Anna Runkle

The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

I’m Anna Runkle, also known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, and I teach people to recognize and heal the symptoms of Childhood Trauma. Welcome to my podcast! I’m not a doctor or therapist; I know about childhood trauma because I lived it, and I discovered a radical approach to healing that focuses first on calming neurological dysregulation, which is common in people who grew up with abuse and neglect. In my podcasts, I teach about dysregulation – how to know if you have it, what it can do to your body, your thinking and your relationships, and what to do to master re-regulation. When I learned...

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Anna Runkle

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Why Emotionally Healthy People NEVER Do This When They're Upset 07.07.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** SEND A LETTER FOR ANNA TO ANSWER ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/CCF_Letters I've got lots...

You’re Losing People — And You Don’t Even Know Why (Why They Pull Away) 06.07.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** SEND A LETTER FOR ANNA TO ANSWER ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/CCF_Letters I've got lots...

Why You Miss the Red Flags (Until You're Already Trapped) 05.07.2025

🔴 Watch out for these dating RED FLAGS: https://bit.ly/3T7surQ 🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** SEND A LETTER FOR ANN...

If Someone SAYS THIS To You, They’re Trying To Manipulate & Control You! 02.07.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** SEND A LETTER FOR ANNA TO ANSWER ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/CCF_ Letters I've got lot...

The Real Reason They’re Ignoring You (It’s Not What You Think) 01.07.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** SEND A LETTER FOR ANNA TO ANSWER ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/CCF_Letters I've got lots...

This Isn't Anger — It’s Something Deeper (And It’s Wrecking Your Life) 30.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** SEND A LETTER FOR ANNA TO ANSWER ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/CCF_Letters I've got lots...

If You See These Early Signs… RUN 25.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** SEND A LETTER FOR ANNA TO ANSWER ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/CCF_Letters I've got lots...

5 Shocking Reasons You Shut Down Emotionally (That No One Told You) 23.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY SEND A LETTER FOR ANNA TO ANSWER ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/CCF_Letters I've got lots of info...

The 4 Uncomfortable Truths About Trauma You NEED To Hear 22.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z    🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY I've got lots of info and links for you below. But first, PLEASE READ: I am not...

The Truth About Decluttering: What Nobody Tells You (But You Need to Hear) 21.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY I've got lots of info and links for you below. But first, PLEASE READ: I am not a therapist o...

10 Shocking Signs That's NOT LOVE, It's Limerence 19.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY I've got lots of info and links for you below. But first, PLEASE READ: I am not a therapist o...

This IS NOT Love. It’s a Trauma Bond (7 Signs You’re Stuck & How To BREAK Free) 18.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4kwWz0J 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** I've got lots of info and links for you below. But first, PLEASE READ: I am not a the...

Here's Why You KEEP Pushing People Away... (Even When You Want Connection) 17.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4kwWz0J 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** I've got lots of info and links for you below. But first, PLEASE READ: I am not a the...

STOP Trying to Make People Respect You & DO THIS Instead 16.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4kwWz0J 🔹GET MY BOOK "Re-Regulated" : https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj 🔹VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** I've got lots of info and links for you below. But first, PLEASE READ: I am not a the...

He Cheated, Lied, and Gaslit Me… So Why Can’t I Leave? 11.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 I've got lots of info and links for you below. But first, PLEASE READ: I am not a therapist or physician. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information provided on this channel is not intended to be a substitute for in-person professional medi...

If Food And Weight Control Your Life You'll Want to Watch THIS 10.06.2025

*SUSAN'S QUIZ:: https://www.brightlineeating.com/weight-loss-drugs-and-beyond-susceptibility-quiz-aff-jun25?ref=af---anna37 *SUSAN'S VIDEO SERIES: https://www.brightlineeating.com/weight-loss-drugs-and-beyond-video-invitation-aff-jun25?ref=af---anna71 From Crappy Childhood Fairy 🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practi...

When NO ONE Heard You as a Kid… HERE’S What It Does to You Now 09.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 *GET MY BOOK,* "Re-Regulated": https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY PLEASE READ: I am not a therapist or physician. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information provided on this channel is not intended to be a substi...

#1 Simple Technique To Overcome Fear & Anxiety Quickly 07.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 *GET MY BOOK,* "Re-Regulated": https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY PLEASE READ: I am not a therapist or physician. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information provided on this channel is not intended to be a substi...

Surprising Signs You're NOT "Messy"— It's a Trauma Response 06.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 *GET MY BOOK,* "Re-Regulated": https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY PLEASE READ: I am not a therapist or physician. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information provided on this channel is not intended to be a substi...

It Took Me 25+ Years To Learn What I'm About To Tell You In 26 Minutes 04.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 *GET MY BOOK,* "Re-Regulated": https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY PLEASE READ: I am not a therapist or physician. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information provided on this channel is not intended to be a substi...

12 Super Specific Signs That Your Childhood Was Extremely Damaging 03.06.2025

🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 *GET MY BOOK,* "Re-Regulated": https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3CxgkRY *** *** PLEASE READ: I am not a therapist or physician. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information provided on this channel is not intended to be...

Why Narcissists Want To Stay FRIENDS After They Break Up With You 26.05.2025

When you dated them, it started out AMAZING -- like you were made for each other. But as soon as you got close to them, they started casually bringing up their many “friends” – friends they’d had sex with in the past, friends you had weird feeling were kind of maybe still having sex with them, but you were embarassed to ask. In this video I break down the signs that you've been worn down from a lo...

What Does It Mean Losing Friends Is a Pattern? 16.05.2025

If a friend suddenly refuses to speak to you and you don’t understand why, it may be that they were not a good friend in the first place. But if it keeps happening with several friends, the evidence points to something in you – a blind spot, or an unconscious habit of saying or doing something that hurts other people – that pushes people away. In this video, I respond to a letter from a woman who...

Why You Feel Left Out in Groups (and What to Do About It) 14.05.2025

When I started teaching about trauma I never expected that one of my biggest challenges -- feeling like I didn't fit in with other people -- was actually a common trauma symptom. If you have CPTSD or you have trouble feeling connected with others, you’re going to want to see this. Do you have CPTSD? Take the QUIZ: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3X9MZ7J 🟢 Order My New Book, RE-REGULATED: https:...

Why Some Traumatized People Think Focusing on Trauma Is Stupid 12.05.2025

In this video, I respond to an angry comment on my YouTube channel from a woman annoyed that some people appear to accept others' bad behavior, justifying it as "trauma." Hear the comment, and my take on why some people with CPTSD take a hard-ass approach to healing that I call "The Cowboy Response." While she's not very kind, she's not wrong! Do you have CPTSD? Take the QUIZ: FREE PDF Download: h...

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