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Better with Dr. ErickaAuthor: Ericka Goodwin MD
Better with Dr. Ericka is just what busy professionals need to hop off of the hamster wheel of life and become more present, more intentional, and live better. The Better Podcast is a weekly dialogue for busy professionals like you that desire to put the YOU back in your life. You will be motivated, inspired, and educated by your host Dr. Ericka, Harvard-trained, Board-Certified Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience studying human behavior. As a busy professional herself, she has figured out the system to better and is passionate about helping people be better, so they can do better. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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98. Breaking the Cycle of Trauma with Agatha Peters
Episode 98
Wednesday, 13 May, 2026
This episode explores healing from family trauma, cultural expectations, and the complex impact of narcissism within families. My guest for this episode of Better with Dr. Ericka is Agatha Peters, a Nigerian American psychotherapist, founder of Beautiful Sunshine Therapy, and author of Trapped in Their Script: Reclaim Your Life from Narcissistic Parents & Cultural Expectations. Agatha is deeply committed to supporting adult children of narcissistic parents, particularly those from collectivist cultures where family loyalty and cultural expectations can make healing feel complicated or even forbidden. Drawing from both her professional work and her own experience with therapy, she helps clients reclaim their identities, set healthier boundaries, and move forward without abandoning their cultural roots. Questions this episode will answer: What are the first steps someone can take to begin healing from trauma? What are EMDR and CBT, and how do they support trauma recovery? What advice can help people who are afraid to start therapy due to stigma around mental illness? How can narcissism impact a family system, and what can be done to interrupt harmful patterns? Whether you are navigating family trauma, questioning long held cultural expectations, or feeling hesitant about starting therapy, this episode offers compassionate insight and practical guidance for taking the next step toward healing. Where to find Agatha Peters https://beautifulsunshinetherapy.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/agatha-peters-6209659a https://www.facebook.com/share/19AW9BHBNM/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/beautifulsunshinetherapy?igsh=amR0dGhkbXVtbWQ1&utm_source=qr https://beautifulsunshinetherapy.com/ Resources Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com About Agatha Peters Agatha Peters is a Nigerian American psychotherapist and the founder of Beautiful Sunshine Therapy. She specializes in working with adult children of narcissistic parents, with a particular focus on clients from collectivist and immigrant communities. Through therapy, education, and her writing, she empowers individuals to heal from trauma, honor their cultural backgrounds, and build lives rooted in self trust and emotional well-being.
