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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

140 - Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents: Grief Behind Anger with Morgan Pommels

Morgan Pommells is a therapist and coach who helps adult children of emotionally immature heal from the impact of their upbringings. We'll explore together the journey of grieving a living parent, the cyclical nature of relational traumas, and the tricky art of slipping past our parents' emotional manipulations. https://morganpommells.com/ Protect Your Peace Masterclass ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 140

139 - The Power of Reparenting Your Inner Family with Barb Nangle

Returning guest Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach and host of the podcast "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12-Step Recover." She shares about her experiences of reparenting herself - tackling traumatic incidences from her past by healing her inner child, inner teenager, and inner critical parent. Barb also shares how experiencing her emotions rather than soothing them has allowed her to heal from the pain of her father's inability to show her love. Fragmented to Whole Podcast Barb's IG @h...

Nov 22, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 139

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #80 - Wendy Z.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Wendy 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 ...

Nov 18, 202339 min

138 - Attachment Styles and Conflict Resolution with Intimacy Coach Dr. Jordin Wiggins

Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a Naturopathic Doctor (inactive) and Feminine Burnout & Intimacy Coach. In today's episode we discuss... Jordin's dysfunctional upbringing and her experience in overcoming over-giving, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-love. the critical relationship between our emotional and physical health how unresolved trauma can impact our ability to experience pleasure practical techniques to manage conflict when opposing attachment styles are at play and how to tell the d...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 136

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #79 - Robin D.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Robin 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 ...

Nov 11, 202330 min

137 - Healing The Inner Child Through Parts Work with Michelle Chalfant

Michelle Chalfant is a therapist and coach who created a model called the “adult chair” to help adults recognize immature aspects of their psyche and live more emotionally healthy lives. We’re talking about what enmeshment trauma, using parts work to heal unresolved childhood wounds. Her extraordinary work has helped people all over the world get unstuck, improve their relationships, and develop healthy self-love. theadultchair.com ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https...

Nov 08, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 135

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #78 - CSA Survivors and Thrivers

Why you should DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW... Validation and Understanding: Feel seen, heard and understood like never before those who understand how you feel and what you experienced. Non-Judgmental Zone: Share your thoughts, feelings, and stories without fear of criticism or shame. Emotional Support: A safe and supportive environment to release and process those emotions that you've had bottled up inside. Authentic Connection: Relational trauma is healed through safe relationships - this a place f...

Nov 04, 202333 min

136 - Healing the Mother Wound: Why It Hurts and How We Begin to Heal with Bethany Webster

Discover the deep-rooted impact of the mother wound on our ability to reach our full potential! Bethany Webster is an expert on healing the mother wound, coach, and the author of “Discovering the Inner Mother: A Guide to Healing the Mother Wound and Claiming Your Personal Power” . Bethany shares about coming to terms with her own mother wound and the painful realization that her mom was not the loving and caring mom she had always believed she was. We also discuss the importance of inner motheri...

Nov 01, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 134

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #77 - Feeling Our Feelings

⬇️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.adultchildpodcast.com/shop 🎙️NEW TO THE POD🎙️ How I learned I was an Adult Child - The Tale of 2...

Oct 28, 202335 min

135 - Healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Addiction and Complex Trauma with Dr. Ingrid Clayton

Ingrid Clayton, Ph.D. , is a clinical psychologist and the author of her newly published memoir Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma . IG @ingridclaytonphd ⬇️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 👩 H...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 133

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #76 - Reparenting and Setting Goals

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! ⬇️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 N...

Oct 21, 202339 min

134 - Avoidant Attachment and Romantic Relationship Pitfalls for ACA's with Dr. Sofya Vass

Dr. Sofya Vass is a fellow Adult Child, coach and author of the book Misery to MASTERY: Straight Talking Facts and Worksheets to Conquer Symptoms of Being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic! . As a coach, she works one-on-one with individuals with countless adults who have experienced trauma in childhood - Combining her experience mixed in with the latest research, she helps individuals overcome their traumatic past through one-on-one coaching and her 8-week transformative workshop. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN ...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 132

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #75 - Danielle G.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Danielle 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...

Oct 14, 202335 min

133 - Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Procrastination and Isolation Through Self-Compassion with Laura Connell

Returning guest Laura K. Connell discusses her recently published book It's Not Your Fault - The Subconscious Reasons We Self-Sabotage and How to Stop . Laura is a trauma-informed author and coach who helps her clients uncover blind spots that lead to relationship struggles and self-sabotage. She writes about healing dysfunctional family dynamics at her website laurakconnell.com . Listen to Laura’s story here! ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 131

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #74 - Eileen P.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Eileen 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...

