Anna Runkle is a trauma-survivor turned coach and educator, best known under the moniker The Crappy Childhood Fairy.&nbsp;
Her work focuses on helping adults who grew up with childhood trauma — particularly what she calls Childhood PTSD (or complex PTSD stemming from early life stress) — to understand their symptoms, regulate their nervous systems, and build more fulfilling lives.
Anna’s work has attracted a large following, her great YouTube channel in particular has just under 1 million followers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
She hosts a podcast, The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle, available on Spotify and other platforms.
She has authored books such as Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviours That Keep You Stuck.
Her new book <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790584/connectability-by-anna-runkle/">CONNECTABILITY: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, And Feel (At Last) Like You Below</a> from Hay House is available now.&nbsp;
Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform)
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> Introduction to Trauma and Healing
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> Understanding Complex PTSD
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> The Role of Positive Action in Healing
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> Differentiating Between Abuse and Neglect
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> The Impact of Early Trauma on Adult Relationships
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> Emotional Flashbacks and Their Effects
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> Techniques for Managing Dysregulation
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> The Importance of Self-Awareness in Healing
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> The Therapeutic Power of Writing
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> Transformative Techniques for Healing
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> Navigating Emotional Dysregulation
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> The Process of Letting Go
<a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a> Overcoming the Fear of Judgment
(Website)
<a href="https://crappychildhoodfairy.com">https://crappychildhoodfairy.com</a>
(Facebook)
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/CrappyChildhoodFairy/">www.facebook.com/CrappyChildhoodFairy/</a>
(Youtube)
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@crappychildhoodfairy">www.youtube.com/@crappychildhoodfairy</a>
(Instagram)
<a href="http://www.instagram.com/crappychildhoodfairy/">www.instagram.com/crappychildhoodfairy/</a>
(twitter)
<a href="https://x.com/cchildhoodfairy">CrappyChildhoodFairy (@CChildhoodFairy) / X</a>

Crappy Childhood Fairy Anna Runkle on The Hidden Effects of Neglect in Childhood, Navigating Relationships After Trauma and The Journey to Emotional Regulation!

Crappy Childhood Fairy Anna Runkle on The Hidden Effects of Neglect in Childhood, Navigating Relationships After Trauma and The Journey to Emotional Regulation!

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