Healing from Childhood ACEs — Rewriting Your Inner Story

Childhood experiences shape more than memories — they shape the way your nervous system responds to stress, relationships, and self-worth. In this episode of We Are All Fine, counsellor and psychotherapist Heidi Lester explores Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they quietly influence adult emotional patterns, self-talk, and relational behaviours. This episode isn’t about blame or reliving the past. It’s about understanding — and gently learning how to rewrite the inner story your childhood shaped. You’ll learn how ACEs affect the brain and nervous system, how they show up in adulthood, and how counselling-informed tools can help you respond to yourself with compassion, clarity, and choice. If you’ve ever wondered “Why do I react like this?” or “Why does this feel so hard for me?” — this episode offers grounding insight and hope. Email Heidi - [email protected] or connect with Heidi -@heidilestercounsellor on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook