Healing the Parent Wound

What is Money Trauma?

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about money trauma and all of the different ways that I’ve seen it show up in my own life and ways my clients have expressed....

What it Means to Decenter Your Parents with Life Coach Megan Prather

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I found Megan on TikTok and asked her to be on the Podcast because I really like her content and can tell she's done a lot of therapy! In this ep...

Understanding the Role of the Golden Child

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I break down what it means to be the Golden Child in a dysfunctional family system

The Impact of Growing Up with A Mentally Ill Parent

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something that isn’t talked about enough and is burdened by so much shame so much trauma.

Boundaries Come From Your Body

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boundaries are a felt sense. In this episode I break down the nuances of boundaries, requests, preferences and ultimatums. They’re attached to the f...

How Growing Up in an Asian Household Can Cause a Worthiness Wound

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Shana Ng. Shana has a Podcast called Worthy Asian. Please check it out where ever you listen to Podcasts. She can be found on Instag...

The Impact of Dissociation on Trauma Survivors

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today my guest is Cristina Mardirossian, the Founder and Director of Pasadena Trauma Therapy, Inc. Cristina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therap...

Why Dysfunctional Families Are So Complex

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 tra...

Healing the Parent Wound

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone it’s been a minute! I’ve got some changes and updates I want to share with you.

What is Gaslighting and Why We Self Gaslight When it Comes to Trauma with Guest Ingrid Clayton, PhD

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Ingrid Clayton, Phd. A clinical psychologist working with trauma survivors and a survivor herself. Today we are having a candid disc...

When Family Silences Sexual Abuse

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today my guest in Miranda Pacchiana of The Second Wound. She also has a podcast called Truth and Consequences.   The second wound is when su...

Making Sense of Narcissistic Abuse

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Caroline Strawson, she is a narcissistic abuse survivor, therapist and coach. She is trained in IFS, Brainspotting and first year So...

What Does Being A Family Scapegoat Really Mean with Mary Toolan

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Why No Contact Is So Hard

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I’m breaking down why it’s so hard to go no contact! I also have a very exciting announcement!

Why It's Difficult to Find Our Voice When We Grew Up With Parents Who Shut Us Down

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Boundaries with Toxic Parents with Special Guest Sarah White LMHC

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Special Guest Christy Collins, MA, LPC Shares Her Own Personal Journey Going No Contact

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

Special Guest Rhonda Pearson Shares Her Journey of Freeing Herself from Guilt and Shame from Family

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 include...

Why Siblings Have A Different Experience

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Siblings in toxic families have different experiences and I’ll explain why

Are You the Family Scapegoat?

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking down the Scapegoat role and why it is abuse.

Are You In A Trauma Bond with Your Parent?

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Brittany Shares Her Experience of Breaking Free From Her Toxic Mother and How She Transformed Her Life Going No Contact!

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My client Brittany shares her experience from living with her toxic mother in July when she reached out to me for services to now where she has comple...

How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Your Kids! Somatic Parenting!

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why Forgiveness is Not Required with Brian Peck, LCSW

29 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How to Tell if Your Mom Might Be A Narcissist

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rate these questions on a scale from 1-5 to give yourself some clarity on the impact of emotional manipulation.

Do You Have a Covert Narcissistic Mother?

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The subtle yet damaging effects of a covert narcissistic mother

Not Feeling Validated and Not Being Emotionally Available

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode talks about the damage of invalidation, not being heard or having emotional capacity and how that shows up and can hurt us.

Toxic Mothers Episode

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I know Mothers Day can bring up some unresolved emotions so tune in for some aha moments!

Coronavirus: Should I Check on My Parents?

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some tips for these stressful and anxious times.

Do You Have to Forgive Your Toxic Parents?

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking down forgiveness and why it’s not necessary for healing!

How Toxic Parents use Gaslighting to Manipulate You

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is gaslighting, how it’s used and how to know if it’s happened or is happening to you.

What is Triangulation and How Do Toxic Parents Use It?

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explain triangulation and how it’s used to manipulate others. Email me [email protected]

What is Toxic Family Enmeshment?

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Enmeshment means we did not get a sense of who we are. Our individual identities, opinions, ideas and feelings were not supported.

Overcoming Guilt with Going No Contact

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guilt is a huge process of going no contact. It is a wavy line. I dive into this multi-layered emotion.

Healing the Parent Wound (Trailer)

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why Sending A Letter to Toxic Parents is a Bad Idea

14 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explain why purring your heart out in a letter is a bad idea and what you can do instead.

Growing Up with a Narcissistic Mother

07 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I’m sharing my story of growing up with emotional abuse and the coping mechanisms I developed to survive in the world.

Navigating the Holidays with Or without Toxic Parents

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you extra anxious during the holidays? Not sure how to handle toxic parents? Maybe you feel guilty for being No Contact. Tune in as I offer sugges...

Giving up the Fantasy that your Toxic Parents will Change

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Step one is coming to terms with the fact you will never get the acceptance or acknowledgment you are seeking from your toxic parents.

Navigating No Contact with Toxic Parents

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode I open the container for this discussion that isn’t being talked about.