Healing the Hustle: Finding Peace Through Inner Child Work- Ep 56
Release Date: 10/23/2025
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The Higher Alignment Podcast
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info_outlineEpisode Highlights: finding inner peace, inner child work, hustle culture, setting boundaries, healing, self-love, mental health, personal growth, nervous system, emotional healing, mindfulness, relationships, self-care
Summary:
Ever wonder why it’s so hard to stay calm, even when life looks good on paper?
In this episode, Minh-Thu Lam opens up about how healing from a breakup led her down an unexpected path—one that revealed just how much her “inner child” was still running the show.
She breaks down what inner child work really means (beyond the buzzword) and how it impacts your stress, your relationships, and your ability to actually feel at peace. You’ll hear how your nervous system holds onto old stories from childhood—and what it takes to finally rewrite them.
Minh-Thu also shares practical ways to reconnect with your inner child so you can stop overfunctioning, start feeling safe in your body again, and build the kind of self-trust that creates lasting inner peace
Takeaways:
Inner child work is pivotal in managing stress and healing.
Nurturing your inner child can improve relationships.
Your nervous system holds imprints from childhood experiences.
Adult responses can be influenced by childhood triggers.
Self-love is essential for personal growth and healing.
Building a relationship with your inner child is crucial.
Listening to your inner child's needs can transform your life.
Prioritizing self-care leads to better mental health.
You can rewire your responses through inner child work.
Healing the inner child fosters self-trust and confidence.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Inner Child Work
03:10 The Importance of Inner Child Healing
05:57 Personal Journey: Healing Through Breakup
08:47 Understanding the Nervous System and Inner Child
12:08 Reactions and Triggers: The Role of Childhood Imprints
14:55 Nurturing the Inner Child: Practical Steps
17:48 Building a Relationship with Your Inner Child
21:11 The Impact of Self-Nurturing on Relationships
24:05 Conclusion: Embracing Your Inner Child
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Links mentioned in this episode:
To Learn more about the Higher Alignment Program or to book your complimentary connection call go to http://higheralignmentconsulting.com/program/
The REAL Reason You’re Burnt Out (video)- https://higheralignmentconsulting.com/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out/
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