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The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast

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by Alec Williams - Childhood Trauma Specialist

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Welcome to The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast! This is the podcast for anyone still carrying the weight of past wounds and trauma experienced in childhood and adolescence. Childhood trauma leaves deep imprints - shaping our beliefs, relationships, sense of self, and the way our nervous system responds to life today. Many traditional therapy models focus on only one dimension of our experience. Yet for trauma to truly heal, we often need a more holistic approach - one that goes deeper, into the nervous system and the early childhood wounds that shaped how we learned to stay safe and connected. Hosted by Alec Williams, a psychotherapist, researcher, group facilitator, and childhood & relational trauma specialist based in London, each episode focuses on supporting trauma recovery and the healing process, empowering listeners to begin their journey toward better mental health and post-traumatic growth.

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July 7, 2026

How Childhood Trauma Shapes Your Attachment Style (Ep 35)

In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, psychotherapist and childhood trauma specialist Alec Williams explores how our earliest relationships shape the way we connect with others throughout adult life.You'll learn:<ul><li>What attachment theory is and why it matters</li><li>The four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganised attachment</li><li>How childhood trauma, neglect, abuse, and inconsistent caregiving influence attachment patterns</li><li>Why these survival strategies continue into adulthood</li><li>How attachment styles affect relationships, emotional regulation, trust, intimacy, and feelings of safety</li><li>Why your attachment style is not your destiny - and how healing is possible</li></ul>Topics covered: childhood trauma, attachment styles, attachment trauma, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, disorganised attachment, secure attachment, developmental trauma, nervous system regulation, relationship trauma, emotional healing, trauma recovery, healing childhood wounds, and childhood trauma in adulthood._________________________________📰 Join the mailing list:<a href="https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy</a>🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups:<a href="http://www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk</a>✉️ Get in touch:<a href="https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/contact/" target="_blank">Contact - Alec Williams Therapy</a>

June 29, 2026

2 Ways Childhood Trauma Creates Your Inner Critic - And How to Heal (Ep 34)

In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, trauma therapist Alec Williams explores how childhood trauma, emotional neglect and early criticism shape the inner critic that follows many people into adulthood.You'll discover why self-criticism often develops as a survival response, how childhood experiences become the way we speak to ourselves, and practical first steps towards healing.In this episode you'll learn:• Why childhood trauma creates a harsh inner critic• How emotional neglect and criticism affect adult mental health• Why your inner critic believes it's protecting you• The connection between childhood trauma, shame and self-worth• A simple exercise to begin healing childhood woundsIf you've ever struggled with feeling "I'm not enough," perfectionism, shame, people-pleasing or harsh self-judgment, this episode is for you._________________________________📰 Join the mailing list:<a href="https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy</a>🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups:<a href="http://www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk</a>✉️ Get in touch:<a href="https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/contact/" target="_blank">Contact - Alec Williams Therapy</a>

June 22, 2026

Understanding Avoidant Attachment and Childhood Trauma: Is It You or Your Relationship? (Ep 33)

In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore one of the most confusing aspects of avoidant attachment:How do you know whether being single is genuinely what you want…Or whether old childhood wounds and relationship trauma are pulling you away from the very thing you long for?Many people with avoidant attachment desperately want love and connection, yet find themselves repeatedly pulling away when relationships become more serious.They may struggle with hyper-independence, emotional triggers, relationship difficulties, fear of vulnerability, or the feeling that they're simply "better off alone."In this episode we explore:• What avoidant attachment actually looks like• How childhood trauma and emotional neglect can shape adult relationships• Why intimacy can feel unsafe• The difference between healthy independence and avoidant patterns• Signs that old childhood wounds may be influencing your relationships• Why many avoidant people feel caught between longing for love and pushing it away_________________________________📰 Join the mailing list:<a href="https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy</a>🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups:<a href="http://www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk" target="_blank">www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk</a>✉️ Get in touch:<a href="https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/contact/" target="_blank">Contact - Alec Williams Therapy</a>

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What is The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast?: Welcome to The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast!

This is the podcast for anyone still carrying the weight of past wounds and trauma experienced in childhood and adolescence.

Childhood trauma leaves deep imprints - shaping our beliefs, relationships, sense of self, and the way our nervous system responds to life today.

Many traditional therapy models focus on only one dimension of our experience. Yet for trauma to truly heal, we often need a more holistic approach - one that goes deeper, into the nervous system and the early childhood wounds that shaped how we learned to stay safe and connected.

Hosted by Alec Williams, a psychotherapist, researcher, group facilitator, and childhood & relational trauma specialist based in London, each episode focuses on supporting trauma recovery and the healing process, empowering listeners to begin their journey toward better mental health and post-traumatic growth.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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