Our Whole Childhood with Patrick Teahan

Join a captivating discussion about the societal pressures survivors face after cutting ties with abusive parents. Hear the story of Thomas, who faced public blame and dismissive advice after a traumatic wedding event. The conversation delves into why abusers often escape accountability while their victims bear the burden of forgiveness. Explore the hidden motivations behind well-meaning yet harmful advice, and learn empowering strategies to reclaim your agency. This insightful dialogue offers validation and a path towards healing.

This episode explores how growing up with a toxic or emotionally unavailable mother can shape a daughter’s sense of worth, identity, and boundaries, and how to finally break free.Rather than focusing on blame, Patrick unpacks the lasting emotional damage that daughters carry into adulthood and the path toward self-trust and emotional independence.Learn why patterns like people-pleasing, guilt, and over-responsibility aren’t flaws, they’re survival strategies that once kept you safe. Through stories, insights, and tools, Patrick guides you toward seeing your story with compassion and clarity.Topics include:How toxic maternal behavior damages self-perceptionThe “good daughter” role and its emotional consequencesGuilt, shame, and the confusion between love and obligationReparenting yourself and building healthy emotional boundariesReclaiming confidence and connection without losing yourselfYou’ll leave this episode with practical tools to stop carrying emotional responsibility for others, repair your self-image, and begin building the safety your mother couldn’t provide.Keywords: toxic mother, mother-daughter trauma, emotional abuse, inner child healing, childhood trauma recovery, boundaries, reparenting, self-worth repair, codependency, healing tools, family roles, emotional neglect Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership

Discover how growing up with a narcissistic parent can warp your self-worth and identity. Uncover the lasting impact of childhood trauma and learn how triggers in adulthood reveal survival responses. Patrick shares personal stories that highlight the struggle of overcoming damaging narratives. Get practical tools, including protecting your inner child, creating truthful statements, and returning burdens you never chose. Equip yourself with exercises to shift your perception and reclaim your sense of self.

Explore how childhood trauma manifests as emotional triggers in adulthood. Discover four practical tools to break the cycle and reclaim your energy. Learn techniques like mapping triggers to uncover past patterns and using hand-switching to soothe your nervous system. Engage in transformative practices, including dialoguing with your inner child to release pent-up rage. Join a conversation that empowers personal healing, resilience, and emotional freedom.

This episode explores the ways childhood trauma survivors often feel left out in friendships and social situations, and how those early family patterns show up in adult connections.Topics include:Struggling to “jump in” during conversationsStarting friendships but pulling away quicklyFeeling “too much” or too intense for othersHow family modeling shapes social shameInner child work and dialoguing prompts for healingJoin us for an honest, compassionate conversation on finding belonging and becoming more comfortable in your own skin.Keywords: childhood trauma, social anxiety, inner child healing, friendships, boundaries, CPTSD, feeling excluded, self-worth.Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership

Dr. Ingrid Clayton, a clinical psychologist and author, dives deep into the phenomenon of fawning, a complex trauma response often masked as people-pleasing. She discusses how power dynamics can perpetuate this behavior, reflecting on her personal experiences that led her to write her book on the topic. Ingrid touches on the effects of fawning in relationships, the importance of bodily autonomy, and strategies for reclaiming one's identity. The chat offers insights on recognizing fawning in therapy and highlights the path towards self-empowerment and healing.

The discussion delves into the lasting effects of toxic mothers on their sons, exploring various types, from the 'Monster Mother' to the 'Crazy Maker.' It highlights how childhood trauma shapes adult relationships, fueling anxiety and poor self-worth. The host shares healing strategies, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming masculinity and setting boundaries. Listeners will learn about the complex societal influences that compound these wounds and discover practical steps for healing and building healthier relationships.

Toxic Fathers & The Daughters They Leave Behind I hope this episode was helpful and or thought provoking for you. Please like, follow or comment w/questions. For in depth journal prompts, subscribe to my YouTube channel for video versions of these episodes!Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership

Why Your C-PTSD Isn't Getting BetterTopics covered: sense of self, childhood trauma, DSO, CPTSD, PTSD, relationship problems, emotional triggers, psychology, assessment, measurable goals, journal prompts, childhood trauma, trauma response, attachment. In this episode I go over Disturbances in Self-Organization, a diagnostic criteria set that separates PTSD from C-PTSD. We can fine tune our healing efforts if we know which of the three DSO ideas affects our functioning the most. This episode also discusses a tool we are developing to measure C-PTSD progress and gives resources such as what therapy modalities might be the most useful for the category that you score the highest in.Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership

In this episode I cover the mental health personality of a Star Wars character C-3P0. Other Star Wars mental health mentions: K-2S0, gonk droid, Luke Skywalker, Andor, Mon Mothma, Empire Strikes Back, Luthen Rael, Dedra Meero, Syrill, R2-D2, Darth Vader, Palpatine, Han Solo, Narcissism, Covert Narcissist, codependency, Chewbacca, Emperor Palpatine, Princess Leia, Yoda, Boba Fett, Sith, Star Wars fans. The sound clips used in this episode are owned by Lucasfilm Ltd. and are part of the Star Wars franchise. All rights are reserved by the respective copyright holders. This episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and falls under fair use.Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership