Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| How Childhood Wounds Show Up in Adult Relationships | with Holly Roberts (Ep 29) | 20 May 2026 | 00:35:35 | |
Holly's website: www.talkingrelationships.co.uk In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, I’m joined by Holly Roberts, an individual and couples psychotherapist who specialises in relationships, attachment wounds, anxiety, self-esteem, and childhood trauma. Together, we explore how childhood trauma and unmet emotional needs can quietly shape adult relationships - affecting trust, communication, emotional safety, conflict, intimacy, and self-worth. We talk about why seemingly small disagreements with a partner - like arguments over towels left on the floor, tone of voice, feeling ignored, or not feeling understood - are often connected to much deeper emotional wounds underneath. Holly shares insight into how early experiences of abandonment, criticism, emotional neglect, inconsistency, or feeling unsafe can show up later in adult relationships. This episode is full of compassionate insight and practical tools for anyone wanting to better understand their relationship patterns, heal childhood wounds, and feel more connected within themselves and their relationships. _____________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| What Does Healing From Childhood Trauma Actually Look Like? (Ep 28) | 14 May 2026 | 00:18:45 | |
What does healing from childhood trauma actually look like in real life? In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore the often messy, non-linear and deeply human reality of the healing journey after childhood trauma. From the painful truth that healing can take time, to why things can sometimes feel worse before they feel better, we unpack some of the most common - and least talked about - experiences people encounter as they begin healing. We also explore the profound shifts that can happen in relationships, identity and self-worth as you become more connected to your needs, emotions and nervous system. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering: “Am I actually healing?” “Why does this still affect me?” “Why does the process feel so confusing sometimes?" - this episode is for you. _____________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| Strong Reactions, Old Wounds: Managing Trauma Triggers from Childhood (Ep 27) | 04 May 2026 | 00:19:46 | |
In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we break down trauma responses and why your nervous system can react so quickly - and intensely - to everyday situations. If you’ve ever wondered why you get triggered in arguments, shut down under pressure, or fall into people-pleasing patterns, this episode explains the psychology behind it. By the end of this episode, you’ll:
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| Why Trust Can Feel So Hard: Attachment, Nervous System & Healing (Ep 26) | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:20:40 | |
In this episode, we explore how childhood trauma affects trust, why trusting others can feel unsafe, and how this shows up in adult relationships - whether that’s fear of being hurt, overthinking, hyper-independence, or trusting too quickly. You’ll learn how trust is shaped by your nervous system, why trust issues are often trauma responses, and how early experiences can lead to patterns like anxious attachment, emotional withdrawal, or difficulty feeling safe with others. We also cover practical steps to start rebuilding trust after trauma, including how to feel safer in relationships, and take small, manageable steps toward healthy connection. If you’ve ever wondered “Why do I struggle to trust people?” or “How can I heal trust difficulties from childhood trauma?” - this episode will give you clear insights and realistic tools to begin healing and building secure, fulfilling relationships. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| Rewiring the Abandonment Wound: Attachment, Patterns & Healing (Ep 25) | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:20:07 | |
In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore one of the deepest and most painful early wounds: abandonment. Whether it’s physical absence or emotional unavailability from caregivers, abandonment trauma can leave lasting imprints on the nervous system - shaping how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how safe you feel in relationships. You’ll learn:
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| Why Childhood Trauma Creates Shame - And How You Can Heal (Ep 24) | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:19:37 | |
Shame is one of the most painful emotions many people carry after childhood trauma, yet it’s also one of the least talked about. In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore the powerful role shame can play in shaping how we see ourselves and why it can become so deeply embedded after difficult early experiences. In this episode we explore: • What shame is and why all humans experience it • The difference between healthy shame and toxic shame • Why childhood trauma can cause shame to become part of our identity • How the inner critic develops • Gentle ways to begin healing shame through self-compassion If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not good enough,” fundamentally flawed, or somehow broken, this episode may help you understand where those feelings come from - and how healing can begin. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| Breaking Free From the Story Childhood Trauma Created (Ep 23) | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:17:14 | |
In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore how early experiences form deep core beliefs and narratives around self-worth, identity, and relationships - often without us even realising it. This episode will help you understand where those narratives came from - and more importantly, how to begin changing them. You’ll learn how to:
This episode is for anyone looking to heal childhood trauma, improve self-worth, and stop being controlled by old emotional patterns. Because the story you’re living in… isn’t the only one available to you. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| 4 Myths That Might Stop You From Healing Childhood Trauma (Ep 22) | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:18:19 | |
In this episode of the Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore 4 common misunderstandings and myths about childhood trauma that can quietly block healing. By the end of this episode you'll have a deeper understanding of why:
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “it wasn’t that bad”, 'I don't remember it so it can't really have impacted me' or “I should be over it by now”, this episode will help you better understand how childhood trauma shows up in adulthood, from anxiety and relationship patterns to self-worth and emotional regulation. You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of trauma - and a simple, practical step you can begin using to support your own healing journey. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| 3 Ways Childhood Trauma Affects How You See Yourself (Ep 21) | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:19:16 | |
