EXPERT POV: Dissolving Emotional + Inner Child Trauma with Jen Peters
In this episode of Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My! hosts Behk and LAH are joined by the remarkable Jen Peters, author of Coming Home: The Path to Healing Your Inner Child. Jen opens up about her harrowing journey through trauma, resilience, and the healing process that has shaped her life and work today.
Jen’s memoir, Coming Home, takes us through her life story, including growing up with an alcoholic and abusive father, a traumatic gang rape in her teenage years, and the subsequent co-dependency and people-pleasing tendencies that played a major role in her toxic marriage. After escaping her abusive relationship, Jen began a deep healing journey, reconnecting with her inner child and eventually becoming a healer herself, helping others overcome their own trauma.
In this episode, we dive into:
Jen’s personal journey: The impact of an abusive childhood and the aftermath of trauma in adulthood.
Co-dependency and people-pleasing: How these tendencies often form in response to trauma and contribute to unhealthy relationships.
Healing the inner child: The importance of reconnecting with the parts of ourselves that were hurt and forgotten.
Resilience in the face of adversity: How Jen rebuilt her life after trauma and found strength through her healing process.
Thriving after trauma: How healing is possible and how individuals can move forward to live empowered, fulfilling lives.
Jen’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the possibility of healing, even after the most difficult circumstances. Whether you’re navigating your own trauma or helping others through their healing journey, this episode is full of wisdom, hope, and inspiration.
Thank you for tuning in. Jen’s incredible story shows that healing and thriving are possible no matter the trauma. Please don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast to hear more from our inspiring guests.
Heal with Jen Peters:
Jen's Book: COMING HOME THE PATH TO HEALING YOUR INNER CHILD
Jen's Socials: Instagram YouTube
Other Books Mentioned:
How to do the Work, Dr. Nicole LePera, 'The Holistic Psychologist'
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Content Warning: This episode discusses various forms toxic abuse; emotional and physical abuse, gaslighting, trauma, rape, narcissistic abuse, and any topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
We are not doctors or therapists; you should not take our opinions as medical advice.
