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Psychotherapist and Coach, Torie Wiksell, is no stranger to talking about challenging and dysfunctional family dynamics. In addition to specializing in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders as both a therapist and coach, Torie grew up with a mother who had an unmanaged personality disorder.

Torie has spent a significant portion of her 12 year career as a therapist working with clients with personality disorders, their partners, and family members, and brings a unique and relatable perspective to navigating these complicated relationships.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Guilt-Tripped Again? How Toxic Parents Keep You Under Control 16:13

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If you’ve ever felt a pit in your stomach after setting a boundary… or a wave of guilt for saying no to your parent’s last-minute demand… this episode is for you. Guilt has been weaponized in toxic families for generations—and if you grew up with a toxic parent or narcissistic parent, chances are you’ve been conditioned to confuse manipulative guilt with a healthy conscience. But here’s the truth: that guilt you feel? It’s not because you’ve done something wrong. It’s because your parent taught you that their comfort matters more than your well-being . In this episode, we break down: The difference between healthy guilt and the kind that keeps you stuck in people-pleasing mode Why you don’t need to prove your parent is “trying” to manipulate you for the guilt to be real and harmful This is a must-listen for any adult child of emotionally immature, narcissistic, or borderline parents who’s ready to break the cycle and stop abandoning themselves to keep the peace. Ready to find out why your boundaries aren’t working with your toxic parent? Take my free mini-course at confidentboundaries.com/course And for a limited time, join the Confident Boundaries membership for just $38 your first month with code BIRTHDAY Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Are You Putting Out Fires or Breaking the Cycle? 24:42

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Let’s talk about the real work of breaking dysfunctional family cycles. If you're the adult child of a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder, you probably know the drill: chaos explodes, you search frantically for tools to survive it… and then once things settle down, you convince yourself it's “not that bad.” Sound familiar? This episode is your reminder that healing isn’t just something you do in a crisis. In fact, the most transformative progress happens between the chaos—when things are calm, quiet, and deceptively “fine.” In this episode, I break down why that in-between time is exactly when you need to be doing the deeper work. Because this is your chance to reclaim your life without being stuck in reaction mode. We’ll talk about what real healing looks like, how to stop falling for the illusion of “it’s better now,” and why the work you do when things are calm is what actually sets you free. Whether you’ve been the scapegoat, the peacekeeper, or the fixer—this is your sign to stop waiting for another meltdown to reach out for support. Let’s normalize choosing to heal—not just when you have to, but when you can . Take my free boundaries course: confidentboundaries.com/workshop Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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My Parent Can't Really Be a Narcissist, Right? 17:29

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Do you question whether your parent actually is as toxic as they feel sometimes? Then this episode is for you. Today, I’m diving into why so many adult children of narcissistic or borderline parents minimize their trauma, second-guess themselves, and stay stuck in relationships that continue to harm them. We’ll talk about how those temporary “good moments” with your toxic parent aren’t proof that they’re safe—they’re part of the abuse cycle. Those calm stretches after explosive fights are what keep so many of us hooked, waiting for the parent we wish we had to finally show up for good. I also share a personal story from a full-on family meltdown in a hospital waiting room (spoiler alert: security got involved 🤦🏻‍♀️). If you’re stuck in self-doubt and wondering whether your parent is really toxic enough to need boundaries… make sure to go take my free workshop: confidentboundaries.com/workshop . You’ll walk away with clarity, language, and tools that might just change everything for you. Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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"But They're Your Parent": Toxic Things People Say to Cycle Breakers 18:39

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Surviving (not thriving) Mother's Day weekend is what we're celebrating this week. Breaking cycles isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. Your commitment to healing, despite few healthy examples, is powerful. Be gentle with yourself; your journey of growth deserves compassion, not criticism. Next we’re calling out the toxic phrases that gaslight, invalidate, and harm adult children of parents with BPD or NPD. You've probably heard, "But they're your parents, you should forgive them," or "When they die, you'll miss them." Unsurprisingly, I share how much I hate these comments and try to give you a chuckle along the way. One week left to join the Confident Boundaries Membership before prices go up! Click here to join for $69/month Click here to join for $189/quarter My FREE Boundaries Workshop: confidentboundaries.com/workshop Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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The Gray Area: Understanding Low Contact with Toxic Parents 25:18

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Stuck between staying in a painful relationship with your toxic parent or going full no-contact? There is another option—low contact. In this episode, I break down what low contact actually looks like with a parent who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder: surface-level conversations, strong boundaries, and emotional distance that protects your peace. I’ll share why this gray area can be the most sustainable choice for many adult children of emotionally immature or toxic parents—and how to know if it’s right for you. Links from this week's episode: Bonus episodes of You're Not Crazy: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Waitlist for the Boundaries Workshop: confidentboundaries.com/boundariesworkshop Join the Confident Boundaries Membership before prices go up: confidentboundaries.com/join Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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The Enabling Parent: Things Are Complicated with Your "Healthy" Parent 24:52

