In this episode I discuss cycles found in a dysfunctional family dynamic. Concepts include:

*Co-dependency

*Triangulation

*Keeping family secrets

*Avoidance of personal trauma

*Bypassing toxic behavior through enabling and people pleasing

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In this episode, I discuss helpful practices to maintain a healthy mind when harmful things have been said or thrown your way. You may not be able to prevent hurtful words said about you, but what you can do is re-direct your thoughts and decide where they resonate. Concepts covered on this topic include:

*Evaluating the content given

*Self-reflection

*Considering the Source

*Re-direction

*Ways of restructuring cognitive distortions

*Regulating the mind through mindful practices

In this episode, special guest Dr. McConnaughey comes back to talk about her personal experiences with attachment trauma and educational background with it. We discuss the importance of self-regulation when healing from broken attachments. Some helpful resources that are mentioned are listed below:

Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) https://www.attachment-traumanetwork.org/

The Boy who was Raised as a dog by Bruce Perry

Children's book: Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney