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S3, Ep. 1: Dr. Katie McKenna on narcissistic family systems and sibling estrangement

from Bad Mothers Podcast · host Monica Cardenas, PhD

I decided the best way to kick off a season focused on sibling estrangement was to learn the dynamics at play in a narcissistic family system. Who better to talk to than Dr. Katie McKenna.Katie an accredited psychotherapist who specialises in parentification & emotional abuse.She works on breaking generational trauma, so women can have healthier relationships, by recognising everyday toxic and narcissistic communication patterns or behaviours that have become normalised, particularly in families. She is accredited by the Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy.She’s a fast talker who is full of fascinating and helpful information for estranged adults like myself — so hold onto your hats!You can contact Katie or learn more about her parenting course at https://www.katiemckenna.ie/You’re Not the Problem, which she co-wrote, is available hereShe also has a podcast, Beyond Survival, which I’ve found enlightening and supportive. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monicacardenas.substack.com/subscribe

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