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If You Flinch From Affection, This Childhood Wound Might Be Why | Patrick Teahan

Aug 10, 2026 · 6m

Summary

This episode explores healing childhood trauma by reconnecting with the inner child through tactile methods like dialoguing and revisiting childhood memories. The host discusses how resisting this connection can lead to bitterness and an inability to experience tenderness. Listeners are encouraged to engage with their younger selves to foster self-compassion and emotional growth. The segment concludes with a call to action to subscribe to The School of Greatness for more content.

Topics discussed

Intro and question on healing inner child trauma Dialoguing technique and tactile therapy tools Varied client responses to inner child work Consequences of blocking tenderness and connection Signs of disconnection and sarcasm as defense Promotion for Make Money Easy book Outro, subscriptions, and newsletter sign-up
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