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52. Sarah #1: I Don’t Have a Handle On It
Your Mental Breakdown
09/08/21 • 65 min
We’re baa-ack! In this new season kick-off, Doug and Meredith are “a step up from sweatpants” and ready to dive back into it with us. We hear the first session with Doug and Sarah, the new client we’ll get to know and join for the journey in therapy. Sarah shares some of her history and acknowledges that she’s spent a lifetime compartmentalizing, but doesn’t truly have a handle on everything. We hear a few tips of the icebergs that have developed over time for her coming from a traumatic background. The groundwork for therapy is being set and we all get to follow along from the start. Doug and Mer tease that there will soon be a Patreon site to follow ongoing sessions with Drew, the client we followed in previous episodes. And they’re coming out with a store on the website with merch very soon - so MerMer will have some new clothes to wear-wear!
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53. Sarah #2: Growing Up in a Cult
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09/15/21 • 64 min
***Trigger warning*** This episode contains potentially triggering and sensitive topics including child abuse. If you suspect or know that a child is being abused or neglected, call or text 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453). Professional crisis counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 170 languages. All calls are confidential.
The new season continues with the second therapy session for Sarah, the new client in treatment with Doug. As they explore Sarah’s parenting style, she begins to tell some of her own story about growing up in a cult. Doug acknowledges her strength and resilience in the survival of her experiences while paving the way for them to work towards the “thrival” of her life going forward. Doug and Mer break down some of her background story while highlighting the early stages of therapy with a new client.
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Insight Out #8 - You Gotta Have Faith
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06/08/20 • 14 min
In this Insight Out bonus minisode, we take a deeper dive into faith in therapy. We hear a clip of a story Doug told Drew in Episode 19 about faith and God. We explore how a client’s relationship to God can be relevant in therapy. Doug and Meredith break down the role of Drew’s guts, his wise mind, and his faith. They look at how this affects his progress in therapy. How does your faith enter into your therapy? Let us know!
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150. Drew #107: Baby Brain and the Oxytocin Honeymoon
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11/14/24 • 64 min
Drew is experiencing the oxytocin honeymoon feeling with his partner as they are now brand new parents. He acknowledges the feelings as well as the triggers for how he was parented. Doug challenges Drew to think through his ideas and ideals of what it means to be “the man of the house.” Drew may have baby brain, but he is expressing his emotions well. He is able to sit with them and process them in session with Doug.
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Insight Out #5 - The Missing Piece Meets the Big D and MerMer
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04/06/20 • 21 min
In this bonus minisode, Doug and Meredith explore the childhood classic books, The Missing Piece, and The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, by the great Shel Silverstein. They talk about how these books might have different meanings when reading them as an adult as opposed to when they were kids. Either way, the message about love and understanding is as important today as it has ever been. They share passages from the books about enjoying the journey on the way to the destination, as well as quotes we can take with us to reinforce our healthy core beliefs and self-worth.
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The Missing Piece Meets the Big O
Insight Out #4 - Finding a Therapist and Mailbag
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03/30/20 • 29 min
In this Insight Out bonus minisode, Doug and Meredith answer some of your questions and read comments from the Mailbag that were focused on finding a therapist and some of your experiences in therapy. They offer tips for finding a therapist and give you some inside information from the therapist’s perspective. They also provide pointers for what you can do if you feel stuck in therapy.
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Insight Out #13 - Happier Things Like F*ing Apple Pie: The Movie Minisode
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09/03/20 • 15 min
In this Insight Out bonus episode, Meredith and Doug come fresh off their talk last week about music as therapy to look at movies. They share some of their favs and least favs - hear them disagree on one in particular! What is your relationship with movies? Do you watch any multiple times? Are you stuck in Groundhog Day? Have you ever walked out of a movie?
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Insight Out #9 - It’s Not Goat Yoga - Emotional Support Animals
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06/15/20 • 22 min
In this Insight Out bonus minisode, Doug and Meredith break down the differences between emotional support animals, service animals, and therapy pets. Hear their insight (and opinions!) about the responsibilities of both therapists and pet owners. It involves more than just getting a signed letter and a harness with a sticker on it!
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Insight Out #7 - Should I Stop Therapy Now?
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05/25/20 • 17 min
In this Insight Out bonus minisode, we hear the tail end of Andrew’s last session as he is leaving Doug’s office. Drew asks if it’s time to stop therapy now that he’s feeling better. Doug and Meredith break down the idea of clients stopping therapy or not. They give their therapist insight into when it might be time for a client to be done, take a break, or continue going to therapy.
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Insight Out #3 - Tattoo You, Me, and Everybody
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03/23/20 • 27 min
In this Insight Out bonus minisode, you’ll hear a clip from a session with Doug and Andrew talking about his tattoos and what they mean to him. Doug and Meredith break down some of the symbolism and its meaning, as well as what it means to them. You also get some of Merdle’s own tattoo stories!
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How many episodes does Your Mental Breakdown have?
Your Mental Breakdown currently has 177 episodes available.
What topics does Your Mental Breakdown cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Mental Health and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Your Mental Breakdown?
The episode title '52. Sarah #1: I Don’t Have a Handle On It' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Your Mental Breakdown?
The average episode length on Your Mental Breakdown is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of Your Mental Breakdown released?
Episodes of Your Mental Breakdown are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Your Mental Breakdown?
The first episode of Your Mental Breakdown was released on Feb 18, 2020.
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