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Andrea Ashley
223 - Love That Looks Like Rescue: Trauma Bonds & Outgrowing Relationships w/ Marina Triner
223 - Love That Looks Like Rescue: Trauma Bonds & Outgrowing Relationships w/ Marina Triner
223 - Love That Looks Like Rescue: Trauma Bonds & Outgrowing Relationships w/ Marina Triner
Wednesday 25th March 2026
Explore how outgrowing relationships can reveal deeper truths about family patterns and personal growth in this insightful episode with Marina Triner.
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Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Healing is not a straightforward journey; it's messy and non-linear.
- Outgrowing relationships can reveal deeper truths about family dynamics.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for personal growth and healing.
- Childhood trauma often manifests in adult relationships.
- Courage and self-compassion are key to breaking unhealthy patterns.
Healing isn't pretty or linear, but it's worth it.
What happens when the person you're trying to save feels like the parent you couldn't? In this episode, Andrea Ashley welcomes back Marina Triner, a somatic coach and host of the Deep Within podcast. Marina shares her journey of outgrowing her marriage and confronting deep-rooted family patterns. This candid conversation touches on the raw reality of healing from trauma bonds and how relationships can either hinder or help personal growth.
Marina opens up about her marriage, where her partner once played the role of a saviour, much like her father. As she embarked on her healing journey, the dynamics shifted, leading to a realisation that sometimes, growth means moving on. The episode is filled with honest reflections on setting boundaries, dealing with guilt, and the non-linear path of healing. Listeners will find Marina's story relatable as she describes how unresolved childhood trauma can manifest in adult relationships.
The discussion is peppered with moments of humour and vulnerability, making it both engaging and enlightening. Andrea and Marina explore how breaking free from unhealthy patterns requires courage and self-compassion. The episode doesn't shy away from the messy parts of healing, highlighting that progress isn't always visible or straightforward. It's a reminder that self-discovery often involves revisiting painful memories and learning to let go of roles that no longer serve us.
As Marina puts it, "Healing isn't pretty or linear, but it's worth it." This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the complexities of personal growth and relationships.