Time with Tim Fletcher

Many people with Complex Trauma struggle to know their true identity due to early survival adaptations. Tim explains how childhood roles and masks can obscure authenticity. He discusses how trauma stifles curiosity, disconnecting individuals from their internal lives and blocking self-knowledge. The podcast frames identity through personality, skills, and passions, while offering tools like personality quizzes and new activities to rediscover the self. Tim emphasizes the needs for patience and safe environments on the journey towards understanding who you truly are.

What does it really mean to be the “problem child” in a dysfunctional family? In this powerful conversation, Andrea Ashley (host of The Adult Child Podcast) joins Tim Fletcher and Andy Carlson to share her story of growing up with an alcoholic parent, being scapegoated, and turning to addiction as a teen. Andrea opens up about the shame that shaped her identity, the turning points in her recovery, and how she transformed pain into purpose through her community. Together, they explore how addiction is often just a symptom, why sobriety alone isn’t enough, and what it takes to heal from complex trauma.Follow AndreaInstagram | https://instagram.com/adultchildpodLinktree | https://linktr.ee/adultchildpodcastSubscribe to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube: @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at 

Dive into a heartfelt exploration of neurodivergence through the lens of autism and ADHD. Hear personal stories about navigating complex trauma, the joy of finding connection in recovery, and the healing power of pets. Discover the challenges of sensory sensitivities and the importance of understanding one's needs. The conversation reflects on building meaningful relationships, self-acceptance, and the vital role of community support in the healing journey. It's an inspiring mix of introspection and resilience against the backdrop of personal growth.

In this episode of the Time with Tim podcast, Tim and Andy sit down with Dr. Les Carter of Surviving Narcissism to discuss the roots of narcissism, how it develops through trauma, and what healing looks like for those who’ve been impacted. Dr. Carter tells us about the spectrum of narcissism, why we’re drawn to familiar dysfunction, and how recovery begins with self-awareness, boundaries, and connection.Follow Dr. Carter: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingNarcissismhttps://www.instagram.com/survivingnarcissism101/Subscribe to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube: @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at 

Tiayrra Bradley shares how art became a powerful refuge after childhood trauma, helping her reconnect with herself and the world around her. In this deeply personal conversation, she explores the role of creativity, safe spaces, and authenticity in long-term healing. Her story highlights the power of art to transform pain into joy, and isolation into community.Follow Tiayrra & Birth Dei Co: @abrilliantnomad @birthdeicoSubscribe to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube: @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at 

In this episode, Tim and Andy talk with Valerie Rubin about her journey healing from anxiety, trauma, and anxious attachment. She reflects on how childhood, family dynamics, and cultural identity shaped her sense of self and safety. Together, they explore the link between anxiety and shame, the role of spirituality, and how somatic practices like brainspotting support healing. The conversation also touches on boundaries, intuition, and the power of validating lived experience.Follow Valerie: Instagram: @healwithvalListen to the Anxiety Recovery Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifySubscribe to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube: @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at 

Co-host Andy speaks with Gabriel, a self-described recovering "nice guy", about healing from codependency, reparenting, and shame. They explore how vulnerability, curiosity, and self-compassion support personal growth. Gabriel reflects on German cultural influences on complex trauma, deconstructing ideals, and the importance of inner stability over external validation. This is a grounded and down-to-earth conversation on love, relationships, and the importance of showing up for yourself.Subscribe to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube: @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at 

Psychotherapist and LCSW Vanessa Reiser, shares her powerful personal story of surviving narcissistic abuse and how she helps others break free through her practice. From trauma bonding to radical self-love, Vanessa explains the hidden tactics of manipulation and what true healing looks like. Whether you're recovering from emotional abuse or trying to understand it, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools.Follow Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessareiserlcswBuy her book: Narcissistic Abuse - A Therapist’s Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative PeopleLinktree: @vanessareiserSubscribe to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube: @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at 

In this powerful episode of Time with Tim, we sit down with Alicia—an Indigenous hoop dancer, writer, early childhood educator, and survivor of human trafficking and gang involvement. Alicia shares her raw and courageous story, revealing how she endured years of violence, addiction, and systemic failure, and how she ultimately found healing through culture, community, and inner transformation. From her early years of overachievement and hidden pain to the moment she reclaimed her life, Alicia speaks with honesty and heart. She discusses the role of Indigenous hoop dancing in her recovery, her experience with inner child work, and how rebuilding safety and trust became the foundation for freedom. This conversation is about survival—but more than that, it’s about reclaiming identity, agency, and joy. It’s an episode for anyone navigating trauma, addiction, or the path of healing.Subscribe to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube: @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at 

Trauma has a profound effect on the Central Nervous System. It results in the Sympathetic Nervous System and the Para-Sympathetic Nervous System not working the way they were designed to work, which has many negative, far-reaching effects.This is a lecture originally published on YouTube on Apr 28, 2023. We are making some of Tim's lectures available as bonus episodes on the podcast so you can listen on the go. To see all of Tim's talks, visit YouTube, where you can find hundreds of his talks both old and new.Subscribe to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube: @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at