psychotherapist with ADHD; host of discussions focused on neurodivergence, trauma, and healing from emotionally abusive or narcissistic family dynamics.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Challenging behaviour

    I always learn something new from Helen and have taken away fantastic practical examples to use when I need help to support my child. Everybody’s story although different never fails to give me a light bulb moment. Thank you, you help keep me grounded!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spirit of mushroom
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • So impressed 😊

    I came across an episode of Helen’s podcasts on youtube. From what I heard, it sounded like actual therapy! I decides to listen closer here, through the pod format.

    I’ve only listened to one episode so far and am very impressed from how Helen follows the person she talks to! I am intrigued by having access to such difficult as these actually are.

    I want to commend every person in the programme for being so, so brave ❤️ And thank you to you all and Helen for giving an open source where people ca... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aplusinskal
    Sweden8 months ago
  • Heal as you listen

    Every story of parental narcissistic abuse is different but the core themes are exactly the same in all and that’s what makes listening to these conversations so full of light bulb moments. Helen is world class in her ability to lead a person out of the ‘cult like’ state of captivity that narcissistic abuse puts a person in and setting them firmly on the path to freedom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nestmaker
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • So important

    This series is invaluable in helping so many people who relate to the themes of living with someone narcissistic or being brought up by a narcissistic parent and the impact of this. These podcasts are the best of their type by far..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janie2717
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Too good to miss

    This is insanely good content. How is it free!!?? Powerful stuff. I’ve learnt so much already. Thank you ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrancesWoodrow
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Guests are described as brave and the conversations as enabling deep understanding of complex trauma.
The show is viewed as a valuable, accessible resource for those affected by narcissistic parenting and related issues.
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Listeners praise the host's compassionate guidance and practical, therapy-informed advice.

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29. How Do We Support ADHD at Home, at School and in Adulthood?
Q: How do I reset family routines without turning the house upside down?
Adopt a new plan that focuses on externalizing tasks and stabilizing with reviews, avoiding guilt and shame about past behaviors.
29. How Do We Support ADHD at Home, at School and in Adulthood?
Q: How do we get ADHD friendly adjustments in school?
Focus on requesting small, measurable adjustments that provide consistent access to learning without daily dysregulation.
29. How Do We Support ADHD at Home, at School and in Adulthood?
Q: How do I tell what's ADHD overwhelm versus avoidance?
Overwhelm shows as nervous system events while avoidance appears as clever bargaining or distractions. The key is to offer small, safe first steps to determine the response.
30. How Do I Learn to Exist When I Was Raised to Disappear?
Q: What is the risk of you considering yourself important?
I feel like I'm taking up space that should be reserved for someone else.
30. How Do I Learn to Exist When I Was Raised to Disappear?
Q: What would be most beneficial for you from our time together?
I'd like to notice when I'm starting to feel invisible before I start to demand attention.

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