Adult Child

By Andrea

A deep dive into the impact of growing up in an dysfunctional family and how to heal the unresolved pain of the past. Join Andrea and guests for raw & vulnerable conversations on topics including ... more

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January 18, 2025SHITSHOW SATURDAY #136 - Nate H.
Meet Nate: Confronting Parentification and People-Pleasing...
Growing up with an absent father and a parentifying mother amidst the backdrop of divorce, Nate was often the glue holding his fragmented family together. From a young age, the responsibilities thrust upon him shaped his early identity as the hero child, tasked with more than a child should bear. It wasn’t until a defining argument with his wife that Nate recognized the unsustainable nature of his people-pleasing tendencies, which were deeply rooted in his childhood experiences.
Join us on this week's Shitshow Saturday to hear Nate's compelling journey from validation-seeking in his professional life to advocating for mental health in his leadership roles. Discover how understanding his role as an adult child has led Nate to healthier boundaries and a more fulfilling life.
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39min
January 15, 2025Therapist Shares Most Profound Transformations from Childhood Trauma w/ Catherine Gildiner (BEST OF ADULT CHILD)
How do the shadows of childhood shape the light of our future?
Catherine Gildiner, an acclaimed clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery, unveils the profound transformations that emerge from the darkest of childhood traumas.
Cathy shares insights from her therapy sessions, exploring how new understandings of love and relationships can radically alter one’s life.
The long-term effects of traumatic childhood experiences and their role in shaping personal and emotional development.
How our unique coping mechanisms that we adopt in response to childhood trauma hold the keys to our healing
Why timing in therapy is crucial for effective emotional healing and recovery.

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1h 1min
January 11, 2025SHITSHOW SATURDAY #135 - The Return of Jamie W.
Shitshow Jamie shares about her growth and healing since her original episode SHITSHOW SATURDAY #24 - Jamie W. (10/16/2022)
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January 09, 2025189 - From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Unveiling the Next Chapter of Adult Child
An update into my personal saga of hitting rock bottom with burnout and clawing my way back to a breakthrough that’s set to transform the Adult Child podcast. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s packed with the kind of radical honesty you’ve come to expect. Strap in for a journey from chaos to clarity and find out what’s next for this podcast.
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January 04, 2025BEST OF SHITSHOW SATURDAY: Sandra K. #41
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48min
January 02, 2025BEST OF ADULT CHILD: Insecure Attachment Styles & Relationship Dynamics
Insecure attachment isn't just a label—it's a blueprint that shapes our interactions across all walks of life. In today's compilation episode, we are dissecting anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles, offering a roadmap to secure connections.
What You'll Learn...
Decoding Attachment Origins - A deep dive into how childhood experiences mold our relationship blueprints.
Beyond the Mind: Healing the Nervous System - Unpacking the importance of somatic experiences in healing attachment wounds.
Attachments in Daily Life - Insights into how these dynamics play out in friendships, family ties, and work relationships.
Crafting Security - Strategies for nurturing a secure attachment style from the fragments of past traumas.
Mastering Boundaries and Needs - Tips for articulating needs and setting boundaries that foster respect and understanding
Featured Episodes
EP 55 Insecure Attachment Styles & Dating w/ Adam Murauskas (Mr. Fix Your Picker)
EP 106 Overcoming Insecure Attachment Styles w/ Dr. Morgan Anderson
EP 134 Avoidant Attachment and Romantic Relationship Pitfalls for ACA's with Dr. Sofya Vass
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1h 16min
December 28, 2024SHITSHOW SATURDAY #134 - Surviving Christmas
Unwrap the emotional aftermath of Christmas. Shitshow members share their raw, real experience of navigating the holiday season with dysfunctional family dynamics.
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48min
December 25, 2024BEST OF ADULT CHILD: The Inner vs Outer Child - Confronting Self-Sabotage w/ Susan Anderson
In today's episode, we delve deep into the realm of self-sabotage with renowned therapist and abandonment trauma expert, Susan Anderson, exploring her groundbreaking concept of the "Outer Child."
What You'll Learn:
The Concept of the Outer Child: Explore how the Outer Child, distinct from the Inner Child, acts out deep-seated fears and unresolved issues through self-defeating behaviors.
Roots of the Outer Child: Susan describes how past abandonment and insecurity fuel the Outer Child, leading to behaviors like procrastination and relationship difficulties.
Strategies to Manage the Outer Child: Learn about effective steps and exercises to control the Outer Child, promoting improved self-regulation and healthier relationships.
Taming Your Outer Child: Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Healing from Abandonment.
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1h 9min
December 21, 2024SHITSHOW SATURDAY #133 - LESSONS LEARNED ON EMOTIONS
Shitshow members share their insights and growth related to emotions from this past year This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on emotional self-care, healing, and growth.
Techniques for tracing emotional responses to childhood wounds, fostering self-awareness and compassion
The 4-step process of emotional literacy and importance of extensive emotional vocabulary
The significance of self-compassion and empathy in breaking free from co-dependent tendencies
Strategies for emotional self-regulation and managing anger
The role that "parts work" plays in understanding complex emotions, and achieving deeper healing and emotional stability.

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53min
December 18, 2024It's Not You; It's Your Trauma: The Best of Joe Ryan
Joe Ryan is the host of the podcast "It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma" and a coach who empowers individuals to break free from their childhood programming, emotional paralysis, and family system roles.
Join us as we dive into the best moments from Joe's three appearances on Adult Child:
-         Romantic Relationships & CPTSD: Unpack the difference between attraction and attachment, emphasizing the need for a robust sense of self.
-         Family Boundaries: Tips on setting and maintaining boundaries for healthier family interactions and personal sanity.
-         Embracing Emotions: The importance of recognizing and sitting with your emotions as a step toward healing.
-         Starting Trauma Recovery: Insights into the initial stages of recovering from complex trauma, focusing on managing emotional flashbacks.
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