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Healing Childhood Trauma
Lizandra Leigertwood
36 episodes
3 weeks ago
We hear a lot about what insecure attachment looks like… but not enough about what secure attachment actually feels like in real life. In this episode, I’m breaking down five things people with secure attachment tend to do — and no, it’s not about being perfectly regulated or never getting triggered. In fact, some of what makes someone feel emotionally safe might surprise you. We’ll explore: Why securely attached people are comfortable changing their minds (and letting you change yours too) ...
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We hear a lot about what insecure attachment looks like… but not enough about what secure attachment actually feels like in real life. In this episode, I’m breaking down five things people with secure attachment tend to do — and no, it’s not about being perfectly regulated or never getting triggered. In fact, some of what makes someone feel emotionally safe might surprise you. We’ll explore: Why securely attached people are comfortable changing their minds (and letting you change yours too) ...
Show more...
Mental Health
Education,
Society & Culture,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness,
Relationships
Episodes (20/36)
Healing Childhood Trauma
5 Things People With Secure Attachment Do [Ep 35]
We hear a lot about what insecure attachment looks like… but not enough about what secure attachment actually feels like in real life. In this episode, I’m breaking down five things people with secure attachment tend to do — and no, it’s not about being perfectly regulated or never getting triggered. In fact, some of what makes someone feel emotionally safe might surprise you. We’ll explore: Why securely attached people are comfortable changing their minds (and letting you change yours too) ...
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2 weeks ago
25 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
8 Types of Boundaries You Were Never Taught But Definitely Need [Ep 34]
This episode is the clarity around boundaries you need to stop feeling confused so you can show up as more secure and have your best relationships and a good work/life balance. This deep dive on boundary setting is trauma informed from the perspective of registered psychotherapist Lizandra Leigertwood MA MBACP Themes covered in the episode: My own imperfect approach to setting boundaries in life Why you find it hard to set boundaries A sign you should look out for when...
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2 weeks ago
25 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
You Can Be Smart, Self Aware, and Still Anxiously Attached [Ep 33]
**Summer Offer** Book your single session Attachment Reset Learn more or book here. You can be incredibly self-aware. Journaling regularly, unpacking your childhood, recognising your triggers and still feel panicked when someone pulls away. Still overthink the last message. Still feel like you’re too much, or not enough. This episode is a reminder that insight alone isn’t the same as healing. And it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. In today’s conversation, I explore why anxiou...
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4 weeks ago
20 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
Why Self-Soothing Feels So Hard When You Have Anxious Attachment [Ep 32]
If you’ve ever stared at your phone waiting for a reply, heart racing, telling yourself not to text again but feeling like you physically can’t relax until they do — this episode is for you. Self-soothing gets talked about a lot in the healing space… but for those with anxious attachment, it can feel almost impossible. In this episode, we unpack why that is — and what self-soothing actually looks like when you’re healing attachment wounds. 👉🏽 If this hits close to home, my 90-minute 1:1 A...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
What are the coping mechanisms for adults who have Childhood Trauma [Ep 31]
☀️**Summer Offer** Single Session Attachment Reset. Limited availability, book your session with Lizandra here Even if you don’t think about your childhood often, the patterns it shaped can still be running the show. In this episode, I’m unpacking powerful and often overlooked ways that childhood trauma continues to affect you in adulthood. This one’s especially for you if you’ve always felt like the high-functioning one, the strong one, or the one who holds everything together… but und...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
Self Boundaries, Attachment and Burnout [Ep 30]
In this episode we explore how the quiet boundaries you don’t set for yourself lead to anxiety, burnout and attachment issues. Key points How everyday boundary breakdowns feel normal because they've been normalisedWhy childhood trauma teaches us to abandon our needsWhat everyday boundaries look like Powerful reframes to change the way you think about boundaries Reflective questions to facilitate your self knowledge and healing USEFUL LINKS: Book a free 15 minute consult...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
The Unspoken Childhood Trauma of Toxic Siblings [Ep 29]
We don’t talk enough about the attachment trauma that comes from a toxic sibling. The jealousy, manipulation, betrayal — all brushed off as “normal” or “just sibling stuff.” In this episode, I’m unpacking the hidden trauma of sibling relationships shaped by toxic family dynamics. We’ll explore the roles we’re forced into, how it impacts your self-worth, and what healing might actually look like. If you’ve ever felt guilty for stepping back from a sibling, this one’s for you. Resources&n...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
Is it Narcissism or Avoidant Attachment? [Ep 28]
Ever wondered if someone’s avoidant or actually narcissistic? In this episode, I break down what sets avoidant attachment apart from narcissism, why they often get confused (especially in anxious-avoidant dynamics), and how understanding the difference can help you stop blaming yourself, start seeing patterns clearly, and move toward healthier relationships. Whether you’re trying to make sense of someone else’s behavior or reflecting on your own, this episode brings nuance, compas...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
A Trauma Informed Approach to a Realistic Morning Routine [Ep 27]
When you're anxious or highly stressed, starting your day with a healthy morning routine for better mental health can help to support your emotional wellbeing. Some routines can feel daunting or another to-do but when you approach it from a place of being trauma informed and realistic, you can work with what you have the time and means to do. This episode gives you ideas to try, even when you are incredibly short on time. Did you enjoy this episode? Don’t forget to share and...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
Unlearning Shame, Reclaiming Pleasure: A Conversation on Sex & Attachment with Certified Sex Coach Lucy Rowett [Ep 26]
If you’ve ever felt disconnected during sex, struggled to enjoy pleasure, or found yourself shutting down emotionally or physically, this episode is for you. This week, psychotherapist Lizandra is joined by certified sexologist Lucy Rowett for a deeply honest and empowering conversation about the links between trauma, attachment wounds, and female sexuality. We explore why so many women feel stuck in cycles of shame or numbness when it comes to intimacy, and what it actually takes to re...
