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Adult Child

Andrea Ashley
Codependency
Dysfunctional Families
Childhood Trauma
Mental Health
Therapy
Community Support
Trauma
Alcoholism
Love Addiction
Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
Healing
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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✨ Join Breathe to Heal: A 7-week Somatic Journey to Release & Receive

What happens when one parent shatters you by leaving and the other wounds you by staying? This episode unpacks how two very different kinds of unsafe love can live in your body at... more

✨ Join Breathe to Heal: A 7-week Somatic Journey to Release & Receive

⚓JOIN THE SHITSHOW — The Adult Child Healing Community

6 weekly Zoom support groups · Discussion boards · Peer connection

👉 theshitshow.mn.co

🗞️ SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION

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✨ Join Breathe to Heal: A 7-week Somatic Journey to Release & Receive

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Amber Trejo
Integrative trauma therapist who focuses on helping parents heal while raising children.
Episode: When Each Parent Leaves a Different Scar: From Attachment Wounds to Parenting Triggers, Rage & Repair w/ Amber Trejo
Anna Runkel
Author and known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy
Author of 'Connectability'
Episode: The Connection Wound: Healing Trauma-Driven Isolation & Emotional Loneliness w/ Crappy Childhood Fairy
Ingrid Clayton
Therapist and author of 'Fawning: How the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find Our Way Back'
Episode: The Deeper Truth About Fawning: How Survival Turns Into Self-Abandonment w/ Ingrid Clayton
Heidi Priebe
Writer, YouTuber, and attachment theory expert
Episode: The Nervous System Side of Attachment: Understanding Anxiety, Avoidance & Safety Through the Body w/ Heidi Priebe
Tian Dayton
Therapist and author who specializes in trauma and relational dynamics.
Episode: When Relationships Become Battlefields: Tian Dayton on Relational Triggers, Inner Child Fights & Emotional Sobriety
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

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Andrea Ashley
Host of the Adult Child podcast, sharing her journey of recovery and experiences related to growing up in a dysfunctional family.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • 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 States21 days ago
  • Thank you. Just what I needed to hear.

    Your episode on your trauma bond was so healing for me. Your perspective and how you explained it was different from what I’d already heard about trauma bonds, that really hit home. I could feel your vulnerability throughout and I just wanted to say “Me too, girl, me too, you’re not alone”. This is so relevant to my current life and gave me a little calm in all the chaos, knowing I’m not alone in any of this. Thank you for showing up in such a vulnerable way, These types of episode really connec... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kizziboo
    Canadaa month ago
  • SUBSCRIBED

    First time listener but mos def coming back to hear much more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gambler003
    United States2 months ago
  • So Grateful

    Andrea, I’m so glad you’re back! Thank you for everything you do and for sharing your experience. I’m in the muck of a trauma bond myself and trying to fight my way out. I don’t feel so alone now and I thank you so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FAhealing
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank-you Andrea

    Today’s episode where you shared what has been going on the last year +, where you were very vulnerable and brave, was the best. Thank-you for sharing, it resonated with me that a repeating cycle in my own life that makes me feel helpless and embarrassed, has its roots in childhood trauma and not any inherent failure or lack in my character. I love all your episodes and the thought you put into choosing guests and material. You are such a gift and I really appreciate you. I feel encouraged.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomfarrelly33
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the honest and unapologetic storytelling, which provides validation and connection on their own healing journeys.
The host is viewed as relatable, warm, and humorous, making heavy subjects feel accessible and engaging.
Many praise the expert guests and diverse perspectives shared in episodes, enriching the listener's experience with practical insights.
Some listeners express concerns about the amount of commercial content, suggesting it can detract from the overall charm of the podcast.

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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #181 - Tabitha W.
Q: Were your dad's parents around at all?
Yes, they were good people, but my dad struggled with White Knight Syndrome, thinking he could save my mother.
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #181 - Tabitha W.
Q: So how did you find out that you were an adult child?
I found out back in 2020 when I moved to Oregon and started working with a boss that reminded me of my mother.
When Each Parent Leaves a Different Scar: From Attachment Wounds to Parenting Triggers, Rage & Repair w/ Amber Trejo
Q: Did you start going to therapy or get any sort of help when you had that realization in your 20s?
No, Amber did not seek therapy until later in life, only attending a few sessions as a young child.
When Each Parent Leaves a Different Scar: From Attachment Wounds to Parenting Triggers, Rage & Repair w/ Amber Trejo
Q: What was the moment that you realized that your childhood screwed you up a lot more than you initially thought it did?
Amber describes hitting a low point in her early 20s with substance abuse and unhealthy relationships that led to the realization of her unresolved childhood trauma.
The Connection Wound: Healing Trauma-Driven Isolation & Emotional Loneliness w/ Crappy Childhood Fairy
Q: How do you perceive emotional dysregulation in your relationships and work?
Anna admits that emotional dysregulation can sometimes lead her to be overly sharp or hard on people, impacting her relationships. She's actively working on being aware of these moments to maintain healthy connections.

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The content focuses on the deep emotional repercussions stemming from growing up in dysfunctional families, exploring themes such as relational trauma, codependency, and the impacts of addiction. With an emphasis on raw vulnerability and authenticity, the discussions are enriched by interactive conversations with various experts and guest participants who share personal experiences of healing and recovery. Listeners can expect practical tools and insights that aid in navigating complex emotional landscapes, helping them break free from cycles that hinder personal growth and happiness. This welcoming space is particularly suitable for individuals seeking understanding and connection while they work through their own issues.

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

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1. Amber Trejo
2. Anna Runkel
3. Ingrid Clayton
4. Heidi Priebe
5. Tian Dayton
6. Lisa Romano
7. Dr. Ingrid Clayton
8. Erin Martin

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