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A deep dive into the impact of growing up in an dysfunctional family and how to heal the unresolved pain of the past. Join Andrea and guests for raw & vulnerable conversations on topics including - codependency, complex trauma (CPTSD), alcoholism/addiction, generational trauma, and toxic shame. (Start on episode 1!!!) Follow Andrea on social - www.instagram.com/adultchildpod/ www.tiktok.com/@adultchildpod

Adult Child Andrea

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A deep dive into the impact of growing up in an dysfunctional family and how to heal the unresolved pain of the past. Join Andrea and guests for raw & vulnerable conversations on topics including - codependency, complex trauma (CPTSD), alcoholism/addiction, generational trauma, and toxic shame. (Start on episode 1!!!) Follow Andrea on social - www.instagram.com/adultchildpod/ www.tiktok.com/@adultchildpod

    172 - Healing Childhood Wounds: Tim Fletcher on Trauma, Addiction, and Toxic Shame Part 2

    172 - Healing Childhood Wounds: Tim Fletcher on Trauma, Addiction, and Toxic Shame Part 2

    Tim Fletcher is the founder and president of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma). He is a counselor himself, as well as a researcher and pastor. His YouTube channel is a wealth of resources on complex trauma and behavior patterns leading up to addiction with 24+ million views.
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    How I learned I was an Adult Child - The Tale of 2 Brians
    THE LAUNDRY LIST - Common Characteristics of an Adult Child
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    • 53 min
    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #114 - Beth L.

    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #114 - Beth L.

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    • 36 min
    171 - Healing Childhood Wounds: Tim Fletcher on Trauma, Addiction, and Toxic Shame

    171 - Healing Childhood Wounds: Tim Fletcher on Trauma, Addiction, and Toxic Shame

    Tim Fletcher is the founder and president of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma). He is a counselor himself, as well as a researcher and pastor. His YouTube channel is a wealth of resources on complex trauma and behavior patterns leading up to addiction with 24+ million views.
    ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️
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    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
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    How I learned I was an Adult Child - The Tale of 2 Brians
    THE LAUNDRY LIST - Common Characteristics of an Adult Child
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    • 58 min
    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #113 - Shame vs. Guilt

    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #113 - Shame vs. Guilt

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    • 29 min
    170 - The Intersection of Trauma, ADHD and Toxic Family Dynamics w/ Kristen Carder

    170 - The Intersection of Trauma, ADHD and Toxic Family Dynamics w/ Kristen Carder

    Kristen Carder is the host of the I Have ADHD podcast (7.5 million downloads) and a dually certified coach who has supported thousands of people with ADHD worldwide. Her extensive experience working with ADHDers began in 2012, and she now leads a global community of adults with ADHD in her coaching program, FOCUSED. 
    Timestamps
    8:20 – Coming to terms with your childhood trauma
    15:22 - Breaking the fantasy bond that our parents and going no-contact
    27:10 - How shame and the Inner Critic heightens ADHD symptoms
    34:58 - What does self-trust actually mean and how to build it
    41:19 - Procrastination, task management, and time efficiency
    56:07: The unique challenges of parenting with ADHD
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    How I learned I was an Adult Child - The Tale of 2 Brians
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    • 1 hr 22 min
    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #112 - Grief, Growth & Friendships

    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #112 - Grief, Growth & Friendships

    A recording a recent Shitshow support group. Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families dive deep into the rollercoaster of emotions, personal growth, and the importance of authentic connections.
    Key takeaways:
    Embrace Emotions: It's crucial to accept and understand our feelings, no matter how difficult they may seem, for true emotional growth.Genuine Connections Matter: The struggle to maintain friendships as we get older highlights the importance of fostering genuine connections and a supportive community.Self-Reflection and Growth: The journey of self-reflection, from understanding body dysmorphia and past wounds to finding mindfulness and self-acceptance.
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    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
31 Ratings

31 Ratings

Turiee ,

So valuable

This podcast has solidified so much of the healing I have been doing. It also constantly brings new concepts to the table, allowing me to consider different ways to heal. I love Andrea and her open heart

shrkfirjdbdhdisj ,

Thanks

I have never come across any work or author I resonate with so strongly re. family induced PTSD. The ‘adult child’ concept is a glass of water relief to the get-over-it gaslighting I’ve heard through so much of my life.

T4R484 ,

My new fave Pod

Such a great, entertaining, informative Podcast that I can absolutely relate to. Thank you for doing this 💜

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