386 Healing After Narcissistic Parenting: From Survival Mode to Self-Love386 Healing After Narcissistic Parenting: From Survival Mode to Self-Love
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53:44•30 Jul 2025
Healing from Narcissistic Parenting: A Journey to Self-Love
Episode Overview
- Understanding the impact of narcissistic parenting.
- The importance of emotional healing and self-love.
- Recovery is an ongoing process beyond quitting substances.
- Creating new rituals to replace dysfunctional behavior.
- Resources for healing childhood trauma.
“The love that I really wanted and needed, I could give to myself by valuing myself more and holding myself to a higher standard.”
In this episode of the One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast, host Arlina Allen engages in a profound discussion with guest Pi Venus about the long-lasting effects of growing up with narcissistic parents and the journey towards self-love and recovery. Pi shares her personal story of growing up with an alcoholic father and a narcissistic mother, highlighting the emotional abandonment and shame she experienced, which led her to pour her first drink at the young age of 12.
The conversation delves into the real root causes of addiction, emphasizing that recovery is an ongoing journey that extends beyond merely quitting substances. Pi explains how she learned to reparent herself, addressing parts of her psyche that still carried fear, shame, and longing. She recounts her experiences of healing from narcissistic abuse, both from her mother and a romantic partner who echoed her mother's patterns.
Listeners are introduced to the subtle signs of covert and overt narcissistic abuse, and Pi's spontaneous sobriety moment that marked a pivotal shift in her life. Through losing everything, Pi found a path to discovering her true self, underscoring the transformative power of recovery. The episode also explores the concept of creating healthy rituals to replace old, dysfunctional behaviors. Pi introduces her book, 'Mother Medusa,' which weaves myth, ritual, and magic into the healing process from a narcissistic upbringing.
The magic, she explains, lies in the promise of recovery and the freedom it offers. For those interested in further resources, Pi offers a free digital copy of her book on her website, fullvenusrising.com, along with additional resources and training to support people on their recovery journeys. In closing, Arlina encourages listeners to subscribe to the podcast, leave reviews, and consider making donations to support the production.
She thanks Pi for the valuable insights and conversation, noting how it resonates with many seeking healing from childhood trauma.
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