Andrea
Andrea Ashley
When Relationships Become Battlefields: Tian Dayton on Relational Triggers, Inner Child Fights & Emotional Sobriety
When Relationships Become Battlefields: Tian Dayton on Relational Triggers, Inner Child Fights & Emotional Sobriety
When Relationships Become Battlefields: Tian Dayton on Relational Triggers, Inner Child Fights & Emotional Sobriety
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Explore how unhealed trauma affects relationships with Dr. Tian Dayton. Learn about emotional sobriety and healing through community support.
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73 minutes
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Healing
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Unhealed trauma can hijack present relationships, turning them into battlefields.
- Emotional sobriety requires as much dedication as traditional sobriety.
- Community support offers unique healing opportunities beyond individual therapy.
- Addressing generational trauma is crucial for healthier family dynamics.
- Healing is a full-body experience, not just an intellectual understanding.
"We were screaming out our pasts, fighting ghosts... it wasn't just me he was talking to."
Curious about how relationships can sometimes feel like war zones? In this episode, Andrea Ashley sits down with Dr. Tian Dayton, a clinical psychologist and author of 15 books, including 'The ACoA Trauma Syndrome' and 'Emotional Sobriety'. They tackle the profound impact of unhealed trauma on our relationships and discuss how past wounds can hijack present interactions. Dr.
Dayton shares a personal story of a heated argument with her husband that made her realise they were not just two adults fighting but two wounded children replaying their pasts. This realisation sparked her journey into understanding relational triggers and emotional sobriety. The conversation delves into how growing up in dysfunctional families can affect adult relationships and the importance of healing these wounds. Dr. Dayton emphasises that emotional sobriety requires as much commitment and treatment as traditional sobriety from substances.
She highlights the significance of community support in healing relational trauma, sharing insights on how being part of a supportive group can offer unique healing opportunities beyond individual therapy. With humour and honesty, Andrea and Dr. Dayton explore the complex dynamics of familial relationships, the necessity of addressing generational trauma, and the role of community in recovery.
Whether you're grappling with codependency, complex trauma, or seeking to understand emotional sobriety better, this episode offers a candid and insightful discussion on navigating the path to healing. So, are you ready to confront the ghosts of your past and find peace in your relationships?