<p>Parental rejection hurts more than almost any other kind of rejection, and it’s a pain that doesn't dissolve with age. If you've ever minimized what happened by saying "they just weren't that affectionate" or wondered why you can't just get over it, this episode reveals the research-backed truth about how early rejection embeds itself into your nervous system, personality, and every relationship you have as an adult.</p><br><p>Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.</p><br><p>Have a question for Whitney? Send a voice memo or email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><br><p><a href="https://callinghome.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club⁠⁠</a></p><p>Follow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhit</p><p>Follow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmft</p><p><a href="https://sitwithwhit.com/toxic-positivity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Order Whitney’s book, Toxic Positivity</a></p><br><p><em>This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice.</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>