This is "Our Whole Childhood" - hosted by Patrick Teahan - where we discuss everything childhood trauma, from the issues that we experience, to the stuff that comes up in our families, and to the healing work that we're all trying to get done. No clinical jargon—just real, personal stories of growing up with childhood trauma and the journey to healing. Learn more at www.patrickteahantherapy.com/
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Our biggest fear is that we’re failing our children somehow.” If you’re worried—because most parents are—this video will help you approach that fear with compassion and clarity. In this video, you’ll learn: Real-life “no-one-tells-you” parenting stressors, from biting toddlers to boundary-pushing tweens. How to spot and rethink your personal trigge…
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Anxiety rarely shows up without a backstory. In this video, I’m diving deep into how childhood trauma — especially experiences rooted in neglect and abuse — can shape the anxiety many of us struggle with today. These issues often get labeled just as anxiety. We'll explore: 1️⃣ The root causes of anxiety tied to our past 2️⃣ How those early experien…
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While this episode is directed at parents who are struggling to understand why their children have gone low or no contact, I think many of you—especially those who have lived through painful or invalidating family experiences—may find it deeply resonant. In it, I speak directly to estranged parents about: Seven of the most common blind spots I’ve s…
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Rebuilding Emotional Security After Childhood Trauma
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55:16In this episode, we explore how childhood trauma, like neglect or toxic parenting, affects emotional security and shapes our relationships. We discuss how these early experiences can lead to insecurities, especially in romantic relationships and when receiving feedback. You’ll hear practical tips for healing, building trust in yourself, and improvi…
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In this season 2 opener, we look back at a pivotal childhood experience with "Slow Jack," my first client. This story goes beyond a simple interaction—it’s about the genuine moments I experienced as a child in an adult world. No clinical jargon—just real, personal stories of growing up with childhood trauma and the journey to healing. Join the Mont…
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The Witch's Daughter - With Orenda Fink
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1:12:20In this episode, Orenda Fink opens up about her journey growing up in chaos with an alcoholic mother struggling with mental illness who self-identified as a practicing and often vindictive witch. As she navigates the trauma of her childhood, Orenda escapes to pursue music, forming bands like Little Red Rocket and Azure Ray. We explore the lasting i…
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In this episode, I discuss mental health, psychology, functioning, self-care, relationships, childhood trauma, substance abuse, emotional regulation, dysthymia, depression, anxiety, conflict, alcohol, growth, progress, sobriety, and men's mental health. I've given a broad overview about possible reasons for not having one's SH*T together. I related…
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9 Random Examples of Shame (PTSD & CPTSD)
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37:16Today's episode covers where hidden shame comes from and to how to tackle it! Monthly Healing Community - Discount Code: INNERCHILD 3 Ways To Work With Toxic Shame - Part 2 - Episode 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dnOzP29OWA&t=1037s 11 Oddly Specific Childhood Trauma Issues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lULd-wnWjT4&t=1567s Toxic Shame and C…
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Are You Creatively Stuck? (Childhood Trauma)
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33:42Today's episode covers being creatively stuck and how to tackle our stuckness. Monthly Healing Community - Discount Code: INNERCHILD Join the Monthly Healing Community MembershipBy Patrick Teahan
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5 Emotional Development Delays (What to Know)
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30:48Today's episode covers five emotional developmental delays I often see and what we can do about them. Join the Monthly Healing Community MembershipBy Patrick Teahan
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Goodness and Power 11 Oddly Specific Childhood Trauma Issues (Chameleon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lULd-wnWjT4 Is this your real personality? 5 Childhood Trauma Personalities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiGbgKICNEU 3 Ways To Work With Toxic Shame https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKvtGwDZ78w Inner Child Work Playlist https://www.youtube.com…
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My Response to the NYT Article on No Contact
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22:51Today's episode features the New York Times article on the topic of family estrangement, going no contact, TikTok trending and more. Read the article here - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/health/therapy-family-estrangement.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7E0.wkkS.W1t92q4DI9sW&smid=url-share Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership…
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On today's episode, we'll cover common reactions that parents have to going no contact and what to do about it! Join the Monthly Healing Community MembershipBy Patrick Teahan
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On today's episode, we'll cover how overwhelming others affects our relationships. I'm going to name the issues, list where it comes from in childhood, and what to do instead! This episode features role plays for each type of overwhelming energy. Join the Monthly Healing Community MembershipBy Patrick Teahan
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Toxic Parents & Sneaky Boundary Crossings
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37:17In this episode, I'm going to talk about each issue and also name: *What boundary is crossed in terms of parenting *How it can affect us as adults in terms of triggers *How do you overcome the issue if you struggle with it? *What would have been healthy parenting Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership…
