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The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

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Apr 17, 2024 • 18min

Some People Are Not Wired to Experience Romantic Love

Exploring the complexities of loving someone without feeling 'in love', navigating unrequited love and emotional avoidance, exploring lack of romantic connection in a relationship, discussing therapy decisions to address relationship challenges
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Apr 15, 2024 • 14min

The Great Love You Crave Is Not a Fantasy

Exploring the impact of childhood trauma on relationships, embracing the longing for real love, the transformative nature of profound love, and embracing true love and authenticity in relationships. Discovering spiritual connection and love through healing, with stories of finding love later in life and the enduring hope for great love.
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Apr 14, 2024 • 1h 13min

Early Trauma Can Make It Hard to Connect and Commit (4-Video Compilation)

People who lived through trauma in childhood often develop an "avoidant" attachment style, which can be hard for their partners who may crave reassurance, commitment, and frequent expressions of affection that don't come easily to avoidants. In this 4-Video compilation, I share four of my most popular videos about being avoidant, dating an avoidant, when the avoidance is "too much" and how relationships can work when one partner is avoidant. Do you have CPTSD? Take the QUIZ: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3X9MZ7J Take my FREE Course or Quizzes: https://bit.ly/40M2YeW Enroll in my Courses or Membership: https://bit.ly/3HP5qcf Send your questions & comments to: hello@crappychildhoodfairy.com NEED ONLINE THERAPY? *BetterHelp* can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/CCF  
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Apr 12, 2024 • 16min

Is It Cheating to Take a Job with Boundary-less Employer?

Exploring the dilemma of working for a boundary-less employer offering fame and money. Delving into navigating relationship drama while pursuing career success. Discussing the challenges of balancing ambitions and boundaries in relationships. Examining uncomfortable work dynamics and ethical dilemmas. Emphasizing the importance of clear communication and commitment in handling complex situations.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 37min

Don’t Let Wounds of Neglect Trample Any Possibility of Love

The podcast discusses the conflicts between the desire for love and societal pressures for immediate gratification in casual relationships, influenced by childhood neglect. It explores navigating relationships with attachment wounds, emotions after neglect and trauma, self-acceptance, establishing boundaries, and tools for healing and growth.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 22min

Don't Let CPTSD Block You From Becoming Your Full and REAL SELF

Exploring the effects of childhood trauma on personal growth, reclaiming power, and embracing authenticity. Strategies to overcome past trauma and triggers in workplace communication. The journey towards healing and embracing responsibility despite fear and avoidance.
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Apr 7, 2024 • 2h 11min

You're Madly In Love But Pretend to Be "Just a Friend" (4-Video Compilation)

The podcast delves into limerence, unreciprocated feelings, and the impact of childhood neglect on relationships. It explores navigating complex dynamics, setting boundaries, and healing from past trauma to pursue authentic connections.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 11min

Childhood Trauma Corrupts Your Thinking and Pushes You Into Danger

Exploring how childhood trauma corrupts thinking, pushing individuals into dangerous situations by tricking them into believing things will be different next time. Addressing a woman's potential reconciliation with an abusive husband and the importance of recognizing trauma-driven patterns in decision-making.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 13min

Unhealed Trauma Compels You To Cling to Horrible People

Explore how self-centered parents impact relationships, navigate toxic friendships, set boundaries, and recognize personal worth. Learn to cope with emotional abuse, seek therapy, and prioritize self-care in healing from unhealed trauma.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 29min

Evidence Shows Only a Few Treatments Are Effective

The podcast delves into the limitations of traditional trauma treatments, introducing online therapy as a viable alternative. It explores effective treatments like EMDR, neurofeedback, and psychedelics. The benefits of expressive writing, meditation, yoga, and dietary changes in managing childhood PTSD are discussed.

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