n this episode of Recovering My Inner Child, we dive into the powerful lessons from The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. What does it really mean to live authentically—even if it means disappointing others? How can separating “our tasks” from “their tasks” help us release the heavy burden of people-pleasing? And why is true happiness tied to the courage to be disliked?

Join me as we explore how Adlerian psychology connects with inner child healing, offering practical tools to let go of past wounds, stop chasing approval, and reclaim the freedom to be fully ourselves.

I talk to David Hanscom, author of Back in Control, a spine surgeon's roadmap out of chronic pain.

I hope you enjoy this interview.

In this episode, we explore George Pólya’s timeless four-step method of problem-solving—understand the problem, devise a plan, carry it out, and look back. While born in the world of mathematics, these steps offer a powerful framework for recovery and inner healing. Learn how to move from reaction to reflection, and from old patterns to compassionate responses that honor your inner child.

Inner Child and Self Doubt

I talk with Barb Oaklely, author of best selling Book Learning How To Learn.

I interview David Burns author of the best-selling books Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy and The Feeling Good Handbook.

To Thine Self Be True - William Shakespeare

We talk with James Hollis, a Washington-based Jungian analyst and author of What Matters Most and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life. Among the topics we cover include:

I really hope you enjoy this interview with James Hollis.

Celebrate Success and Addictions

We talk with Lisa Romano, the breakthrough life coach and author of the Road Back to Me and Codependent Now What.  Among the topics, we talk about include

Her unbelievable recovery from a deeply traumatic childhood Her personal crusade to help people recover from codependency The importance of feeling your feelings We hope you enjoy this interview with Lisa Romano.