What if the person who raised you was also the one who stole your sense of self?

Parents should nurture, protect and believe in you, not distort your reality, drain your self-esteem and leave wounds no one else can see.

In this episode I sit down with Kathleen Saxton, psychotherapist, entrepreneur and author of My Parent the Peacock. We go beyond the surface-level label of narcissism to uncover the full spectrum of behaviours, from the overtly grandiose to the quietly manipulative.

This is not a conversation about blame, but about liberation. It’s about recognising what’s been taken from you, understanding why trying to change the narcissist will never work, and learning how to reclaim your voice, your boundaries and your future.

If you’ve ever been made to doubt your own reality, whether by a parent, a partner or a leader, this episode could be the turning point.

“You absolutely can recover.” – Kathleen Saxton

You'll hear about:

• How narcissistic parenting shapes identity and self-worth.
• The long-term impact of emotional neglect and control.
• Why recovery starts with recognising patterns of manipulation.
• How to rebuild boundaries and personal agency.
• The role of therapy in healing from family trauma.
• Why self-compassion is critical in breaking the cycle.
• How to navigate relationships after narcissistic abuse.
• Practical steps to reclaim your voice and autonomy.

About Kathleen Saxton:

Kathleen is a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist, executive coach, author and advisor and a registered member of both the UKCP & BACP. Kathleen trained in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regents University and continued a further 5 years of study in Integrative and Humanistic psychotherapy and supervision at the renowned CCPE in London.

Kathleen has practised at The Grove, The Priory, and for the British Performing Arts in Medicine organisations. In 2016, she co-founded her clinical practice called Psyched Ventures in London and NYC. Kathleen has written and published research and spoken on her unique blend of business, performance and mental health across the last 10 years. She is also a regular columnist for Stylist Magazine on the topic of leadership and psychology.