Brianne Davis
Brianne Davis
Emotional Incest
Emotional Incest
Emotional Incest
Monday 24th June 2024
Brianne Davis explores emotional incest, revealing its impact on parent-child dynamics and offering advice for healing and setting boundaries.
Explicit
21 minutes
Informative
Eye-opening
Compassionate
Honest
Supportive
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Brianne Davis
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Emotional incest occurs when a child meets the emotional needs of a parent.
- It's different from physical incest and enmeshment.
- Signs include lack of boundaries and feeling responsible for a parent's emotions.
- Long-term effects can include low self-esteem and relationship issues.
- Practical advice is provided for recognising and breaking free from these patterns.
Emotional incest is when the child's energy is literally filtered to the adult.
Ever heard of emotional incest? It’s not a term that rolls off the tongue, but it’s a real and often overlooked issue. In this eye-opening episode of the Secret Life Podcast, Brianne Davis tackles this complex subject head-on. Emotional incest happens when a child is made to meet the emotional needs of a parent, turning the usual parent-child dynamic on its head.
Brianne breaks down how this differs from physical incest and enmeshment, offering clear signs to look out for and sharing her own experiences with this challenging topic. She explains how children end up feeling responsible for their parents' emotions, which can lead to long-term issues like low self-esteem, relationship problems, and even addiction. With a mix of professional insights and personal stories, Brianne provides practical advice on how to recognise and break free from these unhealthy patterns.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re more of a parent to your parent, or if you’re struggling with boundaries in your own relationships, this episode is a must-listen. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of emotional incest and some tools to start healing. Ready to uncover some truths and take steps towards a healthier you?