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Adult Child

Andrea Ashleyredcircle.com

Adult Child dives deep into the lasting effects of growing up in dysfunctional families—unpacking complex and relational trauma, codependency, toxic shame, and addiction patterns with raw vulnerability and unapologetic authenticity.

Hosted by Andrea Ashley, a recovering shitshow with 17 years sober, each episode shares unfiltered insights, expert conversations, and practical tools to heal your nervous system and break free from the cycles that hold you back.

Whether you’re an adult child of alcoholics or from a dysfunctional family, navigating toxic relationships, or healing your inner child, this is your no-BS space for healing. New episodes every Wednesday & Saturday.

And damn the join The Shitshow Healing Community for live support groups and connection with fellow cycle breakers.

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Episodes

78 - Thinking Unbroken w/ Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. He opens up about his own traumatic childhood and how he works to overcome his pain through therapy and self-reflection. Think Unbroken Podcast Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, &a...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 76

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #19 - Raw, Real & Vulnerable

Today's episode is a recording from a recent Patreon peer support group where we get raw, real & vulnerable. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱 www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️ SHITSHOW...

Sep 03, 202236 min

77 - Coming Home to Ourselves w/ Carmen Dominguez, LMHC

Carmen Dominquez (LMHC) is the Executive Clinical Director of Integrative Life Center , with over 30 years experience as a psychotherapist. She has specialized in working with individuals, families, and couples who have experienced trauma, addictions, and an array other mental health issues. She perceives a person’s healing as a creative process that is best achieved when drawn from many modalities to support optimal wellness.​ She has facilitated Psychotherapeutic Reiki, Beyond 12 Step Recovery...

Aug 31, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 75

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #18 - Nicole (Nicole Cowgirl)

Today we are joined by Shitshow Nicole Cowgirl, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL ...

Aug 27, 202235 min

76 - Turning Trauma Into Gold w/ Alex Castro-Croy

Alex is a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Depth Psychology. Mr. Castro is the Clinical Director and president of Life Recovery Centers in Northglenn and Denver, Colorado. Mr. Castro has over 15 years combined experience as a Drug Court Probation Officer, EMDR, Trauma and addiction counselor. He also currently works as an Adjunct professor at Metro State University in the Human Services Department. He is a Bilingual/bicult...

Aug 24, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 74

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #17 - Tommy M. (aka Tommy Bahama)

Today we are joined by Shitshow Tommy Bahama, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL &a...

Aug 20, 202234 min

75 - How To Make a Narcissist w/ Dr. Gregory Kushnick

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Gregory Kushnick to discuss all things narcissism - what is it, nature vs. nurture, if it's possible for a narcissist to truly change, and what to do if you think you're in a relationship with a narcissist. Dr. Kushnick's Website Dr. Ramani's YouTube Channel The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist: Recognizing the Traits and Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse by Debbie Mirza The Little Shaman YouTube Channel ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHI...

Aug 17, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 73

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #16 - Melinda (The Terminator)

Today we are joined by Shitshow Melinda, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL & C...

Aug 13, 202248 min

74 - ACA Steps 5, 6 & 7 - The Blueprint To Healing

In today's episode, we dive deep into Steps 5, 6 & 7 of the ACA program - 5. Admitted to God, to our selves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. 6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. 7. Humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings. Step 1 Episode - Step 2 Episode - Step 3 Episode Step 4 Episode ACA Step Workbook Trauma and 12 Steps ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom suppo...

Aug 10, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 72

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #15 - Andrew H.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Andrew, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL & CA...

Aug 06, 202243 min

73 - Overcoming Mom Shame: Untangling Guilt, Grief, and Generational Patterns w/ Erin Martin

Today we are joined by Erin Martin, host of the podcast Pink Shade . Erin's unresolved childhood trauma surfaced during the pandemic, resulting in her hitting her second rock bottom. Erin shares about what her healing journey has looked like over the past year and the unpacking of the impact growing up in a religious cult had on her. She also shares about her battle with toxic shame as mother suffering from addiction and complex PTSD.. @pinkshadepod Discovering Your Real Identity Workshop - Boun...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 71

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #14 - LaRee F.

Today we are joined by Shitshow LaRee, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. Discovering Your Real Identity Workshop - Boundaries for Recovering Shitshows! ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and cha...

Jul 30, 202242 min

72 - Ayahuasca, Spiritual Bypassing & Sex Cults

Today we are joined by fellow shithsow Louisa Jane. Louisa grew up in a dysfunctional family and turned to drugs and alcohol at a young age. At the age of 19 - deep in addiction and living on the streets of London - she joined a sex cult guised as a spiritual community. At 22, she moved to Peru, where she has been a part of the plant medicine community. She discusses the spiritual bypassing and corruption that plagues the ayahuasca tourism industry in South America. The Dark Side of the Orgasmic...

Jul 27, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 70

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #13 - Susan G.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Susan, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. Discovering Your Real Identity Workshop - Boundaries for Recovering Shitshows! ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and cha...

