The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

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Education #230, Self-Improvement #117

I’m Anna Runkle, also known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, and I teach people to recognize and heal the symptoms of Childhood PTSD. Welcome to my podcast!I’m not a doctor or therapist; I know about childhood trauma because I lived it, and I discovered a radical approach to healing that focuses first on calming neurological dysregulation, which is common in people who grew up with abuse and neglect. In my podcasts, I teach about dysregulation – how to know if you have it, what it can do to your body, your thinking and your relationships, and what to do to master re-regulation. When I learned this, everything in my life got suddenly easier. I’ll also be teaching you to heal the life problems that so often develop after years of living dysregulated – feeling tired, isolated and unfocused, finding yourself always drawn to unavailable and inappropriate partners, and falling WAY short of your professional potential, for example. The thing about me is, traditional therapies never seemed to help me. When I found techniques that did work, my whole life changed. Only in the past few years has the trauma research caught up to explain why – why the techniques I use worked, why therapy didn’t, and why my healing journey was so unnecessarily long. I’ve been teaching what I learned for more than 20 years now. It started with friends who had noticed the quick and dramatic change in me, and gradually grew by word of mouth. In 2016, I had so many people seeking instruction that I made my first online video, and then an online course, and this is how Crappy Childhood Fairy was born. My techniques and principles are practical yet powerful – an approach anyone can use, whether or not you have access to professional help. In this podcast, I’ll be talking about the master of self-regulation, and teach the tough-love life-lessons that you may not have learned at home – like how to date so that stable love finds you, how to get ahead at work, and how to calm the negative hamster-wheel thoughts that block your ability to connect with other people. Today, almost half a million people follow my work and participate in my training and coaching programs. My mission is to change the paradigm of what’s possible for people like us, and to help you free yourself from the oppression of trauma wounds, and to become your full, happy and real self. I’m glad you’re here! Watch new videos on my YouTube channel every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and access my videos, courses and free tools at crappychildhoodfairy.com.

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Laure_27

This info is SO helpful!

Every episode has something I can learn and grow from!
Plebianus

The Best, Truest, Most Honest Mental Health Pod ANYWHERE!

Anna you are truly a beautiful combination of tough love, grit, understanding, compassion and the kind of loving teacher who is great at getting wounded birds to see their wings are healed with scars and they can fly again! Love you so much never stop!
Annabiotix

A cause for pause

So much of your content resonates. My concern is that you downplay/dismiss traditional talk therapy yet take money from from BetterHelp. Hard to reconcile that choice.
zombeesknees

Don’t pay for the program

I was initially really impressed and moved by this podcast. It was everything I needed to hear right when I needed to hear it. I was also in an extremely vulnerable place at the time and couldn’t afford more than one session of the type of therapy that could actually help me. So when I received a coupon for Anna’s program, I immediately joined. I thought it would have so much more than what was on the podcast and YouTube but quickly discovered I paid for almost nothing. The only difference between her YouTube channel/podcast (one and the same BTW) and her program are the group Zoom meetings and access to the private FB group. The rest is just a variation on the same themes and advice you hear on the podcast. The only reason I’m giving it 2 stars is because Anna’s program did set me on the right path to healing. But her program is a scam, and there’s a very judgmental / cultist mentality she brings to later podcasts which I can’t, in good conscience, recommend.
Laurelle M.

I’ve needed this for so long

It’s not always what you say, it’s how you say it. I’ve learned so much from listening to CCP for a short period of time. I’ve listened to other podcasts with similar topics and they never seem to address CPTSD or the complexity of common experiences. Everything is always so generalized, and the message is often harsh and critical, which is very triggering and damaging for me. (The all-too-common oversimplification of believing you can will some thing away is so tired and exhausting to hear.) It’s great to listen to someone who understands firsthand this crappy childhood struggle. The message is always clear, compassionate, and laced with humor, which I so appreciate. We don’t always have to be so serious in our learning and healing journey. I am so glad to have found a community who gets me and I hope to one day participate in an in-person meetup. On to my daily practice!
Bunny Vooka

Best thing since sliced bread!

Oh Anna, if I had only found you 30 years ago! The trauma in my and my hubby’s childhood has kept us together for over 40 years, but we’ve not been on the “same team” the whole time. Neither of us could stand the thought of abandoning the other or being abandoned because we knew what that felt like.(Thanks for explaining “Abandonment Melange”). Now after listening to your podcasts for only one year, he and I are BEST FRIENDS. We have a long way to go but you have been more helpful than I can ever say. God Bless you, Anna! You’re an amazing person. Don’t forget about all of us when you become even more famous than you already are!!
HKSinthishumanbody

