The Art Of Playful Parenting Podcast Ep. 61: Healing the Inner Child: Perfectionism, Parenting, & Trauma Recovery with Elyssa Smith

In this powerful episode, Jill chats with trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith to explore the layered and often messy intersection of perfectionism, trauma recovery, and parenting. Elyssa shares her own courageous journey overcoming multiple forms of trauma. Together, they unpack how perfectionism and people-pleasing patterns can stem from early wounds, shaping how we show up as parents and partners. We dive into topics like healthy attachment, emotional regulation, and how reconnecting with our inner child can help us not only heal ourselves but also show up more consciously for our children. Listen to the full conversation here:

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