July 21, 2025
Toxic Abusive Relationships and Personality Disorders | Dr. Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW
Stronger WeeklyAbout this episode
Could toxic relationships and personality disorders be the most overlooked public health crisis of our time? In this episode, Dr. Jamie Huysman—clinical psychologist, social worker, and founder of the STAR Network—joins Jesse to unpack the shocking reality behind Cluster B personality disorders (narcissistic, borderline, antisocial, and histrionic) and their devastating ripple effects across families, workplaces, and society. Dr. Huysman explains how 1 in 8 people are impacted directly through relationships with people who have these disorders—and why they so often go undetected. From the trauma bond and generational dysfunction to reparenting, resilience, and breaking free, this conversation blends science, culture, and live experiences. You’ll also learn how to spot red flags, why empaths are often targets, and how STAR Network and TAR Anon are creating free, virtual spaces for healing and recovery. EPISODE RESOURCES - Discover the STAR Network: www.starnetwork.org - Discover TAR Anon: www.taranon.org - Read CDC-Kaiser ACE Study: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html SPONSORS - Take control of your drinking with medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength - Boost your performance and recovery with Momentous Supplements—get 20% off with code "STRENGTH": https://livemomentous.com RUNNING FREE RESOURCES - Visit our website here . - Subscribe to our newsletter here . - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn - Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ - YouTube Channel: Running Free Podcast - YouTube EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY - Are Today’s Kids More Addicted Than Ever? | Chris Herren, NBA Star & Recovery Advocate: https://spoti.fi/3AZ8f0P - How to Eat to Drink Less Alcohol | Dr. Brooke Scheller: https://spoti.fi/JAPP9g3 - Social Media Addiction - 5 Statistics That Should SCARE You: https://spoti.fi/ygZw3lZ Life is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it. Running Free is a podcast about optimizing health, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, mental health, culture, addiction, parenting, humor, and everything in between. Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to live healthy, long, meaningful lives. Stop Chasing Life. Start Running Free.