Anna Runkle Gets it 💛

I’ve been searching for a LONG time for podcasts to listen to on overcoming trauma. I felt a disconnect from every one I listened to until the crappy childhood fairy came into my life, waved her magic wand, and gave me the hope and understanding I needed to keep working on myself. Anna Runkle understands C-PTSD, what it feels like, and how to heal from it. This podcast gave me the kick I needed to start somatic therapy after years of damaging and unsuccessful talk therapy and losing faith in the healing process. Tomorrow I start somatic therapy for the first time with a new therapist. Thanks, Anna Runkle 💓. Wish me luck!
CuriousNewDay

Don’t take as gospel

I love what Anna has done to raise awareness of CPTSD and generally is a great resource when first getting familiar with one’s trauma patterns. What I don’t appreciate how she makes fun of therapy, and even of inner child work, for example. And, confusingly, her biggest advertiser is for better help, which is therapy. I don’t get it. In her Sept 4 podcast, she was saying that the woman shouldn’t be saying “a part of me feels this way” because that’s somehow disassociating. I totally disagree. Internal family systems therapy (IFS) is very helpful for trauma recovery, and that work is specifically about relating to the parts in us that are scared or angry, or even wise. This is all about reparenting and becoming that parent to ourselves and all of the fragmented parts within that have done all these desperate things to help us survive. This isn’t disassociation, this is unblending so we can see these parts of us more clearly, the roles they have been trying to play to protect us, and then ultimately integrate them. I completely agree with her that talk therapy can actually be re-traumatizing, but some therapy can be super helpful.
TimMan+SweetiePuss

I was the family scapegoat too

Amelia, you are not alone in this. I’m 63, & still dealing with it. Keep your head up, keep calm, hug yourself and keep loving & caring for you, you are important to us 💐🌈💖
Kbabyh

Helpful

I’ve been listening for almost a year now, but lately I’ve noticed a lot of the stories are being repeated on the new episodes and it’s redundant. Other than that look forward to listening.
Laap Gai

Nails it

I discovered this podcast a year ago and it set me on my healing journey at the age of 58. All these years and finally someone who explains what’s going on and why. Along with Bessel Van Der Kolk’s work, I finally have some clarity. Thank you Anna.
helchung

I've already learned so much after 2 episodes

Honestly, I get a little angry listening to this show when I think about all the time and money I spent on therapy -- and none of my therapists mentioned any of this stuff. I could've already been working on my powers of discernment, recognizing limerance, and so many other things that I just didn't have the language for. Thanks for clarifying so many things that have been fuzzy for so long.
AJJR12391

Tough love is not appropriate for all

I really wanted to like this podcastbecause so many of the episode descriptions spoke to issues I personally deal with every day. Many of the episode descriptions I listened to mentioned childhood trauma, CPTSD and how it is negatively impacting our ability to be in healthy relationships as adults. She also describes "coaching" to heal the attachment wound that keeps retraumatizing us, but has failed to consider that some of us have deep trauma wounds that specifically stem from not having any compassion, empathy or kindness shown to us as children. With that being said, her "tough love" approach and rather harsh words - even laughing at the person who wrote in at times or making condescending comments while reading the email - is really not appropriate given the subjects discussed. I am sure there are many other people out there aside from myself who were searching for a podcast that would help their healing process rather than slow it down or set it back even further. I won't be listening to any more episodes after the 5 I tried, but I hope if Anna reads these reviews she will sincerely consider trying a few different approaches as well, rather than exclusively delivering this cold & rude style of coaching that could be extremely triggering for many listeners with CPTSD.
K F King

Best Self Development Podcast Around!

I have been listening to Anna & this podcast for more than a year and I can say it has changed my life for the better! Anna is like a best friend, therapist, and coach all in one ♥️
Octavia66623

Excellent resource

I get so much from this podcast, especially when I can’t afford therapy.
Single mom 47

Healing mom in cali

I love this podcast!! Anna you are so raw and don’t sugarcoat things. I enjoy hearing your opinions on C-PTSD and your experiences. It’s so nice because all the therapist I have had are not real and authentic. There by the text book and for me in my life I want real life experiences to be shared. Thank you and keep doing an awesome job!!
Leatherman Data Services

Sold Out ti Better Help

Unfortunately I have to give this podcast one star. They sold out to better health. Research what that company did and why they may be fined nearly 8 million dollars.
Miranda’s2

Better than all my years spent on expensive therapy!!!

I found Anna on YouTube and she has been so much more helpful than years spent on expensive therapy! Most of the therapist I saw through the years didn’t know how to help me and I felt like there was no hope for me. It took Anna a woman who is not a therapist and makes no secret about it to help me with my trauma from childhood. Anna may not be therapist but she talks about her own life experiences and how she copes with her childhood trauma. Only another who’s been through similar experiences that I’ve been through was the only one who was able to understand and help. She has a lot of free videos and helpful tips on YouTube. She’s wonderful!
Periwinkle6932

Love this podcast

I found Anna on YouTube. Her videos have been helping me make sense of my own behavior so I can change it. I simply cannot get enough of her content. Often I will put on her videos and go for a long walk so I can process them well.
FiredancerTLR

heaven sent

Thank you for doing the Lord’s work and leading us all to heal!!!! I appreciate you! I admire you! I am thankful for you!!!
Queen Metamorphosis

