The trauma experienced by your parent or grandparent, changes your DNA. It changes who you are. In this mini episode Dawn shares this chat with Johanna Lynn who has studied the impacts of the trauma we inherit from our family of origin & how this shapes our lives.

You can find Johanna Lynn via her website https://www.johannalynn.ca/work-with-me-1

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Tags and Categories: epigenetic, childhood trauma, true self, breaking the cycles

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When your mother is obsessed with beauty, you can never feel pretty enough. You can never be enough. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Lauren who received some damaging messages about looks, weight and how perfect she needed to be, to be enough.

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Tags and Categories: body image, childhood trauma, true self, break the cycles

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In this episode, we dive into Jen's harrowing journey of overcoming a lifetime of trauma. Growing up with a narcissistic step-father who was verbally, physically, and emotionally abusive, Jen faced unimaginable challenges from a young age. Desperately needing to escape this toxic environment, Jen joined the army at 17, only to find herself in many more unsafe situations in Iraq. Returning home deeply traumatized, Jen battled pain, health issues and addiction for nine long years. It wasn't until someone asked Jen about her childhood that she began to understand the abuse she had endured. This realization marked the beginning of Jen’s healing journey. 

Jen's story is one of resilience, as she has learned to set boundaries, prioritize her needs, and create a new life after trauma. Tune in for a truly inspiring tale of healing and hope.

Key Takeaways

Recognizing Abuse: Understanding that what happened in childhood was abuse is a crucial step toward healing.

Its Not Your fault: Learning that you are not to blame for your childhood experiences.

Impacts of Trauma: Early trauma can have long-lasting effects on mental and physical health.

Effects of Medications: Medication and trauma turns into addiction

Healing Journey: The importance of validation and recognizing dysfunctional family dynamics in the healing process.

Setting Boundaries: Learning to put yourself first and set boundaries is essential for recovery.

Inspiration and Hope: Jen's story is a testament to the possibility of creating a new life after trauma.

Jen is a Narcissistic Abuse & Complex Trauma Specialist. You must take a look at Jen's course 'You're Not Crazy, You Were Raised By Narcissists' Masterclass HERE https://www.herhealingway.com/masterclass. You can also find Jen on Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/herhealingway

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Tags: Trauma, Healing, Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, Emotional Healing, Boundaries, Resilience, Personal Growth

Categories: Personal Stories, Mental Health, Trauma Recovery, Abuse Survivor Stories, Self-Improvement, Inspirational Stories

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Growing up in a home with harsh discipline can change who you are. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Carolyn who tells of how constantly being told what you are doing wrong without any explanation as to how to do better, can leave you in a very dark space.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, breaking the cycles

You can find the full episode with Carolyn in episode 251 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000654696990 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XufuC0vXzH3QGFT3CXOkS?si=Hv2AYZcxQwinkcC7jzFB_w

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When your parent abandons you over and over again throughout your life, you may ultimately need to cut them out of your life to protect yourself and your sanity. To protect your unborn children. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Annette who shares with us how she was abandoned by teen parents and has spent her life searching for people who can be her family.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, breaking the cycles

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In this powerful episode, Reanna shares her inspiring journey of growing up in a strict, controlling, religious environment and how she was able to de-program those childhood messages to find freedom, self-compassion and purpose. 

Reanna openly discusses the deep challenges of growing up in a church steeped in verbal and physical abuse, body and sexual shame, and a congregation that places blind faith in the church elders who rule with control and judgment. Discover the transformative power of self-healing practices, reclaiming your personal power and freedom, and Reanna’s mission to help others break free from cycles of fear, shame, and scarcity.

Reanna Ritter is a healer of Religious and Sexual Trauma. You can find Reanna via her website https://bio.site/AlignandProsper

On instagram www.instagram.com/alignandprospercoach and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/alignandprospercoach?trk=public_post_main-feed-card_reshare_feed-actor-image

Key Takeaways:

Deprogramming Childhood Messages: how to overcome restrictive and controlling messages from your childhood to find personal freedom and self-compassion.

