Self-Help Gurus: Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family Makes You a Target for Their BS

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for the Adult Children of Parents with Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders

This week on You're Not Crazy, I chat about why I loathe the Tony Robbins of the world and why you need to be careful about being the target of charismatic people who want to exploit you. Growing up with parents affected by borderline or narcissistic personality disorders can distort our sense of self and intuition, making us prime targets for re-traumatization by these so-called empowerment experts. We'll explore the deep-seated impact of a dysfunctional upbringing and how it leaves us susceptible to being pulled into manipulative relationships as an adult.

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What’s waiting for you inside:

• Access to my proven, step-by-step framework for setting and holding boundaries with parents who have borderline or narcissistic personality disorders
• PDF guides like Four Questions to Ask a Potential New Therapist and 5 Rules for Protecting Your Sanity when Dealing with a Parent Who Has BPD or NPD
• Exclusive bonus episodes of You’re Not Crazy
• Exclusive Q&As where you can ask me anything
• A supportive space to connect with others who are on a similar journey
• PLUS live trainings on topics like setting boundaries, dealing with relationship issues, and going no-contact!

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Torie Wiksell is a therapist and coach who specializes in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Torie brings a unique perspective having spent years working with clients with personality disorders and growing up w...