Dec. 11, 2025

Stop Avoiding Your Inner Child | ES233 - Part 1

Stop Avoiding Your Inner Child | ES233 - Part 1

Most of us carry a wounded inner child that still shows up in our daily lives when we feel small, seek approval, or try too hard to fit in. But connecting with your inner child isn't always straightforward. 

In this episode, I break down one of the four most common mistakes people make when doing inner child work: 

  • Avoiding the inner child

More importantly, I'll show you what to do instead, how to build a compassionate relationship with your inner child that actually leads to healing. 

If you've been struggling with anxiety, overreacting to small things, or feeling stuck in old patterns, this series will give you a practical framework for understanding and working with the part of you that's still hurting. 

Dr Friedemann's Takeaways:

  • Understanding the Inner Child (00:00)
  • The Role of the Inner Child in Emotional Healing (03:17)
  • Common Mistakes in Addressing the Inner Child (07:07)
  • The Consequences of Ignoring the Inner Child (11:29)
  • Strategies for Connecting with the Inner Child (14:33)

🎧 Come back each week to learn how to stop making these mistakes and start healing from the inside out. 


Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning author of The Fear + Anxiety Solution. Dr. Schaub has helped thousands of people with his Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment program to overcome their fear and anxiety by addressing the deeper, subconscious root causes of these emotional challenges.

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