In this 4th episode of the Inner Child Healing series, we explore a mistake that often comes from good intentions but can quietly deepen anxiety and disconnection: trying to make the inner child “shut up.”

Many people recognize their inner child is scared or anxious and immediately jump into management mode. They meditate, breathe, journal, affirm, walk, anything to make the feelings stop. But while these tools can be helpful, using them solely to quiet the inner child misses something essential.

An anxious inner child doesn’t need to be silenced.

It needs to be heard, understood, and reassured.

In this episode, we explore why treating the inner child like a problem to manage, or a nuisance to calm down, creates a conditional relationship. When the goal becomes “be quiet so I can function,” the child’s deeper needs are left unaddressed, and anxiety continues to resurface.

Healing the inner child isn’t about control.

It’s about relationship.

Dr Friedemann's Takeaways:

1. Understanding the Inner Child's Anxiety (00:01 )
2. Teaching the Inner Child to Focus on Positivity (01:57 )
3. Building a Relationship with the Inner Child (03:04 )
4. Benefits of Befriending the Inner Child (04:45 )

Check Out The Series Here:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/5jhffe_smeU

Part 2: https://youtu.be/ANfhlCLCP98

Part 3: https://youtu.be/UYtj1nPhYss

Meditation: https://youtu.be/iEVfsl2G68Q

Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning author of The Fear + Anxiety Solution. Dr. Schaub has helped thousands of people with his Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment program to overcome their fear and anxiety by addressing the deeper, subconscious root causes of these emotional challenges.

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