SHITSHOW SATURDAY #183 - Navigating Safety Inside & OutSHITSHOW SATURDAY #183 - Navigating Safety Inside & Out
Adult Child
Andrea Ashley discusses the importance of feeling safe both internally and externally, offering practical advice on somatic healing and setting boundaries.
43:01•20 Dec 2025
Finding Safety: A Journey Inside and Out
Episode Overview
- Learn to feel at home with your emotions and sensations.
- Trust your internal signals when something feels off.
- Set boundaries without self-blame to protect your well-being.
- Recognise when familiar situations are not truly safe.
- Define what safety means personally and honour that definition.
“It's about building safety so your body no longer feels like every task is life or death.”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this engaging episode of 'Adult Child', Andrea Ashley opens the floor to a heartfelt discussion about internal and external safety, especially for those who grew up in unpredictable environments. With anecdotes from her own life and contributions from guests, Andrea explores the concept of feeling safe in one's own skin and the importance of recognising unsafe patterns in relationships and environments.
The conversation delves into the intricacies of somatic healing and breathwork, providing listeners with practical tools to cultivate a sense of safety both internally and externally. Through candid stories and relatable experiences, this episode offers a compassionate space for anyone grappling with feelings of hypervigilance or disconnection. Andrea's humorous yet sincere approach makes the complex topic of safety accessible and relatable, leaving you with plenty to ponder.
So, what does safety mean to you personally, and how can you create it in your life?
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