Adult Child
By Andrea
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #46 - Shitshow Shelly
2220
Today we are joined by Shitshow Alex, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Mar 25, 2023 |
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The Codependent Perfectionist w/ Alana Carvalho
4237
Codependency and perfectionism... two peas in a pod. They are both reactions to internalized shame and the belief that there's something wrong with us. They are both rooted in the belief that we are not okay. They are both rooted in the belief that we must mold into someone we are not in order to be loved and accepted. They are both rooted in seeking external validation in order to feel okay about ourselves. |
Mar 22, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #44 - Trauma & The Nervous System Debrief
2112
Today's episode is a recording from a recent Patreon group - where Shitshows gather to heal and have fun - If you haven't joined the Patreon... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!? Seriously.... damn the join the Patreon, like now. For realz. |
Mar 18, 2023 |
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Trauma & The Nervous System w/ Irene Lyon
4676
Irene Lyon, MSC. is a nervous system specialist and somatic neuroplasticity experts, teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives. To date, her online programs have reached thousands of people in over 60 countries. Irene has a Master’s Degree in Biomedical and Health Science and also has a knack for making complex info easy for ALL of us to understand and apply to our lives. She has extensively studied and practices the works of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice). |
Mar 15, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #44 - Alex E.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Alex, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Mar 11, 2023 |
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Religious Trauma & Abuse w/ Dr. Laura Anderson
5493
Dr. Laura Anderson is a psychotherapist specializing in religious trauma and co-founder of The Religious Trauma Institute. After enduring decades of religious abuse, she is now on a mission to provide religious trauma-informed support and resources to survivors religious trauma, adverse religious experiences (AREs), faith deconstruction, cults, spiritual abuse, and leaving high demand/high control systems. |
Mar 08, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #43 - Robin B. ("Service Member")
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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. |
Mar 04, 2023 |
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The Unexpected Gift of Trauma
4349
For so many years, I believed that there was something inherently wrong with me and that there was nothing I could do about it. For so many years, I believed I was unworthy and unlovable. I then learned in 2017 that all of this was a big lie. The problem wasn't me. The problem was my unresolved childhood trauma. I was an adult child - and that there were other people who once felt exactly as I did and found a way to recover. That was the moment my life began. I have spent the subsequent years diligently working on unearthing the person I was always meant to be. In today's episode, I reflect on the divinely inspired journey that led me to creating this podcast and the truth that all of us are exactly where we are supposed to be experiencing exactly what we are supposed to be experiencing. AND THEN.... The Tale of 2 Brians continues. |
Mar 01, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #42 - Shame
2002
Today's episode is a recording from a recent Patreon group - where Shitshows gather to heal and have fun! If you haven't joined the Patreon... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!? Seriously.... damn the join the Patreon, like now. For realz. |
Feb 25, 2023 |
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The Neuroscience of Toxic Shame w/ Robyn Gobbel
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Toxic shame is the core belief that “I am bad. I am unworthy. I need to hide my authentic self from the world in order to be loved and accepted” and a hallmark symptom of the Adult Child Trauma Syndrome. |
Feb 22, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #41 - Sandra K.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Sandra, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Feb 18, 2023 |
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The Codependent Narcissist Trap w/ Ross Rosenberg
4216
Ross Rosenberg is a psychotherapist specializing in codependency,, pathological narcissism, narcissistic abuse and trauma with over 35 years of experience. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Human Magnet Syndrome, which reformulates, redefines, and renames “codependency” to “Self-Love Deficit Disorder. His YouTube channel has over 23 million views and 247k subscribers. For additional information, please visit www.selfloverecovery.com. |
Feb 15, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #40 - Zack S.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Zack, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Feb 11, 2023 |
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Codependency in Friendships w/ Michelle Farris, LMFT
4043
Michelle Farris is a psychotherapist in recovery. She helps codependent people create mutually satisfying relationships without sacrificing their big hearts. In her private practice., she teaches simple yet powerful skills that build self-trust and healthy relationships. She’s written several e-workbooks and online courses on building relationship skills and been featured in Psych Central, Bustle, Your Tango, The Good Men Project and The Daily Positive, Boss-Moms and several mental health podcasts. You can find her with a Vente latte from Starbucks while working on her next project! |
Feb 08, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #39 - Amanda
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Amanda, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Feb 04, 2023 |
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Long-Term Recovery w/ Arlina Allen (Host of The One Day At A Time Podcast)
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Arlina Allen is a Certified Recovery Coach (IAPRC), Certified Hypnotherapist CH, the Founder of Sober Life School, and host of the award winning recovery podcast “The One Day At A Time Podcast” since June 2016. |
Feb 01, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #38 - Codependent Hooks (Patreon Group)
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Adult Child recovery is hardwork.... but you don't have to do it alone! Today's episode is a recording from a recent Patreon group - where Shitshows gather to heal and have fun! We discussed the daily meditation from Melody Beattie's Language of Letting Go (January 26th Off The Hook). If you haven't joined the Patreon... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!? Seriously.... damn the join the Patreon, like now. For realz. |
Jan 28, 2023 |
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The Outer Child & Abandonment Trauma w/ Susan Anderson
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Today we are joined by returning guest, the QUEEN of abandonment trauma recovery, In today's episode, we discuss the difference between the Inner Child & Outer Child, how to communicate with the Inner Child to self-sabotaging ways, and why we are attracted to the available, and how abandonment trauma leads us to be subconsciously attracted to the unavailable. |
Jan 25, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #37 - Karen N.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Karen, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Jan 21, 2023 |
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Rapid Resolution Therapy w/ Jon Connelly
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Dr. Jon Connelly is the author of Life Changing conversations with Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) and his new book Grief Is Not Sacred. Dr. Jon Connelly has dedicated his life to the healing of others and sharing his knowledge and skill through professional training and events. His early career experiences as a child protective service worker and clinical supervisor in a program for traumatized teens helped shape the creation of Rapid Resolution Therapy. RRT has evolved into a highly effective and painless approach as a standalone therapy and is backed by hundreds of testimonials from clients and practitioners. Rapid Resolution Therapy is utilized in addressing many issues such as PTSD, sexual trauma, addiction, heartbreak, anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, and more with lasting results. RRT gained momentum and is now a thriving global community. Jon Connelly also founded the Institute for survivors of sexual violence, a nonprofit organization engaged in the research and development of cutting-edge treatment for sexual trauma survivors. Jon is also a licensed clinical social worker and holds a doctorate in Clinical pastoral counseling. |
