Best Bpd Parent Podcasts (2024)

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Self-Help Gurus: Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family Makes You a Target for Their BS 11:11

3h ago11:11

11:11

This week on You're Not Crazy, I chat about why I loathe the Tony Robbins of the world and why you need to be careful about being the target of charismatic people who want to exploit you. Growing up with parents affected by borderline or narcissistic personality disorders can distort our sense of self and intuition, making us prime targets for re-t…

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ADHD Journey with Michaela Thomas - Psychologist with ADHD teaching the meaning of compassion 54:56

1h ago54:56

54:56

It was such a privilege to have Michaela Thomas on the podcast this week. A respected Senior Clinical Psychologist Michaela runs her own practice and was diagnosed with ADHD just over a year ago. Talking to Micheala was so refreshing as she is utterly authentic and openly shares about her experience with ADHD and throughout the podcast we kept comi…

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Abusive Father, Wounded Son (Audio Essay) 25:41

2h ago25:41

25:41

Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/abusive-father/ Abusive father - two words heavy with unspoken pain, shaping the lives of sons long after they've left his shadow. This article explores the deep and lasting impact of growing up with a violent, emotionally volatile, abusive narcissistic father. We delve into the inner lives of men who grapple …

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Common Issues That Get in the Way of Setting Boundaries with Difficult Parents 11:26

8d ago11:26

11:26

Ever feel paralyzed by the thought of setting a boundary, let alone enforcing it? You’re not alone. Many of us didn't grow up witnessing healthy boundary-setting, and it can feel like an insurmountable task to learn it as an adult (but good news- it's not!). In this episode, I discuss practical steps and strategies to help you navigate the path tow…

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ADHD Journey with Lauren O'Carroll - ADHD Parent with ADHD Kids? This one's for you! 1:12:06

3h ago1:12:06

1:12:06

Lauren is ADHD and her children are ADHD. This blows my mind a little as I can only begin to imagine what it must be like to parent as an ADHDer in an ADHD household! But Lauren seems to have cracked it (not perfectly because you know – none of us are!) She uses a framework called Gentle Parenting and now runs a membership and coaching as support f…

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Parental Manipulation: Let's Talk About It. 12:30

15d ago12:30

12:30

Let's talk about common forms of parental manipulation and abuse. Today, we pull back the curtain on the dysfunctional tactics employed by parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. Has your reality has been twisted through gaslighting? Were family rivalries created through triangulation? Today's episode reveals how guilt-tripp…

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Setting Boundaries with a Parent Who Has Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder 21:04

17d ago21:04

21:04

Struggling with setting boundaries with a parent who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder? I walk you through actionable strategies to gain control of your life in this bonus episode of "You're Not Crazy." We unpack practical advice for boundary-setting, and go through the four steps that I walk through with both my therapy and coach…

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ADHD Journey with Maddy Alexander-Grout - From 40K in Debt to Thriving Community Manager 52:57

5h ago52:57

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Maddy is an inspiration to the Neurodivergent community. Having tried and tested a few business ideas (haven’t we all!) Maddy has now found her love and passion that works alongside and with her ADHD. Maddy shares her (twice!) diagnosed ADHD story about how she came to be in 40K worth of debt, running from the bailiffs, and shares some of her sadde…

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It's Me, Hi, I'm the Problem, It's Me 14:01

22d ago14:01

14:01

Can trauma from growing up with a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder shape the way you see yourself? On this episode of "You're Not Crazy," I'm pulling back the curtain on my own experiences growing up as the child of a parent with unmanaged BPD. For years, I worried that I might have borderline personality disorder (BPD) m…

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Mini Episode - The ADHD Brain's Default Mode Network - what you need to know! 6:44

23d ago6:44

6:44

I'm doing a lot of research lately on the ADHD brain and the things they've discovered from brain scans. This was one of the most fascinating things I've learned and I don't hear about it a lot so I wanted to share with you. This information was sourced from the book ADHD 2.0 written and researched by two Psychologists Edward Hallowell and John Rat…

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ADHD Journey with Heather Tingle - Clutter, ADHD, Autism and Stigmas 49:59

20d ago49:59

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It was so much fun talking to Heather about her late diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. She rightly pointed out that we still don't talk about Autism enough online. With the rise of ADHD content creators, it's really important we keep shining a light on what Autism actually is to avoid the stigmas the people still have around it. We also talk about How …

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Inattentive ADHD - it hurts! 11:47

7d ago11:47

11:47

Inattentive ADHD can actually hurt! Research shows that ADHDers struggle more with motor control and balance. Pair that with distractability and accidents happen. Here’s my story of probably the most clumsy thing I’ve ever done which involved a hospital trip and my head being glued! Enjoyed this mini-episode? Amazing! Please go and follow the podca…

