139. Sarah #44: The New Badge of Honor

We're back! Doug is joined by Kenzie on the breakdown and they pick up right where Sarah left off in her therapy sessions. Sarah has been listening to podcasts featuring other people's experiences in ...

4 Jan 20241h 9min

We discuss the issue of "control" after it came up in our small talk about parties, drugs, and past behavior. Sarah sees clearly how the abuse she suffered in the cult as a child triggers her so profo...

1 Juni 202346min

Sarah was super busy at work, had drama with her ex, and then got Covid! In session, she expresses that it's hard for her to say no to anyone, especially her children. Doug helps her stay with the emo...

25 Maj 202345min

Drew is feeling "confident alone" rather than "scared alone." He describes it like being the driver of the car of his own life and holding the steering wheel himself. He is less co-dependent and not f...

11 Maj 202334min

Sarah has sense memories in the present that trigger some traumatic experiences from her upbringing in a cult. She depersonalized her trauma in the cult as a defense mechanism, but she is now able to ...

4 Maj 202340min

Drew went back home to his parent's house to re-ground himself. He's been able to practice how to be present with his parents and not take on the full responsibility for their well-being. Although Dre...

30 Mars 202342min

Sarah is learning not to take ownership of someone else's feelings. She is still owning her part in triggering someone, but she is starting to allow others to be not ok without having to fix it. Sarah...

16 Mars 202343min

Doug provides the space to let Drew complain about his job and his boss – something many of us can relate to feeling! Outside of work, Drew is feeling like a grown-up as he individuates from his paren...

9 Mars 202330min