Andrea Ashley

Adult Child

Raw, honest, and a little unhinged - Adult Child dives into the lasting impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family. Host Andrea Ashley, a recovering shitshow with 17 years sober, unpacks complex trauma, codependency, and inner child healing with unapologetic authenticity and zero BS.

Author

Andrea Ashley

Category

Education

Podcast website

redcircle.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

170 - The Intersection of Trauma, ADHD and Toxic Family Dynamics w/ Kristen Carder 10.07.2024

Kristen Carder is the host of the I Have ADHD podcast (7.5 million downloads) and a dually certified coach who has supported thousands of people with ADHD worldwide. Her extensive experience working with ADHDers began in 2012, and she now leads a global community of adults with ADHD in her coaching program, FOCUSED .  Timestamps 8:20 – Coming to terms with your childhood trauma 15:22 - Breaking th...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #112 - Grief, Growth & Friendships 06.07.2024

A recording a recent Shitshow support group. Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families dive deep into the rollercoaster of emotions, personal growth, and the importance of authentic connections. Key takeaways : Embrace Emotions : It's crucial to accept and understand our feelings, no matter how difficult they may seem, for true emotional growth. Genuine Connections Matter : The struggle to main...

169 - Narcissistic Parents, Relationship Relapses & Trauma Bonds w/ Jerry Wise 03.07.2024

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. Free 84-Minute Training: 13 Practices t...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #111 - Jesse D. 29.06.2024

⬇️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🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️ SHITSHOW MERCH 🛍️...

168 - The Fragmented Self: Parts Work & Dissociation w/ Jesse D. 26.06.2024

Fellow member of The Shitshow Jesse joins us to discuss the intricate dynamics of trauma responses, dissociation, and the importance of understanding and nurturing the fragmented parts of oneself. Complex trauma can lead to fragmentation of the self, where a person's identity splits into distinct parts to cope with overwhelming experiences. These parts often include a wounded inner children ho...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #110 - Relationship Martyrs 22.06.2024

⬇️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🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️ SHITSHOW MERCH 🛍️...

167 - Gaslighting, Imposter Syndrome & Emotional Attunement w/ Amelia Kelley 19.06.2024

Dr. Amelia Kelley is a trauma-informed therapist, author, podcaster and researcher. Her specialties include; Art therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR and Brainspotting as well as being a certified meditation and Yoga instructor. Her work focuses on women’s issues, empowering survivors of abuse and relationship trauma, Highly Sensitive Persons, motivation, healthy living, and adult ADHD.  S...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #109 - Jo S. 15.06.2024

⬇️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🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️ SHITSHOW MERCH 🛍️...

166 - Becoming a Healthy Adult: Overcoming Trauma & Survival Patterns w/ Lori Jean Glass 12.06.2024

Lori Jean Glass is an expert in the field of emotional wellness, specializing in healing from the profound impacts of growing up in a dysfunctional family and navigating the complexities of Complex PTSD. As the CEO and founder of Pivot - a groundbreaking relationship coaching program - which combines her extensive knowledge in attachment theory, neuroscience, and holistic healing practices to prov...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #108 - Psychedelic-Assisted Healing 08.06.2024

Members of the Shitshow Community share their experience of using psychedelics as part of the healing process. ⬇️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...

165 - The Transformational Trip: Psychedelic-Assisted Healing w/ Myles Katz 05.06.2024

🔑 Could the key to overcoming deep-rooted wounds lie in the transformative power of psychedelics?! Myles Katz has been at the forefront of the legal psychedelics for personal growth and healing since 2018. As the founder of one of the first legal psychedelic retreats in Amsterdam, which served over 1,000 clients before its closure one year ago. He is the founder of Confluence Retreats – where he...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #107 - Shelley E. 01.06.2024

⬇️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🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️ SHITSHOW MERCH 🛍️...

