Reclaiming Your Inner Child with Patience Asher 4f13g

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on childhood trauma, abuse, and difficult family dynamics. Please take care when listening. In this heartfelt episode of This Is By Design, we’re peeling back the layers to talk about something many of us carry but rarely speak about: the wounds of our inner child. us for an honest, vulnerable conversation where we explore how childhood experiences—whether of neglect, unmet needs, or unspoken pressures—shape who we are today.Our guest Patience Asher shares deeply personal stories about growing up in Nigeria, the silent traumas that often go unrecognised, and the subtle ways we might still be carrying those burdens into adulthood. Together, we reflect on the struggles of breaking cycles, the myth of false strength, and the importance of acknowledging and healing our past.This isn’t just about trauma—it’s about hope. We discuss tools for healing, like the power of pause, safe spaces, therapy, and even the simple acts of self-care and play that help us reconnect with the parts of ourselves we’ve long ignored.If you’ve ever felt weighed down by expectations or caught in a cycle of pleasing others, this episode is a gentle reminder that healing is possible, and it starts with awareness and comion.Tune in and take a step towards rediscovering and nurturing your inner child.This episode is sponsored by Dear Ketandu Find out more about Patience's work here 5u13i