Dear Little Me

Growing up with an absent parent leaves you carrying the trauma of abandonment. In this episode, Dawn shares a conversation with Shalina Lodhia, who delves into the impact of growing up without a father. Shalina is an Intergenerational Trauma Counsellor empowering South Asian Women. You can find Shalina via her website https://www.indiandiaspora.org/news/meet-shalina-lodhia-intergenerational-...

Abandoned by her mother at just two weeks of age, Ashana's childhood continued to be a series of abandonments. Despite being a bright kid who loved school, this lack of love and care turned Ashana’s life into chaos. From as early as eleven months of age, Ashana’s mother would put coffee in her bottle, sparking a lifelong caffeine addiction. As a teenager, still seeking that adrenaline rush and wit...

My mother is a narcissist and it nearly broke me. Sarah Reilly is a highly successful life coach and an expert on narcissism. Having grown up with a narcissistic mother, Sarah found herself in relationships with narcissists because, as she explains, dating a narcissist didn’t raise any red flags for her. When difficult, abusive, and frustrating human connections are all you’ve ever known, toxic be...

Did you use dissociation to find safety as a child? or did you use perfectionism and neglecting your own needs to achieve that sense of security. In this episode, Dawn speaks with Mandy L Harvey, a Trauma Healing Guide, about her childhood experiences of feeling unsafe and how her mind and body worked together to protect her. Mandy is a Trauma Healing Guide. You can find Mandy via her website...

In Part 2 of Jen's story we hear about the healing, the growth and the power. We listen as Jen shares how she learned to set boundaries, prioritize her own needs, and create a new life after trauma. Tune in for a truly inspiring tale of healing and hope. In this episode, we dive into Jen's harrowing journey of overcoming a lifetime of trauma. Growing up with a narcissistic step-father who was verb...

The trauma experienced by your parent or grandparent, changes your DNA. It changes who you are. In this mini episode Dawn shares this chat with Johanna Lynn who has studied the impacts of the trauma we inherit from our family of origin & how this shapes our lives. You can find Johanna Lynn via her website https://www.johannalynn.ca/work-with-me-1 Join Our Subscriber Community for just $5 per m...

When your mother is obsessed with beauty, you can never feel pretty enough. You can never be enough.  Dawn Shares this mini episode with Lauren who received some damaging messages about looks, weight and how perfect she needed to be, to be enough. Join Our Subscriber Community for just $5 per month. Support us and GET THIS PODCAST AD FREE, SPONSORSHIP FREE and RECEIVE ACCESS TO SUBSCRIBER ONL...

In this episode, we dive into Jen's harrowing journey of overcoming a lifetime of trauma. Growing up with a narcissistic step-father who was verbally, physically, and emotionally abusive, Jen faced unimaginable challenges from a young age. Desperately needing to escape this toxic environment, Jen joined the army at 17, only to find herself in many more unsafe situations in Iraq. Returning home dee...

Growing up in a home with harsh discipline can change who you are. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Carolyn who tells of how constantly being told what you are doing wrong without any explanation as to how to do better, can leave you in a very dark space. Join Our Subscriber Community for just $5 per month. Support us and GET THIS PODCAST AD FREE, SPONSORSHIP FREE and RECEIVE ACCESS TO SUBSCRIBE...

When your parent abandons you over and over again throughout your life, you may ultimately need to cut them out of your life to protect yourself and your sanity. To protect your unborn children. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Annette who shares with us how she was abandoned by teen parents and has spent her life searching for people who can be her family. Join Our Subscriber Community for...

In this powerful episode, Reanna shares her inspiring journey of growing up in a strict, controlling, religious environment and how she was able to de-program those childhood messages to find freedom, self-compassion and purpose.  Reanna openly discusses the deep challenges of growing up in a church steeped in verbal and physical abuse, body and sexual shame, and a congregation that places bl...

Mikah’s story involved years of chaos and trauma but she is determined to break the cycles that came before. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Mikah Meeks who shares how she is breaking the cycles of trauma and abandonment for her son. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast to join...

At five years of age, Susannah was trapped in a home filled with domestic violence. In this mini episode, Dawn shares Susannah's story of a childhood filled with chaos and abuse, which ultimately led to Susannah becoming disconnected from her emotions. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Superca...

In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of silence and family secrets on everything! and particularly your future relationships. Michelle’s childhood was marked by prolonged episodes of silence whenever she asked a difficult question or did something that was deemed wrong. These silences often lasted for days, creating an environment of tension and loneliness. Michelle reveals that her...

Do you hear it? That’s the heartbeat of Little You.  Beneath all the layers of low self-esteem, the fear of rejection, the trust issues, and the crippling anxiety, your inner-child is there, and she wants you to listen. Tune in to this episode to get an important update on the podcast. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via...

Alison’s mother was abusive. Family life felt chaotic and as one of the eldest siblings, Alison felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility to keep her younger siblings safe. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Alison who went no contact with her Mother at a young age. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via the Apple Po...

Jennifer’s Father was controlling. The trauma he had experienced in childhood created a need for safety and control. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Psychotherapist Jennifer Nurick who tells of how much a controlling parent can affect us throughout our lives. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via the Apple Podcasts App or go...

What happens when your Mother tells you a secret she has kept from you your entire life? Dawn Shares this mini episode with Vanessa whose mother kept a secret from her for years, that eventually blew their relationship apart. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast to join if you listen vi...

Do you hear it? That’s the heartbeat of Little You.  Beneath all the layers of low self-esteem, the fear of rejection, the trust issues, and the crippling anxiety, your inner-child is there, and she wants you to listen. Tune in to this episode to get an important update on the podcast. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via...

By the time Abby was a teen she had experienced immense levels of trauma, but she remained unseen, unheard and unsafe. Dawn Shares a mini episode with Abby Teixeira, Women’s Transformational Coach, about the effects of trauma on teens and how teens going off the rails is a cry for help. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via...

Keeping the secrets of a toxic family can make you sick. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Brooklyn who tells her story of being made to keep secrets around her alcoholic mother and the toxic dynamics within her family. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast to join if you listen via Spo...

When we've experienced childhood trauma, we often minimize our experiences and convince ourselves it wasn't that bad. However, this mindset is counterproductive because it prevents us from seeking help. In this mini episode, Dawn talks with Trauma Recovery Practitioner Melissa from "Let Me Glow Ya Mind," who shares her advice on how to ask for help. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPIS...

Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into the heart-wrenching story of Prue, who grew up in an unsafe and unstable home. With a grandiose narcissistic father obsessed with wealth and status and a mother who enabled the abuse, Prue's childhood was marked by trauma and turmoil. Sent to boarding school at a young age to fit her father's image of affluence, Prue spiraled into unwellness, batt...

Amanda was never good enough for her Father. Every tiny mistake was proof she was flawed. Dawn Shares this mini episode on how criticism and abuse from a parent makes us people pleasers. Dr Amanda Tambuyser is helping women who, like her, struggle with feelings of self-doubt and fear. FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via t...

Are you a people pleaser? A perfectionist? Do you believe you are good enough for your mother? Do you believe if you could do something different, you might be loved? Dawn Shares this mini episode with Khara Crosswaite-Brindle, author of Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships, who shares how difficult going no contact with a mother can be, regardless of how toxic the relationshi...