Adult Child

You can’t heal what you’re still afraid to look at. This is about confronting what’s been buried—and learning to stop abandoning yourself in the process. In today’s episode, Andrea is diving deep into Steps 4–7 of the ACA program. These ask us to face the pain we’ve been avoiding, break dysfunctional family programming, and peel back the layers of protection to finally get back to you. How Step 4...

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Ever felt trapped by your past? Today we are peeling back the layers of family dysfunction, revealing how to reclaim control and begin healing. In this raw and revealing episode, Andrea is tackling Steps 1-3 of the ACA program, which can be summed up as - "I see it, I own it, I change it." Step 1: I see it - Acknowledging and admitting the depth and impact of the dysfunction experienced in...

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Toxic shame isn’t just a feeling—it’s a state of being, hardwired into our nervous system through childhood experiences. Let's break down the neuroscience behind toxic shame and see how we can begin to rewire our brains for healing. ​Robyn Gobbel is a psychotherapist specializing in relational neuroscience, translating complex brain science into practical strategies for parents and professiona...

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Patrick Teahan is a licensed independent clinical social worker and childhood trauma specialist who helps adults heal from dysfunctional family dynamics. Through his Through his online community and YouTube channel, he guides people in breaking free from toxic patterns, reclaiming intimacy, and building healthier relationships., he guides people in breaking free from toxic patterns, reclaiming int...

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Explore how a lifetime of chronic stress and fear can lead to nervous system dysregulation, and how somatic healing can help rewire our responses to trauma. Dive into this episode to uncover the transformative power of understanding and healing our deepest unseen wounds. Irene Lyon , MSC, is a renowned nervous system specialist and master somatic practitioner who has dedicated her career to unders...

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What if the behaviors that cause you the most pain are actually trying to help you? Or what if those harsh voices in your head are not your enemies, but protectors that have gone off course? Tammy Sollenberger is a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, the host of The One Inside: An IFS Podcast , as well as the author of " The One Inside: 30 Days to Your Authentic Self ." Nerv...

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Rebecca C. Mandeville is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Complex Trauma Professional, and an internationally recognized expert in Family Systems. She began conducting her research on what she later named family scapegoating abuse (FSA) while serving as Core Faculty at the world-renowned Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now known as Sofia University). Rebecca has dedicated her 20-year c...

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Setting boundaries isn't just about saying no; it's about saying yes to a healthier, more authentic self. Dive into this episode to discover how boundaries are the cornerstone of healing from childhood wounds. Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, host of the podcast Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery , and a fellow member of The Shitshow community. In this powerful episo...

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When the daughter of two narcissist parents turns her life experiences into empathy and understanding to help others heal. Dr. Melissa Fenton is a licensed mental health therapist who combines traditional psychotherapy with spiritual practices. She shares her personal journey from childhood trauma to healing, providing insights into how adversity forged her professional path and therapeutic approa...

Shitshow Faith shares about her growth and healing since her original episode SHITSHOW SATURDAY #65 - Faith  (8/5/2023) ⬇️ 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 SHIT...

Our struggles with intimacy often root back to the childhood boundaries set—or not set—by our parents. Today's a conversation is a deep dive into the complex world of emotional inheritance with Paul Gilmartin , renowned stand-up comedian and host of The Mental Illness Happy Hour . In this raw & revealing, Paul recounts his fight with addiction & depression - the hard choices about medi...

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Today's conversation could fundamentally alter your understanding of health and heritage. We're joined by Mark Wolynn , a visionary in the field of inherited family trauma and the author of " It Didn't Start With You. " From a personal medical mystery to groundbreaking therapeutic approaches, Mark shares how past generations' traumas might be influencing our lives today. K...

Meet Nate: Confronting Parentification and People-Pleasing... Growing up with an absent father and a parentifying mother amidst the backdrop of divorce, Nate was often the glue holding his fragmented family together. From a young age, the responsibilities thrust upon him shaped his early identity as the hero child, tasked with more than a child should bear. It wasn’t until a defining argument with...

How do the shadows of childhood shape the light of our future? Catherine Gildiner , an acclaimed clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery , unveils the profound transformations that emerge from the darkest of childhood traumas. Cathy shares insights from her therapy sessions, exploring how new...

BREATHE TO HEAL: A 6-Week Journey of Somatic Release  - Get your spot here LIMITED CAPACITY -->  adultchildpodcast.com/breathetoheal Shitshow Jamie shares about her growth and healing since her original episode SHITSHOW SATURDAY #24 - Jamie W. (10/16/2022) ⬇️ DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY ⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8...

An update into my personal saga of hitting rock bottom with burnout and clawing my way back to a breakthrough that’s set to transform the Adult Child podcast. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s packed with the kind of radical honesty you’ve come to expect. Strap in for a journey from chaos to clarity and find out what’s next for this podcast. ⬇️ DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY ⬇️...