Episode
Caring For Emotionally Immature Parents w/ Heather Gray
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- The Caregivers Podcast
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- Mar 27, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4938
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Summary
In this episode of The Caregiver’s Podcast, Dr. Mark sits down with licensed mental health professional Heather Gray to discuss a complex and often silent struggle: caregiving for an emotionally immature or "emotionally limited" parent. When a parent lacks the capacity to meet their child's emotional needs, the wounds don't simply disappear with age. In fact, the transition into a caregiving role can often reactivate old survival modes, scan the nervous system for threats, and feel like an act of self-betrayal. Heather helps us navigate the "treacherous waters" of setting boundaries, choosing care over duty, and why the most powerful tool for a caregiver is self-honesty. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Follow us: ▶️All things CGP: https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcast