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'Adult Child' with Andrea dives into the impact of dysfunctional families, offering raw conversations on healing from trauma and addiction.
Episodes: 520
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
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…
252 - Toxic Guilt: Why You Feel Like You’re in Trouble When You Didn’t Do Anything Wrong
Andrea Ashley breaks down why many adults from dysfunctional families feel guilty even when they’ve done nothing wrong, linking toxic guilt to childhood roles, Internal Family Systems, and polyvagal …
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #225 – Attachment Blindness
Members of the Adult Child community talk about attachment blindness, betrayal trauma and how childhood conditioning shapes their relationships in sobriety. The conversation focuses on recognising ha…
251 - Attachment Blindness: Why You Miss Real Betrayal & See Harm That Isn't There
Andrea Ashley breaks down betrayal blindness and attachment blindness, linking childhood relational trauma to how people misread harm and safety in adult relationships. She shares personal and clinic…
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