Bad Childhood by The Optimistic Therapist
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Hosted by Natalie Hartney LPC, survivor in childhood and thriver in life, Bad Childhood by The Optimistic Therapist is an interactive mental health podcast that explores the twists, turns, terrors and triumphs of being a child in chaos. Among personal stories of mystery, lies, and a potential spy, you'll hear unreserved therapeutic insights from a licensed professional who's been through it all. With a new trigger warning each episode, we'll expertly broach topics like extreme emotions, self esteem, and relationship dynamics. Our 'Things Therapists Know' segment will explore how to reframe your own bad past in healthy and helpful ways. Therapy is expensive, listening is free! NEW EPISODES available every other Wednesday morning.
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Episodes
Trigger Warning:Grooming and Sex Boundary Violation
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBNo cute names, this is what this episode is all about!
Rescuing the HUMAN from HUMiliAtioN
November 17, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBMany bad childhood survivors grapple with deep feelings of humiliation-feelings that exist in us, and are at risk of being aroused as long as we try to silence them. In this episode I introduce a first step exercise to help you reintroduce those parts to your broader self.
DON'T PANIC The bad shit can be unlearned
November 03, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBEver feel like you're stupid. Just maybe you are really really smart. In this episode I talk about the forces that can teach us to think of ourselves as stupid, as evidenced by poor academic performance. I'll share with you some things that conspire against us in a bad childhood-and I'll encourage you to think differently about yourself, and your abilities!
You're not overreacting, you're just a bit reactive!
October 20, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBUnderstanding our reactivity can help us to manage relationships better. In this episode, I talk about why we develop reactivity, and how to start identifying when maybe you have reacted, when a response is what was called for! Trigger Warning: sex boundary violation/neglect/chaos
Disorganization: Abandoned but Attached
October 08, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis episode we explore attachment styles, and I share an important fact about how we attach to others. And the news is better than you may expect!
Circles of Shame and an Introduction to the Spy
October 07, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHave you ever felt like your bad childhood wasn't helped by the judgement and negativity of others, especially those in positions of authority? Me too! And, I'll introduce you to "the spy", and tell you how he entered our lives.
Bad Beginnings of the Optimistic Therapist
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThe pilot! Meet Natalie, and listen to what the podcast is all about.