EPISODE 24: MARCELLA

PSYCHO THERAPIST

When Marcella was 12 years old, her mother woke her in the middle of the night and forced her to make a life and death decision for her entire family. That was neither the first nor the last time that young Marcella would be charged with adult responsibilities, and decades later, her sleep is still disrupted by recurring dreams fueled by the fear she has stuffed away since childhood. Even with these reminders, it has been only in the last year that Marcella has begun to unpack the realities of her childhood, which she describes as "a piece of origami that keeps unfolding." Renee helps Marcella sort through an absolutely astonishing narrative, one that leaves Josh nearly speechless. Marcella's wisdom and resilience are stunning throughout, and her irrepressible life force leaves room for a whole lot of laughing. And speaking of laughter: Josh is NOT speechless during the intro to this episode, catching Renee off guard. You think you've heard her laugh before? Just wait.