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When Breaking Your Silence Means Losing Your Family: Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting & Fawning w/ Dr. Ingrid Clayton
When Breaking Your Silence Means Losing Your Family: Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting & Fawning w/ Dr. Ingrid Clayton
When Breaking Your Silence Means Losing Your Family: Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting & Fawning w/ Dr. Ingrid Clayton
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Dr. Ingrid Clayton shares her story of surviving childhood narcissistic abuse and finding healing after family estrangement.
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65 minutes
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Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Recognise fawning as a trauma response to prioritise safety and connection.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for healing from narcissistic abuse.
- Estrangement can be necessary for self-preservation and healing.
- Addiction often stems from unresolved trauma; addressing both is vital.
- Understanding emotional flashbacks helps in managing triggers.
Red flags don't look like red flags when they feel like home.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Dive into this riveting episode where Dr. Ingrid Clayton shares her story of survival and healing from childhood narcissistic abuse. Dr. Clayton, a clinical psychologist and trauma therapist, opens up about the harsh realities of breaking the silence on family dysfunction, which led to her estrangement from her family. Her candid recounting of years of gaslighting and the painful decision to step away from toxic relationships is both heartbreaking and enlightening.
She explains the impact of fawning behaviour—where pleasing others becomes a survival mechanism—and how recognising these patterns is crucial for healing. Andrea, the host, provides a safe space for these raw conversations, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own experiences with family trauma and recovery. The episode touches on the complex relationship between addiction and trauma, highlighting the importance of nuanced approaches in therapy. Dr.
Clayton emphasises that true healing requires owning one's story and setting boundaries, even when it means letting go of familial ties. You'll find yourself questioning what it truly means to prioritise your well-being over familial loyalty. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible and that you can reclaim your narrative, no matter how fragmented it may feel. Are you ready to explore what it means to stop carrying your family's shame as your own?
Listen in for insights that might just change your perspective on healing and recovery.