Sherapy Sessions: The How’s Of Healing Hidden Family Trauma
Sherapy Sessions: The How’s Of Healing Hidden Family Trauma is a podcast hosted by Dr. Sherrie Campbell, a licensed psychologist and survivor of family trauma. The show explores the practical, emotional, and psychological steps to heal from painful family dynamics, focusing on setting boundaries without guilt and reclaiming one's authentic self. Each episode offers honest conversations about releasing the fantasy of who you hoped your family would be and building a life that feels safe and grounded. The podcast is designed for those who have felt invisible in their family or exhausted from chasing repair with people who refuse to grow.
Episodes
(Trailer) Sherapy Sessions: The How’s Of Healing Hidden Family Trauma
There comes a moment when loving harder, explaining better, or trying one more time simply isn’t enough. A moment when you realize that healing may not look like reconciliation — it may look like reclaiming yourself.Welcome to Sherapy Sessions: The How’s of Healing Family Trauma — a powerful evolution of the show that has supported thousands of listeners navigating painful family dynamics. While t
Randi Crawford: Letting Go Without Losing the Relationship (Bonus Episode 46)
🌱 Episode OverviewMany parents were taught that love means constant involvement, fixing, and sacrifice. But what happens when care turns into control and closeness becomes pressure?In this episode, Dr. Sherrie sits down with Randi Crawford, a certified life coach who helps parents, teens, and young adults build healthier relationships rooted in autonomy, trust, and real connection. Together, they
A Survivor’s Voice — Healing, Humanity, and Breaking the Silence with David Weeks (Bonus Episode 45)
Today’s episode brings you a powerful and deeply needed conversation with David Weeks — a survivor of complex trauma and sex trafficking who has turned his lived experience into advocacy, education, and hope for others walking their healing path. 💛 David survived all ten Adverse Childhood Experiences before the age of fourteen. His early life was shaped by profound family dysfunction, chronic trau
Parallel Parenting, Generational Trauma, and Raising Kids Who Don’t Carry the Weight with Jennie Guay (Bonus Episode 44)
Parallel parenting isn’t about being distant or disengaged, it’s about protecting emotional safety when co-parenting isn’t possible. In this episode, we explore how high-conflict dynamics, unresolved trauma, and control patterns can spill into parenting after separation, and how parallel parenting can interrupt generational cycles instead of passing them down. This conversation focuses on coping t
A Son Confronts Family Secrets with Rich Boerner (Bonus Episode 43)
What happens when the truth you uncover about your family changes everything you thought you knew about love, loyalty, and belonging? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Sherrie sits down with Rich Boerner, author of A Son Confronts Family Secrets, to talk about what it means to face generational denial, uncover hidden truths, and reclaim your voice from the silence you were raised to protect. Rich
Breaking the Family Trance: Self-Differentiation, Enmeshment, and the Path Back to You with Jerry Wise (Bonus Episode 42)
Have you ever felt like you're living in someone else’s life script—following invisible rules, walking on emotional eggshells, and carrying pain that doesn’t fully belong to you? Do you wonder why, even after cutting contact, your toxic family still seems to echo in your mind, body, or choices?Survivors of enmeshed, narcissistic, or otherwise toxic family systems often live in what Jerry Wise bril
Dr. Nicki Monti on Sex, Secrets, and the Psychology of Self-Destruction — and How She Turned It All Into Healing (Bonus Episode 41)
In this episode, Dr. Nicki Monti joins us for a deeply honest and often jaw-dropping conversation about how a life filled with chaos, addiction, sex, loss, and self-sabotage became the foundation for her transformation as a therapist and healer.From starting a phone sex business to facing addiction, two divorces, and the death of her husband, Dr. Monti has lived through it all, and come out wiser,
You Don’t Owe Them Empathy: Breaking Free from Narcissistic Family Systems with Adriana Bucci (Bonus Episode 40)
Survivors of narcissistic abuse often carry clarity, grief, and strength at the same time. Adriana has built a powerful platform by telling the truth plainly, no sugarcoating, no appeasing. In this conversation, we talk about boundaries, energy, enablers, and what healing actually looks like when you stop performing for people who never showed up.✨ In this episode, we cover:1️⃣ What moment made Ad
The Courtroom as the New Arena: How Abusers Manipulate Family Court with Courtney Gilmartin (Bonus Episode 39)