Jan 18, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #36 - Jessica R.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Jessica, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Jan 14, 2023 |
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Healing Trauma Through Breathwork w/ Regina Lawrence
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In today's episode, we are joined by former former trial attorney and law school professor turned breathwork and sound practitioner Regina Lawrence. Breathwork has been scientifically proven to be an effective modality for healing complex trauma. By creating a space for expression and processing, trauma, breathwork invokes a deep relaxation and a trance-like state, allowing for suppressed thoughts and stored emotions from trauma to more easily move towards the surface and be released. |
Jan 11, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #35 - Del L. (The Luxembourg Bagel)
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Del, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Jan 07, 2023 |
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Self-Sabotage & Procrastination w/ Laura K. Connell
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Today we are joined by trauma-informed Laura K. Connell to discuss self-sabotage, procrastination, reparenting, and her own journey to heal the wounds of her childhood. |
Jan 04, 2023 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #34 - Sara (Just Listenin')
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Sara, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Dec 31, 2022 |
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What Adult Children Learned This Year
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In honor of the final episode of the year, Andrea and fellow shitshows reflect upon the most valuable lessons they've learned during 2022. |
Dec 28, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #33 - Amie Dawn
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Amie, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Dec 24, 2022 |
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Road To Forgiveness w/ Peter Tompkins
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Peter Tomkins is an award winning documentary film director, fine artist, author of over 150 songs with over thirty years of experience as a guitar player and performer. We discuss his recently released documentary "Road to Forgiveness - Addiction Spares No-One", which is an introspective view of his childhood experiences living with alcoholic parents. |
Dec 21, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #32 - Livin' La Vida Shitshow
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Today's episode Andrea shares about the shitshow known as her life, followed by a portion of a recent Patreon group. If you haven't joined the Patreon... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!? Seriously.... damn the join the Patreon, like now. For realz. |
Dec 17, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #31 - Kelley
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Kelley, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Dec 10, 2022 |
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Complex Trauma, Dating & Setting Boundaries w/ Joe Ryan
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Returning guest, Joe Ryan, is on the pod to discuss navigating dating with CPTSD, attraction vs. attachment, the importance of developing an unshakable sense of self., setting boundaries with family members and the importance of sitting with our feelings. |
Dec 07, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #30 - Kris B.
1826
Today we are joined by Shitshow Kris, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Dec 03, 2022 |
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Family Scapegoat Abuse w/ Rebecca Mandeville
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Rebecca C. Mandeville is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Complex Trauma Professional, and an internationally recognized expert in Family Systems. She began conducting her research on what she later named family scapegoating abuse (FSA) while serving as Core Faculty at the world-renowned Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now known as Sofia University). Rebecca has dedicated her 20-year career in Mental Health to advocating for those whose voices are not heard due to being systemically disempowered. She is also the author of a best-selling book on FSA, 'Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role'. |
Nov 30, 2022 |
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Emotional Flashbacks, Boundaries & Synchronicities
4105
Today's episode is smorgasbord of topics.... We discuss yacht rock, divinely inspired interactions with strangers, and emotional flashbacks (what they are, what triggers them, how to identify if you're experiencing one, and what to do pull yourself out of it. And then we are joined boundaries coach, Barb Nangle, who provides her top tips for surviving the holidays as an adult child. |
Nov 23, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #29 - The Holidays
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Today's episode is a recording from a recent Patreon group where we discussed handling the holidays as an adult child of dysfunctional family. If you haven't joined the Patreon... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!? Seriously.... damn the join the Patreon, like now. For realz. |
Nov 19, 2022 |
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Dr. Nzinga Harrison on Overcoming ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
4770
Dr. Nzinga Harrison is the Co-Founder and CMO of Eleanor Health with more than 15 years experience practicing medicine. As the daughter of a public school teacher/administrator and an electrical engineer, who was also the commander of the local Black Panther Party, Nzinga shares intimately about the childhood experiences that led her to pursue a career in psychiatry and addiction treatment. She also shares where she feels the medical community is falling short in treating addiction treatment and what Eleanor Health is doing differently to actually deliver results. |
Nov 16, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #28 - Coco G.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Coco, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Nov 12, 2022 |
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Limiting Beliefs & The Subconscious Mind w/ Brenda Johnston
4591
Brenda Johnston is Subconscious Strategist and Intuitive Energetics Architect. She helps clients rewire core beliefs, release energetic blocks and resolve unresolved trauma, combining hypnosis and energy healing techniques with spiritual practices. Support the Podcast - |
Nov 09, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #27 - Joshua F. ("Youngster")
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Joshua, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Nov 05, 2022 |
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Growing In Grief w/ Heather Johnson
5146
Heather Johnson is the founder of Isla Mae, a community-driven organization that provides women with spa services and mental health support after a loss, miscarriage, illness, or cancer. The goal is to provide a safe space for grief and self-care during the healing process. |
Nov 02, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #26 - Sofie K. ("Cheese Board")
2073
Today we are joined by Shitshow Sofie, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Oct 29, 2022 |
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Growing Up In Scientology w/ Aaron Smith-Levin
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Aaron Smith-Levin is the creator of the YouTube channel "Growing Up In Scientology". Aaron worked for the organization full-time, as a staff member and a Sea Org member, from the age of 12 to 26. He held various positions in Philadelphia, Clearwater & Los Angeles, all related to training Scientology auditors. Aaron left the Sea Organization in 2006 and officially left Scientology in early 2014. Since 2015, he has been educating the public about Scientology and exposing abuses within the organization He is also board member of The Aftermath Foundation which helps those who want to leave Scientology. |
Oct 26, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #25 - Shitshow Retreat
1948
In today's episode, fellow Shitshows share the impact that the podcast and Patreon support community has had on their lives. |
Oct 22, 2022 |
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Abundance Beyond Trauma w/ Jeannine Rashidi
4330
