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 no contact, the misplaced sympathy for abusers, and the role of somatic healing—particularly breathwork—in recovering from emotional abuse.
🌿The importance of challenging traditional family narratives
🌿How toxic parents affect their children’s development and self-perception?
🌿Healing Through Breathwork
🌿Strategies for establishing and maintaining boundaries with toxic family members
🌿The importance of inner child healing
🌿Deciding to go ‘No Contact and rewriting your stories after enduring toxic family relationships
🌿The Role of Community
🌿Overcoming Guilt and Shame
Josh Connolly, an Amazon bestselling author, has taken the mental health world by storm with his groundbreaking book, "It’s Them, Not You: How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story." This transformative guide provides readers with essential tools and guided breathwork sessions to overcome toxic family dynamics and heal from past trauma. Renowned as one of the UK's top mental health advocates,
Josh connects with nearly half a million followers, delivering powerful insights and strategies. His workshops, ranging from local schools to some of the biggest brands in the world, empower individuals to connect deeply with their emotions and intuition. As an ambassador for Nacoa, Josh passionately supports those affected by parental alcohol issues, driving significant advancements in mental health awareness and support.
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Mentioned in the episode:
📌 [Book] It’s Them, Not You: How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story - https://www.amazon.com/Its-Them-Not-You-author/dp/1785044842
📌 Breathing Space: An online community away from social media - www.joshconnolly.co.uk/breathing-space
📌 Inner You: A flagship online 6 week programme, on demand lifetime access - www.joshconnolly.co.uk/inner-you
📌 Deeper You: starting 24th Feb, 6 week live cohort to reconnect with joy - https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/deeper-you
Connect with Josh Connolly:
📌 Website: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/
📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_ffw/
📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshffw
📌 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josh_ffw
📌 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/josh_ffw
📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshConnolly_FFW
📌 Work with Josh: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/contact
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MY LATEST BOOK!!!
Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI
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My TEDx Talk:
📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc
Books by Dr. Sherrie Campbell:
⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA
⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn
⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R
⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u
⚉ Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person - https://amzn.to/36mlXp5
Connect with Dr. Sherrie Campbell:
⚉ Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/
⚉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD
Check out the Sherapy Master Class: The Toxic Family Sherapy Course designed to help people master toxic family members and turn their life around to one of freedom, peace, and empowerment. Click here https://bit.ly/SherapyMasterclass
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