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Adult Child

462 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings

A deep dive into the impact of growing up in an dysfunctional family and how to heal the unresolved pain of the past. Join Andrea and guests for raw & vulnerable conversations on topics including - codependency, complex trauma (CPTSD), alcoholism/addiction, generational trauma, and toxic shame. (Start on episode 1!!!) Follow Andrea on social - www.instagram.com/adultchildpod/ www.tiktok.com/@adultchildpod

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Healing The Inner Child Through Parts Work with Michelle Chalfant

November 08, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Michelle Chalfant is a therapist and coach who created a model called the “adult chair” to help adults recognize immature aspects of their psyche and live more emotionally healthy lives. We’re talking about what enmeshment trauma, using parts work to heal unresolved childhood wounds. Her extraordinary work has helped people all over the world get unstuck, improve their relationships, and develop healthy self-love. theadultchair.com ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️...

137 - Healing The Inner Child Through Parts Work with Michelle Chalfant

November 08, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY DETOX RETREAT March 5th-7th - Free online event w/ 14 experts teaching you strategies you can use to overcome the impact of toxic family dynamics. SIGN UP HERE! Michelle Chalfant is a therapist and coach who created a model called the “adult chair” to help adults recognize immature aspects of their psyche and live more emotionally healthy lives. We’re talking about what enmeshment trauma, using parts work to heal unresolved childhood wounds. Her extraordinary work has ...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #78 - CSA Survivors and Thrivers

November 04, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY DETOX RETREAT March 5th-7th - Free online event w/ 14 experts teaching you strategies you can use to overcome the impact of toxic family dynamics. SIGN UP HERE! Why you should DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW... Validation and Understanding: Feel seen, heard and understood like never before those who understand how you feel and what you experienced. Non-Judgmental Zone: Share your thoughts, feelings, and stories without fear of criticism or shame. Emotional Support: A safe an...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #77 - CSA Survivors and Thrivers

November 04, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Why you should DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW... Validation and Understanding: Feel seen, heard and understood like never before those who understand how you feel and what you experienced. Non-Judgmental Zone: Share your thoughts, feelings, and stories without fear of criticism or shame. Emotional Support: A safe and supportive environment to release and process those emotions that you've had bottled up inside. Authentic Connection: Relational trauma is healed through safe relationships - this a...

The Mother Wound with Bethany Webster

November 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Discover the deep-rooted impact of the mother wound on our ability to reach our full potential! Bethany Webster is an expert on healing the mother wound, coach, and the author of “Discovering the Inner Mother: A Guide to Healing the Mother Wound and Claiming Your Personal Power”. Bethany shares about coming to terms with her own mother wound and the painful realization that her mom was not the loving and caring mom she had always believed she was. We also discuss the importance of inner mo...

136 - The Mother Wound with Bethany Webster

November 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Discover the deep-rooted impact of the mother wound on our ability to reach our full potential! Bethany Webster is an expert on healing the mother wound, coach, and the author of “Discovering the Inner Mother: A Guide to Healing the Mother Wound and Claiming Your Personal Power”. Bethany shares about coming to terms with her own mother wound and the painful realization that her mom was not the loving and caring mom she had always believed she was. We also discuss the importance of inner mo...

136 - Healing the Mother Wound with Bethany Webster

November 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY DETOX RETREAT March 5th-7th - Free online event w/ 14 experts teaching you strategies you can use to overcome the impact of toxic family dynamics. SIGN UP HERE! Discover the deep-rooted impact of the mother wound on our ability to reach our full potential! Bethany Webster is an expert on healing the mother wound, coach, and the author of “Discovering the Inner Mother: A Guide to Healing the Mother Wound and Claiming Your Personal Power”. Bethany shares about coming t...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #77 - Feeling Our Feelings

October 28, 2023 21:30 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY DETOX RETREAT March 5th-7th - Free online event w/ 14 experts teaching you strategies you can use to overcome the impact of toxic family dynamics. SIGN UP HERE! ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER ...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #76 - Feeling Our Feelings

October 28, 2023 21:30 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 🛍️SHITSHOW MERCH🛍️ www.adultchildpodcast.com/shop Follow Andrea on social www.instagram.com/adultchildpod www.tiktok.com/@adultchildpod Mid-roll music source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUVEFkjqiEE&pp=ygUuYSBsaXR0bGUgaGVscCBmcm9tIG15IGZyaWVuZHMgam9lIGNvY2tlciByZW1peA%3D%3D  (I do not own the r...

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Addiction and Complex Trauma with Dr. Ingrid Clayton

October 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of her newly published memoir Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma. IG @ingridclaytonphd ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 🎙️New to pod?!? Listen to Andrea’s shitshow story in the episodes below🎙️ Ep 1 - How I learned I was an Adult Child Ep...

