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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 40 MIN

How to Stop Childhood Wounds From Ruining Your Adult Relationships

from Permission to Heal · host Alli Therapy

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Susan, an associate therapist at Alli Therapy, for a thoughtful conversation about how childhood attachment wounds can shape our sense of safety, relationships, and emotional world as adults.Many of the ways we show up in relationships today were learned long before we had the words to understand them. Together, Kelly and Susan explore how early experiences with caregivers can influence attachment styles, trust, emotional regulation, and the way we connect with our caregivers and others later in life.This episode is for you if…• you find yourself feeling anxious, insecure, or distant in relationships• you hold hurt, anger and resentment towards your caregivers• you struggle to trust that people will stay or truly support you• you notice old emotional patterns showing up in your adult relationships• you want to better understand your attachment style and where it comes from• you’re curious about how healing childhood wounds can help you move toward more secure, fulfilling connectionsMost importantly, this episode focuses on healing. Kelly and Susan discuss what it looks like to move toward secure attachment, how therapy and self-awareness can support that process, and how making sense of our childhood experiences can open the door to healthier relationships and a more grounded sense of self.🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the lightAt Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.

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