ep168: taking the "ick" out of inner child work

In this episode, I explain why “inner child work” has become so overused and cringey for many people, and how to actually practice it in a way that creates real, lasting relief instead of just intellectual exercises.Drawing from my own healing from binge-purge bulimia and work with clients, I share how to move beyond therapy buzzwords and genuinely soothe your nervous system.Why most inner child work feels ineffective or cheesyHow childhood patterns drive adult addictive behaviorsA simple, practical way to reparent yourself in triggering momentsThe power of co-regulation and having regulation modeled for youWhy feeling safe in your body is the real antidote to addictive patternsTraditional “inner child work” often stays in the head and doesn’t create felt change.True healing happens when you learn to show up for yourself with genuine compassion and safety — especially when urges or emotions arise.Everyone is just a scared child trying to feel safe. Learning to soothe that part creates effortless behavior change.Soul Huddles: Free weekly Zoom community for real-time co-regulation and practice.Also mentioned: Josie Spinardi