Ep. 507 Feel Disconnected? The Most Overlooked Symptom of Childhood Trauma & How to Heal It with Anna Runkle | Trauma & mental Health

episode

Previously titled “Ep. 507 Feel Disconnected? The Most Overlooked Symptom of Childhood Trauma & How to Heal It with Anna Runkle” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 3, 2026

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ not yet transcribed

▲ 0

Transcript

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet Upvotes decide what gets transcribed next — 0 so far. Sign in to upvote

More from Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Ep. 531 Your Heart’s Not Just Skipping Beats – The Shocking Truth About Palpitations in Women | Women's Cardiovascular Health with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj 1h 3m · 20 Dec 2025

All episodes from Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ →

Report any issue

Source

Recorded08 Oct 2025

Publisherfeeds.megaphone.fm

Handlerec:5885642

Show notes

I am thrilled to connect with Anna Runkle today. Anna is known to more than a million subscribers across many platforms as the Crappy Childhood Fairy. For the last 30 years, she has shown people how to heal the symptoms of childhood trauma to live happier, freer, and more fulfilling lives. In her work, Anna almost always noticed a haunting sense of disconnection from others as an adult symptom of childhood trauma. Today, she shares her story, and we dive into complex PTSD and shame, exploring the adverse childhood event study, dysregulation, and how neglect affects the brain and impacts emotional regulation, memory, and learning. We discuss disconnection as a trauma response, obstacles to isolation, and finding your voice in complex PTSD and menopause. Anna also shares her daily practice and explains how writing helps to regulate the nervous system. You will love this invaluable conversation with Anna, also known as The Crappy Childhood Fairy, who is a fantastic resource for thousands, if not millions. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How Crappy Childhood Fairy originated The differences between Complex PTSD and PTSD What does dysregulation look like? Unseen aspects of emotional dysregulation affect daily life Ways that childhood traumas can impact the brain How early trauma often leads to a chronic sense of disconnection Ways those with CPTSD can learn to cope with the stress of dealing with others and start connecting Anna shares her daily practice technique for emotional regulation Why the transition to menopause can be particularly hard for trauma survivors The importance of addressing trauma in healthcare and the need for better education and support for trauma survivors Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Anna Runkle On YouTube Anna’s book, Re-Regulated, is available on most online bookstores Pre-order Anna’s new book, Connectability, and insert your receipt number to gain access to exclusive free bonuses.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.