Jeannine Rashidi is the author of Abundance Beyond Trauma: Discovering Your Courage for Change and Commitment to Yourself. She is also a health & wellness practitioner focused on alleviating the core of physical, digestive, emotional, and mental tension. Having lived the first 25 years of her life with severe emotional, mental, sexual, and physical abuse, she began a journey of healing and changing the dysfunctional cycles. This was happening whilst building her own practice Goodbye Tension, treating clients who also had trauma or adverse life experiences, questioning whether she was the appropriate practitioner for them since she was still deep into her healing journey. It became clear that her experience, along with her honesty, vulnerability, and authenticity with her clients, were the perfect ingredients for trust and guidance in their healing journey. Thereby, she followed this path, trusting that she could help whoever came or could find a practitioner to help them. Now, 18 years later, she brings her personal and professional experience to you. |
Oct 19, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #24 - Jamie W.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Jamie, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Oct 15, 2022 |
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Unhealed Trauma & Dysfunctional Family Dynamics at Work w/ Barb Nangle
4221
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. |
Oct 12, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #23 - Ramiro R.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Ramiro, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Oct 08, 2022 |
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A Series of Bottoms w/ Concetta K. (Princess Superstar)
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Concetta K. (Princess Superstar) is an American rapper and DJ. She has had two chart hits in the UK, "Bad Babysitter", which reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart in 2002, and "Perfect (Exceeder)", which reached number three in 2007. She has recorded with Moby, The Prodigy, Arthur Baker, Prince Paul, and Grandmaster Flash, amongst others. In today's episode, Concetta shares about her dysfunctional childhood, rise to fame, and her 20+ year recovery journey. |
Oct 05, 2022 |
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Repressed Memories, CPTSD vs. BPD w/ Dr Kirk Honda (Psychology in Seattle)
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Dr. Kirk Honda, PsyD, LMFT is the host of Psychology in Seattle, a YouTube channel and podcast that covers pop culture through the lens of psychoanalysis. In today's episode we discuss repressed traumatic memories , CPTSD vs. BPD, "pro-dependency", client transference, social media's impact on mental health awareness,, and Depp v. Heard. Dr. Kirk has 25+ years experience as a psychotherapist and professor specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder, with a Doctorate in Psychology, and Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy.. |
Sep 28, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #22 - Alice C.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Alice, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Sep 24, 2022 |
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Dating, Loving & Leaving a Narcissist w/ Darlene Lancer
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Darlene Lancer is a therapist and author of 10 books, including "Codependency For Dummies and Conquering Shame and Codependency". In today's episode, we discuss her personal journey of recovery, codependency and her latest book - Dating, Loving, and Leaving a Narcissist: Essential Tools for Improving or Leaving Narcissistic and Abusive Relationships. |
Sep 21, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #21 - Daniel T.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Daniel, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Sep 17, 2022 |
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Dysfunctional Friendships w/ Tiffany Carter
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Today we are joined by returning guest, fellow shitshow, & Patreon member Tiffany Carter. She get raw & real on how her childhood has impacted her friendships and the pattern of recreating the relationship dynamic with her narcissistic mother in her female friendships as an adult. Tiffany is business coach, money mind expert, and host of the podcast ProjectME with Tiffany Carter – Entrepreneurship & Millionaire Mindset. |
Sep 14, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #20 - Arin F. (Visionary Leaders)
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Arin, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Sep 10, 2022 |
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Thinking Unbroken w/ Michael Anthony
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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. |
Sep 07, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #19 - Raw, Real & Vulnerable
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Today's episode is a recording from a recent Patreon peer support group where we get raw, real & vulnerable. |
Sep 03, 2022 |
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Coming Home to Ourselves w/ Carmen Dominguez, LMHC
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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 groups, and shamanic healing over the past several years. She combines ancient healing practices with contemporary research-based therapeutic techniques. |
Aug 31, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #18 - Nicole (Nicole Cowgirl)
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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. |
Aug 27, 2022 |
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Turning Trauma Into Gold w/ Alex Castro-Croy
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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/bicultural Certified EMDR therapist and EMDR consultant-in-training. |
Aug 24, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #17 - Tommy M. (aka Tommy Bahama)
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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. |
Aug 20, 2022 |
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How To Make a Narcissist w/ Dr. Gregory Kushnick
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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. |
Aug 17, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #16 - Melinda (The Terminator)
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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. |
Aug 13, 2022 |
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ACA Steps 5, 6 & 7 - The Blueprint To Healing
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In today's episode, we dive deep into Steps 5, 6 & 7 of the ACA program - |
Aug 10, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #15 - Andrew H.
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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. |
Aug 06, 2022 |
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Erin Martin on Overcoming Mom Shame
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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.. |
Aug 03, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #14 - LaRee F.
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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. |
Jul 30, 2022 |
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Ayahuasca, Spiritual Bypassing & Sex Cults
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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. |
Jul 27, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #13 - Susan G.
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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. |
Jul 23, 2022 |
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Dysfunctional Families & Sibling Dynamics - The Tale of 4 Siblings Part 2
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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. Support the show
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! Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/adultchild www.buymeacoffee.com/adultchild Follow Andrea on social - www.instagram.com/adultchildpod www.tiktok.com/@adultchildpod |
Jul 20, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #12 - Faith
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Today's episode is a recording from a recent Patreon peer support group on faith. |
Jul 16, 2022 |
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Dysfunctional Families & Sibling Dynamics - The Tale of 4 Siblings Part 1
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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. |
Jul 13, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #11 - Marina J.
