Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch Encore: Ep. 8 - Jeff’s Critical Parents
Dec 2, 2025
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Parenthood Reawakens Childhood Wounds
- Becoming a parent reactivates old childhood wounds and forces you to confront how you were parented.
- The transition exposes fears about replicating your parents' mistakes and challenges your identity as an adult.
The 'Ghost In The Nursery' Effect
- The 'ghost in the nursery' idea explains how early experiences with caregivers replay when you have kids.
- People often repeat parental patterns even when they vowed not to.
A Tearful Confrontation That Had Mixed Results
- Jeff called his mum in tears and asked her to stop making hurtful comments about his appearance.
- His mum replied 'get over it' and briefly stopped mentioning the issue afterwards.