EP 64: The Hidden Damage of A Narcissistic Family

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rachna Buxani, a therapist and author who specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and narcissistic abuse treatment, about the kind of subtle, hard-to-name pain that can exist in family and romantic relationships. We discuss what shifts when someone finally validates their experience (anger, grief, sadness, and self-compassion), how to hold both love and harm as true, and why disengaging from a parent or family member is often a long, painful decision shaped by guilt and social pressure. Dr. Buxani explains how survival strategies can get mistaken for personality traits, how these wounds show up later as people-pleasing and reactivity, and why healing doesn’t require confrontation or forgiveness, often it’s quiet, internal work. We also explore rebuilding self-trust, the fear of being alone after toxic family dynamics. 👉Check out Dr. Rachna Buxani’s website: https://drrachnabuxani.com/👉Grab your copy of UNSEEN here: https://www.amazon.com/UNSEEN-Therapists-Reflection-Daughters-Narcissistic/dp/1971036919/🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#narcissist #narcissisticabuse #toxicfamily #generationaltrauma #emotionalhealing #selftrust #healingjourney #relationshipgrowth #mentalhealthawareness #selfempowerment