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31. Drew #31: You Can't Spell Smother Without Mother Dec 10, 2020

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Cute cows, amaaaaazing smelling wreaths, and giant Christmas trees! The session begins with Drew's literal worst fear coming true - his mother relapsing. He and Doug talk about how he is coping and making big strides in taking care of himself first by practicing compassionate detachment. Doug tells a fantastic prom story, Drew drops a second exciting bomb about getting a new puppy, and they discuss Drew's openness when it comes to talking about his career at his brother's wedding.

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30. Drew #30: Dogs In Boots Dec 03, 2020

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Mer loves dogs wearing boots and Doug has been keeping busy with audiobooks on the Colorado trails. Drew focuses on getting ready for his brother's upcoming wedding. He talks about his new possible love interest and some of the patterns that he notices coming up. He and Doug explore if it's really the thought that counts when it comes to gift-giving, highlighted by a cool pair of sneakers. Sit back, relax, and put on your bone conduction headphones for this one!

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Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Origin by Dan Brown

Love's Executioner by Irvin Yalom

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29. Drew #29: Wild Turkeys and Rats Nov 26, 2020

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This Thanksgiving episode has a new spin on gratitude - Doug and Mer name some things they are both Grateful and Hateful for right now. One thing Doug is certainly grateful for is how self-aware Drew is in this episode. Drew's learning to just be present for all of life's adventures, even the boring ones. Doug and Drew discuss his brother's upcoming wedding and his new role as an usher. Drew examines why he doesn't add his brother's name in his phone and why he feels guarded about letting people get close. They explore the difference between being interdependent and independent.

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28. Drew #28: Hot Toddy in the Lodge Nov 19, 2020

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This week, Doug shares an update on his Colorado trip and names his top three pet peeves about snowy weather. Meredith gears up for a ski trip and wonders how rushed her hot toddy time will be. In the session, Doug and Drew talk about the Adventure vs. Challenge mentality, and how Drew can benefit by softening up and enjoying the experience of his brother's wedding without any expectations. In the breakdown, Meredith and Doug discuss the ways that things can be less about "good" or "bad" and more about "effective" or "ineffective." They notice that Drew is starting to rely less on certain coping mechanisms while learning to accept what comes in the present moment.

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27. Drew #27: Bolo Ties and Boots Nov 12, 2020

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This week, Doug and Meredith are back at it to kick off Season 2 with Andrew. Doug talks about his road trip into the mountains of Colorado while Meredith talks about the trials and tribulations of her vegetable garden. In the session, Drew recognizes some familiar patterns of behavior with his mom while his brother's wedding is fast approaching. Drew and Doug talk about feeling even-keeled and they explore the meaning behind the phrase "It's ok to be alone but not ok to be lonely." In the breakdown, Meredith and Doug examine some of Drew's patterns that are playing out with his mom and how it's influenced some behaviors in his own interpersonal relationships.

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This is Us: Our Hosts Get Personal Oct 15, 2020

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In this special bonus episode, Doug and Meredith share their personal stories with grief over the past two years. It's been almost two years to the date since the sudden death of Doug's wife and the death of Meredith's mom. They share their stories with vulnerability and resilience. They reveal how the podcast started, and how working on it has helped them with their ongoing healing process and with their grief.

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Wyatt's Story: Everything Else Goes On Pause Sep 24, 2020

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Wyatt is a previous client of Doug's that has experienced severe trauma. He had a sudden brain aneurysm and cancer. This is his story of endurance, awareness, and healing.

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Roundtable #2: Trauma Talk: The Soft Pillow and Warm Tea with Jessica Kramer and Mona Valeriano Sep 10, 2020

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In this bonus Roundtable episode, Meredith and Doug are joined by fellow therapists Mona Valeriano and Jessica Kramer. They look at different ways of approaching trauma and therapy from their training and experience. Mona comes from a psychoanalytic background and is trained in EMDR (and she explains what that means!). Jessica is a Somatic Experiencing practitioner and marriage and family therapist associate who specializes in new mothers and infants 0-3 years old. Join Doug and Meredith for a unique conversation among colleagues about different ways of doing their work, with a focus on healing and processing trauma.

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EMDR – great video explaining it:

https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/

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https://traumahealing.org/about-us/

26. Drew #26: Quiet the Noise - The First Six Months Jul 30, 2020

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This week, Doug and Meredith reflect on the first six months of the podcast as we reach the end of season one with Drew. In the session, you'll hear clips from a few recent sessions with Doug and Drew hitting the six-month mark of their work. Drew shares his thoughts about the podcast coming out and his perspectives after hearing the first episode. In the breakdown, Doug and Mer wrap it up and look forward to the next season of Drew picking up right where we left off - and the wedding only a month away!

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