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Welcome to Sex Drugs & Enlightenment where we open the door and take down the walls of the therapy office—to gain tools, insights, support, and the experience of being heard and connected within the 21st century. Hi, I’m Oakley Ogden, a psychotherapist and licensed counselor with over 17 years of experience working with young adults. In this podcast I unpack the profane with my guests to recognize how the tough stuff is the sacred stuff. Join us as we explore it all—the taboo topics and othe ...
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Reflections and Celebrations for Season One
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Wrapping up the first season of Sex, Drugs & Enlightenment, Oakley reflects back with copious gratitude on the beautiful clients and powerful interviews that made each episode so impactful. The intention of this experimental journey was to equip listeners, especially young adults, with tools for healing and building emotional intelligence. Emotiona…
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The Motorcycle Monk: Practicing the Ecstacy of Love with Dayanand pt. 2
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Spiritual teacher and mindfulness guru Dayanand shares gems of wisdom gleaned from his path to enlightenment in part 2 of the conversation. For those seeking spiritual growth, this unconventional monk encourages intentional practices that cultivate stillness, especially in cultures that value speed and distraction. Practicing stillness is like a mu…
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“I’m Not Enough” Releasing Core Beliefs and Stepping into Freedom
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What are the beliefs holding you back from living your colossal life? This is the question Oakley poses to her client in this session centered around recognizing, releasing, and replacing negative beliefs that keep us stuck. Her client is a young man who is dedicated to his work both professionally and spiritually, but he’s struggling to feel confi…
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Riding Out of the Darkness: How a Young Equestrian Learns to Ask for Help
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In today’s episode, Oakley talks with a resilient client who faced down a particularly dark night filled with despair and thoughts of suicide. This young woman shares the story of the stressful external situations that seemed to perpetuate her suicidal idealizations, including a difficult relationship with her coworker and roommate. Oakley challeng…
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There’s nothing sweeter for a therapist than witnessing how the mindfulness tools offered in sessions bring freedom and transformation for their clients. Oakley listens in awe as her client recounts how visualizing the life she wants on a daily basis has brought necessary change for embodying her dreams. A relationship that was not in alignment nat…
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The collective energy of each new year inspires people to make changes they believe will bring more happiness and success. We all know how the New Year’s resolution trend goes. Stereotypically, January finds gyms full, liquor cabinets empty, and fridges stocked with leafy greens. By spring, most of the promises made in the attempt to improve our li…
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The Motorcycle Monk: Enlightenment Through Love and Loss with Dayanand
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Dayanand is no ordinary monk. Though his white linen tunic and chest length beard tell that he is indeed a holy man, he can also be found racing dirtbikes and white water rafting with friends. Growing up in Israel, from an early age Dayanand knew he was different. The suffering and injustices of the world angered him. When he experienced the loss o…
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Is It Me, Or Is It You? Releasing Traumatic Family Patterns Part 2
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Cognitive therapy is a powerful tool for addressing generational trauma, but most of the work is done in the mind. In order to truly heal patterns passed down through genetics and environment, Oakley guides her clients to deeper levels of restoration by addressing the energetic body. The therapeutic exercise she has developed called Give Back, Take…
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Is It Me, Or Is It You? Releasing Traumatic Family Patterns
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Six out of ten Americans have been diagnosed with one or more chronic illnesses, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. While this statistic may seem shocking, even more astounding is the lack of research into common diseases, such as Lyme Disease, that Oakley’s client lives with every day. Many people don’t know that inflammat…
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Breaking Down Barriers to Love and Intimacy
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Have you ever heard the saying “You can’t love another person until you love yourself”? Oakley’s client, an adult in his mid 20s, has done his personal work. Now he’s ready to take the next step to find his romantic partner and commit to a relationship. But something is holding him back from being able to be vulnerable. So Oakley pulls from her enl…
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North Star Visualization: Accessing Our Internal GPS
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Oakley hears it all the time in her practice working with young adults: “How do I know which choice to make?” For many college graduates, the transition into adulthood can leave them feeling disappointed and directionless. Regardless of age, people often look outside themselves for guidance on difficult decisions, especially those that impact jobs …
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From Alcoholism to Bodybuilding Champion Part 2 with Erika Rose
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The image of the angel and devil whispering in our ears is more than just an anecdote used in religious folklore. It actually speaks to human consciousness and the voices that dictate the way we view the world and the choices we make. When Erika Rose began the step by step journey from her personal rock bottom to the strong, confident woman she is …
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From Alcoholism to Body Building Champion Special Guest: Erika Rose
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No one can tell Erika Rose her colossal dreams won’t come true, not even herself. Though some might look at her life as a successful personal trainer and bodybuilding champion and see perfection, she’s done the challenging inner and outer work that allows her to be her best self. Through her struggle with addiction and the winding road to recovery,…
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Oakley’s client shares her journey through debilitating depression and anxiety and how the monitored use of ketamine may have saved her life—or, at the very least, months and years of her time. Join us to learn about the ins and outs of this treatment, its effects, proper use, and how most of us are still learning about this drug. In this session, …
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My Story: Why I Decided to Take Down the Therapy Walls
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Oakley’s mission is clear: as a therapist and guide for young adults, she combines her studies in eastern mindfulness and western psychotherapy into valuable tools for clients transitioning into adulthood. In 2020, Oakley observed the escalating mental health crisis and wished there were more hours in the day to help those suffering with anxiety, d…
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Welcome to sex, drugs and enlightenment. Where we open the door and take down the walls of the therapy office. Hi, I'm Oakley Ogden, a licensed professional counselor and coach with over 17 years of experience, working with young adults. In this podcast, I unpack the profane to recognize how the tough stuff is the sacred stuff. Join us as we explor…
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