Published in The Conscious Way·PinnedMember-onlyThe 5 Unspoken Rules of a Narcissistic Family#1 You have to stay submissive and compliant no matter what. — If you grew up in a narcissistic family, you know there were certain rules that every family member had to accept. Rules that dictated everything, even if they were never mentioned or discussed. Most of us got so used to living under these rules that we still apply them to…Narcissism4 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·PinnedMember-onlyHow Psychedelics Are Being Used To Treat PTSD, Anxiety, And DepressionThe quiet revolution going on in the world of mental health treatment. — There’s a quiet revolution going on in the world of mental health treatment. One that has been radically changing the lives of many people around the world, and can potentially change yours too. Although psychedelic substances like MDMA, LSD, and psilocybin have been considered illegal and dangerous in most countries…Mental Health4 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·PinnedMember-only5 Things I’ve Been Doing To Regulate My Nervous SystemHere’s what has worked for me. — Life is not easy when you’re constantly anxious and apprehensive, yet this is how many of us feel every day. Living with a dysregulated nervous system means you’re stuck in fight, flight, or freeze mode. …Mental Health4 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·PinnedMember-onlyHow Narcissistic Parents Slowly Destroy Their Children’s LivesThey’re too self-centered to be actual parents. — Growing up in a narcissistic home is one of the most draining and emotionally painful experiences you can go through. It’s particularly painful because you’re so used to it that you have no idea why you have always felt so lonely and depleted. Narcissistic parents are known for their mental…Narcissism4 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·PinnedMember-only6 Things You’re Inherently Worthy Of#1 Following your intuition — even when everyone thinks you’re wrong. — Many of us believe our worth is conditional. We believe we’re only worthy of love and fulfillment if we perform or achieve certain goals. These beliefs often stem from growing up in dysfunctional families that don’t support our individualization and only show affection when we meet their expectations. The problem…Mental Health5 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·14 hours agoMember-onlyWhy The Enabler Parent Is Just As Damaging As The Narcissistic ParentThey refuse to see the truth, and their children pay the price for their lack of courage. — When we talk about narcissistic families, we tend to focus on the narcissistic parent. Makes sense, right? However, the narcissistic parent would not be able to engage in abusive and/or dysfunctional behavior for so many years without the constant enabling and validation from the non-narcissistic parent. If your non-narcissistic parent…Mental Health4 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·3 days agoMember-onlyYou Can’t Change People, But You Can Change Your BoundariesYou have the power to decide what you’re willing to tolerate. — The deeper we dive into our healing journey, the more we realize we all carry fears and wounds that influence our behavior. We also realize that some people are simply not willing to do the work. It doesn’t matter how much we love them, or how much we try to…Mental Health5 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·5 days agoMember-onlyMixed Signals Are Negative Signals In Disguise. Here’s WhyYou deserve someone who gives you clear, consistent signals. — Most of us have dated someone who makes us feel special and suddenly gets distant. Someone who seems genuinely interested in pursuing a relationship with us, but also keeps sending mixed signals. Things get even more complicated when we seem to attract this kind of partner over and over again. …Love4 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·Sep 21Member-onlyThe Scapegoat And The Golden Child: Why Do Narcissistic Parents Assign Roles To Their Children?The truth behind narcissistic family roles. — If you grew up in a narcissistic family, you know very well that every family member plays a specific role. More often than not, there’s the enabler parent, the golden child, and the scapegoat (when there’s more than one child). Sometimes, these roles are permanent. …Mental Health4 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·Sep 16Member-onlyIf You’re The Golden Child of A Narcissistic Parent, Read ThisDo you really love your parents, or are you programmed to love them? — Narcissistic families can be very complex and confusing. It can take years for us to acknowledge how dysfunctional our parents are, or how their wounds have affected our development. Things get even more complicated if you’re the golden child and you’re trying to separate yourself from your parents. Golden children…Narcissism4 min read
