55 | Interview with Relationship Coach Gloria Zhang on toxic relationships and food!55 | Interview with Relationship Coach Gloria Zhang on toxic relationships and food!
Head-to-Heal
Discover how inner child trauma shapes relationships and eating habits with insights from Relationship Coach Gloria Zhang.
43:55•29 Mar 2023
Inner Child Trauma: How It Shapes Relationships and Eating Habits with Gloria Zhang
“Until we're eight, kids like we're absorbing, like a sponge, everything. So, basically, until we're eight, we're developing the core of what our identity is right. So, when people have experiences like yours, where perhaps there's an insecure attachment with the parents or, you know, maybe there's bullying and insecure attachment with like peers or whatever it is, how does that impact us as adults?”
Ever wondered how your childhood experiences might be affecting your adult relationships and even your eating habits? In this episode of 'Head-to-Heal', Jiordana Saade sits down with Relationship Coach Gloria Zhang to explore these fascinating connections. Gloria dives into the concept of Inner Child Trauma, explaining how the first eight years of life can shape our identities and influence our behaviors well into adulthood.
From insecure attachments with parents to the impact of bullying, these early experiences leave a lasting mark. But it doesn't stop there; birth trauma also plays a significant role in how we navigate romantic relationships later in life. Gloria introduces her Feel-Heal-Attract System, a model designed to help people build healthier relationships by focusing on emotional regulation and self-care.
She stresses the importance of validating oneself and the wisdom of elders from various cultures, warning against the dangers of seeking external validation to fill emotional voids. This episode isn't just about understanding these complex dynamics; it's about offering practical tools for personal growth and healthier connections. Jiordana and Gloria's conversation is both engaging and enlightening, offering listeners a deeper understanding of how to heal from past traumas and create more fulfilling relationships.
Whether you're struggling with relationship issues or curious about how your childhood might be influencing your current life, this episode provides valuable insights that could be transformative.
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