
Torie Wiksell, is no stranger to talking about toxic parents and dysfunctional family dynamics. As a therapist Torie focuses on supporting the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. She also grew up with a mother who had an unmanaged personality disorder and understands the uniquely complicated aspects of these relationships. Torie brings a refreshingly r... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 137 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationSelf-ImprovementMental Health | |||

When you set a boundary with a narcissistic parent, or a parent with unmanaged borderline personality disorder, they tend to push back by acting like they don't get it. They argue, they question whether your boundary is even reasonable, they pull you... more
You finally set the boundary and for about five seconds you felt proud of yourself. Then your parent pushed back and wished you could take it all back.
When you have a parent with narcissistic or unmanaged borderline personality disorder, boundaries... more
That moment where your brain short circuits because your parent just looked you dead in the eye and insisted the situation you’re describing never happened at all.
When you grow up with a narcissistic parent or a parent with unmanaged borderline pe... more
If you’re dealing with toxic in-laws and feeling unsupported by your partner, this episode is for you.
Today we’re talking about one of the most requested topics I’ve avoided covering for a long time: navigating dysfunctional in-law relationships wh... more
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I appreciate this podcast so much! It is validating every feeling I have with my origin family, eek! I'm taking notes while listening to each episode, reinforcing my existing knowledge and expanding on it. Your podcast has taken away so much of my self blame and always thinking that I was the problem. With the podcast and my therapist, I’m putting my energy into how to deal and heal from the realization that there is a lot of toxicity in my family. I’m learning that I am not “too dramatic” and ... more
I feel like there is great and helpful advice in this podcast, but the hosts vocal affectation is so distracting that it’s difficult to listen. When the host reverts to their natural tone, it’s great.
I needed this podcast so much! I’m in therapy and just realized the dynamics of my family and childhood. I have a stack of books to read but as a single mom of two little girls, my reading time is very limited. Now I can listen while I’m running around doing things. I’m trying to hard to be the mom my girls deserve so I have SO MUCH TO HEAL! Thank you!!!
I finally feel heard! Such a great podcast with great advice. I get so much validation from listening to Torie, it’s like she grew up in my household!
Brilliant advice. Easy to digest, clear and informative. Incredibly helpful. Can’t thank you enough for your work in this area Torie.
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The show centers on adult children navigating toxic parenting, especially with borderline and narcissistic traits. Episodes combine therapist-led guidance, lived experience, and practical strategies for boundaries, safety, and healing within dysfunctional family systems. Notable throughlines include radical acceptance, cycle-breaking tools, affordable therapy resources, and promotion of ongoing programs like the Cycle Breakers Vault. Listeners often seek validation, actionable steps, and a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to healing from emotionally volatile family dynamics.
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