When you separate from an abuser, the abuse doesn’t always end, it often shifts to the courtroom. In this powerful episode, Dr. Sherrie sits down with Courtney Gilmartin, a Family Court Strategist and certified Trauma-Informed Coach, to expose how toxic individuals manipulate the legal system to continue their patterns of control, power, and psychological abuse.We dive deep into DARVO: the tactic
Nick Hames on Heartbreak, Healing, and the Stories Behind His Music (Bonus Episode 38)
In this episode, singer-songwriter Nick Hames joins us to share the story behind one of his most vulnerable songs—a track that dives deep into betrayal, longing, and the painful realization that some people will never be who we hope they are. We talk about the inspiration behind the lyrics, the power of repetition in “that’s just not who you are,” and how music becomes both a mirror and a release
Menopause, Trauma, and Toxic Family Patterns: A Conversation with That Menopause Guy (Bonus Episode 37)
Menopause is often framed as a breakdown, but what if it’s actually a breakthrough? In this episode, we dive deep into how the hormonal shifts of midlife don’t create problems; they reveal them. We explore how menopause strips away the “people-pleasing filter,” resurfaces childhood survival roles like caretaker or peacemaker, and forces women to confront toxic family dynamics they may have to
Becoming a Sacred Ancestor: Breaking Free From Toxic Family Systems with Brigitte (Bonus Episode 36)
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Sherrie sits down with Bridgette to explore what it means to transform toxic family patterns and step into the role of a sacred ancestor. Drawing from Bowen’s Family Systems theory, genograms, attachment work, and experiential psychotherapy, Bridgette offers a path toward breaking cycles, healing shame, and creating freedom for future generations.What You’ll Lear
Trauma Lives in the Body, But So Does Your Power to Heal with Tamarin Michel (Bonus Episode 35)
In this deeply resonant episode of Sherapy Sessions, Dr. Sherrie Campbell welcomes Tamarin Michel, a clinical psychologist turned holistic healer, to explore the profound impact of toxic family dynamics, navigating complex in-law situations, and the transformative potential of somatic healing and inner child work.Topics include:🍏 the power of somatic healing 🍏 how we hold trauma in our bodies 🍏 fa
Co-Parenting with a Narcissist & Healing After Toxic Relationships with Chantal Contorines (Bonus Episode 34)
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sherrie sits down with Chantal Contorines to unpack the hidden realities of parenting with or after a relationship with a narcissist. Chantal brings deep wisdom, compassion, and clarity to one of the most complicated and painful dynamics families face today. What we cover: 🍏 What led Chantal to specialize in narcissistic abuse and parenting after trauma 🍏 Why “co-p
Letting Go of the Love You’ll Never Get: Breaking Free from Toxic Family Approval with Jacqueline Hurst (Bonus Episode 33)
So many of us spend years, sometimes a lifetime, chasing love, validation, or approval from family members who will never give it. In this episode, we talk about how to see the pattern for what it is, why it’s so hard to stop, and what it really takes to walk away from the chase.In this episode, we will cover:🍏 Why we keep returning to toxic or emotionally unavailable relatives, even when we know
When Enough Is Enough: Breaking Free from Toxic Family Ties (Bonus Episode 32)
Have you ever felt like no matter what you did, it was never enough for your family? Have you carried the heavy burden of criticism, manipulation, or indifference, always trying to fix what you didn’t break, always hoping that one day your love would be enough to change them? Many survivors of toxic family dynamics wrestle with this painful reality, often staying far longer than they should out of
From Roles to Realness: Breaking Free from Family Scripts and Healing the Mind-Body Connection with Lauren Smallcomb (Bonus Episode 31)
Living someone else’s script—performing the role your family assigned while quietly losing touch with who you are—makes the shift to authenticity not just an emotional transformation but a full-body reckoning. This episode explores the fall from “golden child” to scapegoat, the link between unresolved trauma and chronic illness, and how reclaiming authenticity fosters true mental, physical, and sp
Breaking the Family Trance: Self-Differentiation, Enmeshment, and the Path Back to You with Jerry Wise (Bonus Episode 30)
Have you ever felt like you're living in someone else’s life script—following invisible rules, walking on emotional eggshells, and carrying pain that doesn’t fully belong to you? Do you wonder why, even after cutting contact, your toxic family still seems to echo in your mind, body, or choices?Survivors of enmeshed, narcissistic, or otherwise toxic family systems often live in what Jerry Wise bril
