Drawing on insights from breathwork expert, Josh Connolly, we explore the transformative power of truth, the significance of acceptance, and the role of alternative therapies in overcoming the shadows of a toxic upbringing. ✅ Understanding our toxic family members, doesn’t change them or heal us ✅ Forgiveness doesn’t change our toxic family members ✅ The belief that “Everyone is good inside” irrelevant. ✅ The value of breath-work and learning to be in your body to heal your pain ✅ Healing comes from adhering to truth ✅ The most important choice you can make is choosing authenticity over attachment ✅ Debunking the cognitive dissonance around the idea that family is everything ✅ Healthy parenting doesn’t imply perfect parenting 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. Mentioned in the episode: 📌 [Book] It's Them, Not You: How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story - https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/its-them-not-you 📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc 📌 Inner You: A flagship online 6 week programme: www.joshconnolly.co.uk/inner-you 📌 Breathing Space: An online community away from social media - www.joshconnolly.co.uk/breathing-space Connect with Josh: 📌 Website: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/ 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_ffw/ 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshffw 📌 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josh_ffw 📌 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/josh_ffw 📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshConnolly_FFW 📌 Work with Josh: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/contact ***** NEW BOOK!!! Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI ***** Books by Dr. Sherrie Campbell: ⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA ⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn ⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R ⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u ⚉ Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person - https://amzn.to/36mlXp5 Connect with Dr. Sherrie Campbell: ⚉ Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/ ⚉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD Check out the Sherapy Master Class: The Toxic Family Sherapy Course designed to help people master toxic family members and turn their life around to one of freedom, peace, and empowerment. Click here https://bit.ly/SherapyMasterclass Get early access to news, insights, and tips straight from your inbox. Subscribe to Dr. Sherrie’s email list, go to https://drsherriecampbell.com/