This is The Answer To Everything, the podcast where you hear real-life counseling sessions, followed by information and tips you can use in your life today. Listen to them. Grow yourself. Moms smoke weed, grown men throw temper tantrums, and we cope when our boyfriend stabs people. ( Formerly known as Consent To Treat Podcast )
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Dope Sh*t My Therapist Says is a mental health and wellness podcast hosted by two millennial therapists who enjoy having authentic conversations with real people who share their experiences and passions with a mental health twist. Conversations that inspire discovery of self, insight into deeper spirituality, and alternative ways to support mental health and wellness.
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Join host Kristin Nicole as she dispels the false and damaging stigmas of being a person diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and life as an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person). Kristin provides insight as to how to create that much needed protective emotional skin so that you can create a life worth living AND learn to thrive despite these challenges. This podcast is meant to give hope, tips, and coaching to those who have been diagnosed with BPD, may think they have BPD, or identify as ...
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Mental Health Crisis in America: Exploring the Nuances of Accessing Mental Health Care with Lauren Kamm
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On this episode.. Her career as a crisis manager and crisis therapist What crisis therapy looks like compared to other therapies IOP vs. outpatient therapy Various crises response supports The experiences of therapists working with crises Mental health in America Connect with Lauren Kamm: www.instagram.com/laur.listens Work with Lauren (Missouri Re…
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Showing up Authentically: Accepting Yourself as a Cutie, Messy Human with Emilee Crowder
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On this episode.. How Emilee got into the world of therapy Authenticity and what that looks like in finding a therapist Authenticity in therapy as a therapist & how she shows up as authentic in her life Self-disclosure in the therapy room and its importance to authenticity Finding safety in being authentic and finding ways to be more authentic in r…
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130 - Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Have you ever heard someone say “OH MY GOD I’m so OCD…” Have you ever wondered if YOU have OCD? In this episode, Rachel and Ellie discuss what it means to actually have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. To see demonstrations of some of the topics discussed on the show, and to connect with Rachel, find her on Facebook , Tik Tok , or Instagram If you le…
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Welcome to Season 5: Happy 4th Birthday Dope Sh*t My Therapist Says
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On this episode.. We share our personal and professional updates What we are looking forward to this season What the future of the pod will look like & a look back at the last 4 years Thank you for being on this journey with us! Whether it is listening to our episodes, following our IG, rating our podcast, and sharing with others, we appreciate you…
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129 - Is Your Dad Driving You CRAZY? This Might Help. (Robin)
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Do you avoid talking about certain topics with your dad? Politics? LGBT rights? Parenting? There’s something about dads that make those conversations extra touchy. In this episode, Rachel explains why your Dad drives you crazy, and the effect this has on you over time. In her first session on the podcast, Robin recounts an uncomfortable conversatio…
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128 - The Real Impact of Small Moments in Your Life (Cheri)
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Progress doesn’t show up in big, monumental moments. It shows up in seemingly insignificant moments throughout your life. And in the same way, bad stuff usually doesn’t show up in your life in a big way. It happens little by little. In this episode, Rachel explains why it’s so important to pay attention to the small moments in life–because they are…
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127 - Why You're Disappointed With The Relationships And Situations In Your Life (Olivia)
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What’s disappointing you today? Your job? Your money situation? Your home? A relationship? In this episode, Rachel explains how expectations are the number one reason you’re experiencing disappointment in any area of your life. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to move from expectations and disappointment, to acceptance and peace. I…
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126 - Do You Manipulate Relationships To Keep Yourself Safe In Your Role? (Jasper)
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Do you have a role that you play in your life? Do you manipulate your relationships to keep yourself safe in the role you play? In this replay episode, you hear a portion of Jasper’s session where he and Rachel discuss his relationships and how he always plays the “helper” role. Rachel explains where our roles come from and why you manipulate relat…
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We all argue with people in our lives over seemingly petty matters. Have you ever wondered what’s underneath the arguments? No matter what you’re arguing about, the root of it is not the surface-level stuff. In this episode, Rachel explains how you’re actually fighting to feel VALUED. And by the end of the episode, you’ll have enough self-awareness…
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124 - The Only Way To Experience Peace (John)
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Did you know, at the end of their life, most people report peace as one of the most valuable things in life? What do you give away your peace for? How important is living a life of peace to you? The only way to experience peace is to be your true, authentic self… but often, you trade being your true authentic self for something else. In this episod…
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123 - Try This Powerful Tool The Next Time You're Triggered (Madison)
