Breaking News: We All Have Toxic Family Members

Close your eyes and raise your hand if you have a family member who you'd consider toxic. Now open your eyes: bet you didn't think we'd all have a hand in the air, now did you?Today we're talking about why nobody talks about having a toxic person in their family, and the quiet shame that comes along with knowing that you do. We dive into how your feelings are impacted by your relationship to the person, why conflict never lives only with the family member it started with, illnesses vs. traits, and why people have a hard time saying 'I'm sorry'.We also discuss why you can't match toxicity with toxicity, the power of family and positive experiences, how to know when to cut someone off, and why blaming other people for your problems won't ever solve anything.Plus, a whole bit about tomatoes, going to concerts, nightmares, and challah bread. Sounds weird but if you listen you'll get it.About Your Hosts: Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages. Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out.Note:Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help.Other Stuff:Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcastSubmit your topic ideas and questions here.