Episode 58 | Dysfunctional Families (with Nedra Glover Tawwab)

Listen to this episode from I Don't Think We Talk Enough About... on Spotify. Send us a textIn this powerful episode, I’m joined by the brilliant therapist and NYT bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab to explore the complex dynamics of dysfunctional families. Together, we unpack what creates dysfunction in family systems, how early childhood experiences shape our adult relationships, and why patterns like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and emotional enmeshment can feel so hard to break.Nedra shares compassionate, practical therapeutic insights - including how to set boundaries, navigate guilt, and begin healing from generational patterns. Whether you’re just beginning to recognise dysfunction in your upbringing or deep into your healing journey, this conversation offers tools and validation to help you move forward with clarity and self-compassion.If this topic feels a lot and familiar, we encourage you to listen gently - and know you’re not alone.Nedra’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab?igsh=NDl0M2l1MmY0aDR2Nedra’s linktree: https://www.nedratawwab.com/instagramHelen’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==Choose You: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarieSHOW SPONSORS: We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful sponsors for this episode:W-Wellness UK: https://w-wellness.co.uk/&Higher NatureVisit https://www.highernature.com/ and use code TALK25 for 25% off.&SimplePractise. And listeners to this show can use the link below to get a 7 day free trial and then receive 70% off your first 4 months:https://partners.simplepractice.com/gozqpi