In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore how childhood trauma shapes your self-image, self-worth, and identity. If you’ve ever felt not good enough, too much, or unsure of who you really are, this episode will help you understand why. We break down three common ways childhood trauma affects how you see yourself and you’ll learn why these patterns form in early life, how they continue to influence your thoughts, relationships, and sense of worth in adulthood - and, importantly, how to start changing them. By the end of this episode, you’ll:
This episode is for anyone looking to heal childhood trauma, overcome self-doubt, and develop a stronger sense of identity and self-worth. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| Can Childhood Trauma Really Change The Brain? Exploring Neuroscience and Healing (Ep 20) | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:22:00 | |
In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore the neuroscience of childhood trauma, and explain how early life experiences can impact key areas of the brain, including the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. Research from neuroscience and trauma psychology shows that the brain is not permanently damaged by trauma. Thanks to neuroplasticity, the brain can reorganize, heal, and build new pathways throughout life. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of: • What the nervous system actually does • How childhood trauma can shape brain development • Why trauma can keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode • The role of neuroplasticity in healing trauma • Practical ways to begin healing your brain and nervous system If you've ever wondered why trauma affects the body so deeply - and whether healing is truly possible - this episode will help you understand both the science and the hope behind trauma recovery. ______________________________ Neurobiological Development in the Context of Childhood Trauma - PMC “The Biological Effects of Childhood Trauma” - PMC Worlds largest childhood trauma study uncovers brain rewiring | University of Essex ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| Inner Child Work Explained: How to Heal Childhood Wounds (Ep 19) | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:24:32 | |
In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we delve deep into inner child work and how it facilitates healing childhood trauma and wounds. Discover what inner child healing truly means from trauma-informed and psychological perspectives. We discuss how childhood trauma and attachment wounds influence adult emotional patterns and behaviours, and share effective techniques for reparenting your inner child. By the end of the episode, you'll understand signs that your inner child is triggered, learn practical strategies for inner child healing and emotional regulation, and begin fostering self-compassion and healthier relationships with yourself. If you seek to heal childhood trauma, improve emotional well-being, or break repetitive emotional patterns, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps to start your healing journey today. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| Childhood Neglect: Signs, Impact & How to Heal (Ep 18) | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:20:43 | |
In this episode, of the Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast we explore childhood neglect - one of the most overlooked yet impactful forms of developmental trauma - and how unmet relational needs can shape emotional wellbeing, attachment patterns, and adult relationships. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
This episode is ideal for listeners interested in trauma recovery, attachment theory, emotional healing, psychotherapy, or personal development. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| How to Start Healing Childhood Trauma as an Adult: A Holistic Approach (Ep 17) | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:16:50 | |
In this episode, of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore why trauma doesn’t live in just one place - and why healing often requires a more holistic, integrative approach. By the end of this episode, you’ll:
If you’re ready to move beyond quick fixes and begin working with trauma in a way that meets the whole of you - this episode will give you a powerful and compassionate starting point. _____________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| 5 Signs Childhood Trauma May Still Be Affecting Your Life (Ep 16) | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:22:18 | |
In this episode of The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore five subtle but powerful signs that unresolved childhood trauma may still be affecting your emotional wellbeing, relationships, and sense of self today. You’ll learn how early experiences influence adult self-worth, emotional reactions, and recurring life patterns - often in ways that are easy to miss. By the end of this episode, you’ll:
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| What Your Nervous System Wishes You Knew About Trauma Healing (Ep 15) | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:18:18 | |
In this episode, we explore why slow and steady pacing in psychotherapy often leads to deeper, safer, and more lasting healing, and how moving too quickly can sometimes make things harder rather than easier. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
Whether you’re in therapy, considering it, or doing your own inner work, this episode offers a grounded framework for understanding how fast is actually helpful in trauma healing. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| How Childhood Trauma Affects Adult Relationships: Attachment, Patterns & Healing (Ep 14) | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:20:03 | |
In this episode, we explore how childhood trauma affects adult relationships, and why the patterns you struggle with in intimacy, friendship, and connection often didn’t start in the present. From attachment styles and nervous system responses to people-pleasing, avoidance, and fear of abandonment, we unpack how early relational wounds quietly shape the way you love, attach, and respond to others today. By the end of this episode, you’ll: Understand how childhood trauma shows up in adult relationships Learn how early attachment experiences shape your attachment style today Identify common trauma-based relationship patterns, including anxious, avoidant, and disorganised attachment Recognise why your nervous system reacts so strongly in moments of conflict, distance, or intimacy Begin separating past wounds from present relationships Discover how healing childhood trauma can happen in relationship - not just alone ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| Breaking the Cycle: Healing the Patterns Childhood Trauma Created (Ep 13) | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:19:13 | |