Embodying Healing: The Mind-Body-Spirit Path Beyond Toxic Family Ties (Bonus Episode 29)
Are you beginning to realize that your healing started the moment the noise stopped? The moment you cut ties with your family? If your healing journey has felt spiritual, psychological, and deeply physical all at once, it's because it should be. Spiritual teacher and empath mentor Jennifer Pilates, shares the embodied path of healing after cutting ties with a toxic family. Because healing after fa
Angie ADHD with Angie Hurlburt (Bonus Episode 28)
Have you ever questioned whether your neurodivergence played a role in the trauma you endured—and perhaps even helped you escape it? Was it the trauma that caused the ADHD, or did the ADHD cause the trauma? In this powerful conversation, let's explore how living with undiagnosed ADHD made Angie, an ADHD coach and fellow survivor of a toxic family system, the perfect target for scapegoating—misunde
Toxic Mothers: Breaking Free, Setting Boundaries, and Healing the Daughter Wound (Bonus Episode 27)
Has your relationship with your mother brought more pain than comfort? The mother wound is real, painful, and often invisible to outsiders—but healing is possible. Join me and Stephi as we unpack the deeply misunderstood journey of women who recognize the “mother wound”—emotional enmeshment, manipulation, and conditional love—and make the toughest choice: breaking free.🌿 Key behaviors that si
Untangling Enmeshment: From Family Loyalty to Emotional Freedom with Jordan Pickell (Bonus Episode 26)
Have you ever felt responsible for a parent’s emotions—like it was your job to keep them happy, calm, or stable? Were you praised for being the “mature one,” even though you were silently falling apart inside? Do you ever struggle to know where your needs end and someone else’s begin? If so, you may have grown up enmeshed. In this episode, let's explore how enmeshment, adultification, and complex
When Jealous Moms Gossip, Boundaries Become Survival (Bonus Episode 25)
In many toxic families, the scapegoat becomes the emotional and psychological sponge for everyone else’s dysfunction, pain, and projection. It’s a trauma-inducing role that is often misunderstood, dismissed, or mischaracterized as “drama.” But for those who live it, scapegoating is a profound and persistent form of psychological abuse. One of our bravehearts, LaToya Rice, shares her personal exper
The Cycle Breaker’s Journey: From Discard to Radical Acceptance with Taylor Damiani (Bonus Episode 24)
You are more than a toxic family abuse survivor—you are a cycle breaker. And there is a powerful difference between the two. In this episode, find out what it means to move beyond the pain of being the “scapegoat” and step into the empowered identity of a “cycle breaker.” 🌱 What is a cycle breaker? 🌱 How each cycle breaker’s story is uniquely their own but also similar to the story of other surviv
Breaking Free from the No-Win Trap: How Toxic Families Twist Victimhood, Responsibility & Keep You Stuck (Bonus Episode 23)
What happens when you’re raised to believe your worth depends entirely on your mother’s emotional comfort? Let's explore the insidious dynamics of covert narcissistic abuse, emotional enmeshment, victimhood, and the liberating power of estrangement.🌿 the no win trap set by toxic mothers 🌿 the damaging power of the “victim role” 🌿 the “victim role” as a personality type 🌿 how the victim role silenc
Toxic Fathers and The Impacts of Parental Neglect with Dr. Jaime Zuckerman (Bonus Episode 22)
For many daughters, the relationship with their father is the first blueprint for love, trust, and emotional safety. When that father is emotionally absent, narcissistic, or abusive, the wounds run deep. Listen in for a deeper conversation on healing from the complex and often unspoken impact of toxic fathers and parental neglect. 🌱 Understanding Toxic Fathers 🌱 Recognizing Abuse: It's Hard to See
Tanya-Marie Dubé - Story of Survival (Bonus Episode 21)
Survival isn’t just about enduring hardship—it’s about reclaiming your power, rewriting your story, and learning how to thrive in a world that may have once felt unsafe. If you're trying to navigate your trauma right now, this episode offers powerful insights on:🌿Surviving multiple traumatic events from home life, to foster care, to homelessness 🌿How to find and use resilience 🌿How
Overcoming Childhood Trauma with Kevin Donaldson (Bonus Episode 20)
Society expects them to be strong, stoic, and unshakable. But what happens when the weight of trauma becomes unbearable? What happens when the very qualities that make them resilient also become the barriers that keep them from healing? In this unfiltered conversation, retired police officer Kevin Donaldson sheds light on the silent struggles of men, ranging from masculinity and emotiona
