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The Relationship Recovery Podcast

The Relationship Recovery Podcast

Di: Tiffany Denny Kierstyn Franklin
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Are you navigating a breakup or divorce? Are you wondering if you are dealing with something more serious, like narcissistic abuse, emotional, or physical abuse? Are you struggling in your relationship? Do you wonder if you will be able to heal and feel whole again? If these resonate you are in the right place. Each week Kierstyn and Tiffany provide you with proven, practical resources that have helped thousands in our community and coaching cliental to help you overcome the obstacles of toxic relationships. www.therelationshiprecovery.com // @therelationshiprecovery

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  • What Actually Is a Narcissist?

    What Actually Is a Narcissist?
    Sep 1 2026

    With all the conversations lately around family estrangement, toxic relationships, and learning to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, we thought this episode was worth bringing back.

    The word narcissist gets thrown around a lot—but what actually is a narcissist? And how do you know if you’re dealing with someone who has narcissistic personality disorder, narcissistic traits, or simply unhealthy behaviors?

    In this episode, we break down what narcissism really looks like, why relationships with narcissistic people can feel so confusing, and some of the behaviors that can keep you stuck in an unhealthy relationship or abuse cycle.

    We’re not psychiatrists, and we can’t diagnose narcissistic personality disorder. But understanding the common traits and patterns associated with narcissism can help you make sense of what you’re experiencing—and, more importantly, help you stop questioning yourself.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • What narcissism actually is—and what it isn't
    • The difference between narcissistic personality disorder and narcissistic traits
    • Why narcissistic behavior can be so confusing
    • How entitlement can show up in relationships
    • Why narcissistic people may accuse you of being “too sensitive”
    • Manipulation, blame-shifting, and the abuse cycle
    • What narcissists may fear more than anything
    • Why you can feel like you’re constantly questioning yourself
    • How understanding these patterns can help you see your relationship more clearly
    • Why you don't need a diagnosis to recognize that a relationship is unhealthy

    If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Am I dealing with a narcissist?” “Why do I keep making excuses for this person?” or “Why do I feel like everything is somehow my fault?”—this conversation may give you some clarity.

    And as always, remember: you don't need a clinical diagnosis to take your own pain seriously.

    Connect With The Relationship Recovery:

    Website: https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com

    Email: hello@therelationshiprecovery.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelationshiprecovery

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therelationshiprecovery

    Ready to build a stronger, more connected relationship? The Relationship Recovery offers coaching for individuals and couples. Book your discovery call today. Use code PODCAST for 50% off. Visit https://therelationshiprecovery.as.me/toxicfamily

    Ready to break free from toxic relationship patterns and finally reclaim your life? The Relationship Recovery can help. As trauma-informed coaches, we are dedicated to guiding you from surviving to thriving. Book your discovery call today and let's create a plan for your healing and personal growth. Use code PODCAST for 50% off your call. Visit https://therelationshiprecovery.as.me/toxicfamily to learn more.
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    26 min
  • The Familiar Hell: Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships | Frankie and Jess Interview

    The Familiar Hell: Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships | Frankie and Jess Interview
    Aug 18 2026

    Welcome back to The Relationship Recovery Podcast. In this episode, Tiffany and Kierstyn are interviewed by Frankie and Jess for a deep conversation about why we stay in toxic and unhealthy relationships, even when we know something needs to change.

    Why do we choose the familiar hell we know over the unfamiliar heaven we desire? From trauma bonds, gaslighting, codependency, people-pleasing, and perfectionism to childhood wounds, self-worth, and the relationship patterns we learned growing up, there are often deeper reasons behind why we stay stuck in unhealthy relationships.

    Tiffany and Kierstyn explore what happens when one person in a relationship is willing to grow and the other isn't, how our past experiences show up in current relationships, and why healing ultimately requires us to turn inward and understand our own patterns—not just focus on what someone else did to us.

    In this episode:

    • Why We Stay in Toxic and Unhealthy Relationships
    • The Familiar Hell vs. the Unfamiliar Heaven
    • Understanding Trauma Bonds and Why They Make Leaving So Difficult
    • Gaslighting, Codependency, and Losing Trust in Yourself
    • Why We Confuse Familiarity With Love
    • The Role of Childhood Trauma and Learned Relationship Patterns
    • How Our “Protective Parts” Show Up in Relationships
    • Understanding Parts Work and Inner Child Healing
    • How EMDR and Somatic IFS Can Help With Relationship Trauma
    • Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and the Need to Earn Love
    • Why Hyper-Independence Can Create Problems in Relationships
    • The Connection Between Self-Worth and Unhealthy Relationships
    • What Happens When Your Partner Isn't Willing to Change
    • Why You Can't Heal a Relationship Without Self-Awareness
    • Breaking Generational Trauma and Changing Family Patterns
    • Understanding Adult Children, Parents, and Family Estrangement
    • Giving Your Parents Grace Without Excusing Harmful Behavior
    • How Curiosity Can Replace Judgment in Relationships
    • The Importance of Boundaries, Self-Responsibility, and Personal Growth
    • Why Everyone Has a Story Behind Their Relationship Patterns
    • Healing Your Relationship With Yourself

