In this raw, unedited conversation, Stephen Young shares what it was like growing up around conflict, carrying emotional wounds in silence, and learning how to survive without ever being shown how to heal. We explore how childhood trauma doesn’t disappear with time — it quietly shapes your identity, emotional reactions, self-worth, and relationships, often running your life beneath the surface without your awareness. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in repeating patterns, struggles ...

Awaken with Oliver Podcast

Oliver George Cartledge

#397 How childhood trauma silently shapes your life — and how to heal it | Dr Stephen Young

JAN 20, 202639 MIN
Awaken with Oliver Podcast

#397 How childhood trauma silently shapes your life — and how to heal it | Dr Stephen Young

JAN 20, 202639 MIN

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In this raw, unedited conversation, Stephen Young shares what it was like growing up around conflict, carrying emotional wounds in silence, and learning how to survive without ever being shown how to heal.We explore how childhood trauma doesn’t disappear with time — it quietly shapes your identity, emotional reactions, self-worth, and relationships, often running your life beneath the surface without your awareness.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in repeating patterns, struggles with emotional triggers they can’t explain, or senses that unresolved childhood experiences are still influencing their present.🔥 In this episode, we explore:How childhood trauma silently shapes adult behaviourWhy unresolved emotional wounds repeat in relationshipsHow to recognise triggers and unconscious emotional patternsPractical tools for healing the inner childTransforming pain into clarity, strength, and emotional freedomBreaking generational cycles and building healthier relationshipsIf you’re ready to face your past honestly and reclaim emotional stability, self-trust, and inner freedom — this episode is for you.Watch the episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/yeskingoliverConnect & explore more:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliverFREE course — Take Control: http://www.talkwitholiver.comFor healers, lightworkers & conscious travellers:Exchange healing services, connect with aligned people, plan journeys across Asia, list retreats, discover festivals, and share your work at👉 https://findmytribe.org🔔 Turn on notifications for new episodes every week💬 Comment below: What pattern are you starting to recognise in your own life?⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Stephen’s childhood & early emotional struggles03:25 – Growing up around conflict and long-term impact06:50 – How early trauma shapes identity & behaviour10:15 – Becoming aware of emotional wounds in adulthood13:40 – Suppressed emotions & destructive patterns17:05 – Understanding triggers & emotional reactions20:15 – Healing the inner child & reclaiming self-worth24:10 – Breaking generational cycles28:30 – Building emotional awareness & resilience32:55 – Lessons from Stephen’s personal transformation37:20 – Final reflections for anyone on a healing journey👤 Guest BioDr Stephen Young has spent over 36 years studying the connection between mind, body, and spirit. He has founded five humanitarian businesses, treated more than 9,000 patients holistically, and leads spiritual missSend us a textAbout the Podcast This is a raw, unedited podcast exploring healing, self-awareness, emotional health, trauma recovery, consciousness, and personal growth. Conversations are unscripted and led by the moment, focusing on what it actually takes to live authentically in the modern world. Hosted by Oliver — who healed Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD at 21 through lifestyle changes, meditation, and nervous system regulation — the podcast explores real-world healing beyond theory, labels, or surface-level spirituality. Each episode dives into topics such as childhood trauma, emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, mental health, identity, nervous system healing, breaking generational patterns, and building emotional resilience through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical insight. This podcast is for anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding — without bypassing reality or pretending healing is simple.