The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast

Alec Williams - Childhood Trauma Specialist
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Mental Health

Welcome to The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast! This is the podcast for anyone still carrying the weight of past wounds and trauma experienced in childhood and adolescence. Childhood trauma leaves deep imprints - shaping our beliefs, relationships, sense of self, and the way our nervous system responds to life today. Many traditional therapy models focus on only one dimension of our experience. Yet for trauma to truly heal, we often need a more holistic approach - one that goes deeper, into the nervous system and the early childhood wounds that shaped how we learned to stay safe and connected. Hosted by Alec Williams, a psychotherapist, researcher, group facilitator, and childhood & relational trauma specialist based in London, each episode focuses on supporting trauma recovery and the healing process, empowering listeners to begin their journey toward better mental health and post-traumatic growth.

  1. 6d ago

    2 Ways Childhood Trauma Creates Your Inner Critic - And How to Heal (Ep 34)

    In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, trauma therapist Alec Williams explores how childhood trauma, emotional neglect and early criticism shape the inner critic that follows many people into adulthood. You'll discover why self-criticism often develops as a survival response, how childhood experiences become the way we speak to ourselves, and practical first steps towards healing. In this episode you'll learn: • Why childhood trauma creates a harsh inner critic • How emotional neglect and criticism affect adult mental health • Why your inner critic believes it's protecting you • The connection between childhood trauma, shame and self-worth • A simple exercise to begin healing childhood wounds If you've ever struggled with feeling "I'm not enough," perfectionism, shame, people-pleasing or harsh self-judgment, this episode is for you. _________________________________ 📰 Join the mailing list: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy 🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy

    18 min

  2. Jun 22

    Understanding Avoidant Attachment and Childhood Trauma: Is It You or Your Relationship? (Ep 33)

    In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore one of the most confusing aspects of avoidant attachment: How do you know whether being single is genuinely what you want… Or whether old childhood wounds and relationship trauma are pulling you away from the very thing you long for? Many people with avoidant attachment desperately want love and connection, yet find themselves repeatedly pulling away when relationships become more serious. They may struggle with hyper-independence, emotional triggers, relationship difficulties, fear of vulnerability, or the feeling that they're simply "better off alone." In this episode we explore: • What avoidant attachment actually looks like • How childhood trauma and emotional neglect can shape adult relationships • Why intimacy can feel unsafe • The difference between healthy independence and avoidant patterns • Signs that old childhood wounds may be influencing your relationships • Why many avoidant people feel caught between longing for love and pushing it away _________________________________ 📰 Join the mailing list: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy 🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy

    16 min

  3. Jun 15

    The "I'm Not Enough" Wound: How Childhood Trauma Affects Self-Worth & Healing (Ep 32)

    Why do so many people struggle with the painful feeling of "I'm not enough"? In this episode of the Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore how childhood trauma, neglect, rejection, and attachment wounds can shape our self-worth and influence the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. Together, we'll explore: • Why feelings of shame and inadequacy often begin in childhood • How childhood trauma affects self-esteem and out sense of being 'not enough' • Why these beliefs often feel like facts rather than stories • What trauma healing, self-compassion, and healthy relationships can teach us about feeling enough If you've experienced childhood trauma in adulthood, relationship difficulties, anxious attachment, emotional triggers, or the constant pressure to prove yourself, this episode is for you. _________________________________ 📰 Join the mailing list: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy 🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy

    19 min

  4. Jun 8

    Why Achievements Might Not Bring Healing: Childhood Trauma and Success (Ep 31)

    In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we dive deep into why achievements alone may not heal deep childhood wounds. Exploring childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and the complex relationship between success and emotional healing, we draw on Self-Determination Theory and stories from elite performers like Andre Agassi and Michael Phelps. Learn why success can improve wellbeing yet still leave deeper wounds unhealed, impacting trauma recovery and emotional wellness. If you've felt stuck chasing milestones or accomplishments hoping they will make you feel enough, this episode is for you. _________________________________ 📰 Join the mailing list: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy 🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy

    18 min

  5. Jun 1

    Rebuild Your Identity After Childhood Trauma | Three Steps to Healing (Ep 30)

    In this episode, we explore one of the most common questions I hear from clients: How do you rebuild your sense of self after childhood trauma? Childhood wounds can leave you either feeling disconnected from who you are, or not really liking the person that you are. In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, learn 3 powerful ways to rebuild your sense of self after childhood trauma. Explore healing through loving acceptance, building new healthy patterns, and reconnecting with your authentic self. This episode focuses on trauma recovery, emotional dysregulation, attachment wounds, nervous system regulation, and the healing process to support your journey beyond survival mode toward emotional wellness and trauma healing. 📰 Join the mailing list: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy 🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy

    18 min

  6. May 20

    How Attachment Wounds Shape Adult Relationships | with Holly Roberts (Ep 29)

    Holly's website: www.talkingrelationships.co.uk How do attachment wounds from childhood quietly sabotage your adult relationships? In this episode, relationship psychotherapist Holly Roberts explores how unmet emotional needs, childhood trauma, and nervous system dysregulation affect trust, communication, and emotional intimacy. Discover the specific patterns that emerge and practical pathways to healing attachment wounds before they derail your relationships. ____________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy

    36 min

  7. May 14

    What Does Healing from Childhood Trauma Actually Look Like? Trauma Recovery Insights (Ep 28)

    What does healing from childhood trauma actually look like in real life? In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore the often messy, non-linear and deeply human reality of the healing journey after childhood trauma. From the painful truth that healing can take time, to why things can sometimes feel worse before they feel better, we unpack some of the most common - and least talked about - experiences people encounter as they begin healing. We also explore the profound shifts that can happen in relationships, identity and self-worth as you become more connected to your needs, emotions and nervous system. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering: “Am I actually healing?” “Why does this still affect me?” “Why does the process feel so confusing sometimes?" - this episode is for you. _____________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy

    19 min

  8. May 4

    Strong Reactions, Old Wounds: Managing Trauma Triggers from Childhood (Ep 27)

    In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we break down trauma responses and why your nervous system can react so quickly - and intensely - to everyday situations. If you’ve ever wondered why you get triggered in arguments, shut down under pressure, or fall into people-pleasing patterns, this episode explains the psychology behind it. By the end of this episode, you’ll: Understand what trauma responses actually are and why they happenRecognise your own patterns (fight, flight, freeze, or fawn) in everyday situationsLearn how childhood experiences shape your emotional reactions todayGain simple, practical tools to interrupt reactions in real timeFeel more equipped to respond with awareness instead of reacting automatically _____________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy

    20 min
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About

Welcome to The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast! This is the podcast for anyone still carrying the weight of past wounds and trauma experienced in childhood and adolescence. Childhood trauma leaves deep imprints - shaping our beliefs, relationships, sense of self, and the way our nervous system responds to life today. Many traditional therapy models focus on only one dimension of our experience. Yet for trauma to truly heal, we often need a more holistic approach - one that goes deeper, into the nervous system and the early childhood wounds that shaped how we learned to stay safe and connected. Hosted by Alec Williams, a psychotherapist, researcher, group facilitator, and childhood & relational trauma specialist based in London, each episode focuses on supporting trauma recovery and the healing process, empowering listeners to begin their journey toward better mental health and post-traumatic growth.

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  • Creator
    Alec Williams - Childhood Trauma Specialist
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean

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