47.How Childhood Traumas Shape Our Romantic Relationships: A Conversation with Family Psychologist Elena Smirnova

Hi dear listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast. Today, we’re diving into a sensitive yet incredibly important topic: childhood traumas. What are childhood traumas, and how can they impact our romantic relationships in the future? We’re joined by an incredible guest who will bring clarity to developmental psychology, helping us see beyond childhood traumas. I’m thrilled to introduce Elena Smirnova, a clinical and counseling psychologist specializing in family therapy. With over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families, Elena focuses on understanding how our past, particularly our childhood, shapes the way we connect with others as adults. Currently, Elena has relocated to the US to pursue a doctoral degree in marriage and family counseling. I’ve known Elena for many years now, and I can’t wait to dive into this conversation about childhood traumas. By the end of today’s episode, I hope you'll be able to recognize behavior patterns appearing from the past that may hold you back from building healthy romantic dynamics. Enjoy the episode! ILY XOXO For more everyday psychology and tips please follow me on IG @nicolekaplan   Link to IG Profile: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolekaplan?igsh=am51NWhrZ3FyNWRl&utm_source=qr⁠ Link YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mHCc0hHSzK4?feature=shared⁠