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The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

Anna Runkle

300 episodes

I’m Anna Runkle, also known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, and I teach people to recognize and heal the symptoms of Childhood Trauma. Welcome to my podcast!I’m not a doctor or therapist; I know about childhood trauma because I lived it, and I discovered a radical approach to healing that focuses first on calming neurological dysregulation, which is common in people who grew up with abuse and neglect. In my podcasts, I teach about dysregulation – how to know if you have it, what it can do to your body, your thinking and your relationships, and what to do to master re-regulation. When I learned this, everything in my life got suddenly easier. I’ll also be teaching you to heal the life problems that so often develop after years of living dysregulated – feeling tired, isolated and unfocused, finding yourself always drawn to unavailable and inappropriate partners, and falling WAY short of your professional potential, for example. The thing about me is, traditional therapies never seemed to help me. When I found techniques that did work, my whole life changed. Only in the past few years has the trauma research caught up to explain why – why the techniques I use worked, why therapy didn’t, and why my healing journey was so unnecessarily long. I’ve been teaching what I learned for more than 20 years now. It started with friends who had noticed the quick and dramatic change in me, and gradually grew by word of mouth. In 2016, I had so many people seeking instruction that I made my first online video, and then an online course, and this is how Crappy Childhood Fairy was born. My techniques and principles are practical yet powerful – an approach anyone can use, whether or not you have access to professional help. In this podcast, I’ll be talking about the master of self-regulation, and teach the tough-love life-lessons that you may not have learned at home – like how to date so that stable love finds you, how to get ahead at work, and how to calm the negative hamster-wheel thoughts that block your ability to connect with other people. Today, almost half a million people follow my work and participate in my training and coaching programs. My mission is to change the paradigm of what’s possible for people like us, and to help you free yourself from the oppression of trauma wounds, and to become your full, happy and real self. I’m glad you’re here! Watch new videos on my YouTube channel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and access my videos, courses and free tools at crappychildhoodfairy.com.

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  1. Why You Feel So Alone (Even Around People)

    · 17 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  2. Why Emotionally Healthy People NEVER Do This When They're Upset

    · 20 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  3. You’re Losing People — And You Don’t Even Know Why (Why They Pull Away)

    · 13 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  4. Why You Miss the Red Flags (Until You're Already Trapped)

    · 16 min

    🔴 Watch out for these dating RED FLAGS: https://bit.ly/3T7surQ 🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0…

  5. If Someone SAYS THIS To You, They’re Trying To Manipulate & Control You!

    · 13 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  6. The Real Reason They’re Ignoring You (It’s Not What You Think)

    · 9:36

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  7. This Isn't Anger — It’s Something Deeper (And It’s Wrecking Your Life)

    · 30 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  8. If You See These Early Signs… RUN

    · 16 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  9. 5 Shocking Reasons You Shut Down Emotionally (That No One Told You)

    · 24 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  10. The 4 Uncomfortable Truths About Trauma You NEED To Hear

    · 18 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  11. The Truth About Decluttering: What Nobody Tells You (But You Need to Hear)

    · 18 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  12. 10 Shocking Signs That's NOT LOVE, It's Limerence

    · 35 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4dTK9xz 🔹GET MY…

  13. This IS NOT Love. It’s a Trauma Bond (7 Signs You’re Stuck & How To BREAK Free)

    · 21 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4kwWz0J 🔹GET MY…

  14. Here's Why You KEEP Pushing People Away... (Even When You Want Connection)

    · 28 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4kwWz0J 🔹GET MY…

  15. STOP Trying to Make People Respect You & DO THIS Instead

    · 31 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 🔹PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK "Connectability": https://bit.ly/4kwWz0J 🔹GET MY…

  16. He Cheated, Lied, and Gaslit Me… So Why Can’t I Leave?

    · 24 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 I've got lots of info and links for you below. But first, PLEASE READ: I…

  17. If Food And Weight Control Your Life You'll Want to Watch THIS

    · 41 min

    *SUSAN'S QUIZ:: https://www.brightlineeating.com/weight-loss-drugs-and-beyond-susceptibility-quiz-aff-jun25?ref=af---anna37 *SUSAN'S VIDEO SERIES:…

  18. When NO ONE Heard You as a Kid… HERE’S What It Does to You Now

    · 24 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 *GET MY BOOK,* "Re-Regulated": https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj VISIT MY WEBSITE:…

