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Jan 25, 2025•41 min
Today's conversation could fundamentally alter your understanding of health and heritage. We're joined by Mark Wolynn , a visionary in the field of inherited family trauma and the author of " It Didn't Start With You. " From a personal medical mystery to groundbreaking therapeutic approaches, Mark shares how past generations' traumas might be influencing our lives today. Key Takeaways : Epigenetics : Recent studies supporting the concept of inherited trauma affecting subsequent generations. Impa...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Meet Nate: Confronting Parentification and People-Pleasing... Growing up with an absent father and a parentifying mother amidst the backdrop of divorce, Nate was often the glue holding his fragmented family together. From a young age, the responsibilities thrust upon him shaped his early identity as the hero child, tasked with more than a child should bear. It wasn’t until a defining argument with his wife that Nate recognized the unsustainable nature of his people-pleasing tendencies, which wer...
Jan 18, 2025•38 min
How do the shadows of childhood shape the light of our future? Catherine Gildiner , an acclaimed clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery , unveils the profound transformations that emerge from the darkest of childhood traumas. Cathy shares insights from her therapy sessions, exploring how new understandings of love and relationships can radically alter one’s life. The long-term effects of t...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr
BREATHE TO HEAL: A 6-Week Journey of Somatic Release - Get your spot here LIMITED CAPACITY --> adultchildpodcast.com/breathetoheal Shitshow Jamie shares about her growth and healing since her original episode SHITSHOW SATURDAY #24 - Jamie W. (10/16/2022) ⬇️ 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 discussi...
Jan 11, 2025•36 min
An update into my personal saga of hitting rock bottom with burnout and clawing my way back to a breakthrough that’s set to transform the Adult Child podcast. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s packed with the kind of radical honesty you’ve come to expect. Strap in for a journey from chaos to clarity and find out what’s next for this podcast. ⬇️ 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 p...
Jan 09, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 189
⬇️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...
Jan 04, 2025•48 min
Insecure attachment isn't just a label—it's a blueprint that shapes our interactions across all walks of life. In today's compilation episode, we are dissecting anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles, offering a roadmap to secure connections. What You'll Learn... Decoding Attachment Origins - A deep dive into how childhood experiences mold our relationship blueprints. Beyond the Mind: Healing the Nervous System - Unpacking the importance of somatic experiences in healing attachmen...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Unwrap the emotional aftermath of Christmas. Shitshow members share their raw, real experience of navigating the holiday season with dysfunctional family dynamics. ⬇️ 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 &...
Dec 28, 2024•47 min
In today's episode, we delve deep into the realm of self-sabotage with renowned therapist and abandonment trauma expert, Susan Anderson , exploring her groundbreaking concept of the "Outer Child." What You'll Learn: The Concept of the Outer Child : Explore how the Outer Child, distinct from the Inner Child, acts out deep-seated fears and unresolved issues through self-defeating behaviors. Roots of the Outer Child : Susan describes how past abandonment and insecurity fuel the Outer Child, leading...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Shitshow members share their insights and growth related to emotions from this past year This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on emotional self-care, healing, and growth. Techniques for tracing emotional responses to childhood wounds , fostering self-awareness and compassion The 4-step process of emotional literacy and importance of extensive emotional vocabulary The significance of self-compassion and empathy in breaking free from co-dependent tendencies Strategies for emotional self-regu...
Dec 21, 2024•53 min
Joe Ryan is the host of the podcast "It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma" and a coach who empowers individuals to break free from their childhood programming, emotional paralysis, and family system roles. Join us as we dive into the best moments from Joe's three appearances on Adult Child: - Romantic Relationships & CPTSD : Unpack the difference between attraction and attachment, emphasizing the need for a robust sense of self. - Family Boundaries : Tips on setting and maintaining boundaries for ...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to Trauma Unbound - a new podcast hosted by fellow Shitshow community member Jesse D. on CPTSD, childhood trauma, and parts work. Join Jesse every week for honest and insightful conversations about working with his parts, navigating the complexities of trauma recovery, and discovering new paths to healing. Whether you’re on your own healing journey or simply curious about trauma recovery, my weekly chats offer support, encouragement, and a sense of community. Adult Child 168 - The Fragme...
Dec 14, 2024•17 min
What happens when four siblings grow up under the same dysfunctional roof but come away with completely different experiences of their childhood? In this episode, four siblings share their unique perspectives on being raised by an alcoholic father and a narcissistic mother. You’ll hear: ✨ How their upbringing shaped their adult lives in profoundly different ways. ✨ The challenges of sibling dynamics in dysfunctional families. ✨ Their journeys to break free from generational trauma and rewrite th...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 40 min
⬇️ 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...
Dec 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min
I’m pulling back the curtain on a deeply personal moment from last week—one that left me emotionally drained but ultimately led to a powerful breakthrough. We’re diving into: ✨ What emotional exhaustion and burnout really feel like (and why they’re so common for those of us healing from dysfunctional families). ✨ How unresolved grief amplifies burnout and keeps us stuck in cycles of overthinking and self-doubt. ✨ The connection between burnout and functional freeze—and why procrastination and fe...
Dec 04, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 188
⬇️ 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...
Nov 30, 2024•32 min
⬇️ 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...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Arlina is the author of “ The 12 Step Guide for Skeptics ” a Certified Sobriety Coach (IAPRC), Certified Hypnotist CH, the Founder of Sober Life School, and host of "The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast" with over 350 episodes. She helps busy professionals quit drinking and create a life they love! Through her 30 years of lived experience in sobriety and working with other women to heal their relationship with alcohol and other addictions, she developed a special intuitiveness and insights int...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 187
⬇️ 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...
Nov 16, 2024•39 min
Dr. Amelia Kelley and Gina Cavalier are the co-authors of the recently published book " Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience . " The book embarks on a profound journey through the underlying causes, stages, and powerful emotions that shape the experience of having suicidal thoughts. Using a unique combination of analytic and spiritual practices, mindfulness, cutting-edge brain therapy, and compassionate support, this book offers therapies and self-he...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 186
⬇️ 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...
Nov 09, 2024•40 min
Alex Castro-Croy 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 Bili...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min
⬇️ 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...
Nov 02, 2024•35 min
Patsy Creedy is the author of Boy, Man, Bird: Anatomy of Addiction Boy, Man, Bird is a mother's story of losing her son to a drug overdose. It is the story of a family struggling to find their post divorce shape and it is about love, in all its manifestations, disappointments, and beauty. It is a cautionary tale of how love could not stop the devastation of addiction that explodes their fragile family. It is also a story of the reconfiguration that is possible, even after living through the loss...
Oct 30, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 185
⬇️ 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...
Oct 26, 2024•39 min
When the mother wound expert finds out she has a father wound too... Returning guest Bethany Webster joins us to discuss peeling back the layers of complex trauma onion! She shares about her shocking discovery of repressed memories about her father’s abuse, a revelation that showed up a full decade into her healing journey. We also cover her decision to go no-contact with her entire family (because sometimes healing means walking away), and how post-relationship therapy with her ex helped her ta...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 184
⬇️ 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...
Oct 19, 2024•36 min
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by author, mental health expert, and professor David Bedrick as he discusses his revolutionary approach to dismantling shame and reclaiming our authentic selves. With his latest book, The Unshaming Way: A Compassionate Guide to Dismantling Shame , David offers a trauma-informed lens on how shame shapes our behaviors, often lurking in the shadows of emotions like anger and procrastination. David dives deep into the roots of shame, exploring how it forms when w...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 183
⬇️ 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...
Oct 12, 2024•30 min
