Nurtural Disasters

Ken & Lisa

This is a podcast for those of us with toxic or emotionally immature parents. We might not have a bunch of credentials next to our names, but we do have PhDs from the Hard Knocks University. Basically, we want this to be a validating space for adult children of parents who had no business having children.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO ·  BONUS

    Palate Cleanser

    "In Case of Emergency, Stream this Episode." A common sentiment about some of the episodes is the intensity and heaviness of discussions and topics. The hosts try to end the shows with humorous palate cleansers, but sometimes it is not sufficient. If you ever feel like you need a laugh, this is an episode to listen to. It is filled with random and silly banter, often with no context. Consider this the mandatory sitcom clip show. Enjoy! Credits/Thanks: Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa Cover Art: Ken Follow us on: Instagram: @nurturaldisasters Substack: https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters

    16 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Golden Child in a Red-Pilled World

    “The favorite child isn’t always the most responsible one.” Toxic parenting created the ultimate monster: the unempathetic and entitled Golden Child. What happens when parents fail to check bad behaviors of their children? In this episode, the hosts investigate how the perpetuation of favoritism and entitlement contributed to the warped personality of Lisa’s biological brother, a person filled with rage and hate. Ken and Lisa journey into the Manosphere with the help of Louis Theroux’s new documentary, hoping to make sense of it all. When a narcissistic mother plays favorites, a broken wrist during swimming pool accident becomes the ultimate karma for all those involved. Get ready for a well-rounded workout or be doomed to the dreaded chicken legs. Credits/Thanks: Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa Cover Art: Ken Follow us on: Instagram: @nurturaldisasters Substack: https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters

    39 min

  3. 29 APR

    The Gaslighting of Kathy Bates

    Kathy Bates might have won the biggest prize in acting but couldn’t win the approval of her mother. For decades, she misremembered not thanking her mom during her Oscars speech. Likewise, Lisa misremembers some of the characters in the hit movie, Titanic. Ken discusses his disdain for bullies and truly believes empathy is the secret in finding satisfaction in everyday life. A lifetime of gaslighting and narcissistic abuse has made Lisa unable to trust her own intuition and often deals with emotional and mental hurdles to function normally in society. Ken holds out hope his “real” parents will come save him one day. Meanwhile, Lisa’s mom is somewhere in the country sporting some botched plastic surgery that makes her as ugly on the outside as she is on the inside. Credits/Thanks: Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa Cover Art: Ken Follow us on: Instagram: @nurturaldisasters Substack: https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters

    51 min

  4. 24 APR

    Trailer

    The age old debate: Nature vs. Nurture. But what if you grew up with a disaster of a parent? This is a podcast for those of us with toxic or emotionally immature parents. We might not have a bunch of credentials next to our names, but we do have PhDs from the Hard Knocks University. Basically, we want this to be a validating space for adult children of parents who had no business having children. Credits/Thanks: Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa Cover Art: Ken Follow us on: Instagram: @nurturaldisasters Substack: https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters

    1 min

  5. 22 APR

    This is the Visit That Doesn't End...

    "...Yup it goes on and on my friend." Hey, the podcast was famous in Vietnam, for a week. Was Lisa able to keep her sanity when her autistic father visits and stays with her for 10 days straight? She recalls memories of him struggling with social cues and showing empathy to friends, family, as well as strangers. Sure, understanding and patience are crucial in dealing with neurodivergent individuals. But there must be a limit to what is acceptable, right? The hosts discuss how the neurodivergent individuals have to take extra precautions in family planning, such as giving birth to a high-support-needs child. Peer into the twisted mind of Ken as he creates analogies for people who constantly get divorced, like Lisa’s dad. Spoiler alert, it has something to do with fingers and thumbs. Credits/Thanks: Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa Cover Art: Ken Follow us on: Instagram: @nurturaldisasters Substack: https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters

    36 min

  6. 15 APR

    Is it Autism or Narcissism?

    "Feelings are like a beach ball, you can push it down but eventually it's gonna come right back up." Right before Lisa and Ken were set to record this episode, Lisa received a random message from her old boss who had been listening to the podcast. Her old boss told Lisa how he had a heart to heart with this adult children and genuinely apologized to them about anything that he did that was hurtful in their childhood.  The random messages did not stop because Lisa received yet another message from her dad’s ex-wife #5 telling her that she and her therapist think her dad is a narcissist. Lisa explains how her dad’s high-functioning autism has a lot of similarities to vulnerable narcissism. She tells how her dad’s autism was misdiagnosed by an inexperienced psychology student.  Ken relays his own story of being misdiagnosed and prescribed the incorrect bipolar medication and the deleterious effects it had on him. Later, they weighs the pros and cons of ABA therapy and its controversial nature. Lastly, they chat about the abominable cooking of their narcissistic parents! Seriously, it’s disgusting!  Credits/Thanks: Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa Cover Art: Ken Follow us on: Instagram: @nurturaldisasters Substack: https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters

    54 min

  7. 9 APR

    Paging Dr. Ramani, Scapegoat Child Here

    “If adult siblings don’t get along, I can guarantee there’s a toxic parent behind it.” This episode is part 2 of "From Mexico to (Hannah) Montana." How does Narcissism affect and influence family dynamics? Ken and Lisa share personal stories and deep insights into intergenerational trauma and toxic behaviors. Weaponized parental favoritism leads to sibling rivalry. Generational and cultural norms only contribute to those strained relationships. The hosts discuss the horrors of dementia and cognitive decline affecting elderly family members, and how end-of-life and estate planning are sore subjects for unaccountable adults. Ken and Lisa shower Dr. Ramani with praise and admiration, while openly scheming to convince her to join the podcast as a guest. Seriously, does anyone have any ideas?! [Warning: On this episode, there are references to self-harm, euthanasia, and alleged assault. Listener discretion is advised.] Credits/Thanks: Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic Sound Editing: Ken & Lisa Cover Art: Nick Follow us on: Instagram: @nurturaldisasters Substack: https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters

    30 min

  8. 27 MAR ·  BONUS

    Pilot: No Contact "Trend" Remix!

    [This is the re-release of Episode 1: No Contact "Trend" with fixed audio] When in life do you get a second chance at a first impression? Did you enjoy the first episode, but felt something was a little off? Here is it again. Remixed! It features the same intriguing content with optimized audio and slight tweaks. I guess you can fall in love for the first time, again. In this first episode, Ken and Lisa discuss how toxic parents influenced their upbringings and shaped their relationships into adulthood. Oprah dedicates an entire show to the No Contact “Trend” but refrains from revealing her own tough childhood, leading to troubling dialogue about estrangement. Also, what do President Abraham Lincoln and Brooke Hogan have in common? It might have something to do with fathers and funerals. Credits/Thanks: Theme Song: "Clouded" by Megan Morrow. IG: @meganmorrowmusic Sound Editing: Ken and Lisa Remix: Ken Cover Art: Nick Follow us on: Instagram: @nurturaldisasters Substack: https://nurturaldisasters.substack.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nurturaldisasters

    57 min
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This is a podcast for those of us with toxic or emotionally immature parents. We might not have a bunch of credentials next to our names, but we do have PhDs from the Hard Knocks University. Basically, we want this to be a validating space for adult children of parents who had no business having children.

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  • Creator
    Ken & Lisa
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Ken & Lisa
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