Margaret Paul PhD
Margaret Paul PhD
Inner Child vs. Wounded Child — What’s Really Running Your Life
Inner Child vs. Wounded Child — What’s Really Running Your Life
Inner Child vs. Wounded Child — What’s Really Running Your Life
Monday 2nd March 2026
Dr. Margaret Paul explores the difference between the inner child and wounded child, offering insights into healing emotional struggles.
8 minutes
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Margaret Paul PhD
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Episode Overview
- Differentiate between the inner child and wounded child.
- Identify false beliefs that may be influencing your life.
- Learn how to nurture your true soul self.
- Understand the role of self-compassion in healing.
- Discover how Inner Bonding can address emotional struggles.
"It's not your inner child running your life; it's the false beliefs of the wounded self."
Curious about how your inner child might be influencing your life? Dr. Margaret Paul takes you on a fascinating journey to distinguish between the inner child and the wounded child, or ego-wounded self. In this episode, she challenges the common belief that our inner child is the culprit behind our emotional struggles. Instead, Dr. Paul explains that it's often the wounded child, formed by false beliefs and fears absorbed over time, that might be running the show.
With warmth and wisdom, she introduces the concept of Inner Bonding, a self-healing process that encourages you to connect with your true soul self—your inner child full of love, creativity, and joy. Dr. Paul shares practical insights on how to identify and address these false beliefs that might be leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, or shame. She emphasises the importance of taking responsibility for your feelings and nurturing your inner child rather than blaming it.
By understanding this distinction, you can begin to heal and create a loving relationship with yourself. Get ready to rethink how you view your emotional landscape and discover the power of self-compassion and inner guidance. This episode is a gentle reminder that healing starts from within and that your inner child holds the key to a more joyful and authentic life. So, are you ready to meet your true self and let go of those old wounds?