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
Apr 12, 2024 • 16min
Is It Cheating to Take a Job with Boundary-less Employer?
Exploring the dilemma of working for a boundary-less employer offering fame and money. Delving into navigating relationship drama while pursuing career success. Discussing the challenges of balancing ambitions and boundaries in relationships. Examining uncomfortable work dynamics and ethical dilemmas. Emphasizing the importance of clear communication and commitment in handling complex situations.
Apr 10, 2024 • 37min
Don’t Let Wounds of Neglect Trample Any Possibility of Love
The podcast discusses the conflicts between the desire for love and societal pressures for immediate gratification in casual relationships, influenced by childhood neglect. It explores navigating relationships with attachment wounds, emotions after neglect and trauma, self-acceptance, establishing boundaries, and tools for healing and growth.
Apr 8, 2024 • 22min
Don't Let CPTSD Block You From Becoming Your Full and REAL SELF
Exploring the effects of childhood trauma on personal growth, reclaiming power, and embracing authenticity. Strategies to overcome past trauma and triggers in workplace communication. The journey towards healing and embracing responsibility despite fear and avoidance.
Apr 7, 2024 • 2h 11min
You're Madly In Love But Pretend to Be "Just a Friend" (4-Video Compilation)
The podcast delves into limerence, unreciprocated feelings, and the impact of childhood neglect on relationships. It explores navigating complex dynamics, setting boundaries, and healing from past trauma to pursue authentic connections.
Apr 5, 2024 • 11min
Childhood Trauma Corrupts Your Thinking and Pushes You Into Danger
Exploring how childhood trauma corrupts thinking, pushing individuals into dangerous situations by tricking them into believing things will be different next time. Addressing a woman's potential reconciliation with an abusive husband and the importance of recognizing trauma-driven patterns in decision-making.
Apr 3, 2024 • 13min
Unhealed Trauma Compels You To Cling to Horrible People
Explore how self-centered parents impact relationships, navigate toxic friendships, set boundaries, and recognize personal worth. Learn to cope with emotional abuse, seek therapy, and prioritize self-care in healing from unhealed trauma.
Apr 1, 2024 • 29min
Evidence Shows Only a Few Treatments Are Effective
The podcast delves into the limitations of traditional trauma treatments, introducing online therapy as a viable alternative. It explores effective treatments like EMDR, neurofeedback, and psychedelics. The benefits of expressive writing, meditation, yoga, and dietary changes in managing childhood PTSD are discussed.
Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 56min
Healing Trauma Changes Your Relationship to Money (4-Video Compilation)
The podcast explores the connection between childhood trauma and under-earning, emphasizing self-advocacy for financial growth. It discusses starting a video production company, valuing self-worth, overcoming financial challenges, and achieving financial stability through self-support. The episodes delve into healing trauma, setting rates, building success, and making amends for past financial actions.
Mar 29, 2024 • 22min
Here's Why Excessively Focusing on Others Keeps You Alone
The podcast discusses the irony of codependency, where focusing excessively on others can actually stem from self-absorption. Signs of codependency can include feeling invaded and irritated by a loved one's overinvolvement. It can be a form of self-centeredness, manifesting as an urge to fix others or control their behavior. The episode explores the intersection between setting boundaries, navigating family relationships, and self-reflection in recovering from codependent patterns.
Mar 27, 2024 • 27min
Religious Cults Produce Damaged People Who Don’t Know Who They Are
Exploring the lasting effects of childhood trauma from manipulative parents and the struggles of overcoming fear-driven influences. Discussing the impact of growing up in a religious cult with strict rules and judgment, and the challenges of dealing with CPTSD. Navigating trauma and healing in relationships post-cult experiences, emphasizing recovery programs and honesty. Addressing the overwhelming fear of abandonment and the importance of seeking support. Embracing healing and connection in a supportive community, advocating for healing practices and camaraderie.