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Thinking About Going No-Contact? Before You Do, Listen to This. 8:43

1M ago8:43

8:43

Thinking about going no contact with a parent who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder? Be careful about how you execute that plan and what advice you follow—a recommendation by a popular therapist YouTuber of sending a letter is probably the worst idea I've ever heard. Join me, Torie Wiksell, as I unpack why this seemingly empowerin…

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ADHD Journey - ADHD Therapist Andrew Robinson on ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 54:10

21d ago54:10

54:10

Andrew Robinson is an ADHD therapist located in Missouri and very kindly agreed to come on the podcast to share his vast knowledge and personal experiences as an ADHDer. Although he wasn’t late diagnosed, early diagnosis of ADHD at age 6 still brought about its own challenges as you’ll find out in this episode. We talk about: How Andrew displayed t…

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Navigating Toxic Family Dynamics: Finding the Right Therapist for You 10:30

1M ago10:30

10:30

Finding the right therapist can feel like navigating a minefield, especially when you're dealing with the complexities of a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality disorder. Ever been told to maintain contact with toxic family members because it's "good for your mental health"? I have, and let me tell you, it was eye-opening—and not in a…

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Anger’s Great…Just Hear Me Out 10:04

1M ago10:04

10:04

What if understanding your anger could be the key to your emotional freedom? Join me, Torie Wiksell, on "You're Not Crazy" as we explore the intricate and often terrifying relationship that adult children of parents with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) have with anger. Growing up in these environmen…

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I Don’t Believe Parents Who Are “Completely Blindsided” When Their Child Goes No-Contact 9:30

1M ago9:30

9:30

Why do some parents claim they had no idea their adult child would cut them off? Discover the reasons behind this disconnect when adult children going no contact with their parents in this episode of "You're Not Crazy." I'm Torie Wiksell, your host and a seasoned therapist and coach, and today we unpack the complex dynamics that lead to family estr…

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Welcome to You're Not Crazy! 1:36

1M ago1:36

1:36

Welcome to You're Not Crazy: A Podcast for the Adult Children of Parents with Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders. Hosted by therapist and coach Torie Wiksell, this podcast is dedicated to those who have grown up trying to navigate the complicated and challenging realities of having a parent with borderline or narcissistic personality…

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ADHD and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) otherwise known as EUPD - close relatives or total opposites? 1:09:19

19d ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Nicola has combined her personal fitness training experience with her counselling experience to mentor people as a mental fitness mentor. Nicola has BPD Borderline Personality Disorder (also known as EUPD Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder) and I have ADHD. I know from conversations I’ve had with other guests that sometimes these two disorde…

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ADHD and Imposter Syndrome After Diagnosis 19:58

1M ago19:58

19:58

After my ADHD diagnosis I had a panic attack and wrote a long email to my clinician asking her to double check her notes and it was ‘okay if she’d got it wrong’I have never ever felt as strange and out of sorts as I did that day. That ‘Imposter Syndrome’ as I’m calling it about my diagnosis is still there and it does tend to rear it’s head now and …

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ADHD Journey with Rowan Williams - Bipolar, ADHD and Self Diagnosis 44:23

1M ago44:23

44:23

What do you do when you’re on the pathway to a diagnosis and you've already been told you have Bipolar? Join me as I chat to Rowan Williams from Pooch and Pineapple about her journey with ADHD. In this podcast we talk about: How social media has played a part in our lives in recognising ADHD How hormones feel like they’re playing a part in the late…

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Loving The Child They Could Not See (Short Audio Essay) 5:16

1M ago5:16

5:16

https://imilo.medium.com/the-child-they-couldnt-see-ef96edec17f5 For more, Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: imiloimilo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformations Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover …

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ADHD and Skin Picking - My Journey (mini episode) 17:09

1M ago17:09

17:09

Skin picking is often seen as a shameful, ugly and almost dirty thing to do. I know because I suffer from it myself. As someone with ADHD I think it comes down to some OCD type behaviours that I seem to have 'managed' to some extent.Of course you don't need to be neurodivergent to suffer with skin picking (also known as Dermatillomania). It can hap…

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ADHD Journey with Peggy Cheyo - Late ADHD Diagnosis and Complete Career Change 55:34

2M ago55:34

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Peggy Cheyo joins me this week to talk about her late diagnosis journey which for many of us AFAB women really came to light after having children. I loved this conversation with Peggy as there were so many similarities with my own ADHD journey and it’s always re-assuring to know that we’re actually amazing parents, we just had additional complexit…

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Dealing with my intrusive rejection based thoughts (mini episode) 11:00

