Episode Summary:

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we get into the complex and emotional journey of healing from toxic parents while raising children of your own. If you’ve ever struggled with breaking the cycle of generational trauma, felt triggered by your child’s emotions, or carried guilt over your parenting choices, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How toxic parenting affects your mindset and approach to parenting.
• The impact of childhood trauma on emotional regulation and decision-making.
• Practical strategies for healing while remaining present for your children.
• How to regulate your nervous system to avoid reactive parenting.
• The importance of reparenting yourself and breaking generational cycles.
• Navigating guilt, perfectionism, and overcompensation as a parent.
• Setting boundaries with toxic family members—whether that means low contact, no contact, or enforcing firm emotional boundaries.
• Teaching your kids emotional intelligence and creating a safe, supportive home environment.
• The power of repair in parenting and modeling accountability for your children.

Key Takeaways:

💡 Healing is messy but necessary – Acknowledging and validating your experiences is the first step.
💡 You always have a choice – Breaking cycles is about choosing to do things differently, even when it’s hard.
💡 Your kids don’t need a perfect parent; they need a present one – Small changes make a huge impact.
💡 Guilt is often a sign of conditioning, not wrongdoing – Learn to separate internalized shame from true accountability.
💡 Boundaries are essential – Protecting your peace is not selfish; it’s necessary for healing.

Affirmation for This Episode:

💬 “I am healing. I am breaking cycles. I am enough.”

Resources & Next Steps:

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Until next time, remember: You are healing. You are enough.

@jessica.cambell.co

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