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In this episode, I cover what I believe are six effective ways to combat Social Awkwardness. I also discuss where it comes from in Childhood Trauma, and how to work on it by being more real and proactive. Join the Monthly Healing Community MembershipBy Patrick Teahan
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The Untouchable Mother - Believing Me... With Dr. Ingrid Clayton
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59:47Grab Ingrid's Book - Believing Me Connect with Ingrid here For this special episode, I have the tough conversation of the Untouchable Mother, and dive into Dr. Ingrid Clayton's wonderful memoir Believing Me, Healing From Narcissistic Abuse. Join the Monthly Healing Community MembershipBy Patrick Teahan
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Is This Your Real Personality? (5 Childhood Trauma Personalities)
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46:08In this episode, I cover what I believe to be five trauma based personality types that are not our true personality. I cover the behaviors, intimacy problems, social problems, where it comes from, and how to work on it by being more real. If you're unsure about family toxicity - take the test! (www.toxicfamilytest.com) Join the Monthly Healing Comm…
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In this episode, I share details on how family toxicity can be measurable, and breakdown the term "Toxic." The toxic family test was developed to assist in processing of childhood trauma and family dynamics, but primarily was created to raise awareness of the toxic family system. I hope you find it helpful! Join the Monthly Healing Community Member…
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The Signs of Bad Therapy With Nate Postlethwait
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1:01:33In this episode, featuring my first guest of the Podcast, Nate Postlethwait, and I describe the various issues in the world of therapy and what you may encounter while seeking it! I hope it's helpful to you! Join the Monthly Healing Community MembershipBy Patrick Teahan
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In this episode, I describe six archetypes of toxic parents, characteristics, variations, how you might get triggered in the present day, and what makes it toxic! I hope it's helpful to you! Join the Monthly Healing Community MembershipBy Patrick Teahan
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6 Common Pitfalls in Healing Childhood Trauma
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28:39In this episode, I describe six common pitfalls or stuck places that often happen in the process of working on childhood trauma. I hope it's helpful to you! Join the Monthly Healing Community MembershipBy Patrick Teahan
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When They Take the Abuser’s Side - Childhood Trauma Work
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30:40If you’ve ever felt betrayed by family by having them side with abusive people over you - this episode is going to be helpful. In this episode, I will be going over: ⦁Describing the problem. ⦁Giving Concrete specific examples of when abusive parents side with abusers ⦁How it affects us emotionally as well as discuss triggers ⦁How to process or work…
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Religious Abuse and Cults - Childhood Trauma
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50:13In this episode, I discuss how the human experience around a religious or spiritual path gets wrecked by what systems and individuals model - all that and more! Join me for Episode 7 where we explore "Religious Abuse and Cults - Childhood Trauma" Join the Monthly Healing Community MembershipBy Patrick Teahan
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Shadow Work & the Dark Side of Childhood Trauma
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34:38Hello Everyone! At the moment, I won't be releasing a weekly podcast but I'd like to from time to time as requested by YOU the subscribers. Thank you! In this sixth episode, I want us to think about how there is a dark side to our childhood trauma symptoms... (muah ha ha). I’m trying to be funny to lessen this stuff. This video is about not taking …
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Hello Everyone! At the moment, I won't be releasing a weekly podcast but I'd like to from time to time as requested by YOU the subscribers. Thank you! In this fifth episode I'd like us to ask "What Happens to Men". What happens to men like my father who wasn’t equipped to be a father or a husband, or his father. What chain of events lead to long la…
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Limerence, Attachment, and Childhood Trauma
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36:19So you may be wondering "what is limerence?" Limerence is a present and deep emotional preoccupation or obsession with another person and it's something that can really take over one's life until it runs its course or we can do some work and get out of limerence faster like burst the bubble... Join me for Episode 4 where we explore "Limerence, Atta…
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What Happens to Men? (John Quincy Adams)
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1:05:47Hello Everyone! At the moment, I won't be releasing a weekly podcast but I'd like to from time to time as requested by YOU the subscribers. Thank you! In this third episode I'd like us to ask "What Happens to Men". What happens to men like my father who wasn’t equipped to be a father or a husband, or his father. What chain of events lead to long la…
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Are You Just Being a Victim? (Dismantling Victim Mindset)
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42:37Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership Hello Everyone! At the moment, I won't be releasing a weekly podcast but I'd like to from time to time as requested by YOU the subscribers. Thank you! In this second episode I talk about how the community around us gets someone processing their childhood trauma wrong. This episode will focus on a hypoth…
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Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership This podcast is a first for me! At the moment, I won't be releasing a weekly podcast but I'd like to from time to time as requested by YOU the subscribers. Thank you! In this very first episode I tell the story of how I actually landed in therapy, all thanks to a Spinet Piano. Join the Monthly Healing C…
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