Discover why healing the Inner Child isn’t about controlling yourself harder — but becoming a calm, steady inner presence that creates real emotional safety over time.

This is part 3 of our powerful 4-part Inner Child series for 2026.

In this episode, David explains what reparenting truly means — not fixing yourself or endlessly self-soothing, but learning to become a stable, grounded adult presence within your own emotional system.

Discover why harsh self-talk and pressure reinforce insecurity, how our practical tips and guidance can help you create inner safety, and the small daily acts that quietly build trust, calm, and emotional resilience over time.

Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/FY0EMmLfiDw?si=vTqAAqPGWAcsgHFx

Watch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/HhxyED-VSik?si=JkAIyg2kcWdRklh1

Coming in part 4: When Inner Child Work Is Complete: How Healing Turns Into Freedom

With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).

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