Eric Pereira reveals why most people run from making peace with their wounded inner child.
This episode is part of a twelve-class miniseries titled 'Decisions that Transform,' hosted by Eric Pereira. He introduces the theme of making peace with the inner child, emphasizing its difficulty and transformative potential. Pereira explains that everyone has an inner child shaped by early programming from family dynamics, such as abandonment or conflict, which becomes validated through experiences like conversations with cousins or media consumption. He describes how this child can take control in adulthood, leading to behaviors like running from responsibilities, overspending, or procrastination. The host contrasts child-like actions, such as avoidance and victimhood, with adult responses, including accountability and strategic planning. Pereira shares personal stories, like managing finances tightly to pay back debts from a business failure and resolving conflicts with his wife Sheila. He discusses therapeutic options, favoring hypnosis for its speed, and mentions his mentoring program. The episode concludes with an interactive prompt for listeners to assess the percentage of child versus adult control in their lives, encouraging engagement and reflection.
