Healing the Wounds of Emotional Immaturity: A Chat with Morgan Pommells
Episode Overview
The episode explores the impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family and healing the unresolved pain of the past. Morgan Pommells, a therapist and coach, shares insights on the journey of grieving a living parent and navigating emotional manipulations. The podcast provides raw and vulnerable conversations on codependency, complex trauma, alcoholism/addiction, generational trauma, and toxic shame. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the cyclical nature of relational traumas and the art of healing from emotionally immature parents. The episode offers a safe space for individuals to exist and find support in their healing journey.
You're not healing if everyone always likes you, including your parents.
Ever felt like your parents' emotional immaturity has left a lasting mark on your life? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Adult Child', Andrea sits down with therapist and coach Morgan Pommells to dive deep into this complex topic. Morgan specializes in helping adult children heal from the emotional scars left by their upbringing, and she's here to share her wisdom and experience. The conversation kicks off with the often-overlooked grief that comes with having emotionally immature parents.
Morgan explains how this grief can manifest as anger and how understanding this can be a crucial step in the healing process. She also touches on the cyclical nature of relational traumas, offering insights into how these patterns can be broken. One of the most intriguing parts of the discussion is the 'art' of navigating emotional manipulations. Morgan provides practical advice on how to slip past these manipulations, helping listeners to protect their peace and establish healthier boundaries.
It's a raw, honest, and deeply empathetic conversation that many will find both relatable and enlightening. Whether you're dealing with codependency, complex trauma, or just trying to make sense of your past, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to understand and heal from the impact of growing up with emotionally immature parents.