{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6731d6c20fa42573920fb1bd/68912113c7ccf1704d9ddeef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Healing from Toxic Family Systems with Patrick Teahan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6731d6c20fa42573920fb1bd/1754341481195-4cefb7eb-e576-43ca-9201-19607081221b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Dysfunctional</em>, I’m joined by therapist and childhood trauma expert&nbsp;<strong>Patrick Teahan</strong>&nbsp;for a raw and powerful conversation about healing from toxic family systems.</p><p>We explore:</p><ul><li>Why estrangement can be necessary for healing — and the grief that follows</li><li>How toxic parents keep control through subtle emotional tactics</li><li>The long-term impact of growing up in dysfunctional family systems</li><li>The limits of 12-step recovery when it comes to childhood trauma</li><li>Why grieving the parent you never had is a turning point in recovery</li><li>How society mirrors toxic family dynamics — and what it takes to break the cycle</li></ul><p>Patrick also shares insights from his group therapy model, the&nbsp;<em>Relationship Recovery Process</em>, and reflects on his journey from early therapy to becoming a leading voice in the trauma recovery space.</p><p>If you're healing from family dysfunction, this one will land deeply.</p><p><br></p><p>Find Patrick here - <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/patrickteahan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/patrickteahan</a></p>","author_name":"Josh Connolly"}