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
Jun 3, 2024 • 15min
For Healing Trauma, Venting Your Rage is Overrated
Exploring the complexities of managing anger from childhood trauma. Discussing the dangers of venting anger as a healing method. Highlighting the importance of identifying trauma-driven behaviors and healthy emotional expression. Learning techniques to achieve clarity and empowerment through emotional release.
Jun 2, 2024 • 1h 43min
Heal Your Anxious Attachment Style (4-Video Compilation)
When you need love desperately, it's easy to fill in the gaps and attach to people who turn out NOT to have love to give, and this in turn can activate your CPTSD symptoms. This is one of the ways an "anxious attachment" style can sabotage your trauma healing work. In this four video compiliation, I share some of my most popular videos on anxious attachment, how it manifests, and what to do to overcome its influence your relationships.
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May 31, 2024 • 10min
Can An Emotional Affair Become The Real Thing?
Exploring the impact of past trauma on relationships, a woman navigating emotional infidelity and marriage struggles, contemplating a potential long-distance relationship, and the importance of respecting boundaries in relationships.
May 29, 2024 • 16min
Don't Let Trauma Keep You Stumbling Through Life
Explore the impact of childhood trauma on relationships, the importance of defining personal desires, and how having a vision for your life can transform the dynamics of your relationships.
May 27, 2024 • 17min
"Emotional Sobriety" Makes Trauma Healing Faster and More Sustainable
Explore the concept of emotional sobriety for healing childhood PTSD, focusing on emotional self-regulation to improve relationships. Learn strategies for managing triggers, setting boundaries, and fostering clarity for sustainable trauma recovery and personal growth.
May 26, 2024 • 1h 53min
Don't Waste More Time on Trauma Healing That's Not Working for You
Explore effective treatments for Complex PTSD, including self-reflection, setting boundaries, and managing triggers. Learn to navigate toxic relationships and manipulative behaviors while embracing self-love and sovereignty in your healing journey.
May 24, 2024 • 20min
Blame-y Apologies Are Worse Than No Apology
Exploring the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships after childhood trauma. Tips on making sincere apologies and avoiding blame. Dilemma of making amends with toxic friends in recovery. Importance of taking responsibility without expecting reconciliation. The power of genuine apologies for self-growth. Addressing self-defeating behaviors in trauma survivors and the role of a supportive sponsor.
May 22, 2024 • 17min
It Doesn't Involve Sex, But It's Still a Secret
Exploring emotional affairs without physical intimacy, the podcast delves into secrecy, romantic connections, and hidden truths. It discusses the impact of past trauma on present relationships, the importance of genuine communication, and navigating emotional unavailability in affairs.
May 20, 2024 • 16min
Watch Out For These CPTSD Beliefs That Ruin Relationships
Explore the impact of childhood trauma on relationships and the power of overcoming trauma-driven beliefs. Learn about breaking destructive patterns, healing past wounds, and navigating toxic relationships to foster genuine love and healthy connections.
May 19, 2024 • 1h 22min
Trying to Please Others Makes NO ONE Happy (4-Video Compilation)
The podcast delves into the struggles of children raised by abusive parents, focusing on the eldest child's tendency to prioritize the parent's needs over their own. It emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, stopping people-pleasing, and reclaiming one's identity. The discussions touch on healing from emotional trauma, navigating toxic relationships, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult interactions.