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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. |
Jul 10, 2022 |
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The Anxious Hearts Guide w/ Rikki Cloos
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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. |
Jul 06, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #10 - Kate T.
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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. |
Jul 02, 2022 |
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Healing Inherited Trauma w/ Blair O'Hara
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Blair Psychotherapist & Reiki Healer specializing in healing inherited generational trauma and clearing mental & emotional blocks to achieve long-lasting health & happiness. |
Jun 29, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #9 - Bryan F.
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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. |
Jun 25, 2022 |
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Overcoming Intimate Partner Violence w/ Chantelle Branch
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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. |
Jun 22, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #8 - How Family Dysfunction Creates Financial Dysfunction (Patreon Group)
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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. |
Jun 18, 2022 |
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Healing Our Relationship w/ Money Trauma - Compulsive Spending & Underearning
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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 that we look at the conscious and subconscious messages we received related to money during our childhoods and understand how this may be showing up in the way interact with money as adults. |
Jun 16, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #7 - Emily M. (Swampee)
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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. |
Jun 11, 2022 |
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Setting Boundaries to Find Your Self w/ Barb Nangle
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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. |
Jun 08, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #6 - Cory K.
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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. |
Jun 04, 2022 |
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How Complex Trauma Affects Intimate Relationships w/ Jeremiah & Mallory Campbell
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Today we are joined by Jeremiah & Mallory Campbell - hosts of the Destin To Be Podcast. Support the Podcast - |
Jun 01, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #5 - Melissa P.
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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. |
May 28, 2022 |
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Breakdowns & Breakthroughs w/ Ms. Star Monroe
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Today we are joined by Ms. Star Monroe - Psychotherapist and Master Life Coach. She shows women how to unleash their true selves that have been hidden away and buried for their entire lives. Star shares about her struggles with drugs, alcohol, disordered eating & codependency - the guilt & self-compassion of being a parent in active addiction - and how life is a series of fuck-ups and self-discovery. |
May 25, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #4 - Fear (Patreon Group)
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Today's episode is a recent Patreon peer support group on fear. |
May 21, 2022 |
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Intergenerational Trauma & Post Traumatic Growth w/ David Lindell
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David Lindell is an artist, spiritual coach, recovery coach, and a member of the Tulalip & Suquamish Native tribes. David shares his story of suffering to healing - growing up in extreme poverty in an alcoholic abusive home, getting locked up in a psychiatric facility at the age of 18, meth addiction, bank robberies, and what finally motivated him to turn his life around. He also discusses the rampant intergenerational trauma amongst the Native American population and how he has integrated Native cultural and spiritual practices into his recovery journey. |
May 18, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #3 - Rick B.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Rick, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
May 14, 2022 |
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Trauma, Cancer & Radical Self-Love w/ Saskia Lightstar
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On today's episode, Saskia Lightstar shares her survival story and how stage 3 breast cancer was the catalyst to her adult child healing journey. Saskia is a spiritual teacher, a wellbeing coach, energy healer and the author of The Cancer Misfit: A Guide to Navigating Life After Treatment. It took a lot of mistakes, failed businesses, divorces and being diagnosed with cancer, for her to find the willingness to venture down a spiritual path and become the happiest and greatest version of herself she has ever known. Plagued by self-hate and low self-esteem for most of her life, Saskia has now become a happiness and self-love ninja, and guides others on how to be happier than they ever dreamt possible. She is a testament to the fact you can feel lost or ‘less than’ your whole life and still find your way to a place of confidence, happiness and peace. |
May 11, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #2 - Laurie H.
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Laurie, who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
May 07, 2022 |
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Turning Our Pain Into Purpose w/ Lucy Turchin (Part 2)
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In today's episode we are joined by singer, songwriter, recovering addict, and former sex worker Lucy Turchin. In part 2 of our interview, Lucy opens up about her 10+ years of heroin addiction and escorting (TRIGGER WARNING), finding sobriety, and finally walking away a long-term abusive relationship. She also shares about rediscovering herself through music and her intentions in turning the pain of the past into a life of depth and meaning. |
May 04, 2022 |
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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #1 - Scott M.
