You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for the Adult Children of Parents with Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders
Torie WiksellTorie 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 | 145 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationMental HealthSelf-Improvement | |||
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When you were raised by a narcissistic parent or a parent with unmanaged borderline personality disorder, you learn early on that keeping the peace and managing your parent's moods is the "kind" thing to do.
Your family conflates kindness with you t... more
You've told yourself that this time you won't let it get to you, and somehow you still leave the conversation feeling defeated and distraught, wondering why you can't just let things go.
When you grow up with a narcissistic parent or a parent with u... more
Too many cycle breakers know that moment when your phone lights up with the latest family emergency and you drop everything to try to calm the storm.
When you grow up with a narcissistic parent or a parent with unmanaged borderline personality disor... more
When grow up with a toxic parent, Father's Day isn't an exciting celebration. It's a loaded weekend that sits heavy on your nervous system.
And it's why the week leading up to it can leave you feeling completely drained before you even get to the ma... more
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- Just What I Needed!
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
Apple Podcasts5Kcook1212
United Statesa month ago - Vocal Fry
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.
Apple Podcasts3JTea908
Canada3 months ago - I can’t believe I’ve just now found this!
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!!!
Apple Podcasts5tiffywattsUnited States3 months ago - Incredible
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!
Apple Podcasts5ashleya3United States3 months ago - Thank you
Brilliant advice. Easy to digest, clear and informative. Incredibly helpful. Can’t thank you enough for your work in this area Torie.
Apple Podcasts5craniobel
New Zealand4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #231 | United States/Education/Self-Improvement |
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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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4. Our Whole Childhood with Patrick Teahan
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