1M ago11:00

11:00

In this weeks no frills snippet into my life and brain I delve into the horrible thoughts I’ve had this week that plan to stop me in my tracks and how I try to challenge them. It’s not easy with an ADHD brain to ignore the shouting so I share my quick little tip on how I attempt to move on.By Sam Milburn

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ADHD Journey with Emily-Jane Dale - From media to food and empowering young people 1:12:08

2M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

The lovely Em from Auntie Em’s Kitchen came on the podcast to talk about her late diagnosis journey. Growing up as the only neurotypical child of 5 it probably should have been no surprise to Em that she was actually ADHD, but it was the diagnosis of Dyslexia that took her by surprise. Em is doing some amazing things including running her charity A…

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How I’ve curbed the impulse buying new hobbies (mini episode) 8:27

2M ago8:27

8:27

In this no frills mini episode I talk about how I get almost as much joy (if not more!) when researching and planning for a new hobby, than the actual hobby itself. And the one thing I do that helps me to make sure it’s a hobby I’ll have more motivation for and am more likely to follow through on. It’s never straight forward though and I think some…

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Life's Toughest Choice: When Choosing Yourself Means Career Change, Divorce, and Defining Free Will- Eric Windhorst, Imi Lo 1:52:47

2M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

Eric is Back! In this episode, we discussed: - the courage it takes to leave a secure career, - the fear of hurting loved ones when leaving a family that no longer aligns with your truth, - and the philosophical question of whether free will truly exists. ** Reflections and transcript: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/06/23/eric2/ Eric…

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12 ADHD Journey with Michelle Shadvia - Psychologist and ADHD Coach 45:22

3M ago45:22

45:22

When Michelle spoke to a medical professional at age 27 to talk about suspected dyspraxia, she was told she couldn’t possibly have it as she had a masters in coaching psychology! Michelle has since been diagnosed with dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD, and as a psychologist runs her own business ‘Find your Spark’ to raise awareness around ADHD throug…

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11 ADHD Journey with Emma Kirkham - Accepting your ADHD and Accepting Yourself 42:06

3M ago42:06

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Today in our ADHD journey episode we’re talking to Emma about her ADHD & Dyslexia journey and how that’s shaped her life and business. Emma is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Heart Healing Practitioner who is on the pathway to an ADHD diagnosis after her dyslexia diagnosis highlighted her ADHD traits. In this podcast we talk a lot about coming to ter…

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10 Accepting that you have ADHD (mini episode) 3:52

3M ago3:52

3:52

This is a mini episode that was inspired by talks that happened yesterday about accepting the feelings that come up when you realise you have ADHD, or when you get your diagnosis. It’s a funny old thing. And something I wish I’d had more support over. So I hope this little shot of support helps anyone that needs it today.…

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09 ADHD Journey with Charlotte Mather - From Corporate to Hypnotherapy and The Hyperfocus Fizz! 43:30

3M ago43:30

43:30

This week on Could it be ADHD? I spoke with the lovely Charlotte Mathers who shared her ADHD diagnosis journey. As a late-diagnosed ADHDer Charlotte came across ADHD when she discovered her son was ADHD – a very common occurrence! In fact the statistics online show a very high proportion of parents with ADHD are ADHD themselves leading to experts c…

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08 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria - How it relates to ADHD and how it shows up for me 22:20

3M ago22:20

22:20

Rejection sensitive dysphoria is not a diagnosable disorder yet it shows up in many ADHDers. It can actually be quite debilitating - something that has stopped me from functioning seemingly 'normally' in the past and continues to be something that I work on as part of my ADHD. In this episode, I explain what rejection sensitive dysphoria is and how…

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Childhood Lost: The Effects of Living with a BPD Parent [Ep.773] 41:37

3M ago41:37

41:37

When we are raised in an environment with a parent who has the signs and symptoms of BPD, we do not realize the impact that it has on our daily lives. As children, we often had no idea what was going on with mom or dad. One minute everything seemed great and the next minute it felt as though we were living amid an emotional roller coaster. It was a…

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07 How some of my ADHD traits show up and how to start the pathway to a diagnosis 13:43

3M ago13:43

13:43

In this episode of 'Could it be ADHD?' I dive into a few of the ways that ADHD shows up for me as an adult and the steps you can take to start your pathway to a diagnosis if you feel that's the right course for you. ADHD shows up differently for everyone and I'm no expert which is why it's always best to start with a screening test with a professio…

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05 Post ADHD Assessment 14:37

3M ago14:37

14:37

In this episode I talk about my ADHD assessment and all the feels that came with it. I talk about why I get the inattentive diagnosis and I also share a bit about how amazing my husband has been all these years at supporting me without me even realising it! After the assessment I was shocked at how I felt. It was tough to accept the diagnosis at fi…

