#397 How childhood trauma silently shapes your life — and how to heal it | Dr Stephen Young
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 behaviour Why unresolved emotional wounds repeat in relationships How to recognise triggers and unconscious emotional patterns Practical tools for healing the inner child Transforming pain into clarity, strength, and emotional freedom Breaking generational cycles and building healthier relationships If 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/yeskingoliver Connect & explore more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliver FREE course — Take Control : http://www.talkwitholiver.com For 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? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Stephen’s childhood & early emotional struggles 03:25 – Growing up around conflict and long-term impact 06:50 – How early trauma shapes identity & behaviour 10:15 – Becoming aware of emotional wounds in adulthood 13:40 – Suppressed emotions & destructive patterns 17:05 – Understanding triggers & emotional reactions 20:15 – Healing the inner child & reclaiming self-worth 24:10 – Breaking generational cycles 28:30 – Building emotional awareness & resilience 32:55 – Lessons from Stephen’s personal transformation 37:20 – Final reflections for anyone on a healing journey 👤 Guest Bio Dr 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 h Send us Fan Mail Support the show Raw, unedited conversations exploring healing, self-awareness, trauma, and personal growth. Hosted by Oliver, who overcame Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD through lifestyle changes and nervous system regulation, this podcast focuses on real, practical healing — not theory. Each episode covers topics like emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, identity, and building resilience through honest, lived experience. For anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/yeskingoliver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliver Download my FREE PDF — Take Control: http://www.talkwitholiver.com Community for healers, lightworkers & conscious travellers: Connect, exchange services, plan journeys, list retreats, discover festivals, and share your work: https://www.findmytribe.org