We've all had those moments where we stumble upon an old photograph and get hit with a rush of nostalgia, right? Maybe it's hearing a Taylor Swift song, making a milkshake, or playing Mario Kart that bring back memories. Join us as we uncover the significance of how past experiences have shaped us, and how we can move forward with intentionality toward healing.

This episode shines a light on the concept of reparenting ourselves as we unravel how early experiences create our worldviews and how we can harness the power of neuroplasticity to rewrite our narratives. We delve into the importance of self-care, reparenting ourselves, and how setting boundaries can sometimes require a bit of tough love for ourselves. In addition, we examine the profound impact of healing and unlearning for our inner child.

In our reflections on childhood and growth, we find strength in acknowledging that all of our ages and experiences are still within us. We discuss rewiring negative self-talk, practicing self-compassion, and reconnecting with childhood joy for healing. From reminiscing about Taco Bell to indulging in nostalgic activities like playing Nintendo, we discover the simple yet profound ways to reconnect with our inner child.

Topics this week include:

• Pets
• Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie
• Dreams and subconscious exploration (what do dreams about shoes mean? What about that dream about being unprepared for an exam?)
• What is shadow work?
• What is this inner child stuff?
• Mean mommy and gentle parenting
• Homework battles
• Reparenting and setting boundaries
• Mario Kart
• Taco Bell
• Reconnecting With Childhood Joy

This weeks challenge:

1. Save a picture of little you in a place where you'll see it often.
2. Write a letter to yourself as a child. Tell them what you wish someone would have told you then.
3. Reconnect with your favorite childhood activities and have an "inner child playdate."

Reading List:

• Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child by Thich Nhat Hanh
• Eleven, by Sandra Cisneros

Relevant Links:

• 5 Ways to Reparent Your Inner Child and Heal From Old Wounds
• Deep Secrets and Inner Child Healing
• Psychology Today: Recurring Final Exam Dream
• Shoes in Dreams
• Pope Pitbull (Father Worldwide) Cosplay TikTok
• The Lantern Oracle deck by Angelina Mirabito, PhD

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• Crystal
• Vienna