Links talked about in the podcast:
BrinnLangdale.com

Summary

In this episode of the Reframing Life and Love podcast, hosts Tom and Vicki interview Brinn Langdale, a licensed psychotherapist and holistic coach. Brinn shares her personal journey of healing from trauma, including childhood abuse and the struggles she faced with mental health. The conversation explores the importance of self-work, understanding attachment styles, and the concept of parts work, which involves befriending the inner critic, soothing the inner child, and strengthening the adult self. Brinn emphasizes that healing is a lifelong journey, but it is possible and worth the effort. The episode concludes with encouragement for listeners to embrace their healing journeys and the importance of supportive relationships.

Takeaways

Healing is possible and living the life you want is within reach.
Self-work is essential for personal growth and healthy relationships.
Understanding attachment styles can improve relationship dynamics.
Parts work involves befriending the inner critic and soothing the inner child.
The adult self plays a crucial role in managing inner conflicts.
Victimhood is a phase, but it’s important to move forward.
Healing is a lifelong journey, not a destination.
Supportive relationships can motivate healing and growth.
Communication is key in relationships, especially during healing.
Life will always present challenges, but healing helps you handle them better.

Chapters

00:00 Biography of Brynn Langdale
02:21 Introduction to Brynn Langdale
09:57 Turning Points: Leadership Program and Self-Discovery
17:56 Understanding Attachment Styles
26:24 The Role of the Adult Self in Healing
31:33 Understanding Victimhood and Moving Forward
37:14 Shifting Perspectives in Relationships
43:08 Tools for the Healing Journey
47:10 Introduction to Reframing Life and Love
47:14 Actionable Insights for Enhancing Relationships

Keywords

healing, trauma, relationships, inner child, mental health, psychotherapy, self-work, attachment styles, personal growth, emotional wellness