Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 11, 2025 · Entertainment

Miley Cyrus Discloses Secrets of Mending Messy Family Relationships Without Therapy

Miley Cyrus is unpacking a decade's worth of family drama and trauma and reveals how she mended all of her fences.

MILEY CYRUS UNLEASHES DECADES OF FAMILY DRAMA: "I CLEANED UP THE MESS, PUTTING THOSE LINES OF COMMUNICATION BACK TOGETHER!"

Get ready for a juicy dose of family drama as global pop sensation Miley Cyrus spills the tea on her tumultuous upbringing. The 32-year-old superstar, daughter of country music legends Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, has been quietly processing the trauma and strife that plagued her childhood - but now she's ready to set the record straight.

In a candid chat with Monica Lewinsky on her podcast Reclaiming, Miley revealed that her family went through a "dark decade" of constant conflict. But instead of seeking therapy, they managed to mend their fences without outside help. When asked if they ever considered counseling, Miley quipped, "Just getting each other into a room would have been a war!"

She grew up to be a global pop star in her own right, though she revealed on Tuesday's episode of Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky , her road to fame was filled with family strife

But behind the laughter lies a tangled web of family secrets and unspoken truths. Miley confessed that at one point, half her family members were no longer speaking to each other - a toxic dynamic that she's only recently begun to unpack.

The singer's parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, called it quits in 2022 after nearly three decades of marriage. But before the official split, their relationship was already on shaky ground. Miley watched as her parents' dysfunction played out behind closed doors, leaving her feeling stuck in a cycle of emotional hoarding.

"It's been 10 years and this is a mess I barely even know how to start," she admitted, referencing the decades-long saga of family drama. "It's emotional hoarding - you just keep stacking it up, hoping it'll magically disappear."

Cyrus revealed on the podcast - which also featured the singer explaining what WAP is to the 51-year-old Lewinsky - that the family was able to mend their fences without therapy

But Miley has since taken control of her narrative, choosing to confront the past head-on rather than letting it define her. In a bold move, she's decided to address her family's drama directly on her upcoming album, teasing a song called "Secrets" that will shed light on the secrets and lies that have long plagued her family.

"I want my dad to feel safe enough to tell me the things that were damning and damaging to the family," Miley revealed, hinting at the deep-seated issues she's only recently begun to confront. By confronting these secrets head-on, Miley hopes to break free from the emotional baggage that has long held her back.

And it seems like her efforts are already paying off. On the podcast, Miley shared a heartwarming story about how she brought her family together, encouraging them to prioritize communication and connection over conflict.

'Just to get each other into a room to get to counseling would have been a war,' Cyrus admitted

"I just kind of busted through the pile that stacked up and said, 'I'm here, you're here, let's start by having a good time together.' And then as we started bringing some happiness and joy into each other's lives, then we'd be in a better place to have these conversations," she explained.

Miley's journey towards healing and self-discovery is an inspiring one - and it's clear that her forthcoming album will be a powerful reflection of the lessons she's learned along the way. As fans eagerly await new music from this pop icon, they can't help but wonder what secrets she'll reveal next.

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She told Lewinsky that at one point of the 'dark decade,' half of her family members were not speaking to each other

Before their official split and divorce that was finalized in 2023, Miley said that her parents were on-and-off, as she revealed how that affected her

Cyrus admitted she, 'had a lot of loyalty' to her mother Tish, who split with father Billy Ray back in 2022 after nearly 30 years of marriage and sharing Miley, Braison, 31 and Noah, 25