What happens when the people who were supposed to guide and nurture us were never taught to emotionally grow up themselves? In today’s episode, we dive into the psychology of emotionally immature parents - their behaviours, their blind spots, and the lasting impact they can have on our sense of self and emotional well-being.

We discuss:

How to spot emotional immaturity in parents
Where it can come from, and links to attachment theory
The impact on your identity, boundaries, and adult relationships
Why detaching with kindness can help
The guilt, grief, and tension that often comes with this dynamic
How to begin healing and reparenting yourself

If you’ve ever felt like the parent in your own family, or found yourself stuck in a cycle of seeking validation from someone who just can’t give it - this episode is for you.

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