Parentification is one of those things you don’t realize happened… until you hear it explained. In this episode, we’re breaking down what it actually means to grow up taking on roles you were never meant to carry — and how that shapes who you are today. From being “the responsible one” to feeling like you have to hold everything together, this conversation will likely hit closer to home than you expect.
We get into how this pattern follows you into adulthood — in your relationships, your work, and your identity — and why control, over-responsibility, and burnout are often rooted in something much deeper. Most importantly, we talk about how to start shifting these patterns without losing the parts of you that are actually your strength.
In this episode:
- What parentification actually is (and how to recognize it)
- Emotional vs. instrumental parentification explained simply
- How it shows up in adulthood (control, people-pleasing, over-functioning)
- The strengths it created — and when they start working against you
- How to start releasing what was never yours to carry
If you’ve always been the strong one… this episode is for you.
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