Celebrating Josh's New Book "It's Them, Not YOU" (Bonus Episode 19)
Society tells us that family is everything—that blood is thicker than water. But what happens when that very bloodline is the source of deep emotional wounds? What happens when the people who are supposed to love and support you are the ones causing the most harm and abusing you?In this powerful conversation, Josh Connolly shares about the harsh societal pushback against survivors who choose to go
Defining & Refining Your Authentic Self After Toxic Family Dynamics with Cari Fund (Bonus Episode 18)
If you have endured the emotional wounds of toxic parenting and are ready to step into your power, this episode is for you. Cari Fund shares her story and the critical importance of choice, the liberating power of boundaries, and the redemption found in becoming the person your parents could never be.🌿 Defining moment and experiences that inspire healing 🌿 How our personal journey, when examined,
Redecorating Your Life After Toxic Family with Jeanne Collins (Bonus Episode 17)
For those who have left toxic relationships, whether familial or romantic, curating a space that feels safe, nurturing, and reflective of one's authentic self is essential. The way we design our homes, organize our surroundings, and incorporate elements that bring us peace can be an act of self-love and reparenting, providing the stability we may have lacked in childhood or past relationships. In
The Power of Being Seen with Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia (Bonus Episode 16)
One of the most critical components of emotional well-being is feeling seen—not just physically but emotionally and psychologically. True recognition goes beyond mere presence; it involves being acknowledged, understood, and valued for who you are. In this episode, we dive deep into the impact of toxic family systems, the importance of being seen, and so much more. ✅ What does it mean to be “seen”
A Story of Triumph! Surviving Multiple Traumatic Events from Home Life, Foster Care, to Homelessness (Bonus Episode 15)
Have you ever felt torn between loyalty to your family and the need to protect your own mental health? Have you lived through the pain of toxic family relationships and are seeking hope, healing, and a path forward? Drawing from the powerful stories shared by Tanya Dube, join me as we explore the many facets of life within toxic families. From the yearning for acceptance, the intricate tactics of
Breaking Free from Trauma Bonds with Dr. Nadine Macaluso (Bonus Episode 14)
Are you feeling trapped in a relationship where love feels more like pain, inconsistency, and power struggles? Have you ever found yourself questioning your own worth because of a loved one’s manipulative or abusive behavior? In this episode, Dr. Nadine provides you with insight, validation, tools to help you reclaim control, and so much more. ✅ Trauma Bonds are based on an imbalance of power. ✅ T
Understanding the Mind Control of Narcissistic Abuse in Families with Vanessa Reiser (Bonus Episode 13)
In this episode, we uncover how toxic family dynamics mirror cult-like control. Drawing on personal experiences and clinical expertise, this thought-provoking conversation with Vanessa Reiser will explore how toxic family environments resemble cults, tactics abusers use to manipulate, and the path toward reclaiming autonomy. ✅ Cult of One - the qualities that make up a psychopathic pers
The Importance of a Resilient Mindset When Surviving Toxic Family with Jacqueline Hurst (Bonus Episode 12)
Navigating life after enduring the turmoil of a toxic family background can be one of the most challenging journeys. The process of unlearning negative beliefs and building a positive mindset is a profound and ongoing effort. In this episode we will delve into the various aspects of this journey with life coach, Jacqueline Hurst, offering practical advice and encouragement to help you fi
Exploring the Power of Breathwork and Healing from Toxic Parents with Josh Connolly (Bonus Episode 11)
Drawing on insights from breathwork expert, Josh Connolly, we explore the transformative power of truth, the significance of acceptance, and the role of alternative therapies in overcoming the shadows of a toxic upbringing.✅ Understanding our toxic family members, doesn’t change them or heal us ✅ Forgiveness doesn’t change our toxic family members ✅ The belief that “Everyone is good inside” irrele
An Amazing Conversation with Dave from Healing After a Narcissist (Bonus Episode 10)
