Andrea
Andrea
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #170 - Reacting Instead of Acting (Laundry List Trait 14)
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #170 - Reacting Instead of Acting (Laundry List Trait 14)
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #170 - Reacting Instead of Acting (Laundry List Trait 14)
Saturday 20th September 2025
Explore the impact of childhood trauma on adult reactions with Andrea's heartfelt tales and insights on healing.
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Author:
Andrea
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Reacting vs. Acting: Breaking Free from Childhood Patterns
Episode Overview
- Recognise emotional flashbacks as a reaction to past trauma.
- Understand how role-playing masks true self.
- Identify compulsive behaviours as a form of numbing.
- Learn to set flexible, direct boundaries.
- Transform fear of loneliness into self-worth growth.
When you stop settling for crumbs, you will feel like you're starving at first. Crumbs were never a meal.
Ever found yourself reacting to life's challenges instead of acting on them? Episode #170 of the 'Adult Child' podcast takes you on a journey through the complexities of growing up in dysfunctional families. Andrea and her guests dive into the deep waters of unresolved childhood wounds, revealing how these old survival tactics can hijack our present-day reactions. It's like being stuck in a time loop where your nervous system responds to past traumas instead of current realities.
Emotional flashbacks, role-playing, and compulsive behaviours are just some of the ways these reactions manifest, leaving you feeling trapped and disconnected. Andrea shares a personal story about confronting her own emotional flashbacks triggered by a relationship. It's a raw and honest reflection on holding onto fantasies and the fear of loneliness. She explains how recognising crumbs for what they are—crumbs—marks a significant shift in self-worth and survival strategies.
The episode also touches on hypervigilance, catastrophising, and rigid boundaries, which can lead to missing out on genuine connections. Andrea asks listeners to consider which reactions they notice most in their lives and how they can transition from reacting to acting. Through heartfelt anecdotes and expert insights, this episode offers a safe space to explore these themes, encouraging listeners to share their experiences and find solace in community support. So, are you ready to transform your reactions into actions?
Dive into this compelling conversation and discover how to reclaim your authentic self.