We Can Do Hard Things How to Heal with Alex Elle (Best of)
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Dec 11, 2024 Discover effective healing techniques that can be implemented today. Hear about the impact of witnessing parental joy—or a lack thereof—on personal growth. Explore the often unrecognized unhealthy self-soothing strategies we rely on. Dive into the connection between childhood wounds and healing across generations. Learn how to find closure when apologies are never given, while unpacking the significance of intentional living and self-awareness in fostering emotional well-being.
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Surfacing Childhood Wounds
- The older we get, the more our childhood wounds surface.
- This happens because we do challenging inner work and peel back emotional layers, like an onion.
Breaking the Cycle
- Alex Elle was determined to break the cycle of survival mode she witnessed in her family.
- Despite becoming a teen mom, she chose self-awareness and healing for herself and her children.
The Absence of Joy
- Growing up, Alex Elle learned not just from what she saw but also from what she didn't see: joy.
- It's hard to feel loved when the women in your life are focused on survival.
