Transform Your Life by Nurturing Your Inner Child
EP. 24
In this powerful episode of the Mae B Mindful Podcast, Hannah Mae dives into the transformative work of healing the inner child. Learn how unresolved emotions and unmet needs impact your life, why reparenting yourself is essential for emotional freedom, and how to reconnect with your true self through compassion, consistency, and spiritual guidance. Tune in to discover practical steps and insights to start your healing journey today.
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Welcome back to the Mae B Mindful Podcast! I'm your host, Hannah May, and this week's episode is on the deep and powerfully impactful and transformative work of healing the inner child. Hello, this is the Mae B Mindful Podcast, and I am your host, Hannah May. I'm a mother of six, conscious birth instructor and educator, spiritual growth facilitator, and certified hypnotist. This podcast is about inspiring hope, expanding awareness, and raising consciousness to revolutionize how we live and experience our lives. You can expect thought-provoking episodes each week spanning a range of topics, drawing from both my own journey of transformation and healing and my work with others. I hope you find this podcast to be informative, refreshing, illuminating, and instrumental in your soul's evolution and growth. Let's jump right in.
I see a lot of conversation about this topic. In certain circles, there's very deep and proactive work, but sometimes it's a subject that's understood on a cerebral level yet isn't necessarily being internalized or integrated. Therefore, it often remains just a nice idea. I'm going to plead my case for why I think this is the most incredible gift anyone can give themselves. It is, hands down, the most profound gift I've ever given to myself, and I'll tell you why. I'll discuss what happens if we don't heal the inner child, what happens when we do, and why we often avoid this work. I get it—I really do—but it’s worth showing up for.
First of all, if we don't heal, we interpret life through a lens of pain. That’s not life; it's an interpretation of life—a lie. We all have our interpretations, filters, and protective mechanisms. But if we don't heal the child, the child can't grow up—they remain the child. If we don't heal the child, we don’t get to fully become the adult. The unmet need of the child will keep showing up. Even if we ignore them and try to lock them away in the basement of ourselves, eventually, that pain will overflow and flood our system. We might not interpret it as our inner child flooding our system, but that’s what’s happening. These wounded parts of us show up and form protective parts, but while those protective parts need to be acknowledged and validated, they are not our true self. If we don't heal, we can't show up authentically, live the life we’re here for, or be free.
When those parts flood our systems, they're coming from old energy. We essentially become that part frozen in time, not seeing reality as it is. It feels real because the energy is real, but it's not necessarily based on our current circumstances. The child misinterprets because they had a limited toolset. Many of us didn’t have the tools we needed because our parents, as humans, fell short. They did the best they could, but humans make mistakes. I’ve told my kids, “I love you. I don’t want to hurt you, but I know I will make mistakes. Please know it’s not because of you or because I want to.” They appreciated it; it was a heart moment.
The work of reparenting ourselves involves becoming our own parent and letting go of attachments to failed ideals our parents couldn’t meet. Accepting, letting go, and finding compassion for ourselves and our parents is essential. We must meet ourselves wherever we are. Healing the inner child is about reconnecting to our true self, which has been severed over time by woundings and fear. It takes courage to face those layers of wreckage, and I believe it’s impossible to do without spiritual assistance. The higher self, aligned with Creator energy, can guide us through this process when we surrender and accept help.
Talking about this isn’t enough. We must integrate and practice it. For example, writing a letter to our inner child, allowing space for them to respond, and holding space for their feelings is essential. When we feel seen, heard, and acknowledged, the unmet need dissolves. Consistency is key to building trust and reconnecting with ourselves. Self-abandonment occurs when we avoid unresolved emotions. While this energy feels overwhelming, it can’t hurt us. By showing up for ourselves consistently, we gain trust and begin the healing process.
I’ve practiced this with my children, holding space for their emotions without trying to fix them. When space is held, children process their emotions and feel better. The same is true for us. Feelings aren’t bad—they serve a purpose and need to be heard. The healing process involves allowing, not fixing. We are self-healing organisms, and our bodies know how to resolve emotions when given the space to do so.
To dissolve negative beliefs and shift hardwiring, we must work with the subconscious mind. Journaling and mindfulness tools are helpful but not transformative. Hypnosis and conversational hypnosis have been game-changers for me, dissolving decades-old issues in a single session. Spiritual practices like 12-step programs and support groups are also powerful tools for healing the inner child.
When we heal, we come into alignment and access our true energy. We’re no longer driven by harmful coping mechanisms or stuck in negative cycles. Healing allows us to reclaim our lives and step into our divine purpose. It’s a process, but small steps lead to sustainable transformation. Healing might feel uncomfortable, but incredible things happen when we show up for ourselves consistently.
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