Sherapy Sessions: Cutting Toxic Family Ties

About Sherapy Sessions: Cutting Toxic Family Ties

There comes a moment when loving harder, explaining better, or trying one more time simply isn’t enough. A moment when you realize that healing may not look like reconciliation — it may look like reclaiming yourself. Welcome to Sherapy Sessions: The How’s of Healing Family Trauma — a powerful evolution of the show that has supported thousands of listeners navigating painful family dynamics. While the heart of this work remains the same, the focus is expanding. This isn’t just about cutting ties. It’s about understanding the “hows of healing” — the practical, emotional, and psychological steps that help you rebuild your life from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt invisible in your family… Blamed for speaking the truth… Exhausted from chasing repair with people who refuse to grow… This space was created for you. In each episode, Dr. Sherrie Campbell — Licensed Psychologist, survivor, and fierce advocate for emotional freedom — shares honest conversations about setting boundaries without guilt, releasing the fantasy of who you hoped your family would be, and building a life that finally feels safe, grounded, and authentically yours. This is not a show about labels. It’s a show about liberation. It’s about healing hidden family trauma, understanding why certain relationships cannot function in healthy ways, and learning how to stop sacrificing yourself in the name of “family.” Whether you’ve gone no-contact, are considering it, or are simply trying to make sense of painful dynamics, Sherapy Sessions offers insight, validation, and real tools for lasting change. You are not too sensitive. You are not too demanding. You are not wrong for wanting peace. Subscribe now and join the next session — because healing doesn’t begin when they change. It begins when you do.

Publisher

Dr. Sherrie Campbell

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Oct 2021

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

38 of 49 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   When Medication Isn’t Enough: Trauma, Brain Chemistry, and Character Disorders with James Morgan (Bonus Episode 47)

   Dr. Sherrie Campbell interviews James Morgan, DNP, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, exploring how trauma shapes brain chemistry and character disorders beyond medication's reach.

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   27 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   (Trailer) Sherapy Sessions: The How’s Of Healing Hidden Family Trauma

   Dr. Sherrie Campbell, a licensed psychologist, explores practical steps for healing hidden family trauma and reclaiming yourself in this interview episode.

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   22 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Randi Crawford: Letting Go Without Losing the Relationship (Bonus Episode 46)

   🌱 Episode Overview Many parents were taught that love means constant involvement, fixing, and sacrifice. But what happens when care turns into control and closeness becomes pressure? In this episode, Dr. Sherrie sits down with Randi Crawford, a certified life coach who helps parents, teens, and young adults build healthier relationships rooted in autonomy, trust, and real connection. Together, they explore how stepping back doesn’t mean abandoning your child, it means allowing them to grow. This conversation is especially supportive for parents who grew up in toxic or emotionally enmeshed families and are determined not to repeat those patterns with their own children. 🧠 What We Cover ✨ Why over-functioning often comes from fear, not love ✨ How anxiety disguises itself as “good parenting” ✨ What healthy autonomy looks like in real families ✨ Letting teens stumble safely without pulling away ✨ Differentiation without emotional disconnection ✨ Breaking generational cycles of guilt and control ✨ The difference between influence and emotional pressure ✨ How boundaries create closeness instead of distance ✨ What happens when parents stop chasing, fixing, and rescuing ✨ Rebuilding trust when a child starts pulling away ⸻ 💬 Key Takeaways 💡 You can be deeply connected without being emotionally entangled 💡 Stepping back is not abandonment, it’s respect 💡 Boundaries calm relationships, they don’t threaten them 💡 Letting go of control often creates more closeness, not less 💡 Your child’s discomfort is not a parenting failure ⸻ 🤍 This Episode Is For You If… 🌿 You’re a parent who worries you’re doing too much or not enough 🌿 You grew up in a toxic family system and want to parent differently 🌿 You fear that letting go means losing the relationship 🌿 You want closeness without control or guilt 🌿 You’re learning how to trust both yourself and your child Randi Crawford is a certified life coach who has worked with hundreds of parents, teenagers, and young adults to help them navigate the emotional and often stressful realities of life in the 21st century. Known for her straight-shooting and unapologetic parenting videos on social media, Randi resonates deeply with moms who feel unseen or stuck in their transition from full-time parenting to part-time guiding. Prior to her coaching career, Randi co-founded Women First HealthCare, a pioneering company that reached over 10 million women with health solutions. She is now developing a unique parenting playbook, focusing on raising teens with confidence while minimizing over-parenting. Randi's approach bridges the gap between generations, helping parents loosen control without losing connection, while empowering young adults to build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness. She addresses issues like communication breakdowns, boundary-setting, anxiety, and academic stress, guiding families through tough transitions with clarity and calm. Regularly quoted in the media, including Parents.com, Newsweek, NY Post, and FOX News Digital, Randi shares her relatable and straight-talking advice as a guest on numerous podcasts. Her honest perspective creates a safe space for real conversations that foster growth for everyone involved, making her a vital presence in the modern parenting journey. ***** Episode Sponsor: Betterhelp Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My sponsor BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/drsherrie BetterHelp, founded in 2013, is the world’s largest online therapy platform, offering accessible, affordable, and personalized mental health care. ***** MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: 📌 [Podcast] The Difference Between the Silent Treatment and No Contact (Bonus Episode 6) - https://apple.co/4mfFrOS 📌 [Podcast] What is the difference between abandonment and no contact? - https://apple.co/3NMRhmZ ***** NEW BOOK! You Are Home: Heal from Family Trauma, Establish Boundaries, and Find a Place of Peace and Safety Available For Pre-Order: https://amzn.to/4npkCPX ***** MY TEDx TALK: 📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc BOOKS BY DR. SHERRIE: ⚉ Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI ⚉ 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 RANDI: 📌 Website: https://www.randicrawfordcoaching.com/ 📌 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@randicrawfordcoaching 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randicrawfordcoaching 📌 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-crawford-34a4204a/ CONNECT WITH DR. SHERRIE: ⚉ 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/

Inside a recent episode

When Medication Isn’t Enough: Trauma, Brain Chemistry, and Character Disorders with James Morgan (Bonus Episode 47)

Published 30 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And because, you know, depression from a clinical perspective, it's like, okay, well, tell me more about that. As opposed to, like you said, I'm sad or I'm disappointed. Yeah. all normal, healthy human emotions. And a part of that too is some of the training that I've been through. And this was really impactful to me is, all right, you got 60 seconds, write down all of your, the emotions that you typically go through in a week. And then Really, it's what's your flavor of suffering? Because you look at it, well, I usually go through six to 12 emotions in a week, but we're constantly going back to that. […]

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• James Morgan
• David Weeks
• Jennie Guay
• Rich Boerner
• Jerry Wise

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4.8 / 5

299 ratings

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