Andrea
Andrea Ashley
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #174 - Our First Trauma Bonds
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #174 - Our First Trauma Bonds
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #174 - Our First Trauma Bonds
Saturday 18th October 2025
Andrea Ashley explores childhood trauma bonds and healing in a heartfelt episode of 'Adult Child'.
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39 minutes
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Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Understanding different types of trauma bonds formed in childhood.
- Exploring how dysfunctional family dynamics affect adult relationships.
- Recognising the critical voice developed from parental criticism.
- Identifying personal beliefs shaped by childhood experiences.
- The importance of community support in healing from past traumas.
"Love equals pain, closeness equals danger, and your nervous system learned to navigate impossible contradictions just to survive."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? Andrea Ashley hosts another powerful session of 'Adult Child' in episode #174, where the spotlight is on the complex nature of trauma bonds formed during childhood. This episode peels back the layers on how dysfunctional family dynamics shape us, and what it takes to heal from those wounds. Andrea, along with her guests, bravely share their personal stories, highlighting the struggles and breakthroughs in understanding and overcoming trauma bonds.
From rage-filled parents to emotionally unavailable ones, each type of parental behaviour is dissected to reveal the coping mechanisms children develop to survive. Andrea's raw honesty about her own experiences adds a deeply personal touch, making the episode relatable for anyone who has faced similar challenges. The discussion doesn't shy away from the tough questions: What kind of parent did you have? How has it affected your self-worth? Are you still battling these dynamics in your adult relationships?
Listeners are offered a safe space to reflect on their past and consider what healthy love and self-love might look like today. Whether it's realising you're in a trauma bond with yourself or confronting the critical voices in your head, this episode is a testament to the healing power of vulnerability and community support. If you're ready to explore your own childhood influences and seek a path to healing, this episode is a must-listen.
What does healthy love look like to you today?