Today we are joined by Shitshow Abbey who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. Key takeaways: How Abbey’s childhood trauma shapes her adult life and the path to healing Discover the crucial role of professional help and a supportive community in Abbey's healing journey The lasting impact of childhood parentification on adult boundary-setting Exploring trauma's effects on relationships: From self-discovery to heal...
Aug 12, 2023•28 min
An intimacy disorder refers to a condition where an individual experiences difficulties in forming and maintaining close, healthy, and meaningful relationships with others. This can manifest in various ways - sex addiction, sexual anorexia, sexual compulsion, or love addiction. Intimacy disorders are typically the result of experiencing childhood trauma that resulted in the fear of abandonment or fear of engulfment. Paul Gilmartin is a comedian, healing force and host of the podcast Mental Illne...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Today we are joined by Shitshow Faith 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 & CAT ...
Aug 05, 2023•26 min
Emotional immaturity in parents can have a profound impact on their children, shaping how they navigate the world and relate to others. In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Gibson who sheds light on the behaviors and dynamics exhibited by emotionally immature parents and how these patterns can shape their children's emotional landscape well into adulthood. Dr. Gibson is a clinical psychologist who has been a psychotherapist for more than thirty-five years. She is author of 5 books, i...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Today we are joined by Shitshow Steven 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...
Jul 29, 2023•42 min
If you don't address your childhood traumas, your romantic relationships will... Marina & Tomer Yanay-Triner, the co-founders of SomaShare.an app that offers somatic practices and tools to help regulate the nervous system and provide support for those on a trauma healing journey. SomaShare Donate to SomaShare Marina's IG ⬇️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, & Th...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 120
DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW >> A Healing Community for Adult Children of Alcoholic & Dysfunctional Families >> Gain strength, solace and support from those who know exactly how you feel! https://theshitshow.mn.co [Please note this community is not affiliated with the 12-step program ACA or speak on its behalf] ✅ 4 weekly zoom support groups ✅ Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 👩 HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱 www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild 🛍️ SHITSHOW...
Jul 22, 2023•36 min
Author, blogger, and podcaster, Amanda is the author of the recently released \inspirational memoir, Trust Yourself to Be All In and is co-host of the Sol Rising podcast . In today's episode, we discuss grieving the death of the death of of her brother, building emotional intimacy with her husband, and learning to love herself by loving her inner child. Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitsho...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Today we are joined by Shitshow Kristy 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 & CAT...
Jul 15, 2023•41 min
We tend to view attachment style through the lens of romantic relationships, but it goes way beyond that. Our attachment style impacts most if not all aspects of our lives.... one of which being our relationship with money. Today we are joined by returning guest, fellow shitshow Tiffany Carter . We are talking about what intimacy looks like in a friendship, her ice cream addiction, and what insecure attachment looks like in our relationship with money. Tiffany is business coach, money mind exper...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Today's episode is a recording from a recent Shitshow group - where Shitshows gather to heal and have fun. In this meeting ,we discussed which ACA Laundry List traits we relate to the most. ⬇️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 NEWSLETTE...
Jul 08, 2023•34 min
Overcoming harrowing childhood trauma, radical self-acceptance, and why there's nothing wrong you - you're just having a sane reaction to madness. All that and more with today's guest Ana Del Castillo. Ana is a Rightness Expert & Certified Coach with over 20 years of experience working with men and women who have great lives but still always feel like there’s something wrong. By addressing the underlying source of their suffering, Ana creates transformative experiences for her clients so the...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Today we are joined by Shitshow Kristy 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 & CAT...
Jul 01, 2023•30 min
When repressed memories of childhood abuse surfaced in 2020, Alwynn realized that the idyllic childhood she always thought she had was actually horrendously traumatic. She shares about the detrimental impact her unresolved trauma had on her role as a mother, confronting her shame head on, and finding self-forgiveness for her shortcomings as a mother. Alwynn are her sister are the hosts of the 'Let Me Be Free' podcast. 'Let Me Free' Podcast AH Coaching *TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains dis...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Today we are joined by Shitshow Val 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 & CAT EA...