Breaking Cycles of Fear, Shame, and Scarcity: how to break-free from damaging cycles of fear, shame and scarcity. 

The Effects Of Religious Shame: how body shaming, sexual shaming, public shaming can lead to a downward spiral and risky teen behaviours.

Transformative Power of Self-Healing: Learn about the powerful practices that helped Reanna heal and reclaim her life and her freedom.

Finding Purpose: how to find your purpose, despite challenging and oppressive beginnings.

Challenges of a Controlling Religious Environment: how verbal and physical abuse, body and sexual shame change who we are and the effects on children whose parents place blind faith in controlling church elders.

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Overcoming Abuse, Religious Trauma, Self-Healing, Personal Growth, Self-Compassion, Empowerment, Breaking Free, Body Shame, Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, Finding Purpose, Reclaiming Power, Verbal and Physical Abuse, Deprogramming, Scarcity Mindset

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Mikah’s story involved years of chaos and trauma but she is determined to break the cycles that came before. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Mikah Meeks who shares how she is breaking the cycles of trauma and abandonment for her son.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, breaking the cycles

You can find the full episode with Mikah in episode 251 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000654696990 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XufuC0vXzH3QGFT3CXOkS?si=Hv2AYZcxQwinkcC7jzFB_w

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At five years of age, Susannah was trapped in a home filled with domestic violence. In this mini episode, Dawn shares Susannah's story of a childhood filled with chaos and abuse, which ultimately led to Susannah becoming disconnected from her emotions.

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Tags and Categories: domestic violence, abuse, childhood trauma, emotional abandonment

You can find the full episode with Susannah in episode 237 of this podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-my-parents-raised-me/id1533741808?i=1000651795917 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NKdfZpvacHTqJIkUVsVb4?si=t-_K-4cgRc6EEHeiGDDJAA

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In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of silence and family secrets on everything! and particularly your future relationships. Michelle’s childhood was marked by prolonged episodes of silence whenever she asked a difficult question or did something that was deemed wrong. These silences often lasted for days, creating an environment of tension and loneliness.

Michelle reveals that her family harbored tightly held secrets she only discovered later in life, including a hidden child and an entire secret family history. Growing up with a parent who keeps secrets teaches you to never ask questions. That lack of open communication and connection with a parent can leave a lasting impact and de-values who you are. Michelle discusses how growing up in silence creates a deep craving to be seen and heard, which can lead us into toxic and damaging relationships. The desire to be loved and acknowledged above all else, often stems from these unmet emotional childhood needs.

Join us as we explore the devastating long-term consequences of family secrets and the silence that surrounds them.

Key Takeaways:

1. Impact of Silence: Prolonged silences in a family can create an environment of tension and loneliness.
2. Family Secrets: Hidden family secrets can have a profound effect on our sense of self.
3. Craving Connection: Silence and secrecy during childhood can lead to a deep craving to be seen and heard, which may result in toxic and damaging relationships as an adult.
4. Avoidance of Questions: Growing up with secretive parents can teach children to avoid asking questions, fostering an atmosphere of disconnect.
5. Lasting Emotional Impact: The lack of open communication and connection with parents can leave long-term emotional scars.
6. Desire for Love and Acknowledgment: Unmet emotional needs from a secretive family environment can drive a strong desire for love and acknowledgment.

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• Tags: family secrets, childhood trauma, emotional abandonment, toxic relationships, self worth.
• Categories: Mental Health, family dynamics, trauma recovery

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Do you hear it? That’s the heartbeat of Little You. Beneath all the layers of low self-esteem, the fear of rejection, the trust issues, and the crippling anxiety, your inner-child is there, and she wants you to listen. Tune in to this episode to get an important update on the podcast.

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Tags and Categories: heal, trauma, true self, breaking the cycles, childhood trauma

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