Healing Childhood Wounds: Patrick Teahan's Insights on Adult Child
It was like after dating, like The Past Nine Years of just being in toxic relationships and not realizing that I was living in a fucking trauma response every time I was in a relationship, and my bottom was, I dated two alcoholics named Brian, back to back.
How does unresolved childhood trauma shape our adult lives? In this episode of 'Adult Child', Andrea sits down with Patrick Teahan, a Clinical Social Worker and childhood trauma specialist, to tackle this very question. Patrick, who has garnered over 28 million views on his YouTube channel, shares his expertise on the dysfunctional family system and the journey to recovery.
The conversation kicks off with Andrea's personal experience of undergoing an ADHD assessment, revealing her deep-seated feelings of unworthiness and disappointment with the provided solutions. From there, the discussion dives into the profound effects of growing up in a dysfunctional family, touching on how these experiences can influence one's relationships and lead to toxic cycles. Patrick offers his perspective on how trauma responses can keep individuals stuck in harmful patterns, highlighting issues like procrastination, self-sabotage, and addiction.
He also shares practical tips, such as using the Pomodoro technique to combat procrastination. The episode doesn't shy away from heavy topics, including the impact of cults like Scientology and their potential to cause lifelong trauma. Andrea and Patrick's candid conversation is both enlightening and encouraging, emphasizing the importance of addressing and healing from childhood wounds.
If you're interested in understanding the deep-seated effects of childhood trauma and discovering ways to move forward, this episode of 'Adult Child' is a must-listen.