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Adult Child

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

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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After an eleven-month hiatus, Adult Child is back... messier, deeper, and more honest than ever.

Host Andrea Ashley returns to revisit what it really means to heal from a dysfunctional family, through brutal honesty, emotional truth, and humor (of c... more

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• 6 weekly zoom support groups (see the full schedule here!)

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DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️

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• 6 weekly zoom support groups (see the full schedule here!)

• Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat

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What happens when the very people who were supposed to teach you love taught you pain instead? When you’ve been wired for abandonment and neglect, it’s no wonder your nervous system confuses chaos for connection.

Lisa A. Romano is a certified life c... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Romano
Codependency expert and author
Author, Speaker
Episode: Mistaking Pain for Love: Mother Hunger, Self-Abandonment & Reprogramming the Subconscious w/ Lisa Romano
Dr. Ingrid Clayton
Clinical psychologist and trauma therapist, author of "Believing Me" and "Fawning, Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find Our Way Back".
Episode: When Breaking Your Silence Means Losing Your Family: Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting & Fawning w/ Dr. Ingrid Clayton
Erin Martin
Fellow podcaster and adult child, host of Pink Shade Podcast
Pink Shade Podcast
Episode: The Cost of Unresolved Trauma: Relapse, Parental Guilt & Chronic Pain w/ Erin Martin
Alana Carvalho
Licensed mental health counselor, author, and podcast host known as 'The Codependent Perfectionist.'
Episode: Still Hoping Your Parents Will Change? Perfectionism, Codependency & Enmeshment w/ Alana Carvalho
Dr. Lindsay Gibson
An author and therapist known for her work on emotionally immature parents.
Episode: Emotionally Immature Parents: How They Twist Love, Avoid Accountability & Leave Invisible Wounds w/ Lindsay Gibson
Darlene Lancer
Licensed marriage and family therapist, author of numerous books on narcissism and codependency
Private Practice
Episode: How To Leave a Toxic Relationship: Trauma Bonds, Codependency, & Narcissistic Abuse
William C. Moyers
VP of Public Affairs and Community Relations for Hazelden Betty Ford, author of several books, including a New York Times bestselling memoir.
Hazelden Betty Ford
Episode: When Recovery Isn’t Linear: Relapse, Shame & Telling the Whole Truth w/ William C Moyers
Laura K. Connell
Trauma-informed coach and upcoming author
Episode: The Cost of Playing the Good Daughter: Emotional Neglect, Self-Abandonment & Parental Estrangement w/ Laura K Connell
Nate Postlethwait
Trauma educator, author, and truth teller.
Episode: Unlearning Worthlessness: Spiritual Trauma, Repressed Identity & Inner Child Work w/ Nate Postlethwait

Host

Andrea
Host and creator of candid conversations exploring childhood trauma and healing.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • The realness is everything!

    Andrea’s transparency, knowledge and sense of humor

    are truly refreshing, especially when dealing with such a heavy topic. Her approach makes it digestible. This podcast has shown me so many things about my own triggers and how to start healing from them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hushdolls
    United Statesa month ago
  • Overwhelmingly much…

    …content. As a first time listener from circa episode 400, difficult to start, even though I overall find the podcast very relevant! 💚

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jak_LS no. One
    Denmarka month ago
  • Dawne

    Just discovered your podcast, and so relieved to find a community of people where I don’t have to be the shiny happy person that my family expects me to be.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @susanspokenword
    Canada2 months ago
  • Grateful for this Podcast

    I’m very grateful to have found this resource. It’s such an emotionally loaded topic that I don’t listen as regularly as I would like to, but when I catch an episode, it always strikes a chord and leaves me extremely reflective. I’ve used what gets stirred up in my personal therapy.

    Sincerely: thanks for all the hard work you do, Andrea!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    5025Cobi
    United States2 months ago
  • Love your podcast

    Hi Andrea,

    I found your podcast about a month ago and have been listening to it pretty much daily. Hearing people’s stories and listening to your guests has helped me feel less isolated in my own healing journey. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TTS-58
    Canada4 months ago

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The show is praised for its insightful content that resonates with those who have experienced trauma, offering validation and support.
Overall, there is a strong appreciation for the humor and relatability brought by the host, making heavy topics more approachable.
Some feedback highlights concerns about the depth of discussions and inclusivity, with a few noting a need for more nuanced approaches to complex topics.
Listeners express gratitude for the raw and vulnerable conversations, often feeling less isolated in their own healing journeys.

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Talking Points

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Mistaking Pain for Love: Mother Hunger, Self-Abandonment & Reprogramming the Subconscious w/ Lisa Romano
Q: How could such murder of a soul happen?
When I started to realize the damage that was done at an emotional and psychological level, it was validating and crushing at the same time.
Mistaking Pain for Love: Mother Hunger, Self-Abandonment & Reprogramming the Subconscious w/ Lisa Romano
Q: When did you first hear the term Adult Child?
The first time I heard the term Adult Child was probably in therapy, when I was losing everything.
Abandonment Trauma Deep Dive: Shame, Relationship Triggers & 5 Stages of Healing w/ Susan Anderson
Q: What did the healing process look like for you?
Susan explained the program she developed, which includes hands-on exercises aimed at promoting change and healing abandonment wounds.
Abandonment Trauma Deep Dive: Shame, Relationship Triggers & 5 Stages of Healing w/ Susan Anderson
Q: What were some red flags throughout those 18 years?
Susan described how her partner was very kind and nurturing but had an underlying potential for abandoning a relationship at any moment.
Abandonment Trauma Deep Dive: Shame, Relationship Triggers & 5 Stages of Healing w/ Susan Anderson
Q: What is your abandonment story?
Susan shared her experience of being left unexpectedly after a long relationship, which pushed her to explore the reasons behind choosing a partner who could abandon her.

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What is Adult Child about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rich exploration into the emotional complexities that arise from growing up in dysfunctional families, this series emphasizes the healing process from unresolved childhood trauma. Through personal anecdotes, expert insights, and candid discussions, listeners are invited into conversations about codependency, complex trauma (CPTSD), alcoholic and addictive behaviors, generational trauma, and the deep-seated issues of toxic shame. The focus on vulnerability is a hallmark, often weaving humor throughout the narratives to create a supportive atmosphere for growth and reflection. This series serves as both a resource and a community for those on similar healing journeys, encouraging listeners to confront their past while building a healthier f... more

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2. Dr. Ingrid Clayton
3. Erin Martin
4. Alana Carvalho
5. Dr. Lindsay Gibson
6. Darlene Lancer
7. William C. Moyers
8. Laura K. Connell

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