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Andrea
'Adult Child' with Andrea dives into the impact of dysfunctional families, offering raw conversations on healing from trauma and addiction.
Episodes: 523
Adult Child: Breaking Free from Generational Trauma
Curious about how childhood experiences shape our adult lives? 'Adult Child' hosted by Andrea offers a candid look into the long-lasting effects of growing up in dysfunctional families. With raw and vulnerable conversations, Andrea and her guests tackle tough topics like codependency, complex trauma (CPTSD), alcoholism, addiction, and toxic shame. This podcast is a safe space where listeners can explore their past wounds and learn how to heal them.
Each episode features stories from people who have overcome their struggles and experts who provide practical advice on therapies like EMDR and psychedelic-assisted healing. Whether you're dealing with your own unresolved pain or supporting someone who is, 'Adult Child' offers insights and hope for breaking free from unhealthy patterns and finding a path to inner peace.
Latest Episodes
254 - Big Baffling Behaviors: What Your Kid’s Hardest Moments Are Really About w/ Robyn Gobbel
Children’s trauma specialist Robyn Gobbel talks with Andrea Ashley about why kids’ most confusing behaviours are actually nervous-system driven survival strategies. The conversation links childhood a…
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #227 – Sibling Dynamics: Same Household, Different Childhood
Group members share raw stories about complex sibling dynamics in dysfunctional families, from protectors and parentified children to scapegoats and estranged sisters. The conversation centres on bou…
253 - Leaving a High-Control Religion: Breaking Free of the Shame That Binds You w/ Crystal Hamilton
Counsellor Crystal Hamilton talks about leaving Mormonism, getting sober, and confronting shame, family violence and complex boundaries. The conversation focuses on healing from high-control religion…
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #226 – James M.
James M. reflects on growing up with an alcoholic mum, chronic stress and grief, and how mind–body work and IFS have shifted how he views his symptoms and story. He shares both the limits and progres…
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