Why Healing Your Inner Child Matters More Than You Think #302

Healing your inner child - you've probably heard this phrase many times. (If you’ve listened to any of my podcast episodes, you know that I mention it a lot.)

So, what does ‘inner child’ actually mean?

It’s basically just a way to refer to your younger self and all the past experiences that shaped you. It doesn’t mean there’s a literal "inner child" inside you – just your memories.

For example, when I was a kid, I was bullied a lot, called names, and felt that my parents didn’t love or support me the way I needed. Those experiences created fears and insecurities that I carried into my adult life.

So, how do I deal with this? 

Whenever I feel anxious or scared, especially when I'm stepping out of my comfort zone, I remind myself that it's just my younger self reacting. Because our minds respond with fear when something feels new and uncomfortable.

But now I know that growth happens outside our comfort zone. I know it's not easy. (It was never easy and it won’t be.) But when I look at my life now, I also know it's definitely worth it. I tell my younger self this and reassure him that I've got his back.

Healing our inner child means looking back at our past so we can move forward. It’s about not letting our past define us and taking control of our lives.  And to do that we need to work through those old fears, and finally start living our dreams.

Join me for this week’s episode and let’s dive into transforming your life by healing your inner child.

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)

Change is uncomfortable (01:07)

Embrace discomfort for growth (04:56)

The inner child concept (08:36)

Invest in yourself (15:55)

Planting inspirational seeds (20:37)

Energetic connections (24:03)

Final message (31:00)

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