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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... more
FAQs about Bad Childhood by The Optimistic Therapist:How many episodes does Bad Childhood by The Optimistic Therapist have?The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.
December 02, 2021Trigger Warning:Grooming and Sex Boundary ViolationNo cute names, this is what this episode is all about!...more33minPlay
November 17, 2021Rescuing the HUMAN from HUMiliAtioNMany 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. ...more29minPlay
November 03, 2021DON'T PANIC The bad shit can be unlearnedEver 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!...more31minPlay
October 20, 2021You'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...more30minPlay
October 08, 2021Disorganization: Abandoned but AttachedThis 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!...more30minPlay
October 07, 2021Circles of Shame and an Introduction to the SpyHave 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....more32minPlay
October 07, 2021Bad Beginnings of the Optimistic TherapistThe pilot! Meet Natalie, and listen to what the podcast is all about....more33minPlay
FAQs about Bad Childhood by The Optimistic Therapist:How many episodes does Bad Childhood by The Optimistic Therapist have?The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.