
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 414 | Founded | 5 years ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthEducationHealth & FitnessSelf-Improvement | |||

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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.
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.
This has opened my eyes to so much. So many things I wish I had known sooner about myself. A lot of times I’ll see the title and think ugh I don’t know if I can go there today. But I always get something out of listening. And I appreciate your honesty.
Adult Child podcast makes me feel like I’m not alone. I get something out of every episode. Thank you Andrea and all of your guests!
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.
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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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