The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

Delve into the delicate balance of friendships that flirt with romantic attraction. Discover the challenges of being honest about feelings while navigating emotional affairs. A listener shares her experience with a close bond to a married man, raising questions about boundaries and self-care. Explore the intricate dance between friendship and emotional entanglement, and the potential pitfalls that come with hidden attractions. This conversation highlights why clarity and honesty are crucial in maintaining healthy relationships.

The discussion dives into the emotional ripple effects of growing up with neglect, illustrating how these patterns can lead to choosing partners who mirror past trauma. A listener shares her struggles with her boyfriend's inappropriate family dynamics, highlighting the pressure to ignore her discomfort. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mutual support and boundary-setting in relationships, especially when navigating challenging family behaviors. Ultimately, it sheds light on the need for self-awareness in breaking the cycle of emotional neglect.

In a fascinating discussion, a renowned psychologist reveals how writing is a powerful tool for healing trauma and enhancing mental health. The benefits of expressive writing are backed by extensive research, showcasing its emotional and physical advantages. Listeners learn about personalizing writing practices for emotional navigation and the importance of timing in reflective exercises. The conversation also challenges traditional therapy by advocating for holistic approaches, encouraging self-expression and community support in the healing journey.

Delve into the impact of childhood PTSD on adult relationships and the struggle to assert boundaries. Hear personal stories that illuminate the challenges in family dynamics and the importance of communication in healing. Explore the complexities of navigating toxic friendships and the necessity of setting clear boundaries to foster healthier connections. The insights shared reveal how past traumas shape our perceptions and highlight the transformative power of self-care and emotional awareness.

Explore the emotional weight of unanswered letters and the journey through childhood trauma. Discover the deep-rooted feelings of regret and self-sabotage intertwined with missed opportunities. Engage in thoughtful reflections on self-discovery and envisioning the life you truly desire. Embrace the need for change and release fears that hold you back, paving the way for personal growth. Learn how to address past challenges while taking actionable steps toward a more fulfilling future.

The podcast dives into the world of obsessive love and limerence, revealing how bleak life circumstances can fuel these intense feelings. A listener's tale of unreciprocated affection highlights the emotional fallout of fleeting romances. The discussion shifts to the importance of self-awareness in breaking free from emotional addiction. Finally, it addresses the roots of self-destructive behaviors linked to past traumas, advocating for a positive mindset to foster healing and healthier relationships.

Everyone procrastinates sometimes. But for people who were abused or neglected as kids, there are extra factors that can make procrastination much, much worse. The things you’re not dealing with can take over your life, hold you back, make you depressed that you’re stuck, day after day, in the same old rut - like paralysis. In this video, I'll explain why this happens, and show. you how to gently restart your productivity. Try the FREE Daily Practice Course: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3Y4263I 🟢 Order My New Book, RE-REGULATED: https://bit.ly/4dtGVze 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  

More people than ever are isolated and lonely People who have lived through trauma, especially in childhood, may have suffered neurological changes that make connecting even harder. And once you are in a relationship, it can cause you to fall into trauma-driven patterns that ruin closeness. In this 4-video compilation, I share some of my most popular videos about loneliness-- what causes it, how to heal it, and how healthy solitude can be part of your healing. Do You Struggle to Connect with People?: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3LcjDD8 🟢 Order My New Book, RE-REGULATED: https://bit.ly/4dtGVze 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  

Early trauma can do tremendous damage to your ability to think, learn and remember, and one reason is the neurological dysregulation that often results from abuse and neglect in childhood. There is an injury – a developmental delay in the ability to listen and form ideas, and process them, and it often seems to get worse when we’re under stress. Trauma isn’t the cause of ALL cognitive impairment, but healing the dysregulation can go a long way toward recovering your natural powers of intelligence. In this video, I respond to a letter from a man who senses that he is "slow" mentally, and that it's cost him opportunities all his life. 🟢 Order My New Book, RE-REGULATED: https://bit.ly/4dtGVze 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  

One way that childhood trauma hurts your ability to have a healthy relationship is by halting your emotional development. When your parents threaten and ignore you, you have only your child’s mind to interpret why they are doing this, and how to cope with it. Some people shut down emotionally, which obviously isn’t good for adult relationships later. And some people fixate on GETTING the love they are so hungry for. And even with a good partner they can’t really be present or FEEL the love they’re given because there’s an emptiness inside that they’re SURE their partner is causing. In this video, I respond to a letter from a woman who suspects that nothing her boyfriend does will ever feel like enough for her, and she’s questioning if the problem is her… or him. Try the FREE Daily Practice Course: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3Y4263I 🟢 Order My New Book, RE-REGULATED: https://bit.ly/4dtGVze 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