The Inner Child Who Had to Be Right

Adulting, I don't wanna!

Ready to wrestle with the weirdness of adulting? In this episode, we're diving deep into the push and pull between your grown-up self and your inner child. You'll discover how the things you loved (or feared!) as a kid are still showing up in your life today—from how you handle your budget to why you procrastinate on laundry. We'll talk about practical ways to reparent your inner child, giving them the validation and freedom they need. Learn how integrating this playful, honest part of you can reduce stress, boost creativity, and make the day-to-day grind of adult life feel a whole lot lighter and more fun. Tune in for a refreshing, insightful look at becoming the best version of both your current and childhood self! Extra Credit: Write to us hopscotchnjacks@gmail.com [hopscotchnjacks@gmail.com] Follow Us: @hopscotchnjacks on IG Extra Extra Extra Credit: Get to know us: @caryngotthis @artofjustis Like, Comment, Follow, Subscribe :)

Atonement, Reparations, and the Inner Child

The journey of healing often connects large societal issues with personal, internal work. Atonement, at its core, is the act of making amends or showing remorse for past wrongs. On a societal level, this translates to reparations—concrete actions, financial or otherwise, intended to address and compensate for historical injustices like slavery or systemic oppression. These aren't just payments; they're a societal acknowledgment of harm. Crucially, this work echoes in our personal lives. The inner child is the part of our psyche that holds the memories, emotions, and hurts of our formative years. When we experience personal trauma or injustice, that inner part is wounded. Self-reparation means offering our inner child the care, validation, and safety it was denied. By seeking atonement from others and offering reparations to ourselves, we integrate historical justice with personal peace, moving from wounding to true wholeness. Extra Credit: Write to us hopscotchnjacks@gmail.com [hopscotchnjacks@gmail.com] Follow Us: @hopscotchnjacks on IG Extra Extra Extra Credit: Get to know us: @caryngotthis @artofjustis Like, Comment, Follow, Subscribe :)

Sorry, not sorry

When an apology feels empty, it's often because the inner child is running the show. This podcast dives into why people deflect, blame, or offer conditional "sorries" instead of taking real accountability. We explore the deep-seated fears that prevent us from admitting fault and the crucial link between a genuine apology and healing the wounded inner self. Learn to recognize the difference between a surface-level excuse and true remorse, and discover how fostering a secure inner child is the key to giving and receiving meaningful apologies. This journey helps you build healthier, more honest relationships. Extra Credit: Write to us hopscotchnjacks@gmail.com [hopscotchnjacks@gmail.com] Follow Us: @hopscotchnjacks on IG Get to know us: @caryngotthis @artofjustis Like, Comment, Follow, Subscribe :)

The Inner Child Who Had to Be Right

"Why do you always have to be right?" It’s a question that can trigger defensiveness and conflict, but what if the answer lies not in arrogance but in an insecure inner child? This episode explores the psychological roots of the need to correct and be right, using the M'Cheaux social experiment with the ATM as a powerful case study. We'll unpack the moments when our wounded inner selves—seeking validation and control—hijack our adult interactions. Join us as we discuss how this constant need for validation can hinder personal growth and sabotage relationships. We'll offer insights on how to recognize this pattern, soothe the inner child driving it, and find the freedom that comes with letting go of the need to be right. This isn't about shaming; it's about understanding the "why" behind the behavior so you can begin the journey to healing and peace. Link to Sunn M'Cheaux ATM Social Experiment: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-HRuwFpBb8I [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-HRuwFpBb8I] Extra Credit: Write to us hopscotchnjacks@gmail.com [hopscotchnjacks@gmail.com] Follow Us: @hopscotchnjacks on IG Get to know us: @caryngotthis @artofjustis Like, Comment, Follow, Subscribe :)

Inside Out 2 Review: Somebody's watching me ... It's my Anxiety!

This episode explores what the movie Inside Out 2 can teach us about our adult emotions and the inner child. The film's core conflict, where new emotions like Anxiety and Envy take over Headquarters, is a powerful metaphor for our own struggles. We'll discuss how the original emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—represent the foundational emotional world of our inner child. We'll dive into how the arrival of new, complex emotions, especially Anxiety, mirrors the overwhelming transition to adulthood and the pressure to be perfect and prepared for everything. Learn why we often suppress our core emotions in an effort to be more "grown up" and what happens when those feelings are bottled up. We'll also break down the film's pivotal final lesson: true emotional maturity isn't about getting rid of the difficult emotions but about integrating them all—the messy, the sad, the anxious—into a more authentic and whole sense of self. Extra Credit: Write to us hopscotchnjacks@gmail.com [hopscotchnjacks@gmail.com] Follow Us: @hopscotchnjacks on IG Get to know us: @caryngotthis @artofjustis Like, Comment, Follow, Subscribe :)