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The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

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Sep 30, 2024 • 17min

What to Do When They Push Their Views On You

Dive into the world of opinion bullies and their impact on self-expression and trauma survivors. The discussion highlights how these bullies thrive on power, pushing their views while disregarding respectful dialogue. Learn effective strategies to stand up to them gracefully, preserving relationships while affirming your beliefs. Discover the signs of healing trauma and how setting boundaries can empower you in your interactions. This insightful conversation is both empowering and timely.
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Sep 29, 2024 • 1h 7min

Childhood Bonds With Parents Drives You Now (4-Video Compilation)

When you weren’t loved properly as a child, your brain will tell you that the first person who is kind to you is the ONE, and you have to be with them, and you have to be with them NOW. CPTSD and attachment wounds can push you to attach instantly with someone you don’t even know. And often, after you’ve lost all boundaries, you start to see that the other person is NOT what you thought. But your attachment wound will keep you from leaving, and keep you blaming yourself for why THEY treat you so badly! In this video, I respond to a letter from a woman who rushed into a relationship and is now left alone and in pain. Hear why it's so important to heal this tendency and come back to reality. Is Past Trauma Affecting Your Dating Life? Take the QUIZ: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3EUy8Yh 🟢 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  
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Sep 27, 2024 • 10min

Boyfriend’s Insensitive Comment May Not Be the Problem

Relationships can be complex, especially when hurtful comments surface. A young woman's distress over her boyfriend's remarks about exes sparks a discussion on emotional challenges in communication. The impact of alcohol is examined, along with strategies for navigating sensitive topics. Additionally, the podcast explores societal beauty standards and the journey towards self-acceptance, emphasizing the importance of liberating oneself from harmful comparisons to foster genuine attractiveness. Tune in for insights and tough love advice!
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Sep 25, 2024 • 22min

Their Life Is a Mess and THEY BLAME YOU

Sibling relationships can be a minefield, especially when the legacy of trauma complicates support. A listener grapples with whether to aid struggling siblings at the risk of being drawn into their chaos. Navigating toxic family dynamics and manipulation leads to heated confrontations and a search for emotional clarity. The importance of setting boundaries and expressing difficult emotions for healing is emphasized. Online therapy resources are highlighted as a means to empower personal growth and self-preservation.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 52min

10 Ways Past Trauma Suppresses Income (How to Change This Now)

One thing trauma experts don’t talk about enough is the connection between growing up with trauma – and UNDER-EARNING. This is a huge problem for so many of us with CPTSD. And when you’re underearning – it can be hard to see clearly why that’s happening, and what you can do to get your income UP to a fair and sufficient level. This is part of healing too. In this video, I’m sharing one of the most popular videos in my archive that lists 10 ways past trauma can hold your income down, and what you can do right now to change that forever. My Online Course "Healing Childhood PTSD": http://bit.ly/3k6gQQH 🟢 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  
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Sep 22, 2024 • 53min

Why Your Productivity is a Roller Coaster (4-video compilation)

If you're rebuilding your life after trauma, you may have experienced "Productivity Crashes" -- my term for when you emotionally collapse (and often physically retreat) after big, courageous accomplishments. Too often, people with CPTSD struggle to follow up on their successes; or get stuck in "freeze mode" for long spells, or avoid advancing their careers because it feels too overwhelming. In this 4-video compilation, I share four of my most popular videos of trauma's impact on productivity. Are You Dysregulated? Take the QUIZ: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3JwTn5r 🟢 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  
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Sep 20, 2024 • 23min

The Abusers Are Gone, But The Hurt Still Needs Healing

Explore the universal need for justice and healing from childhood trauma. Listen to a heartfelt story of a man's journey through abuse and isolation, highlighting the power of community support. Discover strategies for personal empowerment and establishing healthy boundaries in relationships. The discussion emphasizes the impact of early neglect on adult dynamics and the importance of self-awareness in dating. It's a journey of transforming pain into connection and growth!
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Sep 18, 2024 • 16min

Why You Shouldn’t Wait for an Apology

The podcast dives deep into the emotional ramifications of neglectful childhood experiences. It candidly discusses the longing for parental acknowledgment and the misleading belief that an apology is necessary for healing. Listeners hear a personal story of grappling with complex PTSD, triggered by a chaotic family environment. The discussion emphasizes self-advocacy and the journey toward acceptance and inner strength, illustrating that true healing often comes from within, independent of others’ recognition.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 23min

Why Malignant Narcissists Love CANCEL CULTURE

Abuse and violence are crimes, but having your own opinion is an essential part of trauma healing. Those who grew up with narcissistic abuse were forced to conform, comply. People who "cancel" others almost always think they are doing something heroic for the benefit of others. But in fact, cancel culture is a game run by narcissists, where destroying other people -- at any cost -- is a source of self-worth and status. In this video I teach why cancel culture is self-perpetuating, rewarding those who participate and threatening those who leave with the very sort of attack they once led upon others. The only way to stop it is to refuse to take part and instead defend those who are slandered. I'll teach you how. Ten Signs Your Trauma Is Healing: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3raZghI 🟢 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  
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Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 11min

CPTSD & The Feeling You Can't Connect (4-video compilation)

Childhood abuse and neglect can lead to profound feelings of isolation and difficulty connecting with others. The struggle for belonging is a common experience for those with CPTSD. The podcast explores practical steps to heal these emotional wounds, emphasizing small actions to break the cycle of loneliness. It also delves into the importance of supportive relationships, self-awareness, and personal boundaries. With insights on overcoming familial trauma, the conversation highlights the transformative power of social connections in fostering well-being.

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