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

Cindy Payne
Complex PTSD
Mental Health
Childhood Attachment Wounds
Grief
Trauma
Attachment Styles
Self-Compassion
Postpartum Depression
Boundaries
Mindfulness
Codependency
Self-Care
People-Pleasing
Friendship
Creativity
Attachment Theory
Avoidant Attachment
Nervous System Regulation
Emotional Flashbacks
Generational Trauma

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

Latest Episodes

Are you doing everything “right” in therapy… but still feel unseen, disconnected, or stuck?

If you’re someone who is self-aware, insightful, and committed to growth, it can be incredibly frustrating to still feel like you’re not actually healing. T... more

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What if the guilt you feel while setting boundaries isn’t a sign you’re doing something wrong—but a sign you’re finally changing?

If you’ve ever started honoring your needs only to feel overwhelmed by guilt or shame, this episode breaks down why th... more

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What if the version of you that feels “off” right now was never truly you—but a version built to survive?

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from who you are—especially during a major life transition—you’re not alone. For those navigating complex tra... more

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What if your anxiety, overthinking, and “falling apart” moments are actually the blueprint for the life you’ve been trying to build?

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of constant doing—checking boxes, staying busy, and holding it all together on the ... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Edwards
Artist and creative mentor who has lived with undiagnosed OCD, panic attacks, and physical limitations
Self-employed (artist and coach)
Episode: E104: From Mental “Prison” to Peace: Rewiring the Brain After Trauma
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
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

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 18 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 Statesa month 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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E104: From Mental “Prison” to Peace: Rewiring the Brain After Trauma
Q: How does creativity fit into healing, and what does creativity look like in your life today?
Creativity is framed as translating information and rebuilding identity; it includes nontraditional forms like cutting boards and home products, showing how creativity can be a vehicle for healing and business growth.
E104: From Mental “Prison” to Peace: Rewiring the Brain After Trauma
Q: What was it like to live with OCD while functioning at a high level on Wall Street, and how did you begin to separate from your thoughts?
She explains how the external success masked internal turmoil, then describes treatment that helped her view thoughts as separate from self, using a 'pleading the fifth' approach and a mechanistic understanding of triggers.
E104: From Mental “Prison” to Peace: Rewiring the Brain After Trauma
Q: Could you share your story in your own words and what you want listeners to understand today about your journey?
Sarah discusses being born prematurely with partial paralysis, facing learning challenges, anxiety, and later undiagnosed OCD, which intensified as she entered high-pressure environments. She emphasizes self-advocacy, the reframing of OCD as a mechanical process, and the importance of rediscovering identity beyond symptoms.
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.

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This show centers on healing attachment wounds, complex PTSD, and people-pleasing in women, with a practical, trauma-informed approach. Episodes explore boundaries, nervous-system regulation, self-trust, and how perfectionism and avoidance patterns show up in daily life and relationships. Across conversations, the host blends personal experience as a C-PTSD survivor with therapy-informed strategies, offering actionable tools like mindful communication, self-compassion, and micro-practices to reclaim presence and agency. A standout thread is the emphasis on embodied healing and safe, sustainable change—often delivered through bite-sized Midweek Reframes that translate theory into simple steps for ongoing growth.

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1. Trauma Rewired
2. Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
3. Let’s Get Vulnerable: Relationship and Dating Advice
4. We Can Do Hard Things
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1. Sarah Edwards
2. Heike Yates
3. Diane Boehm
4. Amanda Sherman
5. Bryan Power
6. Curtiss Callaway
7. Aaron Donaghy
8. Nikki Callaway

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