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1094 - What is the Inner Child?
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- Feb 13, 2026
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- 1217
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00:00 Introduction & What is the Inner Child? 00:26 Origins: Childhood Memories and Experiences 01:13 Secure Attachment: Definition and Benefits 02:47 How Secure Attachment Shapes Self-View 03:10 Cognitive Patterns in Childhood 03:45 Chaos, Attachment, and Internalized Beliefs 04:54 Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, and Flop Responses 08:00 Chronic Stress and Its Impact on Development 09:03 Recognizing Power and Safety in Adulthood 10:04 Challenging Childhood Expectations 10:44 Emotional Regulation and Problem Solving 11:30 Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development 14:44 Inner Child Triggers in Adult Life 15:17 Healing the Inner Child: Processing & Growth 16:41 Practical Example: Overcoming Childhood Messages 17:03 Resources and Community 17:35 Reconnecting and Integrating the Inner Child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices