Anna Runkle (also known as “The Crappy Childhood Fairy”) is a content creator, author and trauma recovery expert.

Today on the show we discuss: the hidden effects of childhood trauma, signs you may not have resolved things from your past, practical steps for getting your life back together, how to regulate your emotions in real time, how to find real friends and improve your personal relationships, what “limerence” means and why people fall into this common trap and much more.

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