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences Explained: The Link Between Trauma and Your Health [Ep 25]
**Currently Accepting Clients** 📱Book your free 15 minute intro call with Lizandra In this episode, we’re diving into the science behind Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, and why your childhood experiences may still be impacting your mental, emotional, and even physical health today. If you’ve ever wondered why certain patterns keep showing up in your life—like anxiety, chronic stress, people-pleasing, or difficulty in relationships—this conversation offers a powerful lens t...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
Narcissist Fathers: Perfectionism, Over-achieving and Attachment [Ep 24]
Many children of narcissistic fathers tend to have a core feeling of never being good enough. Feeling invaluable or invisible unless they are over-performing or over-achieving. This episode looks at the emotional and psychological impact of growing up with a narcissistic father and what steps you can take to start healing. Subscribe and watch the free training Stop Doing Relationships Like Your Parents **Currently Accepting Clients** 📱Book your free 15 minute intro ...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
8 Ways you are living in your stress response [Ep 23]
**Currently Accepting Clients** 📱 Book your free 15 minute intro call with Lizandra Connect on TikTok Connect on Instagram In this episode, we're talking about something that so many people are living with daily—often without realising it: being stuck in the stress response. From a trauma-informed perspective, this isn’t just about feeling busy or overwhelmed. Living in the stress response means your nervous system is constantly on high alert—operating from fight, flight, freeze, or faw...
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3 months ago
14 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
Here’s why you’re getting stuck in your healing journey [Ep 22]
Have you been trying all of the things to move forward in your healing journey? Therapy, podcasts, reading, meditation but you still feel like you’re not getting anywhere? There are often reasons why you can plateau and feel like you are not making progress. This episode helps you to discover what they are so that you can stop being so hard on yourself and make the changes you’ve been working so hard to make. If you’re just getting started or you just need to refresh, listen...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
Why It’s So Hard to Communicate When You’re Triggered [Ep 21]
🚨**LAST CHANCE TO BOOK YOUR SEAT Friday 17th May Midnight BST** 👉Click here for your ticket 👈 Ever found yourself freezing mid-conversation, overreacting to a small comment, or walking away from a talk thinking, “That didn’t come out how I meant it to”? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why communication feels impossible when you’re triggered—and how your attachment style, nervous system, and past experiences all play a role. If you’re tired of miscommunication, emotional spiral...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
The 3 Biggest Communication Mistakes you’re making if you have an Insecure Attachment Style [Ep 20]
Let’s talk about the subtle ways we push people away - even when we don’t mean to. In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 communication habits that can quietly damage connection, especially if you’ve learned to protect yourself by not being fully honest about what you need. Here’s what we cover: Why over-explaining isn’t clarity - it’s a nervous system trying to feel safe How emotional distance and avoidance can cause resentment and fuel conflictThe sneaky habit of expressing needs through sma...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
5 Unhealthy Emotional Habits That Keep You Disconnected From Yourself [Ep 19]
Healing Childhood trauma is back after a break! In this episode, I’m talking about five emotional habits that might seem harmless—or even polite—but are actually signs you’re disconnected from your emotional needs. These patterns are common if you grew up in a home where your emotions weren’t welcomed or validated, and they often show up in the way we relate to ourselves and others as adults. We’ll cover: Why constantly invalidating your own experience feels “normal” How over-apologis...
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4 months ago
24 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
The Anxious - Avoidant Trap in Relationships [Ep 18]
In this episode of healing childhood trauma, the anxious and avoidant attachment style dynamic is explored. It’s why the relationships that seem to make sense in the beginning, often end up in frustration and dissatisfaction. In this episode you’ll understand where anxious and avoidant attachment begins How these patterns show up in the early stages of a relationship Why people with anxious attachment are drawn to people with avoidant attachment Why people with a...
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5 months ago
28 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
What to do when you feel Emotionally Overwhelmed [Ep 17]
Lizandra is a trauma informed psychotherapist who works with relational trauma in adults. Healing Childhood Trauma is a mental health podcast about healing from the past, breaking unhealthy patterns and becoming secure, so you can have the best relationships. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions such as How do I heal from Trauma? Can I change my attachment style? Why am I a people pleaser? How do I get over my fear of being alone? Why do I feel...
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5 months ago
17 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
The Father Wound in Daughters [Ep 16]
In this episode we explore the root cause of an insecure attachment and father wounds in daughters. Attachment is often related to romantic relationships but the patterns of abandonment and rejection are often much deeper. As a therapist that works with childhood relational trauma, psychotherapist Lizandra offers insights from clinical practice and experience. Key learnings: How to consider your safety when working with trauma so that you don't feel overwhelmed. When h...
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5 months ago
23 minutes

Healing Childhood Trauma
We hear a lot about what insecure attachment looks like… but not enough about what secure attachment actually feels like in real life. In this episode, I’m breaking down five things people with secure attachment tend to do — and no, it’s not about being perfectly regulated or never getting triggered. In fact, some of what makes someone feel emotionally safe might surprise you. We’ll explore: Why securely attached people are comfortable changing their minds (and letting you change yours too) ...