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How to Deal With Toxic Family Members
- 2024/12/24
- 再生時間： 47 分
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Hey, I’m Dr. Jodi Aman, and welcome to another episode ofAsk Dr. Jodi! As we head into the holiday season, I know many of you are thinking about how to handle tricky family situations. Today, we’re talking about how to deal with challenging family dynamics, set boundaries that actually work, and protect your peace. Stick around because we’ve got practical tips, insights, and a powerful live coaching session with Kim that you won’t want to miss!Episode SummaryIn this episode, we dig into the root causes of toxic family behaviours, I dig deeper, examining how unresolved trauma and fear can drive the actions that hurt us the most. You’ll hear from Kim, who opens up about growing up as the scapegoat in a family dynamic shaped by narcissism. Together, we explore how these patterns affected her relationship with her sister and the steps she’s taking to heal.I share five trauma-informed strategies to help you stay grounded, manage pushback, and create emotional safety during difficult interactions. You’ll also learn how to shift your mindset, manage expectations, and reclaim your sense of self-worth—because you’re not defined by how others treat you.This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement to help you navigate these relationships with clarity and compassion.Key TakeawaysIt’s Not You; It’s Them: Toxic behaviors often reflect fear or insecurity in others, not your worth.Set Boundaries That Stick: Boundaries don’t rely on others’ compliance—they’re about what you will or won’t allow.Compassion-First:Validate your feelings without absorbing the negativity directed at you.Ground Yourself: Prepare for interactions with techniques that keep you steady and calm.Know When to Let Go: Choose how much energy and access you give to challenging relationships.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeWatch the video of this episode at the blog:https://jodiaman.com/blog/toxic-family-dynamics/Grounding Techniques Video:https://jodiaman.com/blog/grounding-techniques/Dr. Jodi Aman’s YouTube Channel:@DoctorJodiGeneration Z Mental Health Resource Guide:jodiaman.com/guideRedirect Positive Mindset Cardsjodiaman.com/order-redirect-flash-cardsEnCompass SEL Class Activityjodiaman.com/order-encompass-gameAnxiety,I'm So Done with You!BookThank you for listening! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and share it with someone who needs inspiration or help to heal! You’re listening to the Ask Dr. Jodi - Mental Health & Relationship Advice with Jodi Aman.Sign up for text updates, where you can ask me your private questions! Text JODI to 8334583845 to get in the group. Want personalized coaching on the show? Sign up to be a call-in guest at jodiaman.com/live Remember, you can join me live every Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern on YouTube, @doctorjodi, where you can ask your questions in real time. 👉👉Get on the list to get reminders about the show, including the topic for the week. PLUS, receive my Gen Z Mental Health Resource Guide here: jodiaman.com/live. Let's keep building a stronger, happier generation! Contact Doctor Jodi:• Website: jodiaman.com• TikTok: @doctorjodi• YouTube: @doctorjodi• Instagram: @doctorjodiaman About Dr. Jodi: Jodi Aman is a social work doctor with 28 years of experience in clinical practice. She helps clients heal from trauma, understand the world, and reclaim self-confidence. She created C.O.M.P.A.S.S., an emotional wellness curriculum for middle and high school health classes designed to mitigate symptoms of anxiety and depression. You can find hundreds of self-help videos on YouTube @doctorjodi. Also, watch her TEDx Wilmington talk, "Calm Anxious Kids," and read her award-winning book, Anxiety… I'm So Done with You! to learn how to understand and reverse the current mental health crisis. More about Jodi. Ask Dr. Jodi LiveWelcome to Ask Dr. Jodi, where you get trauma-informed mental health and relationship advice you won’t hear anywhere else. Advice that helps you breathe a sigh of relief.You’ll discover that your brain is not broken. That…. Whatever you are feeling is understandable. You are having a regular human response to the context of this crazy world. But that doesn’t mean you are destined to stay like this. You can get better. And I’m here to help. We cover topics that you and those you love are dealing with every day, helping you understand the problem, yourself, and other people so you have the information you need to heal, shift beliefs, get relief, set strong limits, let go, or act in a way that helps you and those you love FEEL BETTER. I’m your host, Dr. Jodi. I've worked for 28 years as a psychotherapist, so I've seen and understood the nuances of human behavior and relationships from a rare perspective inside people’s minds and emotions. Together, we’ll discover how you are much more amazing than you think you are, build your ...