Beneath the layers of who we’ve become lies the child we once were, curious, creative, and deeply feeling. But sometimes, that inner child carries wounds that still shape how we think, react, and love today.

In this episode of Compassionate Serenity, we’re exploring the transformative power of inner child work. Understanding how early experiences influence our adult patterns, and how reconnecting with that younger self can bring profound emotional healing.

We’ll talk about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the threat brain, and how creative expression can help us move from survival to self-acceptance. And through the lens of Carl Rogers’ six core conditions, we’ll explore how therapy and compassion can nurture our most vulnerable parts and remind us it’s okay to be flawsome!

So, if you’ve ever felt like the child within you still needs to be seen, soothed, or celebrated this conversation is for you. Stay with us as we journey inward, reconnect, and rediscover the wholeness that’s always been there.

In this episode of Compassionate Serenity, we dive deep into the complex and often hidden world of shame, where it comes from, why it takes hold, and how it impacts our sense of self. Together, we unpack the roots of shame, explore how it can trap us in a destructive spiral, and share compassionate, practical strategies to reframe it into an opportunity for growth and self-acceptance.

Whether you’ve experienced shame in relationships, work, or your own inner dialogue, this conversation offers insight, validation, and tools to help you navigate it with kindness and clarity. Join us as we explore: The difference between shame and guilt

How early experiences shape our shame responses Practical ways to disrupt the shame spiral Reframing shame as a guide toward healing If you’ve ever felt weighed down by shame, this episode will help you see it through a more compassionate lens. and take your first steps toward freedom.

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Episode 4 – Coping with Stress & Building Resilience: A CBT Approach In this episode of Compassionate Serenity, we dive deep into one of life’s most universal experiences 'stress' and explore how we can not only manage it, but grow through it.

Using real-life situations and practical examples, we unpack the CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) model step by step:

Trigger / Situation Thoughts Feelings / Emotions Behaviours Physical Sensations

We share gentle yet effective tools to identify your stress triggers, reframe negative thinking patterns, and start building everyday resilience. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by work, personal challenges, or emotional fatigue, this episode offers both comfort and actionable support.

This is your reminder: stress doesn't have to break you, it can be the catalyst for calm, clarity, and change.