The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle
I’m Anna Runkle, also known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, and I teach people to recognize and heal the symptoms of Childhood PTSD. Welcome to my podcast!I’m not a doctor or therapist; I know about childhood trauma because I lived it, and I discovered a radical approach to healing that focuses first on calming neurological dysregulation, which is common in people who grew up with abuse and neglect. In my podcasts, I teach about dysregulation – how to know if you have it, what it can do to your body, your thinking and your relationships, and what to do to master re-regulation. When I learned this, everything in my life got suddenly easier. I’ll also be teaching you to heal the life problems that so often develop after years of living dysregulated – feeling tired, isolated and unfocused, finding yourself always drawn to unavailable and inappropriate partners, and falling WAY short of your professional potential, for example. The thing about me is, traditional therapies never seemed to help me. When I found techniques that did work, my whole life changed. Only in the past few years has the trauma research caught up to explain why – why the techniques I use worked, why therapy didn’t, and why my healing journey was so unnecessarily long. I’ve been teaching what I learned for more than 20 years now. It started with friends who had noticed the quick and dramatic change in me, and gradually grew by word of mouth. In 2016, I had so many people seeking instruction that I made my first online video, and then an online course, and this is how Crappy Childhood Fairy was born. My techniques and principles are practical yet powerful – an approach anyone can use, whether or not you have access to professional help. In this podcast, I’ll be talking about the master of self-regulation, and teach the tough-love life-lessons that you may not have learned at home – like how to date so that stable love finds you, how to get ahead at work, and how to calm the negative hamster-wheel thoughts that block your ability to connect with other people. Today, almost half a million people follow my work and participate in my training and coaching programs. My mission is to change the paradigm of what’s possible for people like us, and to help you free yourself from the oppression of trauma wounds, and to become your full, happy and real self. I’m glad you’re here! Watch new videos on my YouTube channel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and access my videos, courses and free tools at crappychildhoodfairy.com.
Latest episodes
Jul 22, 2024 • 25min
These Triggers Are Telltale Signs You Were Neglected and Ostracized in Childhood
It's painful for a child to be left out, ignored and never included. This counts as trauma, and leaves behind telltale signs in the form of triggers in adulthood. You may find yourself reacting strongly with anger, anxiety or self-abandonment when people overlook you or disappoint you now, in adulthood. Unfortunately, this aspect of CPTSD can destabilize relationships or push you to bond with partners too quickly. Hear my list of signs and triggers that indicate wounds from neglect and ostracization in childhood.
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Jul 21, 2024 • 58min
Effects of Neglect, Abandonment & Chaos In Childhood (4-Video Compilation)
Neglect and abandonment during childhood can leave deep emotional scars, triggering patterns of dysregulation in adulthood. The discussion highlights the importance of self-respect and setting boundaries to foster healthier relationships. Recognizing emotional triggers is key to breaking self-defeating behaviors linked to past trauma. The struggle to form social connections after such experiences is emphasized, along with practical strategies for managing fear and taking gradual steps toward healing. Personal insights and journaling techniques are shared for navigating this complex journey.
Jul 19, 2024 • 12min
Trauma Wounds Trigger Dissociation and "Flight" When You’re Loved
In this podcast, they discuss how growing up with trauma can lead to feeling disconnected in a loving relationship. They explore the challenges of connecting, pacing, attachment, and grieving in relationships for individuals with CPTSD.
Jul 17, 2024 • 19min
How Trauma Bonds Wreck Your Mental Health
Explore the impact of trauma on relationships, the cycle of kindness and abuse, and the struggles of setting boundaries. Discover strategies for happiness, healthy partnerships, and self-assurance, along with options for online therapy.
Jul 15, 2024 • 20min
Here are Signs No One Listened To You in Childhood
Discover how childhood trauma from being ignored can affect adult communication, emotional expression, and boundary setting. Learn about signs indicating lack of validation in childhood and the impact on expressing emotions. Explore how past trauma influences communication patterns in adults, with insights on behaviors like deflection through humor and over-self-disclosure. Uncover consequences in adulthood from a lack of empathetic listening in childhood, such as inappropriate sharing and boundary struggles. Dive into the importance of healing past traumas to enhance connections with others.
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Jul 14, 2024 • 1h 28min
Free Yourself From Your Family's Dysfunction (4-Video Compilation)
Exploring the effects of dysfunctional families, overcoming trauma and disempowerment, healing from family dysfunction, and exploring childhood traumas and attachment issues. Strategies for breaking free from family dysfunction and healing with techniques and resources are discussed.
Jul 12, 2024 • 14min
If Love Is What You Want, Here’s What to Do Differently
Exploring the use of deceptive romantic language in dating, setting boundaries in relationships, and moving on from toxic partners with the help of online therapy.
Jul 10, 2024 • 35min
Childhood Trauma, Lost Identity and RAGE
Discussion on the impact of childhood neglect on identity formation and rage. Stories of individuals battling familial expectations. Exploring struggles with trauma, financial stability, and forming connections. Insights into coping with parental mental health issues and toxic family relationships. Emphasis on healing through self-compassion and community support.
4 snips
Jul 8, 2024 • 12min
Watch This And Find Out How Far You've Come (Further Than You Think!)
Explore signs of healing from trauma and how watching trauma-related videos can evoke negative emotions. Learn about the subtle signs of progress in trauma recovery and discover 12 signs that signify healing from trauma, including shifts in perspective, self-care habits, and healthier relationships.
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Jul 7, 2024 • 1h
How To Stay Sane When You Fall In Love (4-video Compilation)
In this podcast compilation, the host discusses trauma-driven dating patterns, navigating unreciprocated feelings, healing childhood trauma for healthier relationships, and the importance of self-awareness and communication in forming healthy partnerships.
