"Feelings are like a beach ball, you can push it down but eventually it's gonna come right back up."

Right before Lisa and Ken were set to record this episode, Lisa received a random message from her old boss who had been listening to the podcast. Her old boss told Lisa how he had a heart to heart with this adult children and genuinely apologized to them about anything that he did that was hurtful in their childhood.

The random messages did not stop because Lisa received yet another message from her dad’s ex-wife #5 telling her that she and her therapist think her dad is a narcissist. Lisa explains how her dad’s high-functioning autism has a lot of similarities to vulnerable narcissism. She tells how her dad’s autism was misdiagnosed by an inexperienced psychology student.

Ken relays his own story of being misdiagnosed and prescribed the incorrect bipolar medication and the deleterious effects it had on him. Later, they weighs the pros and cons of ABA therapy and its controversial nature.

Lastly, they chat about the abominable cooking of their narcissistic parents! Seriously, it’s disgusting!

Credits/Thanks:

Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic

Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa

Cover Art: Ken

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“If adult siblings don’t get along, I can guarantee there’s a toxic parent behind it.”

This episode is part 2 of "From Mexico to (Hannah) Montana."

How does Narcissism affect and influence family dynamics? Ken and Lisa share personal stories and deep insights into intergenerational trauma and toxic behaviors. Weaponized parental favoritism leads to sibling rivalry. Generational and cultural norms only contribute to those strained relationships.

The hosts discuss the horrors of dementia and cognitive decline affecting elderly family members, and how end-of-life and estate planning are sore subjects for unaccountable adults.

Ken and Lisa shower Dr. Ramani with praise and admiration, while openly scheming to convince her to join the podcast as a guest. Seriously, does anyone have any ideas?!

[Warning: On this episode, there are references to self-harm, euthanasia, and alleged assault. Listener discretion is advised.]

Credits/Thanks:

Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic

Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa

Cover Art: Nick

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When in life do you get a second chance at a first impression?

Did you enjoy the first episode, but felt something was a little off?

Here is it again. Remixed! It features the same intriguing content with optimized audio and slight tweaks. I guess you can fall in love for the first time, again.

In this first episode, Ken and Lisa discuss how toxic parents influenced their upbringings and shaped their relationships into adulthood.

Oprah dedicates an entire show to the No Contact “Trend” but refrains from revealing her own tough childhood, leading to troubling dialogue about estrangement. Also, what do President Abraham Lincoln and Brooke Hogan have in common? It might have something to do with fathers and funerals.

Credits/Thanks:

Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic

Sound Editing: Ken and Lisa

Remix: Ken

Cover Art: Nick

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