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Bad Childhood by The Optimistic Therapist
By Natalie Hartney, LPC The Optimistic TherapistSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-ImprovementPersonal Journals
Bad Childhood by The Optimistic Therapist episodes
- Trigger Warning:Grooming and Sex Boundary Violation
No cute names, this is what this episode is all about!
33 min - Rescuing the HUMAN from HUMiliAtioN
Many bad childhood survivors grapple with deep feelings of humiliation-feelings that exist in us, and are at risk of being aroused as long as we try to silence them. In this episode I introduce a first step exercise to help you reintroduce those parts to your broader self.
29 min - DON'T PANIC The bad shit can be unlearned
Ever feel like you're stupid. Just maybe you are really really smart. In this episode I talk about the forces that can teach us to think of ourselves as stupid, as evidenced by poor academic performance. I'll share with you some things that conspire against us in a bad childhood-and I'll encourage you to think differently about yourself, and your abilities!
31 min - You're not overreacting, you're just a bit reactive!
Understanding our reactivity can help us to manage relationships better. In this episode, I talk about why we develop reactivity, and how to start identifying when maybe you have reacted, when a response is what was called for! Trigger Warning: sex boundary violation/neglect/chaos
30 min - Disorganization: Abandoned but Attached
This episode we explore attachment styles, and I share an important fact about how we attach to others. And the news is better than you may expect!
30 min - Circles of Shame and an Introduction to the Spy
Have you ever felt like your bad childhood wasn't helped by the judgement and negativity of others, especially those in positions of authority? Me too! And, I'll introduce you to "the spy", and tell you how he entered our lives.
32 min - Bad Beginnings of the Optimistic Therapist
The pilot! Meet Natalie, and listen to what the podcast is all about.
33 min
About Bad Childhood by The Optimistic Therapist
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Hosted by Natalie Hartney LPC, survivor in childhood and thriver in life, Bad Childhood by The Optimistic Therapist is an interactive mental health podcast that explores the twists, turns, terrors and…
triumphs of being a child in chaos. Among personal stories of mystery, lies, and a potential spy, you'll hear unreserved therapeutic insights from a licensed professional who's been through it all. With a new trigger warning each episode, we'll expertly broach topics like extreme emotions, self esteem, and relationship dynamics. Our 'Things Therapists Know' segment will explore how to reframe your own bad past in healthy and helpful ways. Therapy is expensive, listening is free! NEW EPISODES available every other Wednesday morning.