In a society that often downplays or dismisses men's emotional struggles, Dave's willingness to share his story and engage in open dialogue is a powerful testament to the importance of breaking the silence. In this episode, Dave shares how he navigated growing up with a narcissistic mother, married a narcissistic woman, found healing and reclaimed his life. ✅ All things toxic family ✅ The Val
Addiction and Coping: Insights from Laura K. Connell (Bonus Episode 9)
Join me in a powerful conversation with Laura K. Connell as she talks about her experiences growing up in a dysfunctional and emotionally abusive family, where she was subjected to a narcissistic mother and an emotionally neglectful father. And how she battled with alcoholism while addressing the deep-seated trauma she endured. ✅ How and why survivors turn to various addictions (alcohol, subs
Conquering Holiday Hoovering (Bonus Episode 8)
While the holiday season is often associated with warmth, love, and familial bonds, for survivors of toxic family systems this is not the case. Toxic family members gift wrap holiday nightmares packaged as love. They ruin holidays for sport. In this episode, you'll learn✅ The time period between Halloween and Valentine's Day is the time when survivors of family abuse are subject to the most inten
Kimberly Shannon Murphy - A Survivor's Story of Sexual Abuse (Bonus Episode 7)
Join Dr. Sherrie in a candid conversation with Kimberly Shannon Murphy as Kimberly tells her story of survival from sexual abuse perpetrated by her family, as told in her book, Glimmer. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ The pain of being an unprotected child. ✅ Why family members tend to take the side of the perpetrator. ✅ Why self harm is so often involved as a way to
The Difference Between the Silent Treatment and No Contact (Bonus Episode 6)
Understanding the differences between the silent treatment and no contact can help you navigate your relationships with toxic family members.Let's explore these topics:✅ It is natural to have many moments of questioning ourselves around no contact because we never want to be like our toxic family members.✅ The difference between the silent treatment and no contact comes down to intent. ✅ Sign
The Emotional Game of Playing the Victim (Bonus Episode 5)
Our family members are famous for their pristine ability to play the victim. Playing the victim can manifest in a variety of contexts.In this episode, we are going to unpack:✅ Our psychologically abusive family members get thrills off any opportunity they can create that affords them the opportunity to take the stage to put on their Oscar-worthy winning performance of the victim.✅ They use th
The Emotional Game of Gossip (Bonus Episode 4)
In this bonus episode, we will explore one of the most deadly emotional games that our toxic family members play — the emotional game of gossip.Key Takeaways:✅ Not all gossip is created equally.✅ Our emotionally abusive family members use gossip to avoid looking at their part in any negative interaction.✅ Signs you’re being gossiped about.✅ In psychologically abusive families, gossip is used prima
When Your Toxic Parents Become Toxic Grandparents (Bonus Episode 3)
In this bonus episode, we are discussing a controversial topic - toxic grandparents. ✅ Toxicity in a family doesn’t leave anyone out regardless of a person's title or role in your life, and this can include grandparents.✅ As a culture, we place importance on having an extended family, with grandparents being a big part of that. When grandparents are healthy, this makes sense. When
Common Reasons People Cut Off From Family (Bonus Episode 2)
Another free, bonus episode! In this episode, the silent epidemic of cutting off with family will be covered along with the common reasons why people make this choice. ✅ The silent epidemic of family estrangement.✅ The reason we know so little about the lives of those who have been forced to cut off from family is because cutting off is not accepted in the larger culture. ✅ Because
Toxic Family — An Introduction (Bonus Episode 1)
Facts are there are many many families that are just so toxic that they set out to destroy our lives. In today’s bonus podcast episode, you will learn: Our toxic family members insist that they love us. But if they are unhealthy, then whatever they believe about love must be unhealthy too. The difference between flawed and toxicThe first place to start when trying to determine if wh
Sherapy Sessions Trailer
In this podcast, you will learn solutions, strategies, and deeper understandings in dealing with your toxic family members.In each Sherapy Session, you will be educated and validated, which will help you have more control over your choices and have a more meaningful life beyond your toxic family. Take this journey with Dr. Sherrie Campbell, a worldwide recognized psychologist, a best-selling autho
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