Finally Enough with Anna Wickham

You asked, I answered! I heard from listeners regarding the challenges you have with setting boundaries. In this episode, we'll talk about: The 2 biggest things I see that cause misunderstandings about how to set boundaries What to do when people don't listen to your boundary What to do if you feel anxious or guilty when considering setting a boundary The difference between boundaries and...

If you struggle to understand why bad things happen to us, if you have a hard time understanding why there is so much suffering in the world, or if you struggle to believe in a loving god because of all the pain and fear around us, this episode is for you. Today I offer an alternative perspective to "everything happens for a reason" or "God works in mysterious ways" -- explanat...

If you ever feel like you're spinning too many plates but if you stop, everything will fall apart, this episode is for you. At first, feeling like you have control of everything feels powerful and exhilarating-- until you're moving faster and faster and suddenly, it feels like it's spinning out of control. Does this ever happen to you? I'm very familiar with this feeling. Through m...

Anna Wickham and Jana Wilson talk about childhood trauma, finding healing, the ongoing journey of healing, setting boundaries, and forgiveness of caregivers who perpetrated trauma. Jana Wilson shares about her recently released prescriptive memoir, "Wise Little One," detailing how she healed from childhood trauma. Buy it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3Fg68y5 In this interview, you'...

In my coaching program, Reparenting You , I teach 5 steps you can use when you are triggered and need to find grounding, inner safety, peace, and regulation. But how do they work in real life, messy situations? In this episode, I go through a real life trigger that happened to me several years ago and how the 5 steps would intervene to turn a shame spiral downward into a healing spiral upward. I j...

Do you find yourself resentful doing things that you started out doing joyfully? Do you begin a project with passion, only to easily get burnt out and ready to move on to a different project... and the same thing happen again? Do you ever feel like your offerings go unappreciated by your family, friends, bosses, or coworkers? If so, this episode is for you. Today we talk about what's really going...

Today on the podcast, I talk more about a spiritual perspective on moving through challenging, painful times in our lives. Bookmark this podcast episode to revisit when you are going through a period of suffering. We'll talk about: Why controlling, focusing on our issue, and resisting reality doesn't work-- and what to do instead How to have peace now instead of waiting until your specific...

We all know those times. Those times when nothing is working out. When you thought you saw the plan at one point, but now the whole thing is so far gone, that you just *know* you've been forgotten. You start to lose faith: "There was never any plan. I'm all on my own." If you've lost hope and faith, today's episode is for you. You'll be reminded that you are never lef...

Are childhood trauma and spirituality connected? YES! These seemingly unrelated areas are intrinsically connected to one another. In today's episode, discover: Why childhood trauma creates the believe that you are not safe in the world, and how to find and experience safety in your body now How childhood trauma negatively impacts your ability to connect with god, even if you have strong religious...

Do you feel cynical, angry, and have been told you have a hard "outer shell"? Are you critical of yourself and others and have difficulty trusting others and letting them in? Do you struggle with vulnerability and intimacy? Are you destructive, explosive, or self destructive? If so, your inner teenager may be running your life. In this episode we'll discuss the lesser known (but VERY...

If you are on the trauma healing journey and struggle with codependency (and most trauma sufferers do in at least some capacity), this episode is for you. I'm sharing my story of codependency recovery so that you know that you are not alone. It's the good, the bad, and the ugly-- and I hope it reminds you that there is ALWAYS hope and the ability to pursue a new path, even if you (like me...

Tried everything and still not sleeping well? I believe a huge number of people who experience difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep are really having a stress response -- fight, flight, freeze, fawn -- rather than simply not being able to sleep. I believe many people experience anxiety and panic that keeps them from getting sleep rather than simply insomnia (and they may not even realize...

We come to a point in our adult life where we realize that all the things we were told would bring us happiness and fulfillment have just led us to a dead end. Today I want to dive deep into a totally different way to approach life, one that transcends what we see with our eyes: the spiritual way. The spiritual approach to life sees beyond face value to what is happening under the surface in us an...

Do you feel like a chameleon, able to adapt to any situation and show up as whatever others need? Do you feel like you don't know who you are or what you want? Do you experience anxiety when you show up as your authentic self? Do some people in your life reject or criticize you when you show up authentically? If so, this episode is for you. In today's episode, you'll learn: Why you str...

Have you ever wondered if you are codependent? If you've done any research on it, it might be confusing to answer that question due to the complex nature of codependency, plus the fact that it is often misunderstood -- even by many therapists!  In this episode, you'll learn:  What codependency is Signs and symptoms of codependency How to heal codependency Why it is often misunderstood, a...

"You should be grateful for what you have! Don't you know that some people don't even have food to eat?!" So many of us have a troubled relationship with gratitude without even realizing it. Gratitude is often misunderstood and used as a tool of shame, guilt, and toxic positivity rather the the life-transforming practice that it truly is. In this episode, we will explain what toxic gratitude is, h...

This is my never-before-told story of leaving the Evangelical church, becoming an atheist for 6 years, and then finding a spirituality of my own understanding. I share this story not because I feel I've arrived at the "right" belief, but to share the hope that peace and happiness are within reach, in the unique way meant for you.  In this episode, I'll share:  The reasons I left the Evangelical ch...

Feelings and triggers, large and small, that emerge in our daily lives are a chance for us to heal and deepen our relationship with ourselves. But how do we do that, instead of beating ourselves up, using distraction or numbing to avoid our feelings, or projecting our feelings onto others?  In today's dynamic episode, you'll learn exactly how to do just that.  We'll talk about:  How...

Finding pleasurable, enjoyable activities can be difficult for those who are in recovery from trauma and addiction. In this episode, we will unpack exactly why that is, and how you can get started finding the things in life that light you up and make you feel good.  Things covered in this episode:  How addiction is merely a symptom of underlying trauma, and addictions outside of alcohol...

From this episode:  Discover Your Light Podcast with Pawan Nair & Muskan Sharma: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GewEod6yRREQWNLaCZYQk Living Untethered by Michael A. Singer: https://amzn.to/3UviNm6 Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://amzn.to/3h6qTno My signature coaching program, Free to Be. Learn more or enroll here: https://www.annawickham.com/free-to-be The hymn "It Is Well With My...