In this episode, Orenda Fink opens up about her journey growing up in chaos with an alcoholic mother struggling with mental illness who self-identified as a practicing and often vindictive witch. As she navigates the trauma of her childhood, Orenda escapes to pursue music, forming bands like Little Red Rocket and Azure Ray. We explore the lasting impact of childhood trauma, the codependent other parent, the fine line between mental illness and the myth of magic, and the ongoing search for healing and self-discovery. A raw and moving conversation about resilience, family, and mental health. Don't miss it!
In this episode, I discuss mental health, psychology, functioning, self-care, relationships, childhood trauma, substance abuse, emotional regulation, dysthymia, depression, anxiety, conflict, alcohol, growth, progress, sobriety, and men's mental health.
I've given a broad overview about possible reasons for not having one's SH*T together. I related them to being in the context of childhood trauma, but they don't always have to be. These issues can also be in line with problems ranging from ADHD to neurodivergent. It's important to consult a licensed professional. I educate on topics related to childhood trauma and voice my content around that issue. This episode is not a definitive diagnostic tool.
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On today's episode, we'll cover how overwhelming others affects our relationships. I'm going to name the issues, list where it comes from in childhood, and what to do instead! This episode features role plays for each type of overwhelming energy.
In this episode, I cover what I believe are six effective ways to combat Social Awkwardness. I also discuss where it comes from in Childhood Trauma, and how to work on it by being more real and proactive.
For this special episode, I have the tough conversation of the Untouchable Mother, and dive into Dr. Ingrid Clayton's wonderful memoir Believing Me, Healing From Narcissistic Abuse.
In this episode, I cover what I believe to be five trauma based personality types that are not our true personality. I cover the behaviors, intimacy problems, social problems, where it comes from, and how to work on it by being more real.
If you're unsure about family toxicity - take the test! (www.toxicfamilytest.com)
In this episode, I share details on how family toxicity can be measurable, and breakdown the term "Toxic."
The toxic family test was developed to assist in processing of childhood trauma and family dynamics, but primarily was created to raise awareness of the toxic family system.
In this episode, featuring my first guest of the Podcast, Nate Postlethwait, and I describe the various issues in the world of therapy and what you may encounter while seeking it! I hope it's helpful to you!
In this episode, I describe six archetypes of toxic parents, characteristics, variations, how you might get triggered in the present day, and what makes it toxic! I hope it's helpful to you!
In this episode, I describe six common pitfalls or stuck places that often happen in the process of working on childhood trauma. I hope it's helpful to you!
If you’ve ever felt betrayed by family by having them side with abusive people over you - this episode is going to be helpful.
In this episode, I will be going over:
⦁Describing the problem. ⦁Giving Concrete specific examples of when abusive parents side with abusers ⦁How it affects us emotionally as well as discuss triggers ⦁How to process or work through it when it’s happening.
Join me for Episode 8 where we explore "When They Take the Abuser’s Side - Childhood Trauma Work"
In this episode, I discuss how the human experience around a religious or spiritual path gets wrecked by what systems and individuals model - all that and more!
Join me for Episode 7 where we explore "Religious Abuse and Cults - Childhood Trauma"
Hello Everyone! At the moment, I won't be releasing a weekly podcast but I'd like to from time to time as requested by YOU the subscribers. Thank you!
In this sixth episode, I want us to think about how there is a dark side to our childhood trauma symptoms... (muah ha ha). I’m trying to be funny to lessen this stuff. This video is about not taking our dark side so seriously by accepting it.