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Adult Child

Andrea Ashley
Codependency
Dysfunctional Families
Childhood Trauma
Mental Health
Community Support
Trauma
Alcoholism
Internal Family Systems
Love Addiction
Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
Healing
Therapy
Inner Child Work
Self-Care
Recovery
Adult Children Of Narcissists
Guilt
Boundaries
Substance Use Recovery
Inner Child Healing

Adult Child dives deep into the lasting effects of growing up in dysfunctional families—unpacking complex and relational trauma, codependency, toxic shame, and addiction patterns with raw vulnerability and unapologetic authenticity.

Hosted by Andrea Ashley, a recovering shitshow with 17 years sober, each episode shares unfiltered insights, expert conversations, and practical tools to heal your ner... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Gilmartin
Host of Mental Illness Happy Hour, invited guest
Mental health/ podcast host
Episode: 225 - The Deepest Wounds, the Darkest Shame: Covert Incest, Relapse & Radical Self-Compassion w/ Paul Gilmartin
Jesse Deal
Trauma coach, host of Trauma Unbound
Trauma Unbound
Episode: 224 - Scared to Be Seen: Finding Authenticity Through Parts Work w/ Jesse Deal
Wendy N
Guest on Shitshow Saturday, discussing childhood trauma, alcoholism in the family, and healing journey
Episode: Shitshow Saturday #197 - Wendy N.
Marina Triner
Somatic coach
Episode: 223 - Love That Looks Like Rescue: Trauma Bonds & Outgrowing Relationships w/ Marina Triner
Sarah O.
Shitshow Sarah, guest on Shitshow Saturday
Episode: Shitshow Saturday #196 - Sarah O.
Cory Scott
Therapist, EMDR specialist, and multi-discipline trauma healer
Therapist, Vita Coaching Program
Episode: 222 - Feeling What You've Been Thinking: Embodying Your Emotions w/ Cory Scott
Katie M.
Guest, who discusses Al-Anon discovery, complex PTSD, and personal healing journey
Episode: Shitshow Saturday #195 - Katie M.
Vivian Vozmediano
Trauma-informed coach, ex-Jehovah's Witness
Self-employed / trauma coaching
Episode: 221 - The Perfect Daughter Trap: Learning Who You Are Without Them w/ Vevian Vozmediano
Leah Carey
Relationship and intimacy coach, previously hosted the podcast Good Girls Talk About Sex
leahcarey.com
Episode: 218 - Finding Your Voice Through Intimacy: Beyond Freeze, Fear, and Fawning w/ Leah Carey

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Andrea Ashley
Host of Adult Child, sharing her journey of recovery from addiction and childhood trauma.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Validation seeking and heavily edited.

    If you are looking for objective discussion, this is not the podcast you are looking for. The conversations have great information and potential for healthy debate, however the audio is heavily edited when there are disagreeing views. It makes the conversation disingenuous and leaves me wondering what was cut out. The host is looking for validation and confirmation bias and I think that explains the 5 star reviews from other people that are also validated through the host’s perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    amyjo0788
    United Statesa month ago
  • No one’s entire personality is made up of trauma responses

    Before the host speaks with authority on complexities of the origins of personality disorders, she should have done more research. And for her to say that one’s entire personality can be made up of trauma responses is so diminutive and such an insult. We are much more than our trauma complex or otherwise. If I were a potential guest of her show, I would be wary of agreeing to partake lest I be treated rudely if she didn’t agree with what I have to say

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BoulderSun
    United States2 months ago
  • Wild

    I was floored by how rude this woman can be towards some of the guests she invites on her show. She invites them just to argue her point and discount theirs. Whyyy?

    I am really not understanding the 5 star reviews at all.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jarcsam
    United States2 months ago
  • Fascinating. Ruth Culver was superb and on top form here. Honest and so insightful. Listening to this podcast actually comforted my parts and helped guide me into a more Self led state of relaxation and reassurance. Beautiful

    Podcast Addict
    5
    WilliamDale
    3 months ago
  • Great Podcast, Too Many Commercials

    Great podcast but I feel the commercials at the beginning is so obnoxious. I’m 11 minutes in and they’re still going!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TooMuchToday
    United States5 months ago

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Many find the expert insights and community support valuable, enhancing their personal growth journeys.
Listeners appreciate the raw honesty and vulnerability in discussing heavy topics related to trauma and healing.
Critiques highlight concerns about the host's approach to certain topics, suggesting a need for more comprehensive research and inclusivity.
Overall, the podcast is recognized for its relatable content that resonates deeply with listeners facing similar struggles.

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Shitshow Saturday #197 - Wendy N.
Q: What memory stands out as a turning point in your understanding of your childhood dynamics?
The memory of observing how her father's drinking and her mother's reactions affected family interactions, followed by the decision to circle AA in the yellow pages and the moment of confrontation with heavy family secrecy, which catalyzed her pursuit of help and therapy.
Shitshow Saturday #197 - Wendy N.
Q: So Wendy, when did you find out that you were a little child?
She explains that the realization came after years of growing up in a home with alcoholism and enmeshment, later recognizing patterns in herself and seeking Al-Anon, therapy, and education to reclaim her voice and boundaries.
220 - The Trauma You Didn't: Unconscious Wounds & Epigenetics w/ Mark Wolynn
Q: What should a listener do first if they suspect they carry inherited trauma?
Start with inner work to identify and transform their trauma language, engage in safe, life-affirming experiences to create new neural pathways, and use inner imagery or photographs to reframe family narratives. It's about a gradual, ongoing process rather than a quick fix, and involving body-based practices to calm the nervous system.
220 - The Trauma You Didn't: Unconscious Wounds & Epigenetics w/ Mark Wolynn
Q: How does epigenetics fit into everyday healing, not just academic theory?
Epigenetics explains how experiences can physically alter the way genes are expressed, potentially affecting not just the individual but future generations. In practice, this means that positive, life-affirming experiences and somatic work can recalibrate nervous system responses and may shift gene expression over time, reinforcing healthier patterns.
220 - The Trauma You Didn't: Unconscious Wounds & Epigenetics w/ Mark Wolynn
Q: You've mentioned the four unconscious themes. Could you briefly outline what they are and how they emerged from your clinical work?
They include a break in the attachment with the mother, rejection of the parent which can show up as disowning parts of ourselves, transference leading us to attract similar relational patterns, and the internalization where we take on our parents' pain within our own inner life. These themes emerged after thousands of clinical hours observing recurring patterns across clients and correlating them with attachment history and early experiences.

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Exploring the lasting impact of dysfunctional family dynamics, the content centers on themes of trauma, codependency, toxic shame, and addiction recovery. Each episode features personal stories and expert insights that resonate with listeners navigating their healing journeys, especially those who identify as adult children of alcoholics or come from challenging family backgrounds. The podcast is notable for its raw authenticity and emphasis on community support, offering listeners not just anecdotes but practical tools to aid in their recovery process. Hosts and guests candidly discuss their struggles and successes, creating a space for relatable dialogue that encourages self-reflection and growth.

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1. Trauma Rewired
2. The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle
3. Our Whole Childhood with Patrick Teahan
4. The Healing Trauma Podcast
5. Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs

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Recent guests on Adult Child include:

1. Paul Gilmartin
2. Jesse Deal
3. Wendy N
4. Marina Triner
5. Sarah O.
6. Cory Scott
7. Katie M.
8. Vivian Vozmediano

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