Jun 24, 2023•38 min
How to be a cycle breaker - mother and son share about their concerted effort to not pass trauma & abuse to the next generation. Chad Warren ( @chadwarrencreativeis ) a musician and the host podcast of Empathy Jam. Susanna Warren is a Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication, an international organization founded by international peacemaker, Marshall Rosenberg. Chad shares about impact of his parents divorce, overcoming addiction and the healing power of empathy. Susann...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Today we are joined by Shitshow Nancy 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 & CAT ...
Jun 17, 2023•44 min
Two of the most insidious issues resulting from growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional family are the feelings of shame and isolation. These feelings often keep us stuck in our pain and block us from getting the help we need in adulthood. We want to heal, but we want to do it alone. Unfortunately it doesn’t work that way. Healing happens in community and through safe relationships - not in isolation. Being part of a community provides us with a sense of belonging, connection and support tha...
Jun 14, 2023•43 min
Today we are joined by Shitshow Jenn 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 & CAT E...
Jun 10, 2023•33 min
Lisa A. Romano is an expert in the field of codependency and narcissistic abuse, and a Certified Life Coach. She is also a bestselling author of 7 books including " Codependent - Now What?: Its Not You - Its Your Programming " and a YouTube channel with over 67M views. www.lisaaromano.com @lisaaromano ⬇️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...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Today's episode is a recording from a recent Shitshow group - where Shitshows gather to heal and have fun. We discussed the following reading from Strengthening My 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 GIR...
Jun 03, 2023•36 min
In today's episode, I am joined by Elroy "Spoonface" (@spoonface1) & Jenny Powell. Elroy ( @jennypowelltheglowcoach ) is a mindfulness & marketing consultant, as well as an award-winning voice actor and singer. He achieved international recording success in 2000 with the Black Legend cover of Barry White's song "You See the Trouble with Me". Jenny is an empowerment specialist, EFT and NLP Practitioner in addition to being a motivational speaker and mindfulness coach for women who want em...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Today we are joined by Shitshow Jeny, 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 & CAT ...
May 27, 2023•33 min
The biggest misconceptions about codependency - where people are going wrong when setting effective boundaries - when to go no-contact with your family. The answers to these questions and more on today's episode with Sharon Martin. Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist who has been practicing in San Jose, CA for over 20 years. She specializes in helping individuals struggling with perfectionism, codependency, and people-pleasing using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfuln...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Today we are joined by Shitshow Jeny, 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 & CAT ...
May 20, 2023•37 min
Is it ADHD, complex PTSD or both? Distinguishing between the two can be challenging for several reasons: Overlapping symptoms: Both ADHD and PTSD share some common symptoms, such as difficulties with concentration, impulsivity, irritability, and restlessness. These overlapping symptoms can make it difficult to differentiate between the two conditions based solely on observed behaviors. Co-occurring conditions: ADHD and PTSD can coexist in the same individual. It is not uncommon for someone with ...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Today we are joined by Queen of the Shitshow, who shares about her most recent experience of peeling the never-ending onion of healing. ⬇️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/...
May 13, 2023•12 min
Maria Jansson is a Rapid Transformational Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Empowerment Coach (personally trained and recommended by world-renowned Marisa Peer), a Revelation Breathwork Facilitator and Inner Child Work Specialist. She works with clients using a mix of subconscious healing, conscious mindset work, inner child healing, and energy work to help my clients transform permanently, without years of therapy. Get Maria's Free Self-Sabotage Guide! https://www.maria-jansson.com Lifeha...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Today we are joined by Shitshow Mike, 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 ...
Apr 29, 2023•34 min
Karli Kershaw is a Professional Love & Relationship Coach who specializes in helping her clients heal their heart, feel confident in their skin (and themselves), and go after the life and love they desire. She is an expert in all heart fundamentals: love, life, heartbreak, relationships, and most importantly, the relationship you have with yourself. In this episode we explore what a relationship needs at the foundation to be thriving and successful. @karlikershaw ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - A...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 108
