The Recovered Therapist

Send us a textIn this episode, we reflect on The Mountain Poem by Lara Ding-Edwards (2019), a beautifully crafted piece that encourages us to practice love and tolerance toward ourselves. Tune in for an inspiring reading and explore how embracing self-compassion can transform your journey. Let this poetic reminder guide you to a place of inner peace and acceptance.Support the showW

Send us a textAs the leaves fall in autumn, we're reminded of Ernest Holmes' observation about the “lavish wastefulness of nature.” But what can we learn from watching the leaves fall? In this episode, we explore the deeper lessons that nature offers—letting go, renewal, and the cycle of life. Tune in for a reflective discussion on how observing the changing seasons can inspi

Send us a textEstranging from your family of origin can leave a profound “hole in the soul” where hope, longing, and fantasy often emerge. Grief, loss, and even PTSD can become lingering ghosts, haunting the loss of those original connections. In this episode, we explore the complexities of family estrangement and the potential for re-establishing new relationships—this time,

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into twelve important questions about marijuana use, covering its impact and potential drawbacks. We explore the rising trend of “Dinner and a Smoke,” where social gatherings combine cannabis with dining experiences. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on marijuana’s role in modern culture, health considerations, and the evolving soci

Send us a textIn therapy, we often focus on healing the wounds of our painful childhoods. While it’s essential to address these wounds to understand the coping mechanisms we developed to avoid pain, it’s equally important to recognize that our ancestors have gifted us more than just wounds. In this episode, we explore how acknowledging the strengths, resilience, and lessons pas

Send us a textYou can choose to stay stuck in self-pity, regret, fatigue, or whatever else is holding you back—or you can take action. It may not seem logical, but when you move forward despite how you're feeling, you’ll unlock the path to a more fulfilling life. In this episode, Jeanie explores how simply "showing up" can ignite powerful transformation. Bring your body, and th

Send us a textFamily dynamics, parenting styles, and early life events play a crucial role in shaping who we become. When we leave home, we often think we’ll do better than our parents—but those subconscious adaptations follow us into adulthood, affecting our relationships and parenting styles. In this episode, we explore Claudia Black’s five roles commonly developed by child

Send us a textAttachment Theory outlines four attachment styles formed during the first 18 months of life: one secure and three insecure—anxious, avoidant, and disorganized (fearful/avoidant). Each style, deeply rooted in childhood experiences, continues to influence our adult relationships and parenting behaviors. In this episode, we explore the avoidant attachment style, often

Send us a textAttachment Theory identifies four attachment styles developed during the first 18 months of life: one secure and three insecure—anxious, avoidant, and disorganized (also known as fearful/avoidant). These styles, deeply rooted in early childhood experiences, continue to influence our adult relationships and parenting behaviors. In this episode, we delve into the anxi

Send us a textAttachment Theory outlines four attachment styles formed during the first 18 months of life: one secure style and three insecure styles—anxious, avoidant, and disorganized (also known as fearful/avoidant). Each of these styles is deeply rooted in childhood experiences and continues to influence our adult relationships and parenting approaches. In this episode, we fo