Dear Little Me
Dawn Chitty
We share real, unfiltered conversations with trauma survivors—hear their truth and witness the resilience of the human spirit. Validate your own experience; what you endured was real, hard, and painful. But remember, it doesn't have to define the rest of your life.
Tune in to Dear Little Me, where you will hear some of the most important heart-to-heart conversations of your life.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Dear Little Me episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Dear Little Me for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Dear Little Me episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
1. How Do Our Teens Become So Lonely & Disconnected?
Dear Little Me
09/29/20 • 55 min
Adopted at birth Emily O'Neil's story is one of feeling like an outsider, lonely and disconnected for much of her childhood. Whilst there were happy times, the need to belong and to be seen and heard were strong. Emily's voice is full of wisdom now as she recounts her childhood story including, sadly, a deep desire to end her own life at the age of just 13.
Emily has a fabulous podcast called Dogs Are The Best Friends. Here is the link https://dogsarethebestfriends.com/podcast/ You can connect with Emily at https://www.instagram.com/dogsarethebestfriendscom
If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected]. I would love to connect with you.
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06/27/22 • 33 min
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40. What Is The Mother Wound and How Do You Heal?
Dear Little Me
08/09/21 • 62 min
Signs of mother wound.
The mother wound can be like a gaping hole in the middle of your chest that started in childhood and has never been able to heal. It starts in the womb where you are influenced by your mothers dream of life. Your mother is your first archetype of love and whoever your mom is and however she sees the world will have a profound impact on you. Everything she says and does as you are growing is being absorbed by you. How she handled relationships, how she responded to things, your interactions with her, everything. All of it will impact you, your emotions, your feelings, confidence, self love, self worth. And if this relationship has been impacted in negative ways, this wound might stay raw and angry for a lifetime. Kerri’s relationship with her mom had some early setbacks which left deep feelings of distrust. These feelings affected Kerri’s life and relationships for decades. But the healing journey has been profound. Please join me in hearing Kerri’s story.
You can find Kerri on instagram https://www.instagram.com/kerri.hummingbird/ her website https://kerrihummingbird.com/
If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected]. I would LOVE! to connect with you.
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44. How To Spot A 'Vulnerable' Narcissist
Dear Little Me
09/13/21 • 50 min
Signs of vulnerable narcissistic abuse.
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This is the story of growing up with a vulnerable narcissistic mother. The vulnerable narcissist isn't as obvious in the way they operate as other types of narcissists. They are more subtle. But the underlying control and guilt can become magnified once they feel you are slipping out of their control. So as Michaila grew up and became more independent, the behavior got worse and worse. Michaila speaks of the deep guilt and responsibility she felt for her mother, which she always saw as completely normal. The effects of a narcissistic mother can be lifelong and Michaila has been working through the layers and healing and has so much wisdom to share with you on this topic.
Michaila is a Maternal Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach. Please reach out to Michaila on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mother_herselfandme/ and facebook https://www.facebook.com/michaila.tyson.7/
If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected]. I would LOVE! to connect with you.
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43. What Are The Effects Of Domestic Violence?
Dear Little Me
09/06/21 • 62 min
How does domestic violence affect a child?
The framed picture of the happy family. Mom, Dad and the kids. Living their best lives. Baby on Dad's knee. A wonderful family. That's what we present to the world anyway right? Because what goes on behind closed doors can be so different. Can be another story. So many children taught to show the world a happy face. To keep secrets. To save face. So many children trapped with no-one to talk to. Erika is a beautiful soul who has been through more than any human should. She was abused and beaten. By her step father. In her home. Where nobody came to help her. Nobody said "stop" "enough". Nobody took her hand and told her she was beautiful and worthy and lovable. Everything was hard. Erika moved to a new country and she didn’t look like the other girls. She didn’t know she was black. She just knew she was a person. And her realisation that her skin colour would determine the way people saw her is heartbreaking. And as she grew into a woman, Erika remembers desperately not wanting to get attention with clothes and all the things young girls want. Because attention was unsafe. Attention meant abuse. Erika is now a healing coach who is helping women who have been through trauma to heal and she has so much to share with us.
You can find Erika on www.instagram.com/emotional.freedom/ and her website https://www.thepersonaldeveloper.com/
If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected]. I would LOVE! to connect with you.
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42. How Does A Narcissistic Mother Behave?
Dear Little Me
08/30/21 • 46 min
What does a narcissistic mother do to a child?
Did you know that childhood trauma can start as early as in the womb? Imagine that a young woman of eighteen becomes a mother and because of the short traumatic life she has lived, she has no idea how to connect with her own emotions, let alone those of a tiny baby. Because she abandoned herself long ago, she is unable to be present for this child’s needs. Because her own body has been used and abused, she is unable to take out her breast to feed a crying, screaming child. And because she is highly traumatised she is unable to provide a space in her womb that is free of trauma. This is Dr Melanie Salmon’s story. Please come and listen to what she has to say. It's the story of growing up with a mother who has narcissistic personality disorder. Dr Melanie Salmon’s story meant that she has spent a lifetime recovering from the trauma of childhood. She spent many years in talk therapy and when she realised this was never going to fully get to the root of her issues, she developed her own healing modality where she is changing lives. If you are suffering from the effects of childhood trauma you need to hear this episode.
You can find Dr Melanie Salmon on her website https://qecliving.com/origins/ and her book There Has To Be Another Way is here https://amzn.to/3hHnWd7
If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected]. I would LOVE! to connect with you.
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11/15/21 • 36 min
Signs of an emotionally unavailable mother.
We heard Emma’s story earlier this year and at that time she was experiencing real revelations around her past trauma. Since then Emma has taken her healing to the next level and has experienced so much growth in these past few months. Emma speaks about how she never took her trauma seriously. She made light of things because ‘it wasn’t that bad’. She came from a good home after all. She had everything she needed. Who was she to complain? If you are on a healing journey, you need to hear what Emma is sharing. It’s extremely powerful. (Part one)
You can find Emma on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emmawarrenskies Please follow!
If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected]. I would LOVE! to connect with you.
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39. Is Perfectionism A Trauma Response?
Dear Little Me
08/02/21 • 58 min
What causes perfectionism?
As a young girl Lauren felt pressure to look pleasing to those around her. To look perfect. To fit in. And as she got more into her love of acting, the pressure only got worse. Constant analysis of looks, weight. Perhaps you should lose a few pounds? Your voice isn’t great. Picking away at the very core of her soul. This is a story of a beautiful passionate young girl who had a dream. To be successful. As an actor. But the unrelenting drive to be perfect took its toll. The anxiety, the panic to always be what everyone else wants you to be is, in the end, untenable. Life comes crashing down around your ears and as you try to take that one last chance at the dream, you realise that life is guiding you in a different direction. Lauren's story is compelling listening. There are so many twists and turns to this story as Lauren gets lost along the way. But every single word is truth. And a good reminder that sometimes trauma can show up in our pursuit of perfection.
You can find Lauren on instagram https://www.instagram.com/lauren.lipson.rozen/
If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected]. I would LOVE! to connect with you.
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01/18/21 • 54 min
Women in forced marriages.
How would you feel if at 12 years old your parents were talking to you about getting married to a complete stranger within the next few years? How would you feel if at 15 ? you began meeting prospective husbands who were 30 years old? How would you feel if by 19 there was so much pressure to be married you just had to choose someone because you felt there was no way out. This is Hana's story. Hana was born in the US to Middle Eastern parents and this is what they decided was best for her. Hana had no voice. Her opinions were not acknowledged. What she thought, wanted or needed were unimportant. And she jumped from this childhood into a marriage where she was also controlled and voiceless. Please join me in hearing Hana's story. You won't want to miss this one.
Hana is a Transformational and Life Purpose Coach. You can find Hana on instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_hana_effect/
Hana recommends The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer https://amzn.to/3b3s3e0. The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/3ihClsQ. I Thought It Was Just Me by Brene Brown. https://amzn.to/3ieBtoF
If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected]. I would LOVE! to connect with you.
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07/29/24 • 59 min
In this episode, we dive into Jen's harrowing journey of overcoming a lifetime of trauma. Growing up with a narcissistic step-father who was verbally, physically, and emotionally abusive, Jen faced unimaginable challenges from a young age. Desperately needing to escape this toxic environment, Jen joined the army at 17, only to find herself in many more unsafe situations in Iraq. Returning home deeply traumatized, Jen battled pain, health issues and addiction for nine long years. It wasn't until someone asked Jen about her childhood that she began to understand the abuse she had endured. This realization marked the beginning of Jen’s healing journey.
Jen's story is one of resilience, as she has learned to set boundaries, prioritize her needs, and create a new life after trauma. Tune in for a truly inspiring tale of healing and hope.
Key Takeaways
Recognizing Abuse: Understanding that what happened in childhood was abuse is a crucial step toward healing.
Its Not Your fault: Learning that you are not to blame for your childhood experiences.
Impacts of Trauma: Early trauma can have long-lasting effects on mental and physical health.
Effects of Medications: Medication and trauma turns into addiction
Healing Journey: The importance of validation and recognizing dysfunctional family dynamics in the healing process.
Setting Boundaries: Learning to put yourself first and set boundaries is essential for recovery.
Inspiration and Hope: Jen's story is a testament to the possibility of creating a new life after trauma.
Jen is a Narcissistic Abuse & Complex Trauma Specialist. You must take a look at Jen's course 'You're Not Crazy, You Were Raised By Narcissists' Masterclass HERE https://www.herhealingway.com/masterclass. You can also find Jen on Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/herhealingway
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Tags and Categories
Tags: Trauma, Healing, Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, Emotional Healing, Boundaries, Resilience, Personal Growth
Categories: Personal Stories, Mental Health, Trauma Recovery, Abuse Survivor Stories, Self-Improvement, Inspirational Stories
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How many episodes does Dear Little Me have?
Dear Little Me currently has 312 episodes available.
What topics does Dear Little Me cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Self Improvement, Healing, Society & Culture, Ptsd, Anxiety, Personal Journals, Mental Health, Depression, Self Help, Podcasts, Childhood Trauma, Trauma and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Dear Little Me?
The episode title '1. How Do Our Teens Become So Lonely & Disconnected?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dear Little Me?
The average episode length on Dear Little Me is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dear Little Me released?
Episodes of Dear Little Me are typically released every 4 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Dear Little Me?
The first episode of Dear Little Me was released on Sep 29, 2020.
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