In this riveting episode of the Secret Life Podcast, Brianne Davis-Gantt delves into the unsettling and often misunderstood topic of emotional incest. She breaks down the concept, distinguishing it from physical incest and enmeshment, and explains how it manifests in parent-child relationships. Brianne passionately discusses how emotional incest occurs when a child's energy is inappropriately directed to fulfill the emotional needs of a parent, rather than the other way around. Brianne shares her personal experiences and professional insights, highlighting the long-term consequences of emotional incest, including developmental, emotional, and relational issues. She provides clear signs that indicate emotional incest, such as a parent relying on a child for support, invading the child's privacy, and treating the child like a partner. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with the effects of emotional incest or seeking to understand this complex issue. Brianne offers practical advice on how to set boundaries and reclaim one's sense of self. Tune in to learn how to break the cycle of generational trauma and foster healthier relationships. #SecretLifePodcast #EmotionalIncest #TraumaRecovery #Boundaries #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #HealthyRelationships #SelfHealing 🔑 Episode Keywords Emotional Incest, Trauma Recovery, Boundaries, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Healthy Relationships, Self-Healing, Codependency, Generational Trauma, Emotional Wellness (00:00) Emotional incest is much different. It's when the child's energy is literally filtered to the adult (00:28) Welcome to the Secret Life podcast. Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine (01:10) After twelve years of recovery in sex and love addiction, I finally found my soulmate (01:50) Welcome to Secret Life podcast. I'm Brianne Davis-Gantt (02:24) Today we are talking about, dun dun dun, emotional incest (03:00) Emotional incest can be called covert incest, but it always gives people that ick (04:02) Enmeshment vs. emotional incest (06:30) Signs of emotional incest: relying on a child for support (09:00) Personal story: My experience with emotional incest (12:45) Effects of emotional incest: developmental issues, emotional and sexual stunting (15:20) How to set boundaries and reclaim your sense of self (21:30) Long-term consequences if emotional incest is not addressed (24:10) Practical steps to stop the cycle of emotional incest (27:00) Final thoughts and encouragement for listeners _____ If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at https://secretlifepodcast.com. _____ Secret Life Podcast's episodes include topics addressing addiction and recovery, mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, sex addiction, love addiction, OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, eating disorders, debt & money issues, anorexia, depression, shoplifting,  molestation, sexual assault, trauma, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, self-care, courage, freedom, and happiness. ______ 
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