Episodes

April 3, 2024

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 ne…
Nov. 29, 2023

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 ho…
Sept. 20, 2023

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: ✅ T…
July 12, 2023

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 ou…
March 22, 2023

The Emotional Game of Playing the Victim (Bonus Episode)

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…
Feb. 15, 2023

The Emotional Game of Gossip (Bonus Episode)

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 f…
Oct. 19, 2022

Can Grandparents be Toxic? (Bonus Episode)

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. ✅ …
June 16, 2022

Common Reasons People Cut Off From Family

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 reas…
June 16, 2022

Common Reasons People Cut Off From Family

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 reas…
March 9, 2022

Toxic Family — An Introduction (Bonus Episode)

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 unhea…
March 9, 2022

Toxic Family — An Introduction (Bonus Episode)

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 unhea…
Oct. 15, 2021

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 o…
Oct. 15, 2021

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 o…