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

Cindy Payne
Complex PTSD
Mental Health
Boundaries
Trauma
CPTSD
Childhood Attachment Wounds
Grief
Attachment Theory
People-Pleasing
Postpartum Depression
Mindfulness
Self-Compassion
Attachment Styles
People Pleasing
Therapy
Codependency
Self-Care
Dissociation
Friendship
Attachment Wounds

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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Latest Episodes

You make the plan, build the system, and do everything "right," and you're still exhausted. If you're a trauma survivor and a recovering people pleaser, what if the thing you keep trying to fix isn't a problem to solve at all?

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What if the thing you keep trying to fix isn't a productivity problem at all? If you're a recovering people pleaser or perfectionist, you may have spent years reaching for one more strategy when something deeper was asking you to soften and listen.

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"Build resilience" sounds nice and means nothing until it's specific. Here's one practice, one relationship, one week.

Monday's episode introduced the Resilience Questionnaire and the research finding behind it: the single strongest resilience fact... more

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"I don't really think my childhood counts — nothing that dramatic happened." If you've ever said some version of that to yourself, this episode is for you.

The ACE study followed over 17,000 adults and found something that changed how medicine under... more

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Recent Guests

Cindy Payne
Licensed therapist, trauma specialist, certified yoga teacher
Episode: E140: Work Stress Isn't the Same for Everyone, Especially for Trauma Survivors, with Luke Richardson
Rudi Betzold
Therapist, podcaster, writer
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Episode: E122: Why Do We Quit Therapy? Trauma, Attachment & People Pleasing Unpacked
David Clemens
Creator of Recovery Nuggets Podcast
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Episode: E116: Why Trauma and Attachment Wounds Keep Showing Up in Addiction Recovery—and What Actually Helps
Sarah Edwards
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Episode: E105: How “Pleading the Fifth” Can Break Trauma-Driven Overthinking & Anxiety Loops
Heike Yates
Midlife fitness expert, coach, author, and host of Pursue Your Spark Podcast
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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
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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.
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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

Host

Cindy Payne
Therapist with trauma specialization; host of Reclaiming Me, guiding trauma-informed healing and attachment work.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Great Resource for CPTSD

    I’ve just identified that I am impacted by CPTSD and was looking for a podcast that would help me navigate this new area of my life and this podcast really hit the mark for me. It not only explains it in very understandable language but also gives you practical tools. Really happy that I found it and I’ve already shared it with several people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luvleelynnie
    United States5 months ago
  • 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 States7 months 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 States2 years ago

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E142: : People-Pleasing, Boundaries & Trauma Bonds: Ask Me Anything Part 2 (CPTSD & Attachment Q&A)
Q: Is it possible to be a people pleaser, but also feel resentful and distant from everyone?
The host explains that people-pleasing and resentment often coexist as two sides of the same coin, describes how to give from choice rather than fear, and stresses honest communication about needs to close the gap between generosity and emotional burnout.
E142: : People-Pleasing, Boundaries & Trauma Bonds: Ask Me Anything Part 2 (CPTSD & Attachment Q&A)
Q: Next question comes from a listener all the way from Australia, and she asks, I say yes to everything at work, and I'm exhausted. How do I start saying no without feeling like a bad person?
She advises starting small with low-stakes requests, delivering a simple no with courtesy, reframing guilt as an old rule rather than moral failure, and building a toolkit of alternative strategies to protect energy without severing meaningful connections.
E142: : People-Pleasing, Boundaries & Trauma Bonds: Ask Me Anything Part 2 (CPTSD & Attachment Q&A)
Q: A listener from Alabama asks, how do I stop over-explaining every boundary I set with my kids?
The host reframes boundaries as negotiations when they require lengthy justification, recommends brief, warm explanations, and emphasizes that consistent, calm delivery helps kids adapt without feeling overwhelmed or manipulated.
E142: : People-Pleasing, Boundaries & Trauma Bonds: Ask Me Anything Part 2 (CPTSD & Attachment Q&A)
Q: So this first one says, what do I say to my kids when my own mother told me too much?
The host discusses using a live, generative repair approach: recognize when sharing is intended to connect and be authentic, but also pause to assess age-appropriateness, and clearly separate your own needs from your child's feelings, so conversations remain protective and developmentally appropriate rather than burdening the child.
E141: CPTSD, Attachment & Dating: Ask Me Anything Part 1 (Trauma-Informed Q&A)
Q: How do I stop freezing after hard conversations?
Acknowledge that freezing is a common, protective survival response rather than a weakness; use simple in-the-m-moment strategies like orienting to the room, engaging in light movement to discharge energy, and giving yourself permission to pause and respond later with phrases like I need a minute or I'll get back to you.

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Ther trauma-informed show centers women healing complex PTSD, attachment wounds, and long-standing patterns like people-pleasing and perfectionism. Episodes blend clinical insight with practical tools—from nervous system regulation and boundary setting to mind-body practices and relational repair—all aimed at rebuilding self-trust and authentic connections. Consistently features guidance on boundaries, trauma healing, and healthier relationships, with a strong emphasis on practical exercises, self-compassion, and personal storytelling that makes therapy concepts accessible to a broad audience. A notable throughline is transforming internal safety and worth, rather than chasing external validation, making it helpful for listeners seeking act... more

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