

The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle
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.
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Oct 13, 2024 • 1h 28min
Why Relationships Only Work When You Have Boundaries (4-Video Compilation)
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.

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Oct 11, 2024 • 35min
What To Do When You Don't Know What You Really Want
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.

Oct 9, 2024 • 33min
Extreme Limerence Needs Strong Intervention
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.

Oct 7, 2024 • 20min
CPTSD Could Be the Reason You Struggle to GET THINGS DONE
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.
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Send your questions & comments to: hello@crappychildhoodfairy.com
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Oct 6, 2024 • 1h 21min
Why Childhood Trauma Blocks Connection (4-Video Compilation)
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.
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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

Oct 4, 2024 • 18min
Abuse, Neglect, and the Suppression of Intelligence
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.
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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

Oct 2, 2024 • 23min
Either Way, Fixating on Changing Your Partner Hurts You Both
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

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.

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

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!


