I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...
The “I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...” podcast is a weekly conversation with wonderful guests exploring the issues that need more candid openness around mental health and wellbeing. This is a podcast that aims to help you feel supported, held, and understood as we gently open up space to talk about the things that really don’t feel talked about enough.
I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...
Episode 58 | Dysfunctional Families (with Nedra Glover Tawwab)
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the brilliant therapist and NYT bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab to explore the complex dynamics of dysfunctional families. Together, we unpack what creates dysfunction in family systems, how early childhood experiences shape our adult relationships, and why patterns like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and emotional enmeshment can feel so hard to break.
Nedra shares compassionate, practical therapeutic insights - including how to set boundaries, navigate guilt, and begin healing from generational patterns.
Whether you’re just beginning to recognise dysfunction in your upbringing or deep into your healing journey, this conversation offers tools and validation to help you move forward with clarity and self-compassion.
If this topic feels a lot and familiar, we encourage you to listen gently - and know you’re not alone.
Nedra’s links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab?igsh=NDl0M2l1MmY0aDR2
Nedra’s linktree: https://www.nedratawwab.com/instagram
Helen’s links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==
Choose You: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie
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