Nurtural Disasters
Claim This Podcastby Ken & Lisa
Podcast Overview
<p>This is a podcast for those of us with toxic or emotionally immature parents. We might not have a bunch of credentials next to our names, but we do have PhDs from the Hard Knocks University. Basically, we want this to be a validating space for adult children of parents who had no business having children.</p>
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2/7/2026
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June 24, 2026
Megan Morrow Marathon
<p>Dealing with some technical difficulties, the hosts decide to merge both parts of the interview with Megan Morrow into one full episode. It is now the length of an arthouse film or a work commute in California. Enjoy this while the hosts send threatening emails to their Podcast service provider.</p><p><b>FROM EPISODE 12: "Musically Enmeshed"</b></p><p>"[Mom], you're not my friend." Megan Morrow, the singer of the show’s theme, joins the dynamic duo, Ken and Lisa, in the studio to discuss how her life experiences and familial relationships contributed to the creative process of songwriting. It might not have been the most ideal childhood, as she recalls having arguments with her mother only to have a literal door slammed in her face.</p><p>Forming friendships during her formative years was a difficult proposition as her father did his best to assist young Megan, while enmeshment with her mother continued to be a lifelong concern. No longer attached at the hip, how will Megan navigate her future without the presence of mom?</p><p>Tune in for loads of tears, both happy and sad!</p><p>"Clouded" is available for purchase on Bandcamp. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://meganmorrow.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><b>https://meganmorrow.bandcamp.com/</b></a></p><p><b>FROM EPISODE 14: "Love or Limerence: Songwriter's Guide to the Universe"</b></p><p>Welcome back to the second part of our interview with Megan Morrow, where she expands upon her motivations for songwriting and performing for live audiences, using creative process to turn trauma into art. She discusses how her inspirations for one of her future releases dealt with limerence that was birthed from her relationship with her parents.</p><p>As a special treat, there is a clip of “The Ted Song”, a song dedicated to her late uncle.</p><p>For levity purposes, there are talks about inappropriate songs, Ken’s problem with his birthdays, and Lisa’s insecurity of her voice. Yes, even this can be silly.</p><p>Then, the hosts spend the rest of the episode trying to decompress from the heavy topics by talking about recreational drinking and prescription drug use. Apparently, putting yourself out there to create art and content does cause significant disappointment and burnout, but that won’t stop this trio from world domination!</p><p>*Please contact 988 for if you are in crisis or need of emotional support.</p><hr /><p>Credits/Thanks:</p><p>Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic</p><p>Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa</p><p>Cover Art: Ken</p><p></p><p>Follow us on:</p><p>Instagram: @nurturaldisasters</p><p>Substack: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com" target="_blank"><b>https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com</b></a></p><p>Linktree: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters" target="_blank"><b>https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters</b></a></p>
June 17, 2026
Big, Bad Birthday Bash
<p>What happens when a child of a narcissist has a birthday? Can a narcissist cope with not being the center of attention for a day at the expense of their child?</p><p>The cakes hit the fan when Ken and Lisa talk about their worst birthday experiences growing up with narcissistic parents and dysfunctional family dynamics. Lisa laments her birthday as a young adult that was filled with a lot of vomit, but none actually from her. Ken remembers his parents yelling at him for telling the truth on his fourth birthday. Then his childhood optimism gets tested when his parents fail to bring him a cake to school even once in a 6 year period.</p><p>Finally, Ken wonders if his father’s wartime PTSD has anything to do with his hoarding behavior. The hosts prepare for a second episode when they realize there might be too much to talk about!</p><hr /><p>Credits/Thanks:</p><p>Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic</p><p>Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa</p><p>Cover Art: Ken</p><p>Follow us on:</p><p>Instagram: @nurturaldisasters</p><p>Substack: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com" target="_blank">https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com</a></p><p>Linktree: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters</a></p>
June 10, 2026
Murders of Mean Girl Mackenzie
<p>In 2022, Mackinzie Shirilla drove full speed into a brick wall, killing two passengers including her boyfriend, Dominic Russo. What was originally reported as an accident ended up being much more sinister when Mackenzie’s perverse and callous behavior became the topic of two separate crime documentaries: <i>The Crash </i>and <i>Mean Girl Murders</i>.</p><p>Did permissive parenting lead to the breeding of a murderer? Classmates painted a picture of a mean girl who was entitled and self-centered. Even after being imprisoned, Mackenzie showed little remorse and prioritized clout-chasing demeanor.</p><p>Lisa recalls her relationship with an entitled friend who exploited her behavior. Red flags were abundant as the hosts navigate their past relationships with their own personal Regina Georges.</p><p>Gentle parenting, where parents are permissive and enabling, lays the groundwork for a cavalcade of escalating behaviors. Where will it end up? We are all dying to know!</p><hr /><p>Credits/Thanks:</p><p>Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic</p><p>Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa</p><p>Cover Art: Ken</p><p>Follow us on:</p><p>Instagram: @nurturaldisasters</p><p>Substack: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com" target="_blank">https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com</a></p><p>Linktree: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters</a></p>
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- What is Nurtural Disasters?
<p>This is a podcast for those of us with toxic or emotionally immature parents. We might not have a bunch of credentials next to our names, but we do have PhDs from the Hard Knocks University. Basically, we want this to be a validating space for adult children of parents who had no business having children.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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