130: I Had a Good Childhood… So Why Am I Struggling?

If you had a good childhood, it can be really confusing to look at the ways you struggle today and wonder… why?You might even feel guilty exploring your past because your parents loved you, gave you so much, and other people had it far worse.But having a good childhood doesn't mean you received everything you emotionally needed.In this episode, you'll discover:✨ Why you can have loving, well-intentioned parents and still carry emotional wounds from childhood✨ How the emotional patterns within your family can help explain struggles like anxiety, people pleasing, perfectionism and chronic skin picking, hair pulling or nail biting✨ Why understanding your past doesn't mean blaming your parents and how it can actually create more compassion for yourself AND themYou don't have to dismiss the good parts of your childhood to acknowledge what might have been missing.Understanding both can help you connect the dots between who you were then and who you are today and give you so much more clarity on what you actually need to heal.Resources:Understanding Bowen Theory from The Family Systems InstituteUnderstanding Bowen Family Systems Theory: Enhancing your relationships through emotional differentiation.💌Share your story - Book your FREE BFPA* Support Call with me🌟Download your FREE Guide to Stop Skin Picking Using Somatics📝FREE Holistic Skin Picking & Hair Pulling Assessment - (this is no longer available. For this kind of insight and feedback, you can "share your story" with me via the link above)🎯Join the 7-Day Skin Picking Recovery Challenge🤓Sign up - FREE BFPA Monthly Masterclass✨Join - BEYOND Support Group on WhatsApp🙋‍♀️Send me a message hereMy name is Raffaela Marie. I'm a holistic BFRB coach who has healed from 15 years of chronic skin picking myself and dedicated my life to helping driven women do the same. Through my podcast, free resources, and programs, I teach strategies to overcome urges, build emotional safety, and expand into authenticity. My approach goes beyond quick fixes, focusing on root causes and long-term recovery.