Anna Runkle, aka @CrappyChildhoodFairy, joins Paul to share her experience of growing up in a commune, living with CPTSD, and finding new ways to heal when talk therapy wasn’t working. Look for her new book Connectability: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People and Feel (At Last) Like You Belong.

For more about Anna:

https://crappychildhoodfairy.com

https://www.youtube.com/@crappychildhoodfairy

https://www.instagram.com/crappychildhoodfairy/

https://www.facebook.com/CrappyChildhoodFairy/

https://twitter.com/cchildhoodfairy

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Paul mentioned a book that a listener recommended called A World Made By Hand by James Howard Kuntsler.

Paul also mentioned a new podcast called Brain Stories. You can find it at www.BrainStoriesProductions.com

This episode is sponsored Quince. Go to www.Quince.com/mental for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

This episode is sponsored by NOCD.  If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/mentalpod

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG @ShapedFurniture or visit the website www.shapedfurniture.com

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