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UR a CURE- Adult Children of Alcoholics
This podcast is for adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and dysfunctional families who wants to help themselves.
My name’s Justyna and I am originally from Poland but living in Ireland for about 20 years. I went through ACOA therapy, but the REAL transformation started when I became more aware of my thoughts, emotions and reactions. Only when I turned to silence, I heard my inner child who needed a lot of love and support.
I am a life coach who helps adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families to find their purpose in life and their talents.
In this podcast I will cover topics around trauma healing, changing your programming. I will speak about the common ACOA emotions and struggles. I am sharing my personal experiences with how I managed to transform my life.
UR a CURE- Adult Children of Alcoholics
Episode 5: How to deal with toxic people
This episode explores the challenges of dealing with toxic people, especially for adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families. The host emphasizes that these individuals often struggle with boundaries, self-esteem, and emotional resilience, making them more vulnerable to toxic interactions.
Rather than blaming oneself, the episode reframes these encounters as opportunities for healing. Toxic people trigger unresolved wounds, pushing individuals toward self-discovery and growth. The host shares an example of a shop worker, Katie, to illustrate how deep-rooted insecurities—such as craving approval—can make toxic interactions overwhelming.
The key takeaway: you can’t control toxic people, but you can control your reaction. The episode covers two layers of managing toxicity—practical strategies to handle interactions in real-time and deeper work focused on self-love and boundary-setting.
Listeners are encouraged to build emotional strength through ten specific techniques, including delaying responses, staying neutral, setting firm boundaries, walking away, visualizing protective energy, and letting go of the urge to fix toxic people. The final message highlights the importance of guarding mental health, protecting emotional space, and recognizing personal power.