    Connect With The Relationship Recovery:

    Website: https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com

    Email: hello@therelationshiprecovery.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelationshiprecovery

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therelationshiprecovery

    Ready to build a stronger, more connected relationship? The Relationship Recovery offers coaching for individuals and couples. Book your discovery call today. Use code PODCAST for 50% off. Visit https://therelationshiprecovery.as.me/toxicfamily

    Ready to break free from toxic relationship patterns and finally reclaim your life? The Relationship Recovery can help. As trauma-informed coaches, we are dedicated to guiding you from surviving to thriving. Book your discovery call today and let's create a plan for your healing and personal growth. Use code PODCAST for 50% off your call. Visit https://therelationshiprecovery.as.me/toxicfamily to learn more.

    Listen to Frankie & Jess

    After nearly two decades together on Salt Lake City morning radio, Frankie and Jess finally have time to go deeper. With real, unfiltered conversations about life, relationships, family, mental health, pop culture, and everything in between, Frankie & Jess brings the conversations you wish you could have with your best friends.

    Listen at ListenToFrankieAndJess.com and follow them on Instagram at @frankieandjess.
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    49 min
  • Are We Too Quick to Cut Off Family? A Conversation with Rachel Barker

    Are We Too Quick to Cut Off Family? A Conversation with Rachel Barker
    Aug 11 2026
    Why are so many families experiencing estrangement—and why does it seem like going no contact has become more common? In this episode of The Relationship Recovery Podcast, we’re taking a deeper look at family estrangement, the growing divide between parents and adult children, and the complicated reasons relationships sometimes break down.Tiffany and Kierstyn are joined by their friend Rachel Barker, who recently opened up the conversation about family estrangement to her own audience. What started with one conversation about an estranged mother and daughter quickly turned into an overwhelming response from parents sharing their own experiences with adult children going no contact, broken family relationships, boundaries, and the grief that comes with estrangement.Together, Tiffany, Kierstyn, and Rachel explore both sides of the family estrangement conversation—and the nuance that can get lost when complicated relationships are reduced to social media posts, labels, and sound bites.This conversation is not about dismissing abuse, trauma, or situations where going no contact is necessary. There are absolutely circumstances where stepping away from a relationship is the healthiest and safest choice. But there are also relationships where hurt, unmet expectations, generational patterns, poor communication, shame, and rigid boundaries can create distance that may still be repairable.In this episode:Why family estrangement and adult children going no contact seem to be on the riseRachel Barker’s experience opening the conversation with her audienceThe stories and common themes Rachel heard from parents experiencing estrangementWhy social media has changed the conversation around family relationshipsHow terms like narcissism, gaslighting, toxicity, trauma, and boundaries have become part of everyday relationship languageThe danger of trying to make complicated family dynamics black and whiteHow social media algorithms can reinforce one side of a story and create validation loopsThe difference between healthy boundaries and emotional cutoffThe adult child perspective vs. the parent perspectiveWhy parents and adult children have to learn to relate to each other as adultsThe importance of autonomy in parent/adult-child relationshipsHow childhood family roles and generational patterns can continue into adulthoodWhy two things can be true at the same time: “I’m angry with you AND I love you.”Loving someone without agreeing with their choices or behaviorHow shame can influence conflict between parents and adult childrenWhy intention and context matter in difficult conversationsThe role of reciprocity in adult relationshipsWhen boundaries protect a relationship—and when they can create more distanceWhy parents may eventually stop trying to meet constantly changing expectationsWhen going no contact may be necessaryWhen it may be worth choosing repair, communication, and working through conflictWhy healing does not always mean reconciliationThe importance of taking responsibility for your own part in a relationshipGiving adult children autonomy while still creating a safe and loving relationshipHow parents can give themselves grace while navigating the grief of estrangementFamily estrangement is rarely as simple as “the toxic parent” or “the ungrateful child.” There is usually a much bigger story underneath the cutoff—and understanding that story can be an important first step toward healing.Whether you are an estranged parent, an adult child experiencing family conflict, or someone trying to understand a strained family relationship, we hope this conversation gives you a little more perspective, compassion, and room for nuance.Connect With The Relationship Recovery:Website: https://www.therelationshiprecovery.comEmail: hello@therelationshiprecovery.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelationshiprecoveryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therelationshiprecoveryReady to build a stronger, more connected relationship? The Relationship Recovery offers coaching for individuals and couples. Book your discovery call today. Use code PODCAST for 50% off. Visit https://therelationshiprecovery.as.me/toxicfamilyReady to break free from toxic relationship patterns and finally reclaim your life? The Relationship Recovery can help. As trauma-informed coaches, we are dedicated to guiding you from surviving to thriving. Book your discovery call today and let's create a plan for your healing and personal growth. Use code PODCAST for 50% off your call. Visit https://therelationshiprecovery.as.me/toxicfamily to learn more.
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    1 ora e 23 min
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