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Adult Child

Andrea Ashley
Mental Health
Childhood Trauma
Trauma
Dysfunctional Families
Codependency
Complex PTSD
Family Dynamics
Healing
Therapy
Inner Child Work
Alcoholism
Self-Compassion
Community Support
Addiction
Relational Trauma
Generational Trauma
Boundaries
Parenting
Shame
Complex Trauma

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

Megan Walsh
Trauma therapist, co-host of We Should Talk
Midwest trauma therapy community
Episode: 246 - Finding a Trauma Therapist Who Won't Harm You: Red Flags, Self-Disclosure & What to Ask w/ Amber Trejo & Megan Walsh
Nicole F
Guest sharing her personal recovery journey and family trauma history
Episode: SHITSHOW SATURDAY #219 – Nicole F.
Hannah Fraser Moore
Jungian Analyst and Depth Psychotherapist based in the UK
Independent practitioner
Episode: 244 - What Lives in Your Shadow: A Jungian Approach to Complex Trauma w/ Hannah Fraser Moore
Katherine St. Claire
Writer and adult child advocating for resources for caregivers of abusive parents
Independent
Episode: 243 - The Caregiving Trap: When the Parent You're Estranged From Becomes Your Responsibility w/ Katherine St. Claire
Joe Flanders
Psychologist based in Montreal specializing in IFS, mindfulness and psychedelic-assisted therapy
Montreal, Canada
Episode: 239 - Chronically Stuck in Your Head: How Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Quiets the Overthinking Mind w/ Joe Flanders
Mike (Moustache Mike)
Guest on Shitshow Saturday episode
Recovery-focused discussions
Episode: SHITSHOW SATURDAY #213 – The Return of Moustache Mike
Kat Courtney
Plant medicine and psychedelics facilitator, death doula
Independent practitioner / founder of related programs
Episode: 238 - The Deathbed Reckoning: Facing Unhealed Trauma and Family Wounds at the End w/ Kat Courtney
Britt Frank
Psychotherapist, author of The Science of Stuck and Align Your Mind
Independent
Episode: 237 - Stopping The War Within: Understanding Your Patterns Through Parts w/ Britt Frank
Lisa Stinson
Therapist and author of The Obligation Myth
PhD, Therapist; Author
Episode: 235 - The Obligation Myth: What You Owe the Parent Who Hurt You w/ Lisa Stinson

Hosts

Andrea Ashley
Host of the show, guides interviews and healing discussions focused on adult-child trauma, recovery, and nervous-system regulation.
Haley
Guest on multiple episodes discussing nursing burnout, family trauma, and boundaries.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Not Alone

    I’m grateful that Andrea addresses all of the issues around childhood trauma, CPTSD, and navigating life with gaping emotional wounds. I always feel relief when I listen to her podcast because it reminds me that I am not crazy and I am not alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnieBapple
    United States12 days ago
  • A staple for me

    I found Andrea’s podcast around the same time that I was introduced to Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA/ACOA). Adult Child is a wonderful complement to the work that I’m doing with ACA, and I’m so grateful for Andrea’s down to earth, authentic, and humorous approach to life and healing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamaymay Sparkle
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    I love the honesty and gentleness yet blunt nature of this message. Very refreshing voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Languageislife2025
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Best!

    Excellent podcast, I can’t wait for every episode. I’ve listened to them all. Andrea has a gift for talking to people and extracting all the information from them that they didn’t know they were going to share. She’s funny, intelligent and insightful. My No 1 podcast series. Thank you Andrea❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Kellyojoe
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Hits and misses

    This pod opened my eyes to so much. I usually get something out of listening to the Interesting guests. Of note - During the most recent AI came up. And agree, AI - bad for lots of reasons. But your judgement of people connecting to it was off putting. Of course people are finding it a “safe space” when they have no where else to turn! Not that it’s the best coping mechanism, just that it’s not surprising nor any more pathetic than calling a toxic ex or engaging in a parasocial relationship wi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EthAlRyMom
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise honesty, vulnerability, and practical healing tools, though some critique editing and host dynamics.
Many describe the host as comforting and insightful, helping them feel seen in their healing journey.
Some reviews call out strong Christian overtones or perceived bias, while others appreciate the supportive community and resources.

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239 - Chronically Stuck in Your Head: How Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Quiets the Overthinking Mind w/ Joe Flanders
Q: How did mindfulness and IFS fit into healing, especially for trauma?
They describe using mindfulness-based interventions to build embodiment and IFS to map internal parts, with a focus on present-moment engagement and somatic connection, rather than pure cognitive strategies.
239 - Chronically Stuck in Your Head: How Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Quiets the Overthinking Mind w/ Joe Flanders
Q: When did you realize your childhood screwed you up more than you thought?
Joe explains that awareness emerged gradually, intensified by parenting experiences and non-ordinary states, which pushed a clearer recognition of trauma dynamics.
237 - Stopping The War Within: Understanding Your Patterns Through Parts w/ Britt Frank
Q: How did Britt describe the process of recognizing the patterns in her childhood?
She explains that realizing the patterns came through exposure to the coercive and harmful influences of a cult-like environment, followed by recognizing that the abuse and manipulation mirrored other harmful dynamics, which helped her reframe her trauma as something that could be understood and healed with the right tools.
233 - The Gift of Grief: When Loss Becomes the Door You Couldn't Open On Your Own w/ Joe Ryan
Q: Here's what I want to ask you. So you've done a lot of sitting and grieving and sitting in your emotions. What was different about this last stretch?
Joe explains that pre-work done earlier in life and a deeper self-commitment allowed him to engage with grief more fully, reducing the compulsive self-punishment and enabling more authentic connection as the loss unfolded.
234 - Wired for Abandonment: How Somatic Work Heals What Talk Therapy Can't w/ Valerie Rubin
Q: Can you walk us through how you went from hypnotherapy to embracing somatic work, and what that shift meant for addressing abandonment wounds?
The guest explains that hypnotherapy helped uncover core beliefs but needed to be paired with nervous system regulation and somatic work to address the bodily impact of trauma. They emphasize building safety in the body first, using techniques like regression work carefully, then integrating inner-child work and somatic strategies to rewire responses and reduce dependence on external factors for safety.

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A candid exploration of healing from dysfunctional family dynamics, relational trauma, and the long road to self-acceptance. Episodes center on imposter syndrome, abandonment, CPTSD, and practical tools for nervous-system regulation, boundaries, and compassionate self-work. Frequent guests include clinicians, death doulas, and recovery advocates who share professional insights and lived experience to help listeners reframe trauma, improve relationships, and pursue sustainable healing. A standout attribute is the blend of clinical perspectives with raw, personal storytelling, plus there are community-oriented elements like live groups and coaching programs that offer actionable support beyond the episode.

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1. Megan Walsh
2. Nicole F
3. Hannah Fraser Moore
4. Katherine St. Claire
5. Joe Flanders
6. Mike (Moustache Mike)
7. Kat Courtney
8. Britt Frank

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