138. Drew #102: I Don't Want to Become My Mom

Sarah links her current feeling of powerlessness with her past experiences of powerlessness in the cult and in her previous marriage. Doug helps Sarah go to an emotional place and process from there, ...

13 Okt 202253min

***Trigger warning*** This episode contains potentially triggering and sensitive topics including suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please call 988 in the United States. The 988 Suicide...

29 Sep 20221h 11min

An incident with her daughter sparks Sarah's feelings of anger and powerlessness. Doug helps her draw the link to her emotional experience in the cult. Sarah is able to stay with her emotions rather t...

22 Sep 202253min

Doug helps Drew use a metaphoric pie chart to understand where his energy goes and where his stress comes from in his life right now.  Doug Friedman Meredith Levy YMB Webpage Join Us on Social Media: ...

15 Sep 202255min

Sarah tells the story of her life as a teenager after escaping the cult she grew up in as a child. Doug helps her see where some patterns started with her only focusing right in front of her, staying ...

8 Sep 202259min

From the vantage point of his new job and a regular paycheck, Drew looks back objectively with appreciation at some of the things he was doing for work the past 18 months. He gets support from his gir...

11 Juli 202244min

Drew got a new job and feels like he's taking a couple steps back mentally but he's taking ten steps forward emotionally. Although he's overqualified for this job, he has the perspective of feeling a...

12 Maj 202248min

Drew is allowing himself to slow down and experience all of the emotions coming up right now rather than just "getting through it" or numbing away from it. He acknowledges that his roots at the bottom...

5 Maj 202254min