Childhood trauma can impact a person's emotional and physical health and personal relationships even when they're an adult, causing issues like addiction and co-dependency.

Recently we sat down for an interview with Andrea Ashley on the Adult Child podcast, and today for our very special 200th episode; we're sharing that interview with you right here!

We're going deep and sharing the back story from our troubled teen years to what happened that flipped the switch to bring forth our childhood traumas and how that has impacted our marriage.

On this episode of Destined to Be, we walk you through the moment that almost shattered our relationship, the work we've done to overcome co-dependency in our marriage, and what we are doing to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma with our own children.

Listen in for insight into EMDR therapy, Imago Dialogue, and using breath, sound, and movement to release untreated shadows. Plus, we share some great resources that examine the cause and effect of childhood trauma on adults.

Key Takeaways

How Jeremiah's childhood trauma led to a pattern of addictive behaviors and a 'never enough' mentality

How Mallory's childhood trauma led to her abandonment issues

The break with Mallory's family that flipped the switch to shine the light on our individual childhood traumas

What happened in June 2021 that almost broke us as a couple

The shift that created a perfect storm and a runway for realness in our marriage

How childhood traumas express themselves in adulthood

How adult child work can help you return to who you were meant to be

How to use Imago Dialogue to help each partner feel seen, heard, and validated

How to use breath, sound, and movement to release untreated shadows

How to break the childhood trauma cycle

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Resources

Adult Child Podcast

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself

The Laundry List: The ACoA Experience

Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families

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