Andrea
Andrea Ashley
The Connection Wound: Healing Trauma-Driven Isolation & Emotional Loneliness w/ Crappy Childhood Fairy
The Connection Wound: Healing Trauma-Driven Isolation & Emotional Loneliness w/ Crappy Childhood Fairy
The Connection Wound: Healing Trauma-Driven Isolation & Emotional Loneliness w/ Crappy Childhood Fairy
Wednesday 19th November 2025
Anna Runkel shares her journey from trauma-driven isolation to building authentic connections.
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70 minutes
Authentic
Healing
Inspiring
Honest
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Andrea
Overview:
Categories:
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Complex trauma can make relationships feel threatening.
- Understanding your connection wound is crucial for healing.
- Practical tools can help overcome isolation.
- Attunement is key in building healthy relationships.
- Healing involves learning to be your true self.
If I let you see the real me, you'll hurt me, or you'll leave me.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of Adult Child features Anna Runkel, also known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, who opens up about her experiences with complex trauma and the emotional loneliness it can create.
Anna shares insights from her book, "Connectability: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, and Feel (At Last) Like You Belong." With her engaging and candid approach, Anna discusses how trauma can make relationships feel like a threat and offers practical tools to help listeners overcome isolation and build meaningful connections. She talks about her personal journey of understanding her connection wound and the steps she took to improve her social interactions, from friendships to romantic relationships.
Andrea Ashley, the host, adds her own experiences to the mix, making this episode a relatable and insightful listen for anyone dealing with similar challenges. The conversation touches on topics like emotional dysregulation, covert avoidance, and the importance of attunement in adult relationships. With a sprinkle of humour and raw honesty, Anna's narrative is both comforting and motivating for those looking to heal from past wounds and connect with others authentically.
So, what does it take to truly let people in?