Episode 17: Understanding The Dynamics of Estrangement

Melissa Guttman joins me to deconstruct the complexities of estrangement. She shares her insight on narcissistic abuse and being the adult child of emotionally immature parents. She also explains family dynamics and the role they play. And also how we can heal from toxic relationships. Melissa is a therapist and also an HSP, highly sensitive person, which we also talk about in this episode!Connect with Melissa:[email protected] Instagram and Tik Tock: @fallengoldenchildFind Lisa @illuminatedrecoverypodcast on Instagram Show Notes:April Snow and her work on HSP’s (highly sensitive people)Tara Brock’s work: RAINCartman drama triangle: persecutor, victim and rescuerJennifer Fried: DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse, Victim and Offender)Nedra TawwabWhitney Goodman Patrick TeahanBrene BrownMaya AnglouLindsay GibsonSharon Martin’s book: Cutting Ties with Your Parents

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