In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore something that you may never have received before: an apology to your younger self.

For those who experienced childhood trauma, emotional neglect or painful childhood experiences that were never acknowledged, hearing the words "I'm sorry" can be deeply meaningful.

Through a gentle, reflective exercise, this episode offers an opportunity for healing and recognition of the childhood wounds you may still carry into adulthood.

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In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore what it really means to heal from childhood trauma, whether complete trauma recovery is possible, and why old emotional wounds, triggers and patterns can sometimes resurface decades later.

Drawing on my own experience as a therapist, alongside the story of Sylvester Stallone and insights from trauma psychology, we explore how unrealistic expectations about healing can also fuel self-criticism and a harsh inner critic.

Discover why experiencing old trauma responses doesn't necessarily mean you haven't healed, and how developing greater self-compassion can support your childhood trauma recovery journey.

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In this episode of The Healing Childhood Podcast, we explore the relationship between your inner critic and your core childhood wounds, and how this relationship might be getting in the way of healing your childhood trauma.

Drawing on the fascinating work of Jungian analyst Donald Kalsched, we look at how the inner critic can develop as a protective response to painful childhood experiences, such as rejection, neglect, shame and abandonment.

But what happens when the very part of you that's trying to protect you starts causing more pain?

We'll explore three ways your inner critic might be reinforcing and reopening old childhood wounds, preventing experiences that could help you heal, and creating additional suffering through self-criticism, shame and self-sabotage.

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