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100. Sarah #22: I Could Punch a B*tch Sep 22, 2022

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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 than intellectualize them or try to fix the situation. They begin processing the feelings in session that she's been holding onto most of her life.

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99. Drew #84: Peace of Pie Sep 15, 2022

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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.

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98. Sarah #21: Forrest Gumping Your Way Through It Sep 08, 2022

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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 hyper vigilant, and never dropping the ball or giving up control. Doug and Mer highlight Sarah feeling free and independent as a teenager for this first time in her life – and how maybe she can tap into that way of being now as an adult.

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97. Drew #83: I'm Doing Great and I'm an Absolute Mess Jul 11, 2022

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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 girlfriend/not-girlfriend as he finds his new speed.

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96. Drew #82: I Have a Talking Problem May 12, 2022

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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 sense of mastery in what he's doing. We look at concepts of success, balance, and confidence building.

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95. Drew #81: Evergreen, Baby! May 05, 2022

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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 feel solid while at the top, he can be a reed blowing with the wind and not fighting it. He feels like an Evergreen, baby!

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94. Drew #80: Down in a Ditch Apr 14, 2022

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Drew gets emotional as he copes with a hard week in the midst of a depressive episode. Drew expresses that he needed the safety net of parents this week and didn't get it. He's now feeling alone in the world, questioning his purpose, and not feeling much hope. Doug helps Drew acknowledge that much of this is a function of being more independent and not relying on others to feel better. It's also a function of Drew doubling down not shutting down, and processing these emotions rather than running from them. Doug holds the space for Drew to feel the feelings.

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93. Drew #79: This is the Grey Mar 31, 2022

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Drew is feeling depressed. Things are going good, but he's not feeling good. During this period of time, Drew feels like something internal is missing – he's not enjoying anything on his own and pushes back whenever Doug looks at his connection to others. Drew gets emotional and they are able to sit with the feelings of just being "in the grey."

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92. Sarah #20: Feeling the Feelings of Grief and Loss Mar 24, 2022

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As a sign of vulnerability, trust, and the safe space of therapy, Sarah allows herself to cry in session and feel the loss of her cousin. She connects this with the loss of her dad nearly a decade ago. Doug helps her stay with the feelings and express what is coming up for her in these initial stages of grief.

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91. Drew #78: Going Fishing at Disneyland Mar 17, 2022

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Drew is feeling lukewarm, anhedonia, and meh rather than being in the high highs or the low lows. He's understanding what it's like being somewhere in the middle and not being at 0 or at 100. Drew recognizes that he used to need a partner or his parents to validate his experience. Now he's experiencing being alone and not lonely. He's embracing having an experience on his own then sharing that with others - as long as he's not misunderstood...

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