vor 5 weeks24:52

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Have you ever wondered why your "healthier" parent never stepped in to protect you? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the complex role of the enabling parent—one who may seem less toxic than the other but still plays a significant part in family dysfunction. Through their silence, excuse-making, and avoidance of conflict, the enabling parent often allows harmful patterns to persist. It’s easy to grow up seeing one parent as “the bad one” and the other as “the good one,” but the reality is far more painful and complicated. In this episode, I also share personal examples from my own relationship with my enabling parent to illustrate how enabling parents can remain disconnected from the reality of the abuse right in front of them. This disconnection isn’t always about a lack of empathy—it’s often rooted in their own unresolved trauma and lack of healthy coping mechanisms. Understanding this gray area is vital to your healing process, even though it can mean letting go of the fantasy that at least one parent could have been your protector. Subscribe to bonus episodes of You're Not Crazy: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Substack: toriewiksell.substack.com Take my free workshop to learn how to set boundaries with a BPD or NPD parent: confidentboundaries.com/boundariesworkshop Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Untangling Codependency When You’re Always the Emotional Fixer 21:03

vor 6 weeks21:03

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If you grew up with a parent who had narcissistic or borderline personality disorder, codependency can sneak into your adult relationships without you even realizing it. What started as a necessary survival strategy—keeping the peace, reading the room, making yourself “easy”—turns into a lifelong pattern of people-pleasing, over-explaining, and walking on eggshells. In this episode, we unpack the everyday signs of codependent behavior: perfectionism to avoid criticism, guilt when setting boundaries, and the urge to fix other people’s emotions so you don’t have to feel the discomfort of their disappointment or anger. These aren’t character flaws. They’re protective coping skills from childhood—responses you had to develop in a home where your emotional needs were often dismissed, minimized, or manipulated. We’ll talk about what it really means to work on codependency, including: Letting go of the need to manage other people’s emotions Asking for support without apologizing for your needs Learning to tolerate discomfort without over-functioning Reclaiming trust in your own voice, boundaries, and resilience → Want to go deeper? Grab the Before Boundaries Mini-Course , available now on a pay-what-you-can basis at confidentboundaries.com . → Subscribe to Bonus Episodes of You're Not Crazy at confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Navigating Emotions After Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family 18:33

vor 7 weeks18:33

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Ever been told to "sit with your emotions" but had no idea what that really means? If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, you’re not alone. In this episode, I break down this common advice into three practical steps that you can use, no matter how clueless you feel right now. Learn how to expand your emotional vocabulary, reconnect with your body’s responses, and process difficult emotions in compassionate ways. It’s never too late to develop emotional intelligence, even if you didn’t get these skills growing up. I also mention the "Before Boundaries" mini-course, available for $29 at confidentboundaries.com , designed to help you understand what you need to know before setting boundaries with a BPD or NPD parent. Check out the free boundaries workshop and bonus episodes here: https://www.confidentboundaries.com/ Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Being the Scapegoat S*cks: Here's How to Break That Cycle 17:59

vor 8 weeks17:59

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In this episode, I’m diving into the complex and painful role of the scapegoat child in families with borderline or narcissistic parents. If you were always the one blamed for everything—while somehow also being expected to keep the peace—you’re not alone. I’m the scapegoat in my own family, and I know how exhausting and confusing it is. Families like this often use your emotional reactions to reinforce the idea that you’re the problem —giving them a convenient excuse to avoid their own accountability. This toxic pattern runs deep, but there are ways to step out of the scapegoat role and start healing. Here’s what I cover in this episode: What it really means to be the scapegoat in a family with BPD or NPD dynamics Why your emotional responses are often used against you How staying emotionally regulated helps you reclaim control What happens when you stop playing the role—and how it forces the family system to shift Want more tools for setting strong boundaries with a high-conflict parent? Check out my on-demand boundaries workshop at confidentboundaries.com/boundaries-workshop , and come join our supportive online community with weekly live coaching calls at confidentboundaries.com/join . Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Want to Save Your Relationship with Your Toxic Parent? Try This. 16:50

vor 9 weeks16:50

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In this episode, we explore the difficult—but crucial—question: When is no-contact with a borderline or narcissistic parent necessary? This isn’t about pushing you toward cutting ties, but about helping you define the non-negotiable boundaries that protect both your emotional health and the relationship itself. Key Takeaways: ✔️ Identifying deal breakers to clarify essential boundaries ✔️ Why thinking about no-contact isn’t giving up — it’s gaining clarity ✔️ How to set boundaries from a place of autonomy, not fear ✔️ Testing smaller boundaries before making drastic decisions ✔️ Avoiding emotional “mic drop” decisions that lead to regret ✔️ Healing is a process— not determined by whether your parent is in your life 💡 Want More Support? Access bonus podcast episodes without joining the full community → confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes 📢 Live Boundaries Workshop! Learn how to set and hold boundaries with confidence → confidentboundaries.com/boundariesworkshop Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Breaking the Cycle: Learning to Trust Yourself 21:18

