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Our Whole Childhood with Patrick Teahan
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/
Episodes
40 episodes
Why Are Victims Expected to Do All the Work?
This episode tells the story of Thomas, a survivor who went no contact with his abusive father after a public meltdown at his wedding, and how the world around him quietly blames him for the relationship he didn’t break. From...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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Toxic Mothers and the Impact on Daughters
This episode explores how growing up with a toxic or emotionally unavailable mother can shape a daughter’s sense of worth, identity, and boundaries, and how to finally break free.Rather than focusing on blame, Patrick unpacks the lasting...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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45:56
Breaking Free From a Narcissistic Parent
This episode explores how growing up with a narcissistic or emotionally immature parent can distort your perception of yourself, others, and your worth, and how to reclaim it. Instead of fixating on the parent, we look at the damage that lin...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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29:23
4 Tools to Fix Triggers
This episode dives into the ways childhood trauma shows up in daily triggers—and how to break free from them faster. Learn how your past shapes present reactions and discover practical tools to release the emotional charge that keeps you stuck....
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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26:25
Answering Your Questions! - Social Challenges
This episode explores the ways childhood trauma survivors often feel left out in friendships and social situations, and how those early family patterns show up in adult connections.Topics include:Struggling to “jump in...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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15:18
Stop Fawning with Dr. Ingrid Clayton
In this episode, Patrick sits down with Dr. Ingrid Clayton to unpack fawning, the often-missed, deeply relational trauma response: why “people-pleasing” isn’t what it seems, how power dynamics shape it, and first steps toward taking up space—wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:10:07
Healing From Toxic Mothers
This episode explores in-depth how emotionally immature or abusive mothers impact their sons long into adulthood. Keep an eye out for two more parts of this series!Topics include: Feeling triggered by other women - imagi...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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58:10
Toxic Fathers & The Daughters They Leave Behind
Toxic Fathers & The Daughters They Leave Behind I hope this episode was helpful and or thought provoking for you. Please like, follow or comment w/questions. For in depth journal prompts, subscribe to my YouTube chan...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:22
Why You’re Stuck with C-PTSD (And How to Heal)
Why Your C-PTSD Isn't Getting BetterTopics covered: sense of self, childhood trauma, DSO, CPTSD, PTSD, relationship problems, emotional triggers, psychology, assessment, measurable goals, journal prompts, childhood trauma, trauma respons...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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19:27
Hidden Psychology of Star Wars (Feat. C3PO)
In this episode I cover the mental health personality of a Star Wars character C-3P0. Other Star Wars mental health mentions: K-2S0, gonk droid, Luke Skywalker, Andor, Mon Mothma, Empire Strikes Back, Luthen Rael, Dedra Meero, Syrill, R2-D2, Da...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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20:50
Triggered Parents Make Triggered Kids
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-...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:14
Is It Anxiety or Childhood Trauma?
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 ge...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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22:28
Estranged Parents, This Is For You
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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42:14
Rebuilding Emotional Security After Childhood Trauma
In 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 an...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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55:16
My First Client - "Slow Jack"
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:50
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The Witch's Daughter - With Orenda Fink
In 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, Or...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:12:20
Get Your SH*T Together!
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 menta...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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36:35
9 Random Examples of Shame (PTSD & CPTSD)
Today's episode covers where hidden shame comes from and to how to tackle it!Monthly Healing Community - Discount Code: INNERCHILD3 Ways To Work With Toxic Shame - Part 2 - Episode 9:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dnOzP29O...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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37:16
Are You Creatively Stuck? (Childhood Trauma)
Today's episode covers being creatively stuck and how to tackle our stuckness.Monthly Healing Community - Discount Code: INNERCHILD
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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33:42
5 Emotional Development Delays (What to Know)
Today's episode covers five emotional developmental delays I often see and what we can do about them.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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30:48
How to Rebuild a Lost Sense of Self
Goodness and Power11 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.youtu...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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35:01
My Response to the NYT Article on No Contact
Today'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 -
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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22:51
Parents Reactions to Going No Contact
On today's episode, we'll cover common reactions that parents have to going no contact and what to do about it!
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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18:50