Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie Apigian
Family Boundaries and Dysfunction: How to Stay True to Yourself Around Family with Jalon Johnson
Family Boundaries and Dysfunction: How to Stay True to Yourself Around Family with Jalon Johnson
Family Boundaries and Dysfunction: How to Stay True to Yourself Around Family with Jalon Johnson
Monday 1st December 2025
Explore family dynamics and personal transformation with Dr. Aimie and Jalon Johnson in this raw and insightful podcast episode.
15 minutes
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Author:
Dr. Aimie Apigian
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Discusses the challenges of maintaining personal integrity amidst family expectations.
- Explores the importance of setting boundaries with loved ones.
- Shares anecdotes on navigating people-pleasing behaviours.
- Highlights the mental gymnastics involved in family gatherings.
- Offers practical advice on choosing authenticity over tradition.
"Boundaries don't create conflict; they expose what was underlying."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Dr. Aimie Apigian and Jalon Johnson are here to share their experiences in the unpolished yet insightful episode of 'The Biology of Trauma™'. They delve into the delicate topic of family dynamics, exploring how personal transformation can lead to tension when family expectations remain unchanged. Dr. Aimie and Jalon candidly discuss the mental gymnastics involved in maintaining one's integrity amidst unspoken guilt and pressure to conform during family gatherings.
Jalon shares his journey of stepping away from traditional roles and choosing self-awareness over people-pleasing, while Dr. Aimie reflects on the importance of setting boundaries and listening to one's body. With humour and honesty, they highlight how family events can sometimes feel like a theatrical performance, where the need to keep peace overshadows genuine interactions.
For those grappling with similar struggles, this episode offers relatable anecdotes and practical advice on staying true to oneself, even when it means taking the 'healthy, lonely road'. So, if you've ever wondered how to stay authentic in the face of familial expectations, this episode is a must-listen. What boundaries are you afraid to set in your own life?