wounded child
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, wounded child has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Mel Robbins (Jan 2026). Real distinguishes the wounded child (flooded vulnerability/helplessness) from the adaptive child (defensive strategy), explaining how couples escalate from hurt into…
Real distinguishes the wounded child (flooded vulnerability/helplessness) from the adaptive child (defensive strategy), explaining how couples escalate from hurt into attack/withdrawal.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Mel Robbins |
| Field | trauma psychology; inner-child frameworks; couples therapy |
Who talks about wounded child on podcasts?
Mel Robbins brought up wounded child; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Mel Robbins.
- Married, Dating, or Single: The Best Relationship Advice You Will Ever Receive on Mel Robbins (Jan 2026) — Mel Robbins
What is wounded child mentioned alongside?
wounded child is most often mentioned alongside Always Hungry, Carol Gilligan and Mel Robbins.
Mentioned together: Always Hungry, Carol Gilligan, Mel Robbins, Terry Reel, relationship technology, healthy self-esteem, individual empowerment, relational empowerment, Gregory Bas, Margaret Maid