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LIVING IN MID-BLOOMWhy Can't I Remember? And Do I Want To? - Part TwoIn part two, Lizzie and I discuss our childhood experiences, coping mechanisms, and the impact of family dynamics. We delve into the complexities of relationships, the understanding of dissociative disorders, and the importance of therapeutic journeys in healing. I bring up the challenges of accepting joy from a perspective of fearing certain emotions that I was not allowed to have and the unfortunate familiar feelings of anxiety and traumatic situations. We also highlight the importance of self-care, and the normalization and need for radical acceptance in the healing process.“Dissociative disorders are mental health con...2025-02-2156 min
LIVING IN MID-BLOOMWhy Can't I Remember? And Do I Want To? - Part OneMy guest, Lizzie, and I have something in common. We’re both in one of those clubs that you don’t wanna be in but you are? We both have dissociative disorders. Now neither of us like the term “Disorder”. It sounds like something is wrong with us. When in fact, we were responding to trauma from our childhoods. So we prefer the term “Response”. But to limit any confusion I’ll continue to use “disorder” to describe our diagnosis. For me, it’s Dissociative Amnesia. For Lizzie, it’s Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Lizzie and I share our personal experi...2025-02-0748 min
LIVING IN MID-BLOOMParenting Adult Children - It's ComplicatedHi Mid-Bloomers! For the first time (and not the last!) we published a video episode this week! Click on the links below to watch on YouTube or Spotify.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unCS1k_UngUhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7gEcqubQiH0tfEN7s8mGk4In this episode of the Living in Mid-Bloom podcast, I engage in a conversation with my friend, Karen Carlson, about the complexities of parenting adult children. Karen shares insights from her book, 'Peacefully Parenting Adult Children,' emphasizing the need...2025-01-311h 02
LIVING IN MID-BLOOMHo Ho Ho-liday Ramblings!Nostalgia is in the air as I reflect on holiday memories from Thanksgivings and Christmases past. Fun family traditions, annoying family members, the importance of gratitude, and the love my parents instilled in me during the holidