#347: How to Regulate Your Emotions, Anna Runkle - The Crappy Childhood Fairy

In this episode, Gabby Reece sits down with Anna Runkle, known online as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, to discuss her new book, 'Connectability'. Anna shares her personal journey of overcoming the long-term effects of growing up in a chaotic home filled with unpredictability, alcoholism, trauma and neglect. She emphasizes the importance of self-regulation, rebuilding trust and fostering meaningful connections with yourself and others. In addition, she sheds light on her own experience in therapy and the epiphany that changed her life and led her to the work she currently does. Though she admits therapy can be helpful for many, she brings up the idea that repetition and rumination weren’t helping her move forward.

Anna describes effective techniques such as written prayer and meditation practices that have helped her and millions of others around the world. The episode also touches on healthy relationships, practical strategies for personal growth and Anna’s unique, hands-on approach to healing childhood trauma.

Anna Runkle’s Website:

https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/about/

Anna Runkle’s YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/CrappyChildhoodFairy

Follow Anna Runkle on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/crappychildhoodfairy/?hl=en

"Connectability" by Anna Runkle: https://a.co/d/ehDeYOl

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles

00:32 Guest Introduction and Book Discussion

02:51 Anna Runkel's Background and Childhood

04:42 Coping Mechanisms and Personal Growth

09:19 Understanding Trauma and Therapy

25:36 Parenting and Personal Practices

30:02 Techniques for Healing and Relationships

39:13 The Impact of Early Attachment in Relationships

40:41 The Importance of Letting Men Take the Lead

41:04 Personal Experience with Relationship Dynamics

41:53 Introduction to Superpower Health Service

44:33 Navigating Personal Conflicts and Self-Regulation

47:54 Effective Communication and Setting Boundaries

57:43 The Role of Self-Care and Meditation

01:10:09 Final Thoughts and Resources

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