Healing Isn’t About Moving On — It’s About Coming Home to Yourself | Tim Fletcher

A2 THE SHOW #583Our next guest on A2 THE SHOW is Tim Fletcher, founder of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma). With a background as both a pastor and counselor, Tim has dedicated his life to helping people understand how childhood trauma shapes emotional regulation, addiction, and relationships. In this episode, he explains how true healing begins with reconnecting to yourself and finding safety in healthy relationships — not in temporary escapes. Drawing from research and personal experience, Tim shares powerful insights on people-pleasing, anger, and the deep human need for connection as the path toward lasting recovery.⭐WEBSITE: https://www.timfletcher.ca/about-tim-fletcher🔔Please visit our website to get more information: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/⏰Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction05:00 – How childhood shapes emotional regulation11:06 – The brain mistakes comfort for healing16:22 – Healing through connection and safety20:46 – Connection with safe people restores balance25:05 – Recovery starts by reconnecting with yourself30:00 – People-pleasing as survival and its long-term harm35:41 – How trauma distorts anger and boundaries41:00 – Rebellion arises when control replaces connection47:16 – Healing through distance and rebuilding respect51:02 – Breaking the shame and judgment cycle56:02 – Trauma disrupts relationship skills1:02:05 – Understanding without blame1:10:41 – Generational trauma and living through unrest1:20:40 – Why feeling deeply is a strength🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'! From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog.https://www.youtube.com/@A2TheShow/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms:👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us.👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com ✅ Recommended Playlists👉 A² - Psychologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB 👉 A² Trendinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFCtqEzRZQ8&list=PLJSbTfMFhOyYDfEnLdM2FmO2LBnjd57SY&pp=iAQB ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 The Psychology of Money: Why We Spend, Save, and Stress | Hanna Horvath https://rb.gy/hkspbi👉Your Brain Type Might Be Why You Quit the Gym | A2 THE SHOW #581 https://shorturl.at/5v9DF👉How Childhood Shapes the Adult Mind with Dr. Sandra Bloom | A2 THE SHOW #580 https://shorturl.at/u68GO✅ About A2 The Show.Welcome to "A² The Show" – your ticket to the human mind's wild rollercoaster! We're a crew of pals from Lebanon, now globally scattered, who combat homesickness with friendship, gaming, fiery chats, and a sprinkle of controversy.Our podcast is more than just words; it's a fun-fueled rebellion against the everyday and a beacon in the mental health fog. With a diverse lineup of guests who've braved the depths of the human psyche, we're here to inspire resilience, provoke thought, and tickle your funny bone.So strap in for a journey through the human mind's crazy maze. It's like your favorite video game, but the cheat codes are science, empathy, and a dash of madness. Dive into "A² The Show" – your unforgettable adventure starts here!Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshowAli "The Professor" Haajl @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.comSaeed El Jammal @saeedjay97Mohamed Owydat @mowydatAbbas Jawhar @abbasjawhar3Ameer Asmar @cold_and_flewSherif Seif El Nasr