On this episode of Genoa's Arcs, we turn inward and meet the part of us that never stopped feeling—the inner child. Far from a trendy pop-psych term, the inner child holds the emotional memory of our earliest experiences, including the pain, longing, and wonder of innocence.

Genoa explores what it really means to reconnect with this part of ourselves and why doing so is essential for reclaiming joy, safety, and play after trauma.

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This episode contains reflections on trauma, healing, and emotional recovery.

It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice.

Please trust yourself and seek support as needed from a licensed mental health or healthcare provider.

The views expressed are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect those of any guests, sponsors, or platform providers.

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On this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the “inner child” actually is (and isn’t)

• Why inner child work isn’t a phase—it’s foundational healing

• Simple, grounded ways to begin reconnecting

• Why this work isn’t about fixing, but about being present

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, host Genoa Kay zooms out to explore the broader context of innocence—how it’s been misunderstood, undervalued, and even discarded throughout history. From the normalization of childhood trauma to the late emergence of legal protections, we trace how the world has (and hasn’t) evolved in its treatment of innocence.

This episode reminds us that reclaiming innocence as adults—especially when it was never protected in childhood—is a radical act of emotional recovery. It’s not about going back to who you were before the pain. It’s about choosing softness in a world that demands hardness. And that choice is revolutionary.

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Episode Disclaimer

This episode contains reflections on trauma, healing, and emotional recovery.

It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice.

Please trust yourself and seek support as needed from a licensed mental health or healthcare provider.

The views expressed are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect those of any guests, sponsors, or platform providers.

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On this episode, you’ll hear:

• A historical look at how childhood and innocence were once seen

• How systems have failed to protect the vulnerable

• Why reclaiming innocence is not naive, but powerful

• A loving reminder: You are not what happened to you

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In this deeply personal opening to The Six Arcs: A Spiral Journey Into Trauma Recovery, Genoa Kay invites listeners into the first arc where it all begins: Reclaiming Innocence.

She explores what it means to reclaim innocence, not by ignoring what happened, but by telling the truth about it. At the very least, to yourself. Throughout this first arc, Genoa shares parts of her own story, the experiences that shaped her, and how reclaiming innocence has become a pivotal part of her healing journey.

This episode lays the foundation for the rest of the series, offering a gentle yet powerful message of hope: that even in the aftermath of pain, we can still reconnect with the parts of ourselves we thought were gone forever.

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Episode Disclaimer

This episode contains reflections on trauma, healing, and emotional recovery.

It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice.

Please trust yourself and seek support as needed from a licensed mental health or healthcare provider.

The views expressed are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect those of any guests, sponsors, or platform providers.

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What You’ll Hear on This Episode:

• Why innocence is not naivety or denial—but a return to the core truth of who we are, as defined by us.

• Reflections on trauma, victimhood, and reclaiming identity.

• The quiet power of beginning again.

• An invitation to walk the road of recovery at your own pace.

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