In today's episode, Gina concludes her interview with Anna Runkle, The Crappy Childhood Fairy. In this part of the discussion, emphasis is made on how important others can be in the healing and recovery process. The importance of establishing a regular practice for reregulation tools (such as journaling and meditation) is reinforced. It is suggested to practice your reregulation practices more than once a day, at regular times. Listen in for more of Anna's wisdom and improve your healing practice today! Link to find all things Crappy Childhood Fairy with Anna Runkle https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/ Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership : For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Chapters 0:26 Introduction to Anxiety Relief 2:21 The Importance of Consistent Practice 3:58 Understanding Dysregulation and Connection 4:54 Exploring Connectability 6:47 Navigating Relationships and Triggers 8:26 Setting Boundaries for Healthy Connections 11:10 Covert Avoidance and Its Impacts 13:08 Letting Go and Emotional Freedom 15:17 Offering Hope and Healing 20:35 Resources for Continued Growth Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I explore the concept of triggers—those moments that can thrust us into a state of emotional dysregulation. Personal experiences, such as external noises or criticism, can disrupt our mental clarity and focus, prompting discussions about the necessity of developing consistent techniques to regain calmness. Drawing from my journey, I emphasize that regular practices, much like writing or meditation, can significantly enhance emotional stability. It took years for me to establish a twice-daily routine, particularly during times of distress, fostering an inner sense of calm that gradually became second nature. We delve deeper into the philosophical elements of emotional healing and connectability, particularly in the context of trauma and its profound impact on our ability to form relationships. I share my own struggles with connection, especially in social settings where I often felt out of place. This journey of self-discovery has led me to coin the term "connectability," which captures the essence of learning to connect authentically with oneself and others. I discuss the barriers that may hinder our ability to relate to others, particularly for those who have experienced trauma or who fall within the neurodivergent spectrum. Through our conversation, I stress that establishing healthy boundaries is crucial for fostering strong relationships. Many of us carry past scars that make us susceptible to emotional dysfunction in our interactions. I share that it’s vital to recognize overt and covert forms of avoidance, whether by keeping distance from emotionally available individuals or using distractions like phone screens to escape social pressure. Recognizing these patterns is the first step toward meaningful connection. #trauma, #anxiety, #cptsd, #healing, #mentalhealth, #selfhelp, #dysregulation, #triggers, #connectability, #boundaries, #avoidance, #nervoussystem, #crappychildhoodfairy, #podcast, #recovery, #emotions, #personalgrowth, #mindbody, #traumainformed, #innerpeace, #calm, #vagusnerve, #selfcare, #journaling, #codependency, #relationaltrauma, #childhoodtrauma, #emotionalintelligence, #connect, #overwhelmed, #liferevolution, #complexPTSD, #neurodiversity, #ACP, #AnxietyCoachesPodcast, #GinaRyan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