In this episode, we explore how childhood trauma creates deeply ingrained cycles of thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that can follow us into adulthood. By the end of this episode you'll be able to:
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| The Beliefs You Didn’t Choose: How Early Experiences Shape Core Beliefs (Ep 12) | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:18:48 | |
In this episode, we explore how the core beliefs we carry about ourselves in adulthood can often be formed in response to childhood trauma - not because they were true, but because they helped us survive. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
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| The Hidden Cost of “I’m Fine” - Understanding Emotional Numbness After Childhood Trauma (Ep 11) | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:19:08 | |
In this episode, we explore emotional numbness - the quiet, often unseen trauma response that can shape how we think, feel, and show up in the world. We break down how numbness forms, why it once protected you, and the ways it can quietly shape your adult life today. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:
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| Ever Freeze and Not Know Why? The Hidden Trauma Response Nobody Talks About (Ep 10) | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:18:24 | |
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood trauma responses: freeze. If you’ve ever gone blank in conflict, shut down in conversations, or felt disconnected from your own life, this episode will help you understand why. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
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| 5 Steps to Discover How Trauma Shapes You (Ep 09) | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:18:40 | |
In this episode, we walk through the five key steps that help you finally understand how trauma has shaped you. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
If you’ve ever wondered “Why am I like this?” - this episode will help you connect the dots. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| When Anger Is Really Trauma: 4 Steps for Healing (Ep 08) | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:17:11 | |
In this episode, we explore anger as a trauma-based fight response, helping you understand why it can feel so intense and how to begin working with it rather than against it. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:
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| From Survival to Regulation: Nervous System 101 (Ep 07) | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:19:37 | |
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of the human nervous system and why our bodies sometimes overreact, get stuck in survival mode, and how trauma can shape our nervous system responses. By the end of this episode you'll be able to:
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| How Trauma Shapes Us - and What You Can Reclaim (Ep 06) | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:17:29 | |
In this episode we explore how early relational trauma shapes our sense of self - and what we can reclaim as we begin to heal. We dive into how protective adaptations like people-pleasing, perfectionism, withdrawal, or over-achieving often feel like “who we are,” and how to start reconnecting with the authentic self beneath the layers of survival. Alec also shares practical insights from therapy, including narrative and parts-based approaches, and a simple daily practice to help create space for your authentic self to emerge. This episode is for anyone wanting to understand their patterns, reclaim their voice, and reconnect with joy, creativity, and self-worth. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| From Contraction to Expansion – Signs You’re Healing (Ep 05) | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:18:33 | |
In this episode, we explore what it means to move from contraction to expansion after relational trauma. By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
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| Connection or Protection: What’s Driving Your Relationships? (Ep 04) | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:22:25 | |
In this episode, we explore one of the deepest dilemmas many of us face after relational trauma:How do we form meaningful connection with others - when parts of ourselves are still protecting us from getting hurt?You’ll walk away with:A clearer understanding of why you relate the way you do.Insight into your own protector parts and what they might be trying to keep you safe from.And a practical healing step to begin building safer internal connection - so you can feel safer in your external onesIf you’ve ever felt lonely, stuck in patterns of disconnect, or unsure how to trust again - this episode is for you. 💛 ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| Why Trauma Isn’t Just About Big Events (Ep 03) | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:17:40 | |
In this episode, we’re breaking down a common misconception about trauma - that it only “counts” if it’s something dramatic or extreme. By the end of this episode you'll:
And finally, we’ll end with a gentle, practical healing step that you can be integrating into your own life. If you’ve ever felt like your pain wasn’t valid because “others had it worse,” this episode is for you. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| What Is Relational Trauma - And How Does It Show Up In Your Life? (Ep 02) | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:13:18 | |
In this foundational episode, we unpack one of the most important questions at the heart of this series: What is relational trauma? By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:
Join us as we unpack this important question, and begin the healing process. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||
| Welcome Episode (Ep 01) | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:07:20 | |
Episode 1: Welcome to Healing Relational Trauma In this very first episode of Healing Relational Trauma, host Alec Williams, a psychotherapist and relational trauma specialist based in London, shares the inspiration behind the podcast and what you can expect from the journey ahead. You'll get a sense of why he created this podcast - to explore what it means to heal, connect, and live more fully after relational trauma - and what listeners can look forward to in future episodes, including expert conversations, therapeutic insights, and practical tools for everyday healing. You'll also get a sense of Alec's background working across mental health settings, his passion for trauma-informed care, and how his own experiences of growth and healing shape the way he works with others. Whether you’re curious about relational trauma, or exploring your own healing journey, this episode sets the stage for what’s ahead. ______________________________ 🌐 Visit my website to learn more about working with me one-to-one or in groups: ✉️ Get in touch: Contact - Alec Williams Therapy 📰 Join the mailing list for updates, reflections, and new episodes: | |||