Epi 301: Your Dysfunctional Family May Have Screwed You
How was your childhood? Half the people listening said good, and the other half shuddered. The idea of the perfect parent or family is a myth—as humans, we are all flawed to some degree. Yet, when we grow up in households that can be deemed dysfunctional, the emotional, mental, and even physical impact on our adulthood can screw us in ways we don’t even realize. Today, you and I are taking a one-on-one deep dive into dysfunction’s lasting and profound impacts. We’ll discuss how to begin the inner journey to release what is not serving you.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
00:00 Introduction
2:11 We all have experiences from our childhood that still impact us into our adulthood
05:18 What lived dysfunction feels and looks like in families
09:00 What a healthy and functional family feels like
10:11 Traits of dysfunction
15:04 Trust is a struggle when dysfunction is present
16:15 Learning to lie
18:03 Avoidance is a factor in our adulthood when dysfunction has been a part of our lives
18:36 Approval-seeking is normal in their growth pattern
21:11 Anxiety and Intimidation are found in adulthood after dysfunction
21:55 Guilt and overwhelm are often seen and felt
22:43 Healthy intimacy is often an issue
25:58 Your attachment style could be off because of dysfunction
26:51 You probably learned that conflict isn’t safe
31:50 The nine steps to change
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