135 - Healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Addiction and Complex Trauma with Dr. Ingrid Clayton

October 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY DETOX RETREAT March 5th-7th - Free online event w/ 14 experts teaching you strategies you can use to overcome the impact of toxic family dynamics. SIGN UP HERE! Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of her newly published memoir Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma. IG @ingridclaytonphd ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 p...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #76 - Reparenting and Setting Goals

October 21, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY DETOX RETREAT March 5th-7th - Free online event w/ 14 experts teaching you strategies you can use to overcome the impact of toxic family dynamics. SIGN UP HERE! DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW >> A Healing Community for Adult Children of Alcoholic & Dysfunctional Families >> Gain strength, solace and support from those who know exactly how you feel! ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #75 - Reparenting and Setting Goals

October 21, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW >> A Healing Community for Adult Children of Alcoholic & Dysfunctional Families >> Gain strength, solace and support from those who know exactly how you feel! ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 🎙️New to pod?!? Listen to Andrea’s shitshow story in the episodes below🎙️ Ep 1 - How I learned I was an Adult Child Ep ...

Avoidant Attachment and Romantic Relationship Pitfalls for ACA's with Dr. Sofya Vass

October 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Dr. Sofya Vass is a fellow Adult Child, coach and author of the book Misery to MASTERY: Straight Talking Facts and Worksheets to Conquer Symptoms of Being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic!. As a coach, she works one-on-one with individuals with countless adults who have experienced trauma in childhood - Combining her experience mixed in with the latest research, she helps individuals overcome their traumatic past through one-on-one coaching and her 8-week transformative workshop. ⬇️DAMN THE ...

134 - Avoidant Attachment and Romantic Relationship Pitfalls for ACA's with Dr. Sofya Vass

October 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY DETOX RETREAT March 5th-7th - Free online event w/ 14 experts teaching you strategies you can use to overcome the impact of toxic family dynamics. SIGN UP HERE! Dr. Sofya Vass is a fellow Adult Child, coach and author of the book Misery to MASTERY: Straight Talking Facts and Worksheets to Conquer Symptoms of Being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic!. As a coach, she works one-on-one with individuals with countless adults who have experienced trauma in childhood - Combining...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #74 - Danielle G.

October 14, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Danielle who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️SHITSHOW MERCH🛍️ www.adultchildpodcast.com/shop 🎙️NEW TO THE POD🎙️ How I lear...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #75 - Danielle G.

October 14, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Danielle who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT E...

Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Procrastination and Isolation Through Self-Compassion with Laura Connell

October 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

Returning guest Laura K. Connell discusses her recently published book It's Not Your Fault - The Subconscious Reasons We Self-Sabotage and How to Stop. Laura is a trauma-informed author and coach who helps her clients uncover blind spots that lead to relationship struggles and self-sabotage. She writes about healing dysfunctional family dynamics at her website laurakconnell.com. Listen to Laura’s story here! ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.m...

133 - Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Procrastination and Isolation Through Self-Compassion with Laura Connell

October 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

Returning guest Laura K. Connell discusses her recently published book It's Not Your Fault - The Subconscious Reasons We Self-Sabotage and How to Stop. Laura is a trauma-informed author and coach who helps her clients uncover blind spots that lead to relationship struggles and self-sabotage. She writes about healing dysfunctional family dynamics at her website laurakconnell.com. Listen to Laura’s story here! ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #74 - Eileen P.

October 07, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Eileen who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #73 - Eileen P.

October 07, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Eileen who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️SHITSHOW MERCH🛍️ www.adultchildpodcast.com/shop 🎙️NEW TO THE POD🎙️ How I learne...

132 - Healing Intergenerational Trauma - From Inherited Pain to Lasting Change with Dr. Mariel Buqué

October 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Dr. Mariel Buqué is a Columbia University-trained Psychologist, intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of the upcoming book Break the Cycle: Shifting from Generational Trauma to Generational Abundance.  She provides courses for healing difficult emotions and building healthy relationships and provides corporate wellness consultations to Fortune 100 companies including Google, Twitter, Capital One, and Facebook. She shares mental health tips with an online community of over 700K com...

Healing Intergenerational Trauma - From Inherited Pain to Lasting Change with Dr. Mariel Buqué

October 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Dr. Mariel Buqué is a Columbia University-trained Psychologist, intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of the upcoming book Break the Cycle: Shifting from Generational Trauma to Generational Abundance.  She provides courses for healing difficult emotions and building healthy relationships and provides corporate wellness consultations to Fortune 100 companies including Google, Twitter, Capital One, and Facebook. She shares mental health tips with an online community of over 700K com...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #72 - Denise G.