Jul 23, 202235 min

71 - Dysfunctional Families & Sibling Dynamics - The Tale of 4 Siblings Part 2

Four siblings share their differing perspectives of growing up with an alcoholic father and narcissistic mother and the subsequent impact on their lives as adults, and their determination break the cycle of generational trauma. I also share the results of the Patreon siblings survey where fellow shitshows share how their childhood experience and subsequent impact on adulthood differs from their siblings. Discovering Your Real Identity Workshop - Boundaries for Recovering Shitshows! ⬇️DAMN THE JO...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 69

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #12 - Faith

Today's episode is a recording from a recent Patreon peer support group on faith. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱 www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️ SHITSHOW MERCH 🛍️ www.adultchildpodcas...

Jul 16, 202231 min

70 - Dysfunctional Families & Sibling Dynamics - The Tale of 4 Siblings Part 1

Four siblings share their differing perspectives of growing up with an alcoholic father and narcissistic mother and the subsequent impact on their lives as adults, and their determination break the cycle of generational trauma. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR S...

Jul 13, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 68

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #11 - Marina J.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Marina, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL & CA...

Jul 10, 202237 min

69 - The Anxious Hearts Guide w/ Rikki Cloos

Rikki Cloos is the author of " The Anxious Hearts Guide: Rising Above Anxious Attachment " and content creator behind @AnxiousHeartsGuide , a community of 62,000+ on Instagram. Her mission is to help heal anxious attachment and create more secure relationships. We discuss all things anxious attachment - her struggles as a "clinger", the steps she took to become an earned-secure attacher, and how to navigate the dating world in a healthy way asv an anxious attacher. Crappy Childhood Fairy - Why A...

Jul 06, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 67

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #10 - Kate T.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Kate, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. linkedin.com/in/kateturner9 www.kateturnercoaching.com @katetx007 ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR ...

Jul 02, 202230 min

68 - Healing Inherited Trauma w/ Blair O'Hara

Blair Psychotherapist & Reiki Healer specializing in healing inherited generational trauma and clearing mental & emotional blocks to achieve long-lasting health & happiness. We discuss how to heal intergenerational trauma, Family Tree Pyschotherapy, how unresolved trauma manifests as physical pain, and how the ending of his marriage was the catalyst to his inherited trauma to emerge and subsequent healing journey. and his journey of healing the inherited trauma of his great- grandfat...

Jun 29, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 66

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #9 - Bryan F.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Bryan, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL & CAT...

Jun 25, 202233 min

67 - Overcoming Intimate Partner Violence w/ Chantelle Branch

Today we are joined by Chantelle Branch, who shares her journey of healing to thriving from intimate partner violence and the role childhood programming played in tolerating unacceptable and abusive relationship. Chantelle Branch is a Certified Domestic Violence and Abuse Specialist, Survivor, Mentor, and Author. In 2008, Branch made the risky decision to break free from an abusive relationship. After years of healing through faith, self-care, self-worth, and learning about healthy relationships...

Jun 22, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 65

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #8 - How Family Dysfunction Creates Financial Dysfunction (Patreon Group)

Today's episode is a recording from a recent Patreon peer support group on how our dysfunctional upbringings have shaped with money and our careers. How To Quiet The Inner Critic - A Shut The F*ck Up Workshop ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - AD...

Jun 18, 202239 min

66 - Healing Our Relationship w/ Money Trauma - Compulsive Spending & Underearning

In today's solo episode, we take a deep dive into the impact our dysfunctional upbringings have our money and abundance. It comes as no surprise that dysfunctional family systems often result in financial dysfunction . Given money’s influence on every aspect of our lives and its connections to emotions like comfort & security, dysfunctional family systems often result in financial dysfunction - over-spending, compulsive debting & underearning. Healing our relationship with money requires...

Jun 16, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 64

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #7 - Emily M. (Swampee)

Today we are joined by Shitshow Emily, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL & CAT...

Jun 11, 202227 min

65 - Setting Boundaries to Find Your Self w/ Barb Nangle

Today we are joined by Barb Nangle, a boundaries coach, podcast host and motivational speaker who empower peoples to live their lives on purpose by helping them develop healthy boundaries in their personal and professional lives. After 19 years at Yale University as a Program Coordinator for Urban Ed programs, Barb was laid off and found my way into the world of entrepreneurship, startups and innovation in New Haven. That led her to start her own business in 2018, Higher Power Coaching and Consu...

Jun 08, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 63

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #6 - Cory K.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Cory, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL & CAT ...

Jun 04, 202235 min

64 - How Complex Trauma Affects Intimate Relationships w/ Jeremiah & Mallory Campbell

Today we are joined by Jeremiah & Mallory Campbell - hosts of the Destin To Be Podcast. We discuss the interplay between codependency and addiction, breaking up with toxic parents, and how to support your partner through the complex trauma/inner child recovery process. Jeremiah Campbell is a recovering heroin addict, serial entrepreneur relationship, and mental wellness Coach helping other addicts rebuild their lives and achieve their true potential. Mallory Campbell is a world fitness champ...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 62

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #5 - Melissa P.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Melissa, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩 HELP A GIRL & C...

May 28, 202232 min
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