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Do you know what to do when you get triggered? Deep breaths, count to ten, go for a walk? These are great, but they don’t get to the real issue. In this episode, Rachel gives you a powerful tool to use when you are triggered. A tool that will not only help move you through the intense moment, but also heal the source of the pain. By the end of this…
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122 - The 5 Red Flags You're Talking to a Narcissist
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How do you spot a narcissist in the dating world? In today’s episode, Rachel gives you 5 red flags that will tell you if you’re talking to a narcissist. To see demonstrations of some of the topics discussed on the show, and to connect with Rachel, find her on Facebook , Tik Tok , or Instagram If you learned or loved something, please leave a review…
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121 - The Most Important Word in a Relationship is “No.” Here’s Why. (Madison)
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Do you feel like it’s mean to set a boundary? Do you find yourself only setting limits after lots of emotional build-up? In this episode, Rachel explains why setting boundaries EARLY in relationships with the people you love is so difficult, AND one of the most important things you can do for you and your relationships. By the end of the episode, y…
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120 - How To Heal After A Traumatic Relationship (Ezzy)
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Let’s be clear. Abuse is not always physical. Abuse is any time someone is making you think, feel, or do something you otherwise wouldn’t. Has recovering from a recent terrible and abusive relationship been hell for you? In this episode, Rachel explains what you can expect to be the hardest part of recovering from an abusive relationship, and, you’…
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119 - Dollar Tree Ellen DeGeneres Responds to Social Media: Her Ego Needs Fixing
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Rachel is overworked and feels like crying, so she decides to invite Ellody on the show to do a fun episode, where she responds to comments and DM's from her social media. She responds to hateful comments, loving comments, flirtatious comments, comments that make us say, “huh?”, and a brand new type of comment that represents her current love life!…
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The only work-journal that comes with monthly check-ins with the author: TALK TO ME. Have you ever thought you're too sensitive? Or you’re an overthinker? In this episode, Rachel explains what happens when we feel like we are TOO MUCH. And she gives one easy step to reverse the constant self-criticism we all face. In Raegan’s counseling session, sh…
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116 - When Is It Time To Start Dating After A Breakup? (Raegan)
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In today’s episode, Rachel explains what to do when you're trying to decide if (or when) it's time for you to start dating again. Raegan recounts her break up with her ex, and swears that she doesn't want to date again. I'm looking for 10 busy-ass women who are anxious, and want to go to counseling but don't have the time or resources. If this is y…
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115 - What Happens When You’re With A Narcissist
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10 Minute Tool to Decrease Your Anxiety In today’s episode, Rachel explains what narcissistic personality disorder looks like in real life. And she explains how people with narcissistic traits affect your mental health by pulling you away from knowing yourself, your wants, and your needs. For many, this causes symptoms of anxiety and depression. If…
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Finding the Root Cause: Defeating Your Limiting Beliefs and Regulating your Nervous System with Melissa Hiemann
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On this episode.. Her background and what led her to pursue trauma informed care What led Melissa and her partner to start the Centre for Healing How limiting beliefs are created and manifest from childhood through adulthood What a dysregulated nervous system looks like and how to find safety resources to move through stress and/or traumatic experi…
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114 - Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Rachel breaks down Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). She gives examples of how the disorder shows up in real life and provides tips for those who are in relationships with people with people with GAD. I'm looking for 10 busy-ass women who are anxious, and want to go to counseling but don't have the time or resources. If this is you.. I have somet…
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113 - Why Do People Stay In Abusive Relationships? (Ezzy)
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I'm looking for 10 busy-ass women who are anxious, and want to go to counseling but don't have the time or resources. If this is you.. I have something for you that will change your life in 21 days. Click here to be the first to hear about it: I am a busy-ass woman with anxiety. Have you ever wondered why people stay in an abusive relationship? May…
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112 - How To Attract A Partner That Works In Your Life TODAY (Jewely)
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Are you a grown-ass woman reentering the dating world? If you’re like most women, it’s not going well. In this episode, Rachel explains why you are attracting people who aren’t a good fit, and what mistakes you can avoid so you stop wasting your time, energy, and money on useless dates. By the end of this episode, you’ll know the three things you n…
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It’s Never Too Late To Be Yourself: Transition Journey with Wendy Cole
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On this episode... Her life experiences and gender transition journey from childhood to now Having a supportive therapist and how that helped shape who she has always been Embracing the life she has always known and getting comfortable as Wendy Her experiences with surgery, dating, and her work as a transition mentor helping parents of kids who are…
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111 - How To Love The Good, Bad, and Ugly Parts Of You (Jewely)
