
I’m Anna Runkle, also known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, and I teach people to recognize and heal the symptoms of Childhood Trauma. Welcome to my podcast!I’m not a doctor or therapist; I know about childhood trauma because I lived it, and I discovered a radical approach to healing that focuses first on calming neurological dysregulation, which is common in people who grew up with abuse and negle... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 603 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationMental HealthSelf-ImprovementHealth & Fitness | |||

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You will recognize yourself here in easy to understand language *and* get tools to do something with those truths Anna doesn’t pretend to have easy fixes or to be an expert. Good common sense advice given with a sincere wish for one to engage
I dove in to this pod over a year ago and listened to dozens of episodes just in the first 3 weeks. I first heard you on Patrick Teahan’s youtube channel and knew there was something that struck me about how you approach the topics you cover and how beautifully and simply you explain the feelings all of us have. I find myself saying mmm hmmm, yep, exactly!!!multiple times while listening, especially to the episode on losing the sixth sense! That one describes my experience throughout my life per... more
And still does. I love how she puts the onus back on me to learn, grow and change. To see my patterns. To handle things differently going forward. To make better choices.
I wrote to her once and her response was so derogatory and triggered. She is not a professional and has no credentials, just a windbag with a microphone with no ability to set aside her own triggers to answer people in a helpful way. Many of her responses reveal this is just another deeply troubled person with a podcast, not someone who should be counseling or advising others and certainly not selling courses. There is a reason why many people online in CPTSD circles don’t like her content and d... more
this is my absolute favourite thing for my mental health
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The show centers on understanding and healing childhood trauma through nervous system regulation and practical self-help. Episodes frequently explore dysregulation, CPTSD, boundary setting, and strategies to regain control over thoughts, emotions, and relationships, often weaving in personal stories with actionable tools like breathing, grounding, and structured daily practices. A distinctive angle is skepticism toward traditional talk therapy and a focus on self-guided re-regulation, with promotions for online therapy and courses woven into episodes. This combination—science-informed yet accessible, with a tough-love coaching style and concrete steps—makes it a practical resource for listeners seeking to calm chronic dysregulation and buil... more
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