Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver

Ronni and Jennie: Breaking the Cycles of Trauma and Abuse, Silence and Shame

Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver

  • How to Unwind Dysfunctional Patterns

How to Unwind Dysfunctional Patterns

Saturday 6th May 2023

Join Ronni and Jennie as they share their journey of unlearning dysfunctional patterns, offering empathy and insights for healing.
33 minutes
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About this podcast

Ronni and Jennie: Breaking the Cycles of Trauma and Abuse, Silence and Shame
Author:
Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver
Overview:
Categories:
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery Reimagined
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Breaking Free: Ronni and Jennie's Path to Healing Dysfunctional Patterns

Episode Overview

  • Ronni and Jennie share their experiences growing up in a home with addiction, abuse, and mental illness
  • They discuss the challenges of unlearning dysfunctional patterns, particularly in parenting and managing unrealistic expectations
  • The episode highlights the initial struggles and disorientation experienced when trying to break free from old patterns
  • The importance of humour, experimentation, and a sense of normality in confronting and transforming ingrained patterns is emphasized
  • Listeners are warmly invited to connect and share their own experiences via the hosts' website and Instagram page
Your feelings are your friends. There's no such thing as a bad feeling. Some of them feel bad, but they're all valid. They're important. And so are you. We love you all.
Growing up in a home filled with addiction, abuse, and mental illness, Ronni and Jennie faced more than their fair share of challenges. In this heartfelt episode, the sisters open up about their journey to break free from the dysfunctional patterns they learned in their tumultuous upbringing. They share candid stories about the emotional rollercoaster of unlearning unhealthy dynamics and creating new ways of relating to others.
Ronni and Jennie dive into the tough process of retraining themselves, especially when it comes to parenting. They talk about the unrealistic expectations they had to shed and the initial feelings of disorientation and loneliness that often accompany such profound change. Through personal anecdotes, they reveal how humour, experimentation, and a sense of normality have been crucial in their transformation.
The sisters highlight the interconnectedness of these patterns and the exponential growth that comes with recognizing and releasing unhealthy coping mechanisms. They wrap up the episode with a heartfelt message of empathy for those facing similar struggles, inviting listeners to connect and share their own experiences. Ronni and Jennie offer a compassionate space where listeners can find solace and support on their own healing journeys.