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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: 479
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
234 - Wired for Abandonment: How Somatic Work Heals What Talk Therapy Can't w/ Valerie Rubin
Andrea and somatic coach Valerie Rubin talk about how abandonment wounds, chronic pain and anxious attachment can be rooted in childhood trauma and stored in the body. They share personal stories and…
Shitshow Saturday #208 - Wanting to Be Chosen
A group of adult children of dysfunction share how the ache to be chosen shows up in love, work, friendships, family and body image. Through honest stories and reflection, they talk about grieving wh…
233 - The Gift of Grief: When Loss Becomes the Door You Couldn't Open On Your Own w/ Joe Ryan
Trauma recovery coach Joe Ryan talks with Andrea Ashley about losing his best friend, facing his own cancer scare and choosing to sit in grief instead of numbing it. Their conversation touches on aba…
Shitshow Saturday #207 - How Do I Know I'm Healing?
A candid group conversation circles around the question of how to know if healing is actually happening, especially when it feels awful. Members share real-life examples of small shifts, emotional ho…
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