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Reclaiming Me: Heal Your Childhood Attachment Wounds, People Pleasing, and Complex PTSD for Women

Cindy Payne
Mental Health
Postpartum Depression
Grief
Creativity
Motherhood
Generational Trauma
Child Grief
Birth Stories
Self-Love
Coping Mechanisms
Infertility
Menopause
Child Bereavement
C-Section
Childhood Attachment Wounds
Breastfeeding
Intimacy
Pottery
Vulnerability
Family Support

Are you a woman who has done years of healing work on your attachment trauma, yet still feel unable to let go of people-pleasing and perfectionism? This trauma-informed podcast helps women with complex PTSD heal the lasting impact of childhood attachment wounds from parents and caregivers so you can finally release survival patterns, rebuild self-trust, and create relationships rooted in authentic... more

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Heike Yates
Midlife fitness expert, coach, author, and host of Pursue Your Spark Podcast
Pursue Your Spark Podcast
Episode: E98: Reclaiming Your Spark: Healing Trauma and People-Pleasing in Midlife
Diane Boehm
Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist
Insights Collaborative Therapy Group
Episode: E88: A Gentler Way to Heal Trauma and Attachment Wounds Through Play: Exploring safety, repair, and nervous system healing
Amanda Sherman
Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 10 years of counseling experience
Insights Collaborative Therapy Group
Episode: E88: A Gentler Way to Heal Trauma and Attachment Wounds Through Play: Exploring safety, repair, and nervous system healing
Bryan Power
Creator of myrelationshipfail.com and a certified coach.
My Relationship Fail
Episode: E72: How Healing Attachment Wounds Brings Clarity to Relationship Chaos with guest, Bryan Power
Curtiss Callaway
Husband of Nikki, central to the recovery stories shared
Story of Self
Episode: E64: Healing Through Story: Curtiss & Nikki’s Addiction Recovery and Trauma Healing Journey
Aaron Donaghy
Co-founder of the Story of Self and leader in trauma-informed recovery
Story of Self
Episode: E62: Healing Through Story: Transforming Trauma into Purpose with Aaron Donaghy and Nikki Callaway
Nikki Callaway
Co-founder of the Story of Self and advocate for transformational recovery
Story of Self
Episode: E62: Healing Through Story: Transforming Trauma into Purpose with Aaron Donaghy and Nikki Callaway
Courtney Watson
Courtney shares her journey of grief after losing her brother to suicide.
Episode: E54: Unmasking Suicide Loss: A Conversation on Grief and Compassion with Courtney Watson
Janelle Ault
Licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Teen Translation
Teen Translation
Episode: E53: College, Pressure, and Possibility: Helping Teens Navigate What’s Next with Janelle Ault, LMFT

Host

Cindy Payne
Host of Reclaiming Me; licensed professional counselor, certified yoga teacher, and C-PTSD survivor.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Must listen

    Release perfectionism, people-pleasing, and outdated identities that keep you playing small. If this speaks to you then this podcast is a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heike Y.
    United States15 days ago
  • This is a must-listen-to podcast!!

    I’m usually not a podcast listener but this one I listen to every week. The hosts are real people sharing real feelings and experiences. I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ninjabeast66
    United Statesa year ago

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Some episodes can be deeply personal and emotionally intense, which may be challenging for some listeners.
The mix of personal stories with therapeutic insights helps normalize CPTSD experiences and invites steady progress.
Real, human conversations about trauma and healing that feel practical and compassionate.
Soundness of guidance and the focus on embodied healing are frequently praised as unique strengths.
Listeners appreciate the host's transparency and actionable advice for setting boundaries and rebuilding self-trust.

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E98: Reclaiming Your Spark: Healing Trauma and People-Pleasing in Midlife
Q: How can someone start listening to themselves again in a world full of external voices from social media and family?
Start by quieting external noise, identifying what you're good at, and engaging in small, enjoyable activities that rebuild confidence. Use simple tools like breath work to regulate emotion and slowly expand from there into actions that align with personal values and needs.
E88: A Gentler Way to Heal Trauma and Attachment Wounds Through Play: Exploring safety, repair, and nervous system healing
Q: How can play help those with anxious attachment feel connected?
Diane stresses the importance of practicing self-grace and allowing oneself to be who they are, contributing to the ability to relish in connection.
E88: A Gentler Way to Heal Trauma and Attachment Wounds Through Play: Exploring safety, repair, and nervous system healing
Q: What does feeling safe really mean in the body?
For Amanda, feeling safe means being able to take a deep breath and relax physically, while Diane emphasizes connection as essential for safety.
E23: The Complexities of Grief: Insights from a Therapist
Q: What are some ways to celebrate the life of a loved one during holidays?
Celebrating can include baking their favorite cake, donating gifts in their memory, or participating in charitable activities that resonate with the loved one's interests.
E23: The Complexities of Grief: Insights from a Therapist
Q: How does grief manifest for children compared to adults?
Grief can look different for each individual, particularly based on age, personality, and relationship with the deceased. For children and teens, expressions of grief may vary from numbness to distraction, and they often need space and opportunities to process their feelings.

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1. Heike Yates
2. Diane Boehm
3. Amanda Sherman
4. Bryan Power
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7. Nikki Callaway
8. Courtney Watson

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