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In today's premier episode of SHITSHOW SATURDAY, we are joined by Shitshow Scott, who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. |
Apr 30, 2022 |
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Emotionally Unavailable Fathers w/ Lucy Turchin
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We are joined today by former classmate Lucy Turchin for a super RAW and VULNERABLE conversation. Lucy is a singer, songwriter, recovering addict, and former sex worker. Lucy shares about her dysfunctional upbringing, her struggles with body image as a child, being sex trafficked at the age of 15 (TRIGGER WARNING), and the deep fear of abandonment that resulted from having a physically and emotionally unavailable father. We also reminisce about the "good old days" at a cult-like "character building" boarding school. |
Apr 27, 2022 |
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ACA Step 4 - Why Our Past is Our Greatest Asset
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In today's episode, Andrea dives deep into Step 4 of the ACA program - "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves." We discuss (and by we, I mean ME!) the purpose, the process, the key areas of focus (shame, abandonment, resentment, harm, and trauma) and what it means to take a blameless inventory. We also discuss how an ACA 4th step differs from a 4th step in AA/NA, as well as the limitations of the 12-steps in addressing unprocessed trauma. |
Apr 20, 2022 |
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The Making of a Cybercriminal w/ Brett Johnson
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Brett Johnson is a reformed cybercriminal who built the first organized cybercrime community - Shadowcrew - the precursor to today's Darknet Markets - and laid the foundation for the way modern cybercrime channels still operate today. In 2004, he was placed on the United States Most Wanted List , arrested in 2005, convicted of 39 felonies, and sentenced to 7 1/2 years in federal prison. Brett shares about his childhood trauma, his fear of abandonment, his experience in federal prison, and how he turned his life around after 30+ year criminal career. Today he uses knowledge and experience concerning cybersecurity, cybercrime, identity theft, and fraud to help individuals and companies protect themselves from the type of criminal he used to be. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/adultchild) Support the show |
Apr 13, 2022 |
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Codependency Deep Dive w/ Sarah Michaud, PsyD
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First time guest Sarah Michaud joins us today to discuss all things CODEPENDENCY. Sarah is the author the recently published "Co-Crazy - One Psychologist's Recovery from Codependency & Addiction", which identifies what unconscious feelings are running our lives without our even knowing it, and gives you the tools to begin to speak for yourself and learn how to tolerate your "feeling states." |
Apr 06, 2022 |
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Insecure Attachment Styles & Dating w/ Adam Murauskas (Mr. Fix Your Picker)
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Returning guest, Adam Murauskas, is on the pod to discuss all things insecure attachment styles - what it is, what causes it, earned secure attachment, and how to navigate dating in a safe and healthy way. |
Mar 30, 2022 |
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Let's Get Even MORE Vulnerable w/ Dr. Morgan Anderson
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In today's episode, we are joined clinical phycologist Dr. Morgan Anderson. She is a relationship coach and attachment theory expert, with a mission to take the mystery out of having great relationships and great self-worth. Morgan helps stuck singles break toxic dating patterns and attract loving relationships. She is also the host of the podcast "Let’s Get Vulnerable: Relationship and Dating Advice", |
Mar 23, 2022 |
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Dysfunctional Family Systems w/ Kevin Petersen, LMFT
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In today's episode, we are joined by fellow recovering shitshow and therapist Kevin Petersen (LMFT). Kevin began his journey of recovery in May 1991 and has been sober ever since. He shares about his experience growing up with an addicted mother and workaholic mother, his journey to heal from the impact of his dysfunctional upbringing, and his experience in helping families navigate the addiction & recovery process. |
Mar 16, 2022 |
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My Adult Child Rock Bottom
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Today is the 50th episode of Adult Child! And today we are going back to the beginning of Andrea's Adult Child rock bottom - aka The Tale of 2 Brian's - 2 painful relationships w/ alcoholics named Brian who were the catalyst to her Adult Child healing journey and this podcast. This is a story that illustrates how our emotional pain is truly our greatest gift - and no juicy detail is spared! |
Mar 09, 2022 |
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Healing From Narcissistic Abuse w/ Tiffany Carter
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Today we are joined by entrepreneur, business coach & recovering shitshow - Tiffany Carter. about growing up with a Narcissist as a mother, being sexually groomed and abused between the ages of 12-21, and her struggles with codependency as an adult. |
Mar 02, 2022 |
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Jen Kirkman on Anxiety & Underearning
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Today we are joined by Ken Kirkman - comedian, actress, writer & host of the podcast Anxiety Bites. Jen shares about her loving (yet dysfunctional upbriniging), her career, and her lifelong challenges with Panic and Generalized Anxiety Disorders. She also talks about her challenges with money and underearning. |
Feb 23, 2022 |
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When Trauma Surfaces w/ Nate Postlethwait
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Nate Postlethwait - writer, survivor, & inner child recovery advocate - joins us today to discuss complex trauma. Nate walked away from his 13-year career in 2018 to take a break and reset. A couple of years prior he had two big life-changing events. In 2016 he came out as gay after many years of conversion therapy and the next year he turned 40. Both collided and launched the internal courage to make some changes in order to rebuild a life with more pleasure. Nate grew up experiencing childhood abuse starting at 5 years old. He began therapy at 18 years old and has been a life learner of all things trauma recovery. He began sharing his story on social media and that community quickly grew to over 100k people. His long-term goals are to aid in making trauma-informed therapy accessible for those who cannot afford it. In the meantime, he is a writer, a coach and leads others in finding a connection with their inner child. |
Feb 15, 2022 |
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Healing from the Family Illness w/ Julie & Clay Engels
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Julie & Clay Engels - owners of Roots Collaborative - are on the pod today to discuss family recovery and breaking the cycle of generational dysfunction. Roots Collaborative provides a variety of services and support to help families navigate addiction and mental illness recovery. They are trained the invitational intervention model, which invites the entire family network to participate in the healing process and engage in recovery and the wellness journey. Support the Podcast - |
Feb 09, 2022 |
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Abandonment Trauma w/ Susan Anderson
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Abandonment trauma specialist, Susan Anderson, joins us today. She discusses the 5 stages of abandonment, how to recover from abandonment trauma, and her own experience with abandonment stemming from her childhood. Andrea also shares a new chapter of "The Tale of 2 Brian's". |
Feb 02, 2022 |
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Resilience & Mindfulness w/ Elroy "Spoonface" Powell
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Today we are joined by actor, singer, and mindfulness consultant Elroy "Spoonface" Powell. He shares about his dysfunctional childhood, the racism he encountered as a Black Caribbean growing up in London, his rise and fall from fame in the music industry, and how he has used failure and hardship to cultivate a purposeful and fulfilling life. |
Jan 26, 2022 |
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Trauma, EMDR, & Psychedelic Therapy w/ KT Mather - Part 2