164 - Quantum Healing for Addiction and Trauma: Emotional Release Therapy, Light Exposure & Circadian Rhythm w/ Andeea Rae 29.05.2024

Andeea Rae is a licensed counselor and certified in Applied Quantum Biology with 16 years of freedom from substance use disorder and bulimia nervosa. Her background is in addiction counseling and for 6 years she has worked at one of the world's most renowned treatment centers and leaders in the field of addiction. She is the founder and CEO of Quantum Pages where she is practicing Quantum Heal...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #106 - Learning to Thrive 25.05.2024

⬇️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🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️ SHITSHOW MERCH 🛍️...

163 - Breaking The Shame: Adult Children of Sex Addicts w/ Dr. Kenneth Adams 22.05.2024

Specializing in emotional enmeshment, covert incest and sex addiction, Dr. Kenneth Adams is a therapist and EMDR practitioner with 40+ years of experience. He is the author of 4 books, including A Light in the Dark: The Hidden Legacy of Adult Children of Sex Addicts , This groundbreaking book details the unique issues experienced by adult children who grew up with a sexually addicted parent, and o...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #105 - Healing From Narcissistic Abuse 18.05.2024

Three members of the Shitshow community get real and raw about their experience and healing from narcissistic abuse. ⬇️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 NAT...

162 - Cutting Toxic Ties: Healing From Family Estrangement w/ Matt Kollock 15.05.2024

Healing from childhood trauma and neglect has a new soundtrack... Matt Kollock is an alt-indie rocker hailing in New Mexico by way of Wisconsin. His second album ‘Family Plot’ will be released on June 21st, 2024 and is inspired by his dysfunctional childhood. The first part of the album focuses on the trauma and neglect of his childhood as a sheltered, isolated and “too-sensitive” boy. Side two ex...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #104 - Mitchell 11.05.2024

Today we are joined by Shitshow Mitchell who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his 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 di...

161 - Abandonment Trauma Expert Susan Anderson on Rejection and Equating Love with Insecurity 08.05.2024

The QUEEN of Abandonment Trauma Susan Anderson returns to the pod, With more than 30 years of clinical experience, she has helped tens of thousands overcome abandonment trauma and its aftermath of self sabotaging patterns. In today's episode, we discuss... Rejection trauma and the impact of being ostracized by your peers The role of positive narcissism and defensive abandonmen t in our social...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #103 - Coping With Change 04.05.2024

⬇️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🐱   www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️ SHITSHOW MERCH 🛍️ ww...

160 - Betrayal Bonds, Enmeshment and Sex Addiction w/ Dr. Lara Dye 01.05.2024

Dr. Lara Dye is a psychologist who specializes on treating childhood relational trauma that ultimately results in substance, love and sex addictions. Her treatment approach is focused on understanding how particular childhood traumas cause humans to grow destructive defense mechanisms. Those defenses, while originally a solution to the pain of the childhood situation, ultimately decrease healthy a...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #102 - Parenting with Complex PTSD 27.04.2024

Two mom's of the Shitshow community get real and raw about their struggles and growth of parenting with Complex PTSD. ⬇️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 SHITSHO...

159 - Allowing Our Feelings & Parenting w/ Janet Lansbury 24.04.2024

Janet Lansbury has helped hundreds of thousands of parents as an educator, best-selling author and podcast host. Her passion for parenting began when motherhood turned out not to be the fulfilling and magical experience she had anticipated. Riddled with anxiety, fear and shame - Janet sought guidance from infant expert Magda Gerber. We discuss the challenges of parenting with trauma, the importanc...

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #101 - Unconditional Love 20.04.2024

Today's episode is a recent recording from a Shitshow Support group. ⬇️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...

158 - Stop People-Pleasing & Find Your Power w/ Hailey Magee 17.04.2024

Hailey Magee is a certified life coach who helps people around the world stop people pleasing and find their power. Her upcoming book " Stop People Pleasing And Find Your Power" provides a nuanced perspective on boundary-setting, self-advocacy and research-supported strategies for change. Key topics discussed - Having needs does not make you needy Others being unable to meet your needs is...

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