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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
36 episodes
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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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
Do You Overwhelm People?
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 overwhelm...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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31:57
Toxic Parents & Sneaky Boundary Crossings
In 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?...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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37:17
6 Tips to Prevent Being Socially Awkward
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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17:17
The Untouchable Mother - Believing Me... With Dr. Ingrid Clayton
Grab Ingrid's Book - Believing Me Connect with Ingrid here For this special episode, I have the tough conversation of the Untouchable Mother, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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59:47
Is This Your Real Personality? (5 Childhood Trauma Personalities)
In 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. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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46:08