  19. #1 Simple Technique To Overcome Fear & Anxiety Quickly

    · 22 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 *GET MY BOOK,* "Re-Regulated": https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj VISIT MY WEBSITE:…

  20. Surprising Signs You're NOT "Messy"— It's a Trauma Response

    · 12 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 *GET MY BOOK,* "Re-Regulated": https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj VISIT MY WEBSITE:…

  21. It Took Me 25+ Years To Learn What I'm About To Tell You In 26 Minutes

    · 28 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 *GET MY BOOK,* "Re-Regulated": https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj VISIT MY WEBSITE:…

  22. 12 Super Specific Signs That Your Childhood Was Extremely Damaging

    · 33 min

    🔴 TAKE THE QUIZ: Signs Early Trauma Is Affecting You Now: http://bit.ly/3GhE65z 🟢 TRY MY FREE COURSE: The Daily Practice: http://bit.ly/3X1BrE0 *GET MY BOOK,* "Re-Regulated": https://bit.ly/4dRI8Sj VISIT MY WEBSITE:…

  23. Why Narcissists Want To Stay FRIENDS After They Break Up With You

    · 8:34

    When you dated them, it started out AMAZING -- like you were made for each other. But as soon as you got close to them, they started casually bringing up their many “friends” – friends they’d had sex with in the past,…

  24. What Does It Mean Losing Friends Is a Pattern?

    · 28 min

    If a friend suddenly refuses to speak to you and you don’t understand why, it may be that they were not a good friend in the first place. But if it keeps happening with several friends, the evidence points to something…

  25. Why You Feel Left Out in Groups (and What to Do About It)

    · 13 min

    When I started teaching about trauma I never expected that one of my biggest challenges -- feeling like I didn't fit in with other people -- was actually a common trauma symptom. If you have CPTSD or you have trouble…

  26. Why Some Traumatized People Think Focusing on Trauma Is Stupid

    · 11 min

    In this video, I respond to an angry comment on my YouTube channel from a woman annoyed that some people appear to accept others' bad behavior, justifying it as "trauma." Hear the comment, and my take on why some…

  27. How to Heal Your Wounded Soul After Trauma (4-Video Compilation)

    · 1 h 10 min

    Healing trauma is more than psychological. It's physical, it's practical -- and here's the part where trauma experts are curiously silent -- it's spiritual. Abuse and neglect are injuries to the spirit, and where we…

  28. Here's My Story on How I Learned to Help Others Heal Their Trauma Symptoms

    · 49 min

    I make it VERY clear that I'm not a therapist or doctor, but sometimes viewers ask why I didn't go the route of becoming a therapist, and how I learned to do what I do. In this video, I give the full story on how I…

  29. Try These Emergency Measures to Re-Regulate Anywhere

    · 17 min

    Everyone, not just traumatized people, gets dysregulated sometimes. And virtually everyone eventually re-regulates. But if you were traumatized at a young age, it can cause you to get dysregulated more easily than…

  30. You Hide That You Love Them, and Pretend You’re Their Friend

    · 48 min

    When you’re into someone but you hide how you really feel, don’t be surprised when the reality of the situation smacks you down. People who were traumatized as kids are particularly vulnerable to this “just friends”…

  31. For Healing, Sane Action is More Powerful Than Sad Stories

    · 22 min

    The stories you tell yourself are an expression of what YOU believe is important about you. And if you're wedding to saying life is never fair, everyone’s terrible, they take advantage of you, you never get a break –…

  32. Join Me in a FREE Daily Practice Call

    · 1 h 10 min

    The Daily Practice is a set of two techniques -- a specific form of writing, followed by a simple meditation, that I was shown 31 years ago when I was in extreme distress after a series of traumas, and was barely able…

  33. How to Become Emotionally "Sober" (4-video compilation)

    · 1 h 07 min

    People who were abused and neglected as children sometimes struggle to stay emotionally regulated. Part of healing is to learn to self-regulate; this is a skill that, in substance recovery programs, is called…

  34. Self-Differentiation: Interview with Jerry Wise, Family Systems Expert

    · 49 min

    In this video, I interview fellow YouTuber and Family Systems expert Jerry Wise. He has a deep background in counseling and marriage and family therapy. Now he's on YouTube teaching people how they can separate…

