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“That cognitive dissonance between what you think it should be and what it is can really make us feel ashamed. That’s how I felt.” – Ashley Oerman
Intro
Is it possible to heal when the person who raised you continues to cause chaos?
In this episode, Terri sits down with journalist and editor Ashley Oerman to dismantle the stigma surrounding toxic family dynamics. Following the viral conversation sparked by recent national debates on family estrangement, they dive into the heart of a question many struggle with: Do you have to go “No Contact,” or is “Low Contact” a viable path to peace?
From her “origin story” in therapy to the realization that her social anxiety was a symptom of a deeper family wound, Ashley offers a roadmap for anyone grieving the relationship they never had.
Highlights:
- 3:05 Morgan’s relationship origin story
- 7:10 Morgan’s perspective on the male loneliness epidemic
- 12:25 How women can get more comfortable with men expressing emotions
- 20:00 How women are trained to overfunction in relationships
- 27:10 Building more secure attachment by developing your securely attached identity
Connect with Ashley Oerman
Ashley Oerman is a reporter, writer, and editor with a focus on health, wellness, and lifestyle content at brands like Cosmopolitan, where she was the brand’s lifestyle director. During her nearly five years at Cosmopolitan, Ashley’s work was nominated for a National Magazine Award for personal service. She’s also held editorial positions at Women’s Health magazine and Parents. Now, as the deputy editor at Wondermind, a mental health-centered media company founded by Selena Gomez and Mandy Teefey, she edits and writes deeply helpful, easy-to-understand mental health content and develops the brand’s editorial strategy. Since 2012, her work has reached millions of eyes across the US and internationally.
Ashley’s book, Motherf*cked: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Motherf*cked/Ashley-Oerman/9781637748619
Website: https://www.ashleyoerman.com/book
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyoerman/
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