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02 Why am I going for an ADHD diagnosis? Today I delve a little bit deeper. 15:24

3M ago15:24

15:24

In this podcast I talk about my experiences from the start – what sparked my suspicion, the rollercoaster of feelings, the hurdles with the right to choose pathway, and the emotional ups and downs of it all. I also talk about my life – being a digital marketer, a mum, a pet lover, and someone who's been battling anxiety for years. Spoiler: everythi…

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04 It’s ADHD Assessment Day 6:32

3M ago6:32

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It’s here. I’m happy it’s here. But equally terrified. What if they say no. What if they say yes! Find out more in today’s episode. Thank you for listening. Please do follow the podcast and come and say hi over on Instagram : www.instagram.com/coulditbeadhd_thepodcastBy Sam Milburn

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03 ADHD assessment is this week! 20:55

3M ago20:55

20:55

Today I'm sharing my journey as I prepare for my ADHD assessment this week. Despite attempting to go through the NHS the setbacks and delays have just been too much for me so I decided to pursue a private assessment. I talk about my decision to go privately with ADHD 360, the same centre that my right to chose paperwork is with (well, should have b…

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06 Where am I now with my ADHD journey? 9:44

3M ago9:44

9:44

So it's been a few weeks now since the diagnosis and we're back up to date to the moment with the podcast. This week is the week that all episodes up to now will drop! I'm feeling better about my diagnosis and I did get a reply from my clinician so take a listen to check that out. Hope you're enjoying these - please follow as I'll have some more ep…

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Stop, then Create (Short Audio Essay) 3:49

3M ago3:49

3:49

Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental…

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Fear of Abandonment: The Child in You is Still Waiting (Audio Essay) 40:41

3M ago40:41

40:41

Full article: https://eggshelltherapy.com/fear-of-abandonment-object-constancy-and-bpd/ An excerpt: The Slot Machine of Love: Inconsistent Parenting and the Fear of Abandonment If you are struggling with a fear of abandonment and issues with object constancy, you were likely raised by an emotionally unstable or inconsistent primary caregiver. This …

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01 Intro - Why have I recorded 'Could it be ADHD?' and what to expect 4:35

4M ago4:35

4:35

The journey from realising you have ADHD to getting a diagnosis can be quite frankly, brutal. It was for me. Hey I'm Sam, and I got my ADHD diagnosis in April 2024. The feelings and emotions were tough to deal with. In fact, I sent a long email to my clinician asking her to triple-check her notes - that there must have been a misunderstanding. This…

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Overcoming the Pain of Being Let Down [Ep.772] 40:54

4M ago40:54

40:54

Many of us feel let down by others. Being let down seems to happen more than not in today’s society. They tell us they are going to do something and they don’t. What do we do about this? How do we handle it? How do we move on? On Today’s show, we are going to take a deep dive as to why we are let down, understand the process that takes place, and e…

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Healing Intergenerational Trauma and Bonding with Immigrant Parents- with Amy Yip 56:33

4M ago56:33

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https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2024/04/29/amy-yip/ Amy Yip was a Mental Fitness Coach and the author of the book: Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents. In this conversation, Amy talked about her life and how it was affected by her immigrant parents' struggles and the sacrifices they m…

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(Audio Essay) High-functioning Autism: Myths and Misunderstanding 26:57

4M ago26:57

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Text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/high-functioning-autism/ Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including…

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"Everything was NOT okay" - On Self-directed Anger (Short Audio Essay) 7:28

4M ago7:28

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Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/imi_lo_/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRz Disclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental…

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Loneliness and Finding Connections as a Highly Sensitive Gifted Man- Eric Windhorst, Imi Lo 58:49

5M ago58:49

58:49

In this episode, we have a highly sensitive, soulful gifted man as a guest. His name is Eric Windhorst, a registered psychotherapist, educator, mentor, and writer, deeply passionate about personal growth and environmental well-being. His diverse academic background in social and cultural health studies, human geography, theology, and biology enrich…

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Torn Between Passions? Embrace Your Many Career Identities - with Dr Sarabeth Berk 1:01:25

6M ago1:01:25

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Navigating career and purpose is an ongoing journey, not a destination. Many of us feel pulled between passion and practicality - it's natural to wonder how to stay true to yourself while also paying the bills. My conversation with Dr. Sarabeth touched on these challenges. She reminded us that we all have multiple talents worth exploring. By acknow…

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What is Adjacent Stress and Are You Experiencing It? [Ep.771] 40:54

7M ago40:54

40:54

On today’s show, I am talking about adjacent stress. Adjacent stress is the stress that others have and its impact on your life. It is other people’s stress and because of our relationship with them, it affects our lives. This stress can come from our spouse, our children, parents, best friend, family, and other friendships. Some people do not feel…

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