The Impact of Toxic Parenting: Understanding what your kids have to teach you about yourself and your childhood

The Steph & Craig Show

Do you struggle with making peace with your parents and what happened in your childhood?

Do you judge yourself for the way you’re showing up as a parent and maybe doing some of the same toxic things that were done to you as a child?

Steph and Craig are joined today by Josh Connolly, a resilience and wellbeing coach from the U.K.

His new book, It’s Them, Not You, offers a pathway to heal your inner child and break free from the traumas of the past.

Josh has been sober for 12 years and opens up about what it’s been like unpacking the trauma from his childhood as well as navigating how it affects him as a parent today.

The conversation explores the contradicting nature of the human experience and the importance of being open to changing perspectives.

Josh also shares his passion for breathwork and the role it’s played in his life and his healing.

By the end of today’s episode, you’ll be looking at your relationships with your children, yourself, and your parents much differently.

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We’re just sharing our journey with you. We’re not licensed therapists, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Cool? Good deal. We’ll see you soon.

In this episode:

00:00 Embracing the Contradicting Nature of the Human Experience

03:08 Healing from Childhood Trauma and Navigating Relationships

30:18 The Importance of Self-Reflection in Parenting and Relationships

38:41 Children as Our Greatest Teachers

39:37 The Impact of Toxic Parenting

45:10 The Power of Breathwork for Healing

53:24 Prioritizing Healing and Authenticity

01:04:02 Navigating Uncomfortable Truths

01:10:08 Embracing Setbacks on the Healing Journey

Connect with Josh:

Josh Connolly stands as a prominent mental health advocate in the United Kingdom, recognised for his impactful presence in the media and a substantial social media following of 250,000. As a certified Breathwork Coach, his mission centre's on guiding individuals to gain deeper insights into their own selves and emotions by fostering a connection with their intuition and body.

Josh actively conducts resilience workshops, catering to both local village schools and international corporate giants. Additionally, he serves as a passionate ambassador for Nacoa, a national charity dedicated to providing support to those affected by a parent's alcohol consumption.

Josh's new book, It's Them, Not You-How to break free from toxic parents and reclaim your story, is avaialable for pre-sale now- https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/its-them-not-you

Josh's Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/josh_ffw/

https://www.facebook.com/joshffw

https://www.tiktok.com/@josh_ffw

https://twitter.com/josh_ffw

https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshConnolly_FFW

How individuals can work with Josh:

Inner You: his flagship online 6 week programme - https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/inner-you

Breathing Space: his online community away from social media - https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/breathing-space

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