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What parts of your personality do you think are “bad”? Do you put pressure on yourself to be the version of you you think is “good”? In this episode, Rachel talks about how hating and avoiding the self-critical part of yourself never works. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how embracing the parts you think are “bad”, can be the answer …
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In this episode, Rachel explains the new trend she's seeing in her private practice: women are leaving their men because they feel overburdened and undersupported... meanwhile, the men have a confused look on their face. How to improve your relationships: get my FREE 3-step guide to boundaries. Uncut client sessions and commentary, free monthly gro…
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Know Yourself: Breaking Through Codependency with Rachel Sievers
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On this episode... Her journey into the mental health field and pivoting her career What codependency is and how it develops How codependency can vary amongst relationships and upbringings Codependency vs. independency Building skills to move away from codependency Codependency on social media Connect with Rachel Sievers: Rachel's Website Rachel's …
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109 - How To Give Your OWN Opinion (Jasper)
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Just speak up!! Do you hate hearing this because you don’t know what to say when it’s time to express yourself? In this episode, Rachel discusses why so many people don’t know what they are thinking, or even how they are feeling. So when they're asked to communicate what they want, they’re left with uhhhhhhhhh….. By the end of this episode, you’ll …
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108 - Why You Get Triggered, And 3 Steps To Take When You're Flooded With Emotions (Jasper)
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Do you have someone in your life who constantly triggers you? Are you confused about why this particular person has such an impact on you? In this episode, Rachel gives you a new tool that will help you figure out why you're getting triggered. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand the three steps to take when you are flooded, so over time, …
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107 - Depressed? Or Are You Just Going Through Big Changes? (Jewely)
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Have you ever gone through a big life change and wondered why you feel so depressed? Rachel explains why you feel depressed when your life and the people in it are transitioning, shifting, or changing. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand the three things to expect when you’re making a big change in your life, why depression that comes fro…
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106 - Gaslighting, Lovebombing, And Why YOU End Up With The Guilt (Jewely)
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Ever been gaslit? How about love-bombed? Do you ever ask, “How did I let myself end up in an abusive relationship?” In this episode, Rachel explains how gaslighting and love-bombing can lure you into an abusive relationship. And the irony is: you’re the one who feels guilty at the end of it. Rachel shares her favorite tool for combating guilt for w…
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105 - How To Stop Negative Thoughts About Yourself (John)
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Do you beat yourself up all the time? Are your thoughts about yourself more negative than positive? In this episode, Rachel explains how negative self-talk gets in the way of your life satisfaction and success. At the end of the episode, Rachel gives a clear, specific tool to stop your negative self-talk. In John’s counseling session, John has a di…
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104 - Where To Start When You Have ADD (John)
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Do you feel stuck when it’s time to complete a task? Does it feel impossible to check off all the boxes on your to-do list? Have you considered you may have ADD? In this episode, Rachel explains where ADD traits begin in childhood, and gives a powerful first step toward focusing and accomplishing your goals if you feel like starting is impossible. …
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103 - Struggling With Your Self Worth? Here's Why (Mallory)
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Caregivers' behaviors send children messages. For example, caregivers who are unattuned and detached, leaving their children to navigate through life on their own, send their children the message: “You are not valuable.” In this episode, Rachel explains how your caregivers sent you damaging messages, and the simple steps you can take towards healin…
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102 - You THINK You Want An Apology, But You Don't (Mallory)
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Are you waiting for an apology from someone? Ask yourself: Do I want an apology? Or do I want changed behavior? In this episode, Rachel explains what you really want is changed behavior … not an apology. In Mallory’s counseling session, we hear her recount stories of her abusive childhood, but when Rachel asks Mallory if she’s ever gotten an apolog…
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Letting Go and Building Vulnerability: Navigating Men’s Mental Health with Nicholas Moore
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TW: Topics around sexual assault and abuse, listener discretion advised On this episode... Nick’s life story and how it shaped his views of his upbringing Tapping into your vulnerability and taking baby steps to be more open and personal with loved ones Finding tangible ways for men to shed societal norms to be more emotional and vulnerable How men…
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101 - Where Your Anxiety Comes From, And What To Do With It (Tracy)
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Do you think you’re genetically predisposed to anxiety, depression, or addiction? Do you think you’re stuck with these traits because they run in your family? In this episode, Rachel explains that genetics play a very, very small role in your personality, and how you ACTUALLY picked up these traits and what to do with them. In Tracy’s counseling se…
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100 - How Your Family History Can Limit Your Life (Tracy)
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In this episode, Rachel explains how our family roots can affect our perception of ourselves, and then asks you a very important question: are your family roots limiting your perception of how much you can achieve in your life? You hear a portion of Tracy’s session where she shares her secret family history - which includes her Mom and Grandma’s ho…
