The Delicious Challenge of Being Human continues with Episode #30 - Part 2: Understanding Your Adaptive Child
Hello, Fellow Travelers,
I’m thrilled to announce the latest episode of The Delicious Challenge of Being Human! In this powerful Part 2 of my three-part series, we dive deep into the Adaptive Child—that protective part of us that learned to adapt in order to survive childhood trauma.
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, Why do I always react this way? or Why do I keep repeating the same patterns?—this episode is for you.
The Adaptive Child is the part of us that holds on to survival strategies, often keeping us stuck in old protective mechanisms rather than allowing us to grow into our Functional Adult.
In this episode, we explore:
The role of the Adaptive Child in our emotional survival
How it shapes our responses through trauma-based Boundaries and Strategies
Why it resists change and clings to certainty
How recognizing its presence can be the first step toward healing
I’ll also guide you through Inquiry Questions and to help you reflect on how your Adaptive Child operates in your life, and The Releasing Process so you can begin shifting towards a more empowered, Functional Adult self.
This is an episode that may require multiple listens—it’s packed with insights and tools to support your growth. Take your time, pause when needed, and don’t forget that a transcript is available for deeper reflection.
Next time, we’ll conclude this series with a deep dive into the Functional Adult—the part of you that can lead with wisdom and resilience.
Until then, take a breath, reflect, and keep Releasing!
You’ve got this!
With love and respect for each and every one of you for all the ways you are meeting all of life’s challenges with grace and integrity.
Voge Smith
Host of The Delicious Challenge of Being Human
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