In this compelling continuation, Kim and Lynn Catalano dive deeper into the lasting impact of loving a narcissist and how it shapes your relationships with your adult children. Lynn shares the painful reality of how narcissistic abuse doesn't just affect you—it creates patterns that ripple through your entire family.

If you've ever wondered why your kids seem angry or distant, this episode might hold the answers you've been searching for. Lynn explains how children absorb the dysfunction around them, often blaming the wrong parent or misunderstanding what really happened in your home.

This honest conversation explores the guilt, shame, and heartbreak of realizing your children were affected by the narcissist in your life. But Lynn also offers hope—sharing practical steps for acknowledging the past, validating your children's experiences, and beginning the healing process together.

You'll discover that understanding this connection is key to rebuilding trust and creating genuine reconciliation.

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In this eye-opening episode, Kim sits down with Lynn Catalano, a coach and author who specializes in narcissistic abuse recovery. Lynn shares her personal journey of loving a narcissist and how that experience shaped her understanding of these complex relationships.

If you've been accused of being a narcissist by your adult child, this conversation might reveal a different story. Lynn helps you understand what happens when YOU were the one married to or raised by a narcissist—and how that relationship affected your children in ways you might not have realized.

This episode offers a compassionate look at the ripple effects of narcissistic abuse through generations. Lynn explains how your own survival strategies may have unintentionally impacted your kids, and why understanding this connection is crucial for healing your relationship with them.

You'll discover that awareness is the first step toward breaking painful patterns and creating the connection you've been longing for.

Life Beyond the Narcissist: https://www.lynncatalano.com/

Take Lynn's Quiz: https://www.lynncatalano.com/lbn

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Grab Your Free Course and Motivational Book: The Parent's Repair Kit and How to Use the L.O.V.E. M.E.N.D.S. Framework https://www.midlifediscoveries.com/LOVE

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Shame has a quiet way of shaping how we see ourselves—and how we show up in our relationships. In this powerful conversation, Kim sits down with Latoya Mathew to explore how unresolved shame can distort identity, fuel self-punishment, and quietly sabotage connection with our adult children. Together, they unpack how healing begins, why presence matters more than perfection, and what it looks like to step into freedom, grace, and renewed hope. If you’ve ever felt stuck in regret, resentment, or self-judgment, this episode will gently invite you toward a new way forward.

Where you can contact Latoya and get her 5 Keys to Overcoming Shame: https://www.latoyamathews.com/

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