Escaping the Shadow Parent: Identity and the Caregiver Load

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Explore the psychological phenomenon of the shadow parent and the crushing weight of invisible mental labor in caregiving. This episode examines the concept of allostatic load and how small, focused anchors can help restore a sense of self.

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