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Healing The Mother Wound: Learning to Self-Mother, Move Forward, and Heal From your Maternal Relationship with Sian Crossley
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On this episode... What is the mother wound? Building awareness around the mother daughter relationship How the mother wound manifests in our lives Learning to self-mother in order to heal Deciding how to move forward with your maternal relationship Connect with Sian Crossley instagram.com/breakthecycle_coaching Find on her Instagram Mother Wound C…
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The BPD Stigma - A Discussion with Rachel Sievers
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Kristin chats with Rachel Sievers, host of "Consent to Treat" Podcast all about BPD. PLUS the new podcast community has also launched! See the link below to check it out or click here. Like the episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss when a new episode is released! WANT TO BE A PA…
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99 - How To Be More Open With Who You REALLY Are (Jasper)
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In this episode, you hear a portion of Jasper’s session where he tells Rachel that he hides parts of his personality from the world. He tells Rachel that this is a decision he makes in order to keep himself safe… but Rachel isn’t so sure that he’s making a conscious decision to do so. Rachel explains why you might be hiding your true self from the …
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98 - Why You Can’t Speak Up For Yourself (Jasper)
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In this episode, you hear a portion of Jasper’s session where he tells Rachel that he’s afraid to speak his truth. From the little things he needs, to the big things like initiating sex with his partner. Rachel explains why it so hard for you to speak your truth, and that speaking up is not manipulative. Rachel gives you tips for how to start speak…
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Finding a Therapist, Preparing for Sessions, and Knowing When to End Therapy
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On this episode: How to find a therapist that fits your preferences Good practices and boundaries for clients in the therapy room Our own personal boundaries as therapists in the therapy room Knowing when it is time to end therapy or transition to a new one Preparing for sessions Check us out on socials! Instagram @dopeshttherapypod email us at dop…
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In this episode, you hear a portion of John’s session where he tells us the story of his “tantrum” in the mountains. Rachel explains where anger comes from and helps you navigate your intense anger with greater understanding and intelligence. Rachel gives you the 3 steps you need to take when you feel yourself getting angry - none of which include …
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In this episode, you hear a portion of Tracy’s session where she feels mom guilt when she’s experiencing anxiety. Rachel explains what a quality connection with your child looks like, and how much quality connection your child actually needs (you’ll be surprised). She gives you tools to keep a solid connection with your kids solid even when you’re …
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Treating the Whole Body: Utilizing Eastern Medicine to Treat Depression and Anxiety with Guljan Nurmuradova
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On this episode: Guljan's journey to pursuing acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine The origins of traditional Chinese medicine and how it works How different organs in our body influence our mental health and what we can do about it How acupuncture supports depression and anxiety What a traditional acupuncture session looks like and the exp…
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95 - Why You Shut Your Emotions Off (John)
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In this episode, you hear a portion of John’s session, where he explores his drive to push through difficult situations without feeling emotions. Rachel explains how skipping over difficult emotions can make you sick. She gives you tips for how to feel your emotions when you find yourself wanting to push them down. Join Patreon: www.patreon.com/rac…
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94 - What To Do When You Worry About Things That Aren't Real (Tracy)
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In this episode, you hear a portion of Tracy’s session where her hypochondria is flaring up. Rachel explains why we worry about things that aren’t real and she explains the term, “orientation.” Rachel describes how orientation can bring you to a place of peace. She gives you tools to stop worrying. Want an answer? Email answertoeverythingpod@gmail.…
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93 - Do You Laugh To Keep From Crying? (Mallory)
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In this episode, you hear a portion of Mallory’s session where she and Rachel discuss Mallory’s traumatic past with her abusive partner - while laughing. Rachel explains why people laugh through their difficult stories and experiences, and whether or not this is a functional or dysfunctional response. Rachel has tips for people who laugh their way …
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92 - Why You Love Someone Who Hurts You (Mallory)
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In this episode, you hear a portion of Mallory’s session where she and Rachel discuss the love she feels for her abuser. Rachel explains why people love and stay in relationships with abusive partners. Rachel has tips for people who love an abusive person. Join Patreon: www.patreon.com/rachelsievers Email Rachel: answertoeverythingpod@gmail.com To …
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We're Back! - Where are you breathing through a coffee stirrer?
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Kristin shares some of what's been going on the last few months, and what's in store for both the free and paid podcast. Like the episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss when a new episode is released! The community has now LAUNCHED! WANT TO BE A PART OF IT? YES! Take me there now…
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