Victim blaming

She has no medical or psychiatric background. She is not a therapist or counselor or doctor . Don’t listen to her. She victim blames and is harsh. She’s no one.
Lisakdr

Thank you, thank you, thank you

Your voice soothes my soul. Your words, the tone, the joy, and healing I can hear in it. I can’t begin to tell you the hope you give me. I know I can heal. I know I no longer need to feel ashamed about my story. I’m so grateful for finally finding myself on a new path toward healing and well-being. I keep stumbling into people like you and I know it’s not an accident. I love you for doing what you’re doing. Thank you!
deanna99

A compassionate truth teller

I just listened to 9/26/23 about trafficking. Anna is a brave voice. She is angry in this episode because, my god, how are we not all screaming from the rooftops about this?! More broadly, I listen to this podcast almost every day and here is what I know to be true: —she is compassionate. When she tells someone who has shared their story, “I am so sorry that happened to you,” it is authentic and kind —she speaks truth —she is so smart I am grateful I found her. Thank you for this episode Anna and thanks for all you do.
Marcia K Rios

Anna is such a GIFT!

Everything Anna teaches and says is perfectly spot-on! I wish her bountiful blessings and abundance. She had helped me tremendously!
masturk8

Shady

This woman is not a therapist and has no mental health training. Her advice is often harsh and victim blaming. She has incredibly heteronormative views about relationships and her conservative views come through in the advice she gives. She pushes her incredibly expensive courses to people who are vulnerable and desperate for help when that money would be better spent on actual therapy. And she actually discourages therapy. There is something very wrong with this woman.
Floobus Johnson

Finally starting to get it

I’ve had a life of misunderstandings, bad relationships, confusing reactions, only to hear about Childhood PTSD late in life. I’m not obsessing on blame but trying to find answers to why my experience has been as it has. Hearing these podcasts I realize I’m not alone and if I make an effort to understand and accept the neglect, abuse and heartache of my childhood, I can change and have a better rest of my life. Thank you for showing me there is light at the end of the tunnel.
VT Daisy

Better than therapy!

I’ve had years of therapy, EMDR and other things. This channel has shown me a lot of the root problems and maladaptive reactions that kept me from actually building a better life! I was diagnosed with cPTSD years ago, and thought therapy was treating it. But nothing helped like this!!
Know thy self 2 day

Excellent Tools for Healing CPTSD

I really enjoy Anna’s honest and vulnerable approach. I have major codependency issues from childhood. I fawn as a reflex and I am finally taking the steps to stop this destructive behavior.
Mec✌

I love ANNA!!!

Thank you for doing what you do.
KareeKarebear

Absolutely love this Podcast!!!!

I always figured something was deeply deeply wrong with me, but of course, life happens things happen, and you forget about the “little things“ but in reality they were huge things, and this podcast has completely awakened the truth of why, and who I am today and the self healing that I am dealing with and how the over loaded baggage is falling off if no one‘s told you lately I greatly appreciate you for creating this podcast and what a wonderful mark you’ve made on so many people’s lives…. much love and keep up the PHENOMENAL work❤️
mbboco

I’ve discovered I have childhood ptsd

Many of my baffling behaviors are explained as I learn from these podcasts. Neglect, discouragement and physical abuse in childhood leave wounds that can be healed, not just managed. Thank you.
Mary Alouette

Best and most compassionate guidance

Anna Runkle is a treasure! Her teachings help me understand myself and make profound positive changes in my life. Highly recommend!
Ohla00

Mental Health Kick in the Skirt that You Need

This has been a game changer for my mental health. I had a break up that made me question a lot of things, but mainly why I keep dating these guys that keep hurting me, and me allowing them space to hurt me. Then me avoiding other guys because they aren’t mental health train wrecks. List goes on and on… Well I’m tired and I want things to get better so I realized I am responsible for my own life and things gotta change. It starts with me getting to the root of my childhood trauma. And I am, with the help of Anna’s podcast. I’m learning so much and it’s awesome. So so awesome. I look forward listening and then journaling. I’m curious and look at my life now as one big experiment tbh. Also I’m re-parenting myself along the way & doing it with love and grace. Thanks Anna for your podcast. It’s made such a big difference in my life. I believe in love. But love, and respect for yourself is the highest of importance.
NurseTrishaDT

So good

I stumbled upon this podcast and it’s so good. I Its like she’s speaking directly to me with all her topics (childhood trauma, therapy, relationship issues, life stuff). The host is a real therapist with great tools to HEAL!💛
amb728

Amazing podcast!!

Super helpful!!!!
TuliperMama

More episodes, please!

Great podcast. It’s easier to listen than to watch on YouTube. 😀
Rick Oswald

Very good information!

Anna is so kind and real. She has a big heart of love and she has the gift of explaining things simply and life changing. I sure love this Fairy!

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