How Childhood Emotional Neglect Affects Self-Love as Adults | Belle Episode 4

This episode of In Therapy explores Belle's childhood and the lack of emotional support that shaped her struggles with self-criticism and anxiety. We discuss how unmet emotional needs in childhood lead to unresolved wounds that affect self-love, relationships, and mental health as adults. Learn how early experiences shape your worldview and discover ways to heal and meet your emotional needs. 00:00 – Episode teaser 00:56 – Intro from Alex 02:42 – The impact of childhood emotional neglect 07:32 – It's not your fault 14:08 – Lesson from Alex 15:07 – What Belle feels in her body 20:04 – The stories we tell ourselves about feeling emotion 28:46 – Belle's post-session reflections 30:19 – Wrap up from Alex 31:21 – Next time... Subscribe and click the 🔔 to make sure you never miss a video! Disclaimer: The information contained on this channel, including suggestions, ideas, techniques, and other materials, is provided only as general information, educational in nature, and is not intended as a substitute for a consultation, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We encourage you to consult the appropriate healthcare professional before relying on any such information. Follow Alex for more: Website: www.alexhoward.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexhowardtherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/alexhowardtherapy/ TikTok:   / alexhowardtherapy   Content is produced by Oliver Halls (Instagram: @oliver.halls) and Jeremiah Fernandes (Instagram: @jeremiah.fernandes).