When Our Past Shows Up: Parenting, Identity and Attachment with Dr. Rana Pishva, C.Psych.
Mon Dec 29 2025
In this episode Dr. Mary speaks with Dr. Rana Pishva about how our own childhood experiences can resurface during parenthood. They discuss matrescence (the developmental shift of becoming a parent), signs that reactions are rooted in past wounds, practical tools like HALT and opposite action, and how self-compassion, intentional communication, and timely repair can improve parent–child and family relationships.
Resources:
https://sorted-mind.com/embracing-imperfect-help-the-key-to-sustainable-parenting
https://sorted-mind.com/sorting-it-out-the-importance-of-making-sense-of-your-story
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In this episode Dr. Mary speaks with Dr. Rana Pishva about how our own childhood experiences can resurface during parenthood. They discuss matrescence (the developmental shift of becoming a parent), signs that reactions are rooted in past wounds, practical tools like HALT and opposite action, and how self-compassion, intentional communication, and timely repair can improve parent–child and family relationships. Resources: https://sorted-mind.com/embracing-imperfect-help-the-key-to-sustainable-parenting https://sorted-mind.com/sorting-it-out-the-importance-of-making-sense-of-your-story