From Survival to Healing: Understanding Narcissistic Parenting

In this powerful and deeply affirming episode of Business of the Beat, Kendra and LaShasta sit down with licensed clinical social worker Agatha Peters for an eye-opening conversation about narcissistic parenting and its lasting impact on mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Agatha shares her personal journey from Nigeria to becoming a therapist, weaving lived experience with professional insight as she breaks down how narcissistic traits can show up in parents and caregivers. She explains why these dynamics are often difficult to recognize, how they affect identity, self-worth, and relationships well into adulthood, and why so many people struggle with guilt when setting boundaries. At the heart of the conversation is a simple but radical truth: love should not hurt. Agatha emphasizes the importance of self-protection, therapy, and intentional healing, while reminding listeners that joy and healing can coexist, even after deep relational wounds. This episode offers validation, clarity, and hope for anyone navigating the long road toward reclaiming their life and sense of self.