Tend HER Wild Podcast

197. Connecting To & Healing Your Inner Child

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Today we explore the concept of the inner child, or the parts of self from childhood that may be subconsciously influencing our life as an adult.  The inner child carries both positive traits like creativity and playfulness, as well as negative unresolved traumas, fears, or unmet needs.  Today’s conversation ends with a guided inner child exercise with Dr. Betsy.

What We Cover in This Episode:

  • The common question of why dredge up memories or feelings from childhood when it is in the past.
  • Whether it is necessary to work with inner child if you have few memories from that time period or if you had a “relatively” happy childhood.
  • The major signs that your inner child is in the driver’s seat.
  • The 7 inner child archetypes: The Caretaker, The Overachiever, The Underachiever, The Rescuer/Protector, The Life of the Party, The Yes Person, The Hero Worshipper.
  • A tool for reparenting yourself.
  • A guided inner child exploration with Dr. Betsy to help you observe and understand your inner child pattern.

    • If you want more Content on Inner Child Check Out Dr. Betsy’s Wisdom Wednesday: https://youtu.be/JrzFUIj0b5A

    Other Episodes with Therapeutic Content You Might Like: 

    Episode 177: Are You Dysregulated?

    Episode 174: Codependent No More

    Episode 161: Intergenerational Trauma

    Episode 124: Shadow Work

    Episode 72: The Power of Hypnosis: Debunking Myths and Understanding How it Work

    Episode 66: Therapy Anyone?

    Episode 51: Dreams: Tap Into the Power

    Today’s Episode sponsored by:

    The Local Hub (https://thelocalhub-ic.com/)

    Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/)

    Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/)

    Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/)

    Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Betsy? 

    Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/)

    Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/)

    Want to go on retreat?

    Want to join Betsy in Costa Rica in May 11-18 2026 at her favorite retreat center to help you connect with your inner healer using yoga, meditation, energy medicine, and creativity?  At this retreat, broadway director Kristin Hanggi is joining to lead on the power of creativity to move us through our collective and personal anxiety.   All the details here!

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