vor 10 weeks21:18

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Trusting your own intuition can feel impossible when you grew up with a parent who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder. Many of us were conditioned to override our gut feelings just to keep the peace—making it harder to make confident, healthy decisions as adults. But self-trust isn’t lost forever. With time, consistency, and the right tools, you can rebuild it and start making choices that truly align with your values. In this episode, I’m diving into: ✔ How BPD/NPD parents train us to ignore our instincts to keep them happy ✔ Why we tolerate toxic behavior more than other people do—and how to break that cycle ✔ The power of cost-benefit analysis to weigh both action and inaction ✔ Why identifying your top 10 personal values is a game-changer for decision-making ✔ How self-trust is built over time (small, consistent steps really matter) ✔ The trap of black-and-white thinking—and why you don’t need 100% certainty to move forward Do you love the podcast? Get more content by subscribing to our bonus episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Signs You Need Better Boundaries with Your Parent 14:18

vor 11 weeks14:18

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Struggling to set boundaries with a parent who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder? In this episode of You're Not Crazy , I break down five key signs that you need stronger boundaries —and share practical strategies to help you establish them. If any of these sound familiar, it’s time to rethink your boundaries: ✔️ You feel completely drained after interacting with your parent—or even just thinking about them. ✔️ You’re constantly walking on eggshells , afraid of triggering an emotional meltdown. ✔️ You keep getting sucked into their chaos and drama (even when you try to stay out of it). ✔️ You avoid setting boundaries because you’re scared of rejection or abandonment. ✔️ Your parent interferes with your relationship and disrupts your peace. Want step-by-step guidance on how to set and enforce boundaries with a BPD or NPD parent? Join me for my live workshop , How to Set Boundaries with a BPD or NPD Parent! Register now at confidentboundaries.com/boundaries-workshop and get my Boundaries Cheatsheet —with 9 scripts for enforcing boundaries with a BPD or NPD parent just for showing up and hanging out! Can’t make it live? Sign up anyway, and I’ll send you the recording! Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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One Year of Confident Boundaries: What I've Learned About Coaching, Community, and Growth 34:14

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After a year of running Confident Boundaries alongside my therapy practice, I’m reflecting on the journey—what worked, what didn’t, and how I’ve evolved my approach to supporting adult children of BPD and NPD parents. Expanding beyond therapy has allowed me to help more people through coaching, community, and this podcast. And, in this episode I share: ✔️ Why I created the Confident Boundaries umbrella (way before the online community) ✔️ How I've been able to bridge the gap for those who couldn’t work with me in therapy ✔️ My initial resistance to coaching (and what changed my mind) ✔️ My decision to eliminate YouTube video recordings and the reason why If you’re struggling with setting boundaries with a BPD or NPD parent, make sure to join my free workshop by registering at confidentboundaries.com/boundariesworkshop . I'll show you how to frame boundaries with BPD and NPD parents effectively, manage guilt and anxiety so they no longer stop you, and enforce boundaries when your parent pushes back (because obviously they will). Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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When Your Toxic Parent Becomes a Grandparent to Your Kids 22:30

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As the adult children of a parent with narcissistic or borderline personality disorder, becoming parents ourselves brings up a whole new set of challenges—especially when it comes to navigating the grandparent-grandchild relationship. In this episode, I dive into the emotional complexities of setting boundaries with toxic parents while trying to break dysfunctional patterns for our kids. I’ll cover: → How to handle difficult conversations with your children about going no contact → The impact of a toxic grandparent’s behavior on your kids—and what to watch for → Why your parent might not be the amazing grandparent you think they are And, if you're struggling with setting (and keeping) boundaries, don’t miss my upcoming FREE Workshop! Register now at confidentboundaries.com/boundariesworkshop Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for Cycle Breakers with Toxic Parents

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Adulting is Hard: Breaking the Cycle & Filling in the Gaps 15:23

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Growing up with a parent who has borderline personality disorder (BPD) or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can have lasting emotional and practical impacts—some of which often go overlooked. In this episode, we dive into the challenges adult children of BPD/NPD parents face when it comes to "adulting" and why self-compassion is key. Listen to hear my thoughts about : ✔️ How being raised by a BPD/NPD parent can impact how equipped you are to navigate the adult world ✔️ Why many adult children struggle with adulting tasks—and how to forgive yourself ✔️ Dealing with feelings of shame and embarrassment about feeling behind some of your friends and peers ✔️ Practical strategies for building confidence and filling in the gaps ✔️ PLUS I talk a bit about the role of gaslighting and where most people I work with get stuck 🌟 Love the Podcast? If this episode resonates with you, please rate the podcast five stars and leave a review —it truly helps others find our show! Join the Community: confidentboundaries.com/join Schedule a Therapy Consultation: toriewikselltherapy.com/schedule Register for my FREE mini-course, Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working With Your Toxic Parent: confidentboundaries.com/course Learn more about the Confident Boundaries Membership: confidentboundaries.com/membership Want more episodes of You're Not Crazy? Sign up for Bonus Episodes: confidentboundaries.com/bonusepisodes Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/torieatconfidentboundaries 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 with a mother she suspects had NPD with BPD traits. Torie provides online therapy to clients located in WA, OR, and CA, and online coaching internationally. Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy. If you are in mental health crisis, please contact the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. You're Not Crazy is a podcast owned and produced by Torie Wiksell and Confident Boundaries, LLC.…

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