September 30, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Denise who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️SHITSHOW MERCH🛍️ www.adultchildpodcast.com/shop 🎙️NEW TO THE POD🎙️ How I learne...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #73 - Denise G.

September 30, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Denise who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT...

131 - Healing Complex Trauma Through Experiential Therapy w/ Tian Dayton

September 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Tian Dayton is a trailblazer in the field of healing and recovery, an accomplished author and psychotherapist, She has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of complex trauma experienced in alcoholic and dysfunctional families. Her groundbreaking book, "The ACoA Trauma Syndrome," has become a beacon of hope for those struggling with the long-lasting effects of growing up in such environments. Through her research and expertise, Tian sheds light on the unique chal...

Healing Complex Trauma Through Experiential Therapy w/ Tian Dayton

September 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Tian Dayton is a trailblazer in the field of healing and recovery, an accomplished author and psychotherapist, She has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of complex trauma experienced in alcoholic and dysfunctional families. Her groundbreaking book, "The ACoA Trauma Syndrome," has become a beacon of hope for those struggling with the long-lasting effects of growing up in such environments. Through her research and expertise, Tian sheds light on the unique chal...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #72- Lisa R.

September 23, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Lisa who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱 ...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #71 - Lisa R.

September 23, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Lisa who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️SHITSHOW MERCH🛍️ www.adultchildpodcast.com/shop 🎙️NEW TO THE POD🎙️ How I learned ...

Addicted to Fear & Chaos - The Adult Child Inner Drug Store w/ Dr. Scott Lyons

September 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Procrastination, toxic relationships, running late, not paying our bills, staring arguments - these are just a few of the ways adult children of alcoholic and dysfunctional family manifest chaos in their lives. In today’s episode, we discuss ACA Laundry List Trait 8 - “we became addicted to excitement” and how growing up in a dysfunctional family oriented our nervous system towards fear and excitement in adulthood. Dr. Scott Lyons (@DrScottLyons) is a holistic psychologist, educator, a re...

130 - Addicted to Fear & Chaos - The Adult Child Inner Drug Store w/ Dr. Scott Lyons

September 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Procrastination, toxic relationships, running late, not paying our bills, staring arguments - these are just a few of the ways adult children of alcoholic and dysfunctional family manifest chaos in their lives. In today’s episode, we discuss ACA Laundry List Trait 8 - “we became addicted to excitement” and how growing up in a dysfunctional family oriented our nervous system towards fear and excitement in adulthood. Dr. Scott Lyons (@DrScottLyons) is a holistic psychologist, educator, a ren...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #71 - Kathi L.

September 16, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Jessie who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #70 - Kathi L.

September 16, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Jessie who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️SHITSHOW MERCH🛍️ www.adultchildpodcast.com/shop 🎙️NEW TO THE POD🎙️ How I learne...

Internal Family Systems, Parts Work & Procrastination w/ Terry Baranski

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Terry Baranski is a trauma-informed Internal Family Systems practitioner who focuses on root causes rather than symptoms. In today's episode, we dive deep into the IFS modality - what it is and why it works - and even do a mini-IFS session with yours truly (Andrea) as the client. Terry Baranski No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Dick Schwartz ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅...

129 - Internal Family Systems, Parts Work & Procrastination w/ Terry Baranski

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Terry Baranski is a trauma-informed Internal Family Systems practitioner who focuses on root causes rather than symptoms. In today's episode, we dive deep into the IFS modality - what it is and why it works - and even do a mini-IFS session with yours truly (Andrea) as the client. Terry Baranski No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Dick Schwartz ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #70 - Jessie H.

September 09, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Jessie who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT...

128 - Fear of Abandonment, People Pleasing and Inner Child Wounds with Energy Healing Practitioner John Steen

September 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

John Steen is an energy healing practitioner and fellow adult child of an alcoholic. He grew up in Boston with an alcoholic mother and emotionally unavailable father in a volatile and chaotic household. John hit an emotional bottom in October 2020, which made him realize that despite his years of therapy and 12-step programs - he still had not addressed his fear of abandonment, people-pleasing tendencies and inner child wounds.  His subsequent recovery journey led him to Field Dynamics - a...

Fear of Abandonment, People Pleasing and Inner Child Wounds with Energy Healing Practitioner John Steen

September 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

John Steen is an energy healing practitioner and fellow adult child of an alcoholic. He grew up in Boston with an alcoholic mother and emotionally unavailable father in a volatile and chaotic household. John hit an emotional bottom in October 2020, which made him realize that despite his years of therapy and 12-step programs - he still had not addressed his fear of abandonment, people-pleasing tendencies and inner child wounds.  His subsequent recovery journey led him to Field Dynamics - a...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #69 - Diana W.