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Today we are diving deep in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Katie Mather, writer and podcaster, joins us today to share about her experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy (ketamine & cannabis) to treat depression and trauma - and the underlying theory on why psychedelics are believed to be effective in treating mental health issues. |
Jan 19, 2022 |
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Trauma, EMDR, & Psychedelic Therapy w/ KT Mather - Part 1
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Katie Mather, writer and podcaster, joins us today to share about her mental health & trauma healing journey. She shares about her childhood (which turns out to be not as functional she wants thought!!), her struggles w/ alcohol, the book that changed everything, and her experience w/ EMDR after being physically assaulted. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. |
Jan 12, 2022 |
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ACA Step 3, Relinquishing Control & Choosing Faith Over Fear
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In today's episode, we dive deep into Step 3 of the ACA program - "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand God." Andrea share her experience with the step, common struggles Adult Children face related to this step, and how to act in faith instead of fear. She is then joined by fellow traveler, Michelle, who shares her experience with Step 3 and how she was able to overcome her issues with the "God" word. Andrea also shares another Brian #2 story, as well as ways to set ourselves up for success in the year ahead. Mid-roll music source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NpKZ4sNSU4 (I do not own the rights of song - for entertainment purposes only, no monetization) Support the show |
Jan 05, 2022 |
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The Gifts of Adult Child Recovery
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Recovering addict and adult child Francisco C. joins us today to discuss the gifts of adult child recovery, He shares about coming to America from Mexico at the age of 5, growing up with a dry drunk father and a codependent mother, getting sober at 23, hitting his adult child bottom at 4 years sober, and and how he went from being a high school drop-out to getting his PhD at an Ivy League school. Francisco is the prime example of what happens when an adult child does the hard work to heal the unresolved past. |
Dec 29, 2021 |
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Comedian Eddie Pepitone on Relapse & Recovery
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Today we are diving deep with actor and stand-up comedian Eddie Pepitone. We discuss the ACA laundry list, the impact of his traumatic childhood, and his love for marijuana. He also shares about his relapse during the pandemic and how he made his way back into the rooms of recovery. |
Dec 22, 2021 |
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Navigating Couples Therapy w/ Elizabeth Earnshaw
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Today we are diving deep with Elizabeth Earnshaw couples therapist, couples therapist and author of "I Want This to Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in the Modern Age".. We discuss boundaries, attachment styles and how she approaches trauma, addiction, and abuse in couples therapy. She also shares about her formally broken picker and how she managed to fix it. |
Dec 15, 2021 |
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The Fear of Abandonment w/ Joe Ryan
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Returning guest, Joe Ryan, is on the pod to discuss the fear of abandonment and how to overcome it. Joe is the host of the podcast "It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma - Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, Anxiety & Recovery". |
Dec 08, 2021 |
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Why Dysfunctional Families Are Cannibalistic Cults
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In today's episode, Andrea dives deep into Step 2 of the ACA program - "Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." We discuss what insanity looks like for an adult child and within the dysfunctional family system, the intergenerational & emotional cannibalization and cult-like tendencies of a dysfunctional family, how all that is required to heal is the belief that healing is possible, and the many forms of a power greater than ourselves. |
Dec 01, 2021 |
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The Unresolved Trauma of A Trauma Therapist w/ Dr. Melissa Fenton
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Dr. Melissa Fenton - licensed psychotherapist (and MY former therapist!!!) - joins us today - except this time - I get to ask all the questions!! Melissa shares about her own childhood trauma, how this surfaced in adulthood, and how she healed this unresolved trauma. We discuss many modalities of healing - hypnosis, EMDR, spiritual healing - and how to find the right therapist for you. |
Nov 24, 2021 |
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Paul Gilmartin on Shame, Boundaries & Intimacy
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Paul Gilmartin is on the pod today to discuss healing from his traumatic childhood, his struggles with addiction & intimacy, toxic shame, and setting boundaries with toxic family members. Paul is an American stand up comedian, podcast host and television personality best known as the longtime host of TBS's Dinner and a Movie. Since 2011, he has been the host and executive producer of the podcast The Mental Illness Happy Hour. |
Nov 17, 2021 |
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CPTSD & Emotional Dysregulation w/ The Crappy Childhood Fairy
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Anna Runkle - "The Crappy Childhood Fairy" - is on the pod today to talk about her crappy childhood having grown up in an alcoholic and poor family, how her unresolved trauma surfaced in adulthood, her realization that she was suffering from CPTSD, and the tool she created to combat emotional dysregulation - one the hallmark symptoms of the Adult Child Trauma Syndrome. |
Nov 10, 2021 |
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Conscious Creation w/ TJ Woodward
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Returning guest TJ Woodward is back on the pod to discuss his new book, Conscious Creation: 5 Steps to Embracing the Life of Your Dreams. He explains the 4 levels of consciousness, why making peace with the past and overcoming faulty core beliefs is the key to manifesting a fulfilling life, and what it means to live an awakened life. |
Nov 03, 2021 |
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Eating Disorders & Critical Mothers w/ Paulina Pinsky
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On today's episode, Paulina Pinsky (daughter of Dr. Drew) gets raw & vulnerable on a variety of topics - her battle with disordered eating, the impact of growing up with a hypercritical, over bearing mother, how she has healed her relationship with her mother, and what it's like to have a celebrity as your dad. She also discusses her new book - "It Doesn't Have to Be Awkward: Dealing with Relationships, Consent, and Other Hard-to-Talk-About Stuff", which she co-wrote with her dad. |
Oct 27, 2021 |
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The Adult Children of Alcoholics Trauma Syndrome w/ Tian Dayton
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Returning guest Dr. Tian Dayton joins us to discuss her recently released "Adult Children of Alcoholics Workbook", in which she answers the question "What am I feeling the pain of my childhood, as an adult, when I am no longer even living at home?" Tian is a pioneer of the Adult Child movement, a senior fellow at The Meadows and author of 15 books including, "The ACOA Trauma Syndrome" and "Emotional Sobriety." |
Oct 20, 2021 |
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Codependent Relationships & Broken Pickers w/ "Your Break Up Bestie"
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Andrea tells the tale of her first codependent relationship, the faulty beliefs and fears that resulted from this, and the subsequent impact of all future relationships. She is then joined by Kendra Allen, aka Your Break Up Bestie - who shares about her broken picker and how she managed to fix it! |
Oct 13, 2021 |
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Abuse, Grooming & Manipulation w/ Nathan Spiteri
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Nathan Spiteri - child abuse survivor & advocate - joins Andrea to discuss how his memoir Toy Cars - One Man's Journey from Trauma to Triumph - "(...)a story of severe trauma, child sex abuse, grooming, and trauma bonding. "It's a story of addiction, sex, drugs and violence. But as much as it is about all of those things, Toy Cars is a story of hope, because, despite everything, Spiteri is still here to tell it." |
Oct 06, 2021 |
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The Real Reason Instagram & FB Are Down...
