Breaking the Cycle of 'Emotionally Immature' Parenting: Healing Insights from a Psychotherapist

Breaking the Cycle of 'Emotionally Immature' Parenting: Healing Insights from a Psychotherapist

July 1, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 324

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This episode features a discussion with psychotherapist Sian Crossley about the impacts of emotionally immature parenting and the healing process.

Looking for ADHD support this summer? My entire 'ADHD Women's Wellbeing Series' is on offer this July. Head here to learn mor e about the workshops and use code JULY to get 35% off. Some of the deepest childhood wounds don't come from parents who shouted or hurt us. Sometimes they come from parents who simply never had the tools to truly see us. On this week's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast , I'm joined by Sian Crossley, a London-trained psychotherapist, author and the founder of Break the Cycle Coaching. With a background in both private practice and the NHS, Sian specialises in helping adults understand and heal from the lasting impact of emotionally immature parenting. Through her writing, courses and online community, she helps thoughtful, self-aware people untangle patterns like people pleasing, self-doubt and over-responsibility, so they can build healthier boundaries and more authentic relationships. She's the author of How to Heal from Emotionally Immature Parents, and now lives in Malaysia with her two young children, working with clients and audiences around the world. In this episode, Sian and I talk about what emotionally immature parenting actually…

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Host: Kate Moryoussef

Guest: Sian Crossley

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Organizations: Break the Cycle Coaching

Books & works: How to Heal from Emotionally Immature Parents

Places: Malaysia

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