  35. Don't Let Mean People Destroy Your Focus (#5 in My "Stop Playing Small" Series)

    · 29 min

    Just when you think things are going well for you, BAM! Someone criticizes you, you get rejected, or you don't get chosen for an opportunity that meant everything to you. A rush of anger, panic and shame rises up, and…

  36. Some People Have THIS Huge Advantage (#4 In My "Playing Small" Series)

    · 22 min

    People sometimes use the word “privilege” as an accusation that allows the accuser to feel better than the person they accuse, and even to shame and discredit them. Recently, Dr. Nicole Lepera…

  37. Childhood Neglect Makes You "Play Small" in Relationships (4-video compilation)

    · 1 h 15 min

    Recognizing your worth after neglect in childhood – where adults literally don’t care for you appropriately, can lead to a kind of emotional “leakiness” where -- even though you’ve created a good life and set goals as…

  38. Why Being "Fair" Can Be Another Way to PLAY SMALL

    · 39 min

    If women want to be equal, they should always pay their own share of the bill on dates with men -- or so my mother told me. This is the third video in my "Stop Playing Small" series. In it, I explain what happened…

  39. The Secret to Getting What You Really WANT

    · 35 min

    There are two competing ideas in our culture about how you should pursue happiness: One is that anything that happens to you, you have to MAKE it happen. And the opposing idea is that there’s something "unspiritual"…

  40. Here's How You Can Stop Hiding and Start to SHINE

    · 13 min

    If you’ve been hurt by others SO many times that you can’t face conflicts, disappointments and sad moments, – that’s what I call playing small. And it stops you from being able to heal or change. Life involves…

  41. Stop Tolerating People Who Treat You Like S**t (4-video compilation)

    · 1 h 20 min

    A classic sign that a person grew up traumatized is that their life is full of hostile, cruel, and punishing people. If you were abused or neglected, you may freeze up when people are unkind, or lapse into "fawning,"…

  42. Attachment Styles and the Pain of Ending Toxic Relationships

    · 19 min

    The problem with romantic attachments, especially for those of us who were hurt and neglected as kids, is that our attachment wounds make us feel so.... attached! Ending a relationship can make it feel like you’re…

  43. How to Express Anger Without Ruining Everything

    · 27 min

    When you get angry and people can hear it in your voice? They don’t like it! And you know what? That’s OK! Because in a healthy relationship, it’s OK for you to express your anger. In fact it’s necessary. But it’s all…

  44. Stop Letting Your Trauma Drive Decision-Making

    · 15 min

    With unhealed trauma wounds, it's easy to make terrible mistakes at critical moments. Times of stress (which is often when you have to make important decisions) can shut down critical thinking skills, and push you…

  45. What To Do When You Can't Let Go of The One You Love (4-Video Compilation)

    · 1 h 23 min

    Romantic obsession with someone you can’t have is a sneaky, life-wrecking toxin – a "drug" that feels great at first. It seems like if you could just have that person, your life would go from empty... to amazing. It…

  46. What to Do When You’re In Love With Someone Who Can Ruin Your Life

    · 30 min

    Work is the worst place to fall in love with someone you can’t have – or rather, someone with whom you're forbidden to pursue a relationship with. Workplace affairs have the potential to ruin your happiness and theirs…

  47. The Limits of Empathy in Toxic Relationships

    · 27 min

    The trouble with being abused is that it can wreck your thinking... You disconnect. You go numb. And when you feel awful inside, you can't always tell where the feeling is coming from. In a dysfunctional family, the…

  48. Why Doing HARD THINGS Helps You Heal, with Commune Founder Jeff Krasno

    · 58 min

    Jeff Krasno, the founder and CEO of the global wellness platform Commune Media, thought he was pretty healthy. Though he suffered from brain fog, chronic fatigue, and bouts of insomnia, those symptoms seemed utterly…

  49. What to Do When You're Ready or Total Transformation (4-video compilation)

    · 2 h 17 min

    So many people are stuck in their CPTSD symptoms. How can you face your trauma symptoms and make REAL changes that last? In this 4-video complication, I share some of my most popular videos about TRANSFORMATION -- how…

  50. Unhealed Trauma & Poor Boundaries Make Finding The ONE Feel Impossible

    · 31 min

    When your heart’s desire is to find a love that’s lasting and real, listen to that. This is what you are meant to have. And if you grew up with trauma, what might be blocking you from what you want is unhealed trauma,…

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