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What the news is not reporting.... the Adult Child Patreon is the reason for FB, Instagram & WhatsApp crash. In order to save the world and show your appreciation for the Adult Child pod, sign up for the Adult Child Patreon. Sign up by Friday at the $10 tier or higher to receive a free Adult Child Former Shitshow coffee mug! |
Oct 04, 2021 |
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The Dysfunctional Family & Sibling Dynamics
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In today's episode, we dive deep into the differing experiences siblings may have growing up in the same dysfunctional family. Andrea is joined by 3 sisters, who share their unique stories of what it was like growing up in an alcoholic and chaotic household, and how this has impacted their lives as adults. |
Sep 29, 2021 |
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Breaking The Stigma of Addiction w/ William Cope Moyers
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In today's epsidoe, Andrea gets raw and vulnerable with William Cope Moyers - VP of Public Affairs & Community Relations at Hazelden Betty Ford. Over the past several decades, he has played an important role in breaking the stigma of addiction. As the son of journalist, political commentator and former White House Press Secretary Bill Moyers, William is the perfect example of how the disease addiction does not discriminate. William shares about hitting bottom in sobriety, the difference between recovery and sobriety, and the importance of addressing trauma family of origin issues in addiction recovery. |
Sep 22, 2021 |
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Stored Trauma & Somatic Healing w/ Marina Yanay-Triner
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into unresolved trauma within the body and how to heal it. Andrea is joined by Somatic Healing Coach Marina Yanay-Triner to discuss the importance of addressing the trauma stored within the body and how somatic healing is an effective method to do so. |
Sep 15, 2021 |
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What Powerlessness & Unmanageability Means To An Adult Child
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into Step 1 of the ACA program - "We admitted we were powerless over the effects of alcoholism or other family dysfunction - that our lives had become unmanageable." It is through accepting our powerlessness and unmanageability that we gain power and create a manageable life. |
Sep 11, 2021 |
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We Get Guilt Feelings When We Release A Podcast Episode 1 or 2 Days Late
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Just a heads up that this week's episode will drop either on Thursday or Friday - and I felt the need to tell you this because I'm a crazy adult child.............. Support the show |
Sep 08, 2021 |
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Spiritual Bottoms & Conscious Healing w/ Empowerment Coach Bonne Chance
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In today's episode, Andrea is joined by women's empowerment coach, Bonne Chance. Bonne obtained a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology in 2009, as well as a Certificate in Consciousness, Health and Healing in 2010 from the University of Santa Monica. She has assisted and empowered hundreds of people in shifting their consciousness and healing, with an expertise in She specializes in spiritual psychology advancement, consciousness health and healing, co-dependency and addiction. |
Sep 01, 2021 |
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Emotional Sobriety & Resiliency w/ Catherine Gildiner
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In today's episode, Andrea dives deep into emotional recovery with New York Times bestselling Author & retired clinical psychologist. Over the course of her 25 year old career, Cathy helped countless adult children of dysfunctional families heal their unresolved pain. In her most recent book, "Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery ", Cathy shares about the patients that left the biggest impression on her - each of which having endured horrendous childhoods. The book is a a beautiful illustrations of the therapeutic process of healing from the pasts from the perspective of both patient and therapist - and does so in an extremely compelling way. |
Aug 25, 2021 |
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Narcissistic Abuse, CPTSD & NARM w/ Crystle Lampitt
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In today's episode we take a deep dive into little "t" trauma - what it is, what it looks like, and why it's just a serious as Big "T" Trauma. Andrea is joined by Crystle Lampitt - licensed therapist and trauma specialist - who shares about the narcissisitc relationship that led her to therapy and and the treatment model she uses with her clients to address complex trauma - NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model). |
Aug 18, 2021 |
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Dr. Drew Pinsky on Addiction, Codependency & Emotional Sobriety
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Today Andrea is joined by none other than Dr. Drew Pinsky - addiction medicine specialist, internist, and television star. Drew shares about his experience of growing up in an emotionally abusive household, his struggle with codependency, and a whole lot more! |
Aug 11, 2021 |
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Manifestation & Overcoming Limiting Beliefs w/ EFT Tapping Wizard Brad Yates
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) aka tapping, a simple and efficient technique based off of Chinese acupuncture to overcome stress, fear, and limiting beliefs,. Andrea is joined by EFT expert, Brad Yates, to discuss the benefits of tapping, how it can used to reprogram our faulty childhood programming, and why overcoming our limiting beliefs is a crucial step in manifesting our deepest dreams and desires. |
Aug 04, 2021 |
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San Francisco's Addiction Crisis w/ Former Homeless Heroin Addict Tom Wolf
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the addiction and homeless epidemic ravaging the streets of San Francisco. Andrea is joined by Thomas Wolf, a former heroin addict turned recovery advocate. Thomas shares his story of hitting rock bottom and his perspective on San Francisco's Drug Crisis. |
Jul 28, 2021 |
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Love or Trauma Bond w/ Alan Kaufman
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In today's episode, we're diving deep into trauma bonding - what it is, what it looks like, and why growing up in a dysfunctional family puts you at greater risk for trauma bonded relationship in adulthood. Then Andrea is joined by acclaimed writer Alan Kaufman, who shares about his experienced of being raised by a mother who was a Holocaust survive and their trauma bonded relationship. |
Jul 22, 2021 |
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Generational Trauma w/ Mark Wolynn
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In today's episode, Andrea dives deep with Mark Wolynn - author of the critically acclaimed best seller "It Didn't Start With You - How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle". Mark shares his wisdom on a inherited trauma, attachment trauma, the latest research and findings, and how going blind in one eye was the best thing that ever happened to him. |
Jul 14, 2021 |
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Compulsive Spending w/ Ben Rimalower
