AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
3min snip
Gabor Maté: Why Your Trauma is Showing Up as Guilt, Fear, and Shame & How to Untrap Yourself from the Past
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Early Childhood Fear and Chronic Anxiety
Early childhood fear, meant to trigger a cry for help, can transform into chronic anxiety when repeated help is not available, leading to a sense of never being safe. The loss of a protective adult is the primary fear for a child, as it creates a feeling of vulnerability and helplessness. In a society where parents may not be available due to various stressors, children can develop chronic anxiety from the lack of emotional safety. This chronic anxiety becomes ingrained, leading to a continuous internal cry for help without the belief of being able to receive assistance. The inability to ask for help stems from early adaptations where help was not available, causing individuals to believe they do not need assistance. This fear of asking for help is prevalent in many individuals due to past experiences of unmet emotional needs.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode