Anna Runkle is a trauma-survivor turned coach and educator, best known under the moniker The Crappy Childhood Fairy.

Her work focuses on helping adults who grew up with childhood trauma — particularly what she calls Childhood PTSD (or complex PTSD stemming from early life stress) — to understand their symptoms, regulate their nervous systems, and build more fulfilling lives.

Anna's work has attracted a large following, her great YouTube channel in particular has just under 1 million followers.

She hosts a podcast, The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle, available on Spotify and other platforms.

She has authored books such as Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviours That Keep You Stuck.

Her new book CONNECTABILITY: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, And Feel (At Last) Like You Below from Hay House is available now.

Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform)

03:11 Introduction to Trauma and Healing

06:00 Understanding Complex PTSD

09:11 The Role of Positive Action in Healing

12:19 Differentiating Between Abuse and Neglect

15:05 The Impact of Early Trauma on Adult Relationships

18:20 Emotional Flashbacks and Their Effects

21:08 Techniques for Managing Dysregulation

23:56 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Healing

33:04 The Therapeutic Power of Writing

35:25 Transformative Techniques for Healing

38:44 Navigating Emotional Dysregulation

42:20 The Process of Letting Go

49:19 Overcoming the Fear of Judgment

(Website)

https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/

(Facebook)

www.facebook.com/CrappyChildhoodFairy/

(Youtube)

www.youtube.com/@crappychildhoodfairy

(Instagram)

www.instagram.com/crappychildhoodfairy/

(twitter)

CrappyChildhoodFairy (@CChildhoodFairy) / X

A 'press record and talk' solo podcast on the optimisation trap, choosing your suffering, finding balance and the importance of controlling the controllable.

Enjoy.

Timestamps may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your device.

02:06 The Optimization Trap: A Personal Journey

16:14 Choosing Your Suffering: Mental Health and Resilience

20:22 The Importance of Connection and Community

25:03 Navigating Difficult Times: The Power of Perspective

26:02 Vulnerability: A Strength, Not a Weakness

27:55 Rewriting Your Narrative: Tough Love vs. Self-Compassion

29:22 Risk Assessment: Managing Pain and Challenges

32:40 Recalibrating Life: Lessons from Failure

36:35 The Importance of Control: What Can We Manage?

37:41 Minimum Effective Dose: Balancing Priorities

38:14 Finding Balance: Juggling Life's Priorities

41:38 Self-Compassion: The Underrated Muscle

44:02 Projection: Understanding Others' Negativity

46:41 Creating Freedom: Breaking Self-Imposed Prisons

David Kessler 487 podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hSf2Cpxfcsjl0PKZYwb9I?si=rS-tBjgnTuieji9m9Tu02A

Johann Hari episode 281: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/281-johann-hari-on-lost-connections-and-uncovering-the-real-causes-of-depression-and-anxiety-and-the-unexpected-solutions

Megan Shtab lost 165lbs and now works as a transformation coach helping women lose 50-100lbs!

Her lightbulb moment happened at Disney World in 2018.

Even at one of the most size-inclusive places on earth, she struggled.

She had trouble getting in and out of rides, the lap bars didn't fit well, she needed constant walking breaks, and at one point, she took my shoes off in the middle of Epcot because her feet were so swollen.

She felt embarrassed and defeated. But she also knew something had to change.

Timestamps for today's podcast (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your platform)

02:17 Megan's Transformation Journey Begins
10:23 The Role of Bariatric Surgery in Weight Loss
17:05 Empowering Others Through Coaching
22:26 Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mentality
27:09 Building a Supportive Community
29:20 The Impact of Personal Growth on Relationships
32:26 Lessons from 2018: What I Wish I Knew
36:31 Excuses vs. Accountability: A Personal Journey
39:13 The Role of Self-Love in Transformation
44:40 Anchor Habits: Building a Sustainable Lifestyle
49:46 Empowerment Through Choice: A Defining Moment

Apply for business mentorship:

https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching

(Website)

https://www.megansmissioncoaching.com/

(Facebook)

www.facebook.com/people/Megans-Mission-Coaching/61551232358528/

(Instagram)

www.instagram.com/megans.mission

(Tiktok)

www.tiktok.com/@megansmission?_t=ZT-8x5fKYv3WWs&_r=1

Here is a quick clip from this week's podcast.

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Lisa is an online fitness coach.

She specialises in helping busy mums lose weight and keep it off.

I've been working with Lisa for the past six months in my business mentorship program and she is doing tremendous work with her clients. I'm very excited to share her journey and expertise with you on today's show.

Timestamps (may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform.

02:48 Introduction to Transformation

06:00 The Journey of Change

08:42 Mindset Shift: From Dieting to Lifestyle

11:41 Tools for Healthy Living

14:56 Modelling Healthy Habits for Kids

17:44 Balancing Life and Fitness

20:46 The Role of Accountability in Transformation

28:43 Meal Planning for Busy Lives

35:22 Overcoming Common Obstacles for Busy Moms

42:22 Finding Balance in Nutrition and Exercise

49:26 Mindset and Resilience on Low Energy Days

Sponsored by my business mentorship

https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching

Kellie fennel podcast

https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/467-kellie-fennell-on-simplifying-weight-loss-breaking-your-addiction-to-the-weighing-scale-and-avoiding-comparison-syndrome

(Website)

https://www.lisamaddockfitness.com/

(Facebook)

www.facebook.com/bodifyfitnesscoaching/

(Instagram)

www.instagram.com/lisa_maddock_bodify_fitness/

Lisa Maddock Podcast https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/lisa-maddock-fitness-lisa-maddock-63GZUyid5Fw/?srsltid=AfmBOopxAqjtDZX2p5u-R2w7j6lLNC_UAVHGPJcQBES6VzAaHnyC9SCB

Marrakesh Marathon fell through after months of training. So I ran 26.2 miles solo around Galway instead.

No crowds, no medal, no finish line - just laced up my shoes and ran.

This episode breaks down the training, nutrition, mental game, and lessons learned from running a marathon nobody watched.

Sometimes the hardest races are the ones you build yourself.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

00:00 Introduction to the Solo Marathon Challenge
02:50 Mindset Shifts: From Plan A to Plan B
06:05 Training Strategies for Marathon Success
08:52 Nutritional Approach: Fueling the Marathon
12:00 The Solo Marathon Experience: Challenges Faced
14:50 Lessons Learned from the Solo Marathon
18:04 The Importance of Active Recovery
20:56 Adjusting Training Protocols for Endurance
23:47 Final Thoughts: Embracing the Journey