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into our relationship with money - about the faulty programming beliefs ingrained childhood about money and how this shapes our relationship with it for the rest of our lives. Andrea is then joined by writer, producer & Real Housewives "whisperer" - Ben Rimalower - who shares about his lifelong battle with money, which he deems as his drug of choice. |
Jul 07, 2021 |
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Childhood Trauma & Complex PTSD w/ Joe Ryan
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the ways resistance keeps us from healing from our childhoods, and how we can overcome it. Andrea is then joined by the host of the podcast "It's Not You, It's Your Trauma" - Joe Ryan - who shares his experience, strength and hope on how he managed to heal from the trauma that held him hostage his entire life. |
Jun 30, 2021 |
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The Spiritual Meaning of Pain
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the divine lens, the perspective that emotional pain is a gift and serves a higher purpose in our lives. Andrea is joined by Sue Frederick, spiritual intuitive and author of "Your Divine Lens: The Secret to Finding Purpose, Healing Grief and Living in Alignment", who shares why our greatest pain is our greatest gift, and that will all have the ability to tap into our intuition to ensure we are making decisions based off our higher good and the good of others. |
Jun 23, 2021 |
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Breaking the Chains of Generational Trauma
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In today's episode, we are diving deep into the generational nature of family dysfunction, epigenetics, and how our DNA may be carrying the symptoms of trauma from past generations. Andrea is joined by Naome Bradshaw - singer, blog writer, adult child, and expert "historian" - who shares about the generational trauma of her own lineage over the span of 250 years! |
Jun 16, 2021 |
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Fixing Our Broken Pickers
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the process of healing from Broken Picker Syndrome. Andrea shares her experience of slowing fixing her picker, and is then joined by relationship coach - Adam Murauskas - who shares how he fixed his picker and how he helps others to do the same. |
Jun 09, 2021 |
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Becoming our Best Self w/ Ben Kiker
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into unearthing our truest and highest selves. Andrea shares about her journey to live her in potential, and is then joined by performance coach, Ben Kiker. |
Jun 02, 2021 |
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Detachment w/ Kristina Wandzilak & Constance Curry
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In today's episode, Andrea dives deep into detaching with love and family recovery with co-authors of "The Lost Years: Surviving a Mother and Daughter's Worst Nightmare" Kristina Wandzilak & Constance Curry. "The Lost Years" is the real life story of just such a mother and child, each giving their first-hand accounts of the years lost to addiction and despair. |
May 26, 2021 |
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Surviving & Thriving From Adult Child Trauma Syndrome
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into complex PTSD - what it is, what causes it, it's symptoms, and how to the hell to heal from it. Andrea shares about her own battle with complex PTSD, and is then joined by Shannon who shares her powerful story of surviving and thriving from her tragic childhood. |
May 19, 2021 |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics Pioneer Tian Dayton
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In today's episode, Andrea dives deep with author, speaker and Adult Child expert - Tian Dayton. Tian shares her wisdom on a variety of adult child topics - from how the movement began, the ACOA trauma syndrome, codependency and much much more! |
May 12, 2021 |
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Codependency & Acting Drunk When You're Sober
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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into codependency. Andrea shares the rest of the Brian #2 story (!!!!), and then is joined by Nina Renata Aron, author of "Good Morning, Destroyer of Men's Souls: A Memoir of Women, Addiction, and Love". |
May 05, 2021 |
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Broken Picker Syndrome & Cringeworthy Dating Stories
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In today's episode, Andrea shares more cringeworthy dating stories and about her broken man-picker. Then struggle us all about her "broken man-picker". Then, she talks to her BFF and broken picker syndrome survivor, Jessica, and how she was able to fix her picker. www.tiktok.com/@adultchildpod |
Apr 28, 2021 |
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Alcoholism, Why You Should be Grateful I Don't Drink & What Truly Lies Beneath Addiction
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In today's episode, Andrea shares about the hot mess she once was (is?!?) and why the world is a much better place now that she's sober. Then she speaks with TJ Woodward, the founder of Conscious Recovery, a recovery method that goes beyond simply treating symptoms and addresses the underlying root causes to addiction. Episode Resources - |
Apr 21, 2021 |
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Toxic Shame, Slut Shaming & Being Gay When Your Dad is a Pastor
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In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most damaging repercussions of growing up in a dysfunctional family – toxic shame. We are talking about becoming the school slut in the 7th grade, being gay when your dad is a pastor, and what happens when shame becomes one’s identity. Follow Andrea on social - Episode Resources - Healing the Shame that Binds You by John Bradshaw |
Apr 14, 2021 |
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The Dysfunctional Family & the Scapegoat
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On this week's episode, we are digging in deep on the experience of growing up in a dysfunctional family. Andrea shares her experience of becoming the scapegoat ("identified patient") in her family, and then talks to her friend, Eric, who shares his experience of growing up in an abusive home. We also talk about why speaking our truth is the only path to freedom, but why this doesn't mean blaming your parents. |
Apr 07, 2021 |
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Adult Child & Why I’ll Never Date Another Guy Named Brian
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In today's episode, Andrea tells you how she came to learn that she was an adult child and why she'll NEVER date another guy named Brian. Then she lays the groundwork for what lies ahead in the podcast - what is an adult child, where the term came from, and the common characteristics to help you determine whether or you're an adult child. |
Mar 31, 2021 |
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Coming soon: Adult Child (Trailer)
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A deep dive into the impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family. Join Andrea and guests for vulnerable and filterless conversations about what it means to be an adult child - from codependency, toxic shame, addiction and much much more. Support the show |
Feb 06, 2021 |