Oct 07, 202342 min

132 - Healing Intergenerational Trauma - From Inherited Pain to Lasting Change with Dr. Mariel Buqué

Dr. Mariel Buqué is a Columbia University-trained Psychologist, intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of the upcoming book Break the Cycle: Shifting from Generational Trauma to Generational Abundance . She provides courses for healing difficult emotions and building healthy relationships and provides corporate wellness consultations to Fortune 100 companies including Google, Twitter, Capital One, and Facebook. She shares mental health tips with an online community of over 700K communit...

Oct 04, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 130

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #73 - Denise G.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Denise 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...

Sep 30, 202334 min

131 - Healing Complex Trauma Through Experiential Therapy w/ Tian Dayton

Tian Dayton is a trailblazer in the field of healing and recovery, an accomplished author and psychotherapist, She has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of complex trauma experienced in alcoholic and dysfunctional families. Her groundbreaking book, "The ACoA Trauma Syndrome," has become a beacon of hope for those struggling with the long-lasting effects of growing up in such environments. Through her research and expertise, Tian sheds light on the unique challenge...

Sep 28, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 129

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #72- Lisa R.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Lisa 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...

Sep 23, 202348 min

130 - Addicted to Fear & Chaos - The Adult Child Inner Drug Store w/ Dr. Scott Lyons

Procrastination, toxic relationships, running late, not paying our bills, staring arguments - these are just a few of the ways adult children of alcoholic and dysfunctional family manifest chaos in their lives. In today’s episode, we discuss ACA Laundry List Trait 8 - “we became addicted to excitement” and how growing up in a dysfunctional family oriented our nervous system towards fear and excitement in adulthood. Dr. Scott Lyons (@DrScottLyons) is a holistic psychologist, educator, a renowned ...

Sep 20, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 128

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #71 - Kathi L.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Jessie 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...

Sep 16, 202333 min

129 - Internal Family Systems, Parts Work & Procrastination w/ Terry Baranski

Terry Baranski is a trauma-informed Internal Family Systems practitioner who focuses on root causes rather than symptoms. In today's episode, we dive deep into the IFS modality - what it is and why it works - and even do a mini-IFS session with yours truly (Andrea) as the client. Terry Baranski No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Dick Schwartz ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly z...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 127

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #70 - Jessie H.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Jessie 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...

Sep 09, 202354 min

128 - Fear of Abandonment, People Pleasing and Inner Child Wounds with Energy Healing Practitioner John Steen

John Steen is an energy healing practitioner and fellow adult child of an alcoholic. He grew up in Boston with an alcoholic mother and emotionally unavailable father in a volatile and chaotic household. John hit an emotional bottom in October 2020, which made him realize that despite his years of therapy and 12-step programs - he still had not addressed his fear of abandonment, people-pleasing tendencies and inner child wounds. His subsequent recovery journey led him to Field Dynamics - an energ...

Sep 06, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 126

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #69 - Diana W.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Diana 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 ...

Sep 02, 202334 min

127 - Can a Narcissist Change with Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor is a "self-aware narcissist" who educates the public on narcissistic personality disorder, and coach helping individuals navigate relationships with narcissists. L https://www.instagram.com/rawmotivations https://www.youtube.com/rawmotivations ⬇️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 bo...

Aug 30, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 125

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #68 - The Power of Healing Communities

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 ✅ 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 MERCH 🛍️ www.adultchildpodcast.com/shop Follow Andrea on social ⬇ 📸 www.instagram.com/adultchild...

Aug 26, 202338 min

126 - Healing Trauma Caused by Cults and Escaping NXIVM w/ Sarah Edmondson

Sarah Edmondson joins the show to share her experience of escaping the NXIVM cult, her childhood experiences that made her susceptible to joining the organization, and how to heal trauma caused by high-control organizations. Sarah was featured in HBO's NXIVM documentary, spent over a decade in the cult before eventually breaking free, is the host of the podcast A Little Bit Culty , and the author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life . ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHI...

Aug 23, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 124

SHITSHOW SATURDAY #67 - Adela Q.

Today we are joined by Shitshow Adela 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 19, 202330 min

125 - Healing From Toxic & Narcissistic Parents w/ Jerry Wise

Jerry Wise , MA, MS, CLC has been a marriage and family therapist, addictions therapist, ACOA expert, and codependency expert with over 40 years of professional experience. As a self-differentiation and relationship systems coach, he uses his knowledge in family systems theory to help clients get unstuck from family dysfunction and find a true sense of Self. Jerry's YouTube Channel Key takeaways: What are the unique challenges that adult children of narcissistic parents face What to consider whe...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 123
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