September 02, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Diana who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱...

127 - Can a Narcissist Change with Ben Taylor

August 30, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MB

Ben Taylor is a "self-aware narcissist" who educates the public on narcissistic personality disorder, and coach helping individuals navigate relationships with narcissists. Lhttps://www.instagram.com/rawmotivations https://www.youtube.com/rawmotivations ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussi...

Can a Narcissist Change with Ben Taylor

August 30, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MB

Ben Taylor is a "self-aware narcissist" who educates the public on narcissistic personality disorder, and coach helping individuals navigate relationships with narcissists. Lhttps://www.instagram.com/rawmotivations https://www.youtube.com/rawmotivations ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #68 - The Power of Healing Communities

August 26, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW >> A Healing Community for Adult Children of Alcoholic & Dysfunctional Families >> Gain strength, solace and support from those who know exactly how you feel! https://theshitshow.mn.co ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️SHITSHOW MERCH🛍️ www.adultchildpodcast.com/shop Follow Andrea on social ⬇ 📸 www.instagram.com/adultchildpod 🎵 www.ti...

126 - Healing Trauma Caused by Cults and Escaping NXIVM w/ Sarah Edmondson

August 23, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

Sarah Edmondson joins the show to share her experience of escaping the NXIVM cult, her childhood experiences that made her susceptible to joining the organization, and how to heal trauma caused by high-control organizations. Sarah was featured in HBO's NXIVM documentary, spent over a decade in the cult before eventually breaking free, is the host of the podcast A Little Bit Culty, and the author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN ...

Healing Trauma Caused by Cults and Escaping NXIVM w/ Sarah Edmondson

August 23, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

Sarah Edmondson joins the show to share her experience of escaping the NXIVM cult, her childhood experiences that made her susceptible to joining the organization, and how to heal trauma caused by high-control organizations. Sarah was featured in HBO's NXIVM documentary, spent over a decade in the cult before eventually breaking free, is the host of the podcast A Little Bit Culty, and the author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN ...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #67 - Adela Q.

August 19, 2023 10:20 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Adela who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱...

125 - Healing From Toxic & Narcissistic Parents w/ Jerry Wise

August 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Jerry Wise, MA, MS, CLC has been a marriage and family therapist, addictions therapist, ACOA expert, and codependency expert with over 40 years of professional experience. As a self-differentiation and relationship systems coach, he uses his knowledge in family systems theory to help clients get unstuck from family dysfunction and find a true sense of Self. Jerry's YouTube Channel Key takeaways: What are the unique challenges that adult children of narcissistic parents face What to consi...

Healing From Toxic & Narcissistic Parents w/ Jerry Wise

August 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Jerry Wise, MA, MS, CLC has been a marriage and family therapist, addictions therapist, ACOA expert, and codependency expert with over 40 years of professional experience. As a self-differentiation and relationship systems coach, he uses his knowledge in family systems theory to help clients get unstuck from family dysfunction and find a true sense of Self. Jerry's YouTube Channel Key takeaways: What are the unique challenges that adult children of narcissistic parents face What to consi...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #66 - Abbey P.

August 12, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Today we are joined by Shitshow Abbey who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery.  Key takeaways: How Abbey’s childhood trauma shapes her adult life and the path to healing Discover the crucial role of professional help and a supportive community in Abbey's healing journey The lasting impact of childhood parentification on adult boundary-setting Exploring trauma's effects on relationships: From self-discovery t...

124 - Intimacy Disorders & Childhood Trauma w/ Paul Gilmartin

August 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

An intimacy disorder refers to a condition where an individual experiences difficulties in forming and maintaining close, healthy, and meaningful relationships with others. This can manifest in various ways - sex addiction, sexual anorexia, sexual compulsion, or love addiction. Intimacy disorders are typically the result of experiencing childhood trauma that resulted in the fear of abandonment or fear of engulfment. Paul Gilmartin is a comedian, healing force and host of the podcast Mental ...

Intimacy Disorders & Childhood Trauma w/ Paul Gilmartin

August 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

An intimacy disorder refers to a condition where an individual experiences difficulties in forming and maintaining close, healthy, and meaningful relationships with others. This can manifest in various ways - sex addiction, sexual anorexia, sexual compulsion, or love addiction. Intimacy disorders are typically the result of experiencing childhood trauma that resulted in the fear of abandonment or fear of engulfment. Paul Gilmartin is a comedian, healing force and host of the podcast Mental ...

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