Second Adolescence Ep 50: Working With Our Younger Selves to Deepen Queer Healing
7 snips
Apr 11, 2024 The podcast dives into the concept of reconnecting with our younger selves as a path to healing and liberation for LGBTQ+ adults. It explores why this connection is vital for overcoming past traumas that linger like ghosts. The host shares imaginative exercises to help listeners engage with their childhood experiences and embrace their identities. The discussion highlights transformative ways to process pain and foster personal growth, emphasizing the need to tend to our inner wounds for a healthier future.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Unhealed Wounds Remain Toxic
- We all carry wounds from our younger selves shaped by pain, shame, and trauma when we had no tools to heal them.
- These wounds can act like toxins, disrupting the adult life we want if left unattended.
Healing Ties Past and Present
- Second Adolescence works by addressing wounds and unmet needs of our younger selves.
- Healing these past parts connects directly to the adult growth we pursue now.
Externalize Younger Selves for Healing
- Externalize your younger selves as distinct entities to create psychological space.
- This separation allows for deeper and more meaningful healing work.