The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast

How Childhood Trauma Shapes Your Attachment Style (Ep 35)

In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, psychotherapist and childhood trauma specialist Alec Williams explores how our earliest relationships shape the way we connect with others throughout adult life. You'll learn: * What attachment theory is and why it matters * The four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganised attachment * How childhood trauma, neglect, abuse, and inconsistent caregiving influence attachment patterns * Why these survival strategies continue into adulthood * How attachment styles affect relationships, emotional regulation, trust, intimacy, and feelings of safety * Why your attachment style is not your destiny - and how healing is possible Topics covered: childhood trauma, attachment styles, attachment trauma, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, disorganised attachment, secure attachment, developmental trauma, nervous system regulation, relationship trauma, emotional healing, trauma recovery, healing childhood wounds, and childhood trauma in adulthood. _________________________________ ���� Join the mailing list: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy [https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/] ���� Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk [http://www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk] ������ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy [https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/contact/]

2 Ways Childhood Trauma Creates Your Inner Critic - And How to Heal (Ep 34)

In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, trauma therapist Alec Williams explores how childhood trauma, emotional neglect and early criticism shape the inner critic that follows many people into adulthood. You'll discover why self-criticism often develops as a survival response, how childhood experiences become the way we speak to ourselves, and practical first steps towards healing. In this episode you'll learn: • Why childhood trauma creates a harsh inner critic • How emotional neglect and criticism affect adult mental health • Why your inner critic believes it's protecting you • The connection between childhood trauma, shame and self-worth • A simple exercise to begin healing childhood wounds If you've ever struggled with feeling "I'm not enough," perfectionism, shame, people-pleasing or harsh self-judgment, this episode is for you. _________________________________ 📰 Join the mailing list: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy [https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/] 🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk [http://www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk] ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy [https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/contact/]

Understanding Avoidant Attachment and Childhood Trauma: Is It You or Your Relationship? (Ep 33)

In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore one of the most confusing aspects of avoidant attachment: How do you know whether being single is genuinely what you want… Or whether old childhood wounds and relationship trauma are pulling you away from the very thing you long for? Many people with avoidant attachment desperately want love and connection, yet find themselves repeatedly pulling away when relationships become more serious. They may struggle with hyper-independence, emotional triggers, relationship difficulties, fear of vulnerability, or the feeling that they're simply "better off alone." In this episode we explore: • What avoidant attachment actually looks like • How childhood trauma and emotional neglect can shape adult relationships • Why intimacy can feel unsafe • The difference between healthy independence and avoidant patterns • Signs that old childhood wounds may be influencing your relationships • Why many avoidant people feel caught between longing for love and pushing it away _________________________________ 📰 Join the mailing list: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy [https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/] 🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk [http://www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk] ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy [https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/contact/]

The "I'm Not Enough" Wound: How Childhood Trauma Affects Self-Worth & Healing (Ep 32)

Why do so many people struggle with the painful feeling of "I'm not enough"? In this episode of the Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore how childhood trauma, neglect, rejection, and attachment wounds can shape our self-worth and influence the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. Together, we'll explore: • Why feelings of shame and inadequacy often begin in childhood • How childhood trauma affects self-esteem and out sense of being 'not enough' • Why these beliefs often feel like facts rather than stories • What trauma healing, self-compassion, and healthy relationships can teach us about feeling enough If you've experienced childhood trauma in adulthood, relationship difficulties, anxious attachment, emotional triggers, or the constant pressure to prove yourself, this episode is for you. _________________________________ 📰 Join the mailing list: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy [https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/] 🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk [http://www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk] ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy [https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/contact/]

Why Achievements Might Not Bring Healing: Childhood Trauma and Success (Ep 31)

In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we dive deep into why achievements alone may not heal deep childhood wounds. Exploring childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and the complex relationship between success and emotional healing, we draw on Self-Determination Theory and stories from elite performers like Andre Agassi and Michael Phelps. Learn why success can improve wellbeing yet still leave deeper wounds unhealed, impacting trauma recovery and emotional wellness. If you've felt stuck chasing milestones or accomplishments hoping they will make you feel enough, this episode is for you. _________________________________ ���� Join the mailing list: Mailing List - Alec Williams Therapy [https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/] ���� Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk [http://www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk] ������ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy [https://alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk/contact/]