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Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery

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Barb doesn't speak for or endorse any particular 12 step program of recovery. Though she's a huge fan of 12 step recovery, and a member of two 12 step fellowships, she cannot speak for them. If you're ready for real talk and practical tools for transformation, tune in! To learn more about Barb, go to https://higherpowercc.com/

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Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery

How to Backfill the Love You Didn't Get as a Child | Episode 316

May 26, 2025 • Barb Nangle • Episode 316

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Recovery showed me that I abused and neglected myself physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. I stayed in relationships and workplaces that were toxic, and I put up with abuse from bosses, colleagues, sweethearts, and others. This was all because I had this internalized belief from my family that you just put up with things like that. It wasn’t until I was reading the ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) Big Red Book and read about backfilling the love you didn’t get as a child that I realized I could make a change. This week’s episode 316 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to backfill the love you didn’t get as a child!

In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing how recovery has taught me to backfill the love I was missing from my childhood and how you, too, can rewrite your emotional narratives, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate deep self-love.

Your childhood doesn't define your future. By committing to inner healing, you can break generational cycles and create the emotional support you always needed.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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*Learn to keep the focus on yourself and still be kind and helpful

*Come closer to realizing your authentic identity

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