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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

    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #96 - Marie

    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #96 - Marie

    Today we are joined by Shitshow Marie who shares about her upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and her ongoing journey of healing & recovery.
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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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    • 43 min
    153 - When Shame Becomes Our Identity: Toxic Shame & Scapegoat Abuse

    153 - When Shame Becomes Our Identity: Toxic Shame & Scapegoat Abuse

    When shame becomes one's identity... this is what we call toxic shame.
    Toxic shame is the deeply ingrained sense of be inherently flawed and unlovable and is the core wound of an adult children of alcoholic and dysfunctional families.
    Key Takeaways:
    Recognizing the difference between healthy shame and toxic shameThe internalization process that causes shame to go from being an emotion we experience to an identityWhat happens when our true self goes into hiding (shameful acting out vs shameless acting in)Scapegoat abuse and it's pervasive impact to the formation of selfHow to heal the shame that binds you through the externalization process (first and second order change)EP 90 - Family Scapegoat Abuse w/ Rebecca Mandeville
    Barb Nangle's Your Empowered Life 8-week transformational semi-private coaching program for women so you can be authentic with yourself and others.
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    THE LAUNDRY LIST - Common Characteristics of an Adult Child
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    • 45 min
    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #95 - Easton

    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #95 - Easton

    Today we are joined by Shitshow Easton who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery.
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    Barb Nangle's Your Empowered Life 8-week transformational semi-private coaching program for women so you can be authentic with yourself and others.
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    How I learned I was an Adult Child - The Tale of 2 Brians
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    • 36 min
    152 - Unpacking the Therapist-Client Relationship: A Candid Conversation w/ Mike Pinkston and Kenny Weiss

    152 - Unpacking the Therapist-Client Relationship: A Candid Conversation w/ Mike Pinkston and Kenny Weiss

    Kenny’s healing journey began 20 years ago when he first stepped foot into Mike’s office. The two recount their therapeutic relationship the importance of feeling seen and heard by your therapist.
    Prepare to journey into the heart of therapy, growth, and the brain's remarkable capacity to heal.
    Key Takeaways –
    The importance of selecting a mental health professional who is emotionally invested, has personal therapeutic experience, and makes you feel understoodThe profound effects of neurofeedback therapy in treating complex traumaWhy past traumas play such a pivotal role in parenting and the importance of personal healing is crucial for raising kidsMike Pinkston is licensed professional counselor and executive director of Heart Matters Counseling who specializes sexual and emotional trauma, men’s issues, couples therapy and parenting skill. He is board certified by the International QEEG Certification Board (IQCB), which puts him among the elite neurofeedback QEEG analysts in the country.
    Kenny Weiss is coach, YouTuber, and creator of the Emotional Authenticity Method. His most recent book Your Journey To Being Yourself: How to Overcome the Worst Day Cycle & Reclaim Your Authentic Self with Emotional Authenticity which provides several advanced processes that go beyond elevating your EQ and self-awareness.
    https://kennyweiss.net
    Barb Nangle's Your Empowered Life 8-week transformational semi-private coaching program for women so you can be authentic with yourself and others.
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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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    • 1 hr 24 min
    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #94 - Let's Get Vulnerable

    SHITSHOW SATURDAY #94 - Let's Get Vulnerable

    DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY DETOX RETREAT March 5th-7th - Free online event w/ 14 experts teaching you strategies you can use to overcome the impact of toxic family dynamics.
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    Today's episode is a recent recording from a Shitshow Support group.
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    How I learned I was an Adult Child - The Tale of 2 Brians
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    • 35 min
    151 - Somatic Experiencing & Polyvagal Theory w/ Jamie McCoy

    151 - Somatic Experiencing & Polyvagal Theory w/ Jamie McCoy

    DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY DETOX RETREAT March 5th-7th - Free online event w/ 14 experts teaching you strategies you can use to overcome the impact of toxic family dynamics.
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    Jamie McCoy is a licensed integrative psychotherapist and trauma coach who shares her personal and professional insights into chronic illness, generational trauma, and the intricate dance of dysfunctional family dynamics. We explore the pervasive patterns of denial, the pain of being labeled the family scapegoat, and the liberating journey to somatic experiencing—the key to reconnecting the mind and body for genuine recovery.
    www.myintegrativetherapist.com
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    • 57 min

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As an adult child myself I get so much out of this podcast! Highly recommend! Cool!

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Great episode Andrea. Brought up some great stuff for me. Reiterated a lot of things I learned in Alanon about codependency. Love your show!

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