Childhood trauma doesn’t just stay in the past—it shapes who we become. Healing the Inner Child is a raw and honest podcast about growing up in an environment of pain, abuse, and fear, and how those experiences follow us into adulthood. Through personal stories and reflections, I’ll explore the deep wounds left behind, the struggles of self-worth, and the journey to healing. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or like your past still has a grip on you, this podcast is here to remind you—you’re not alone. Together, we can break the silence and start the healing process, one episode at a time.
In this episode of Healing the Inner Child, I share my personal experiences with alcohol and marijuana, how childhood trauma influenced my choices, and what eventually led me to sobriety.
I talk about growing up with a violent alcoholic father, using substances as a way to cope with anxiety and emotional pain, and the difficult years following the end of my relationship. Most importantly, I share why I finally decided to quit and what I've learned along the way.
If you're struggling with addiction or carrying unresolved pain from your past, I hope this episode reminds you that healing is possible and that you're not alone.
21 Jun 2026
Back to Therapy
After taking a couple of years away from therapy, I recently decided it was time to go back.
In this episode, I share some personal updates, talk about the importance of support systems, and discuss how isolation, financial stress, and unresolved trauma can make it easy to get stuck in our own heads.
I also talk about getting back to simple things that help keep me grounded, such as walking, spending time outdoors, and making space to process life's challenges in a healthier way.
This isn't advice, just one person's experience navigating the ups and downs of healing.
Thank you for being here.
10 May 2026
The Father Figure I Never Had
In this episode of Healing the Inner Child, I open up about the positive influence one person had on my life growing up in a toxic and emotionally damaging environment. While my father’s alcoholism, negativity, and abuse deeply affected my self-esteem, my older cousin showed me a completely different way to live, one built on self-worth, emotional peace, boundaries, and not needing approval from everyone around you.
I talk about people pleasing, protecting your mental health, cutting toxic people out of your life, and how healing sometimes begins by surrounding yourself with healthier influences. This episode is a personal reflection on the importance of boundaries, emotional growth, and finding father figures or mentors in unexpected places.
If you struggle with childhood trauma, low self-esteem, toxic family dynamics, anxiety, emotional abuse, or learning how to protect your peace, this episode may resonate with you.
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28 Mar 2026
Why You Feel Emotionally Numb (Childhood Trauma & Emotional Detachment)
Emotional numbness is something many people feel, but don’t talk about.
In this episode of Healing the Inner Child, I share my experience with feeling emotionally numb and how growing up in an abusive household may have shaped it. What once protected me is now affecting how I connect with others.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected, cold, or unable to feel emotions the way you used to, you’re not alone.
15 Feb 2026
Episode 8: Breaking the Cycle
Generational trauma doesn’t start with us, but it can end with us.
In this episode of Healing the Inner Child, I talk about breaking the cycle of childhood trauma and unhealthy parenting patterns that get passed down from one generation to the next. I share my family’s story, how trauma shaped my father, how it affected me, and how I’ve worked to avoid repeating those same patterns with my own children.
This is an honest conversation about accountability, regret, healing as a parent, and choosing to stop the cycle of abuse and emotional damage.
Breaking the cycle isn’t about being perfect. It’s about becoming aware, taking responsibility, and deciding that the pain stops here.
If you grew up with toxic or abusive parenting and are trying to do better for your kids, this episode is for you.
19 Jan 2026
A Quick Update
In this short update, I open up about the holidays, missing my kids, and navigating sadness while continuing to move forward. A gentle reminder that you’re not alone and that being human means feeling it all.
21 Dec 2025
Episode 7: Antidepressants & Therapy
In this episode of Healing the Inner Child, I share my personal journey with depression, anxiety, therapy, and antidepressants. I talk about the challenges of finding the right therapist, my experience with different medications, and how I finally found support that worked. If you’re struggling with mental health, wondering whether therapy or antidepressants can help, or looking for ways to heal from past trauma, this episode offers honest insights, encouragement, and hope.
24 Nov 2025
Episode 6: You Can Heal Too
In Episode 6 of Healing the Inner Child, I reflect on my personal journey of mental health and emotional healing. I share how small steps, therapy, and self-reflection helped me transform my mindset and find peace. If you’re struggling with childhood trauma, emotional pain, or mental health challenges, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and practical inspiration for your own healing journey.
4 Nov 2025
Episode 5: Where I'm At Today
In Episode 5 of Healing the Inner Child, I reflect on where I am today in my journey of healing from childhood trauma, depression, and anxiety. I share the challenges of co-parenting, living with lingering negative thoughts, and finding strength to keep moving forward. This episode is a raw and honest look at mental health, personal growth, and the ongoing process of self-healing.
13 Oct 2025
Episode 4: Late Teens into Adulthood
In this episode of Healing the Inner Child, I share my journey from late teens into early adulthood, navigating life after high school, anxiety, low self-esteem, and the challenges of starting relationships while carrying unresolved childhood trauma. I open up about becoming a father, struggling with my mental health, and learning the importance of therapy and self-healing. If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure how past experiences affect your adult life, this episode is for you. Join me as I explore heartbreak, growth, and the ongoing journey to emotional healing.
23 Sept 2025
Episode 3: The Teenage Years
<p>In this episode, I reflect on my teenage years. A time when anxiety and depression started to take root and I felt like I didn’t belong. If you’ve ever walked the halls of school feeling lost or invisible, this one’s for you.</p>
3 Sept 2025
Episode 2: Living in Fear
<p>Childhood fear leaves a mark that never fully fades. In this episode, I share what it was like living in constant fear of my father, and how those memories shaped me. If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own home, you are not alone.</p>
20 Aug 2025
Episode 1: Growing Up in Chaos
<p>In this first episode of <em>Healing the Inner Child</em>, I share my story of growing up in a household filled with chaos and fear. These early experiences shaped who I became and the struggles I continue to face as an adult. This podcast is about breaking the silence, speaking the truth, and beginning the journey of healing.</p>
13 Aug 2025
Welcome to Healing the Inner Child
<p>A short welcome to <em>Healing the Inner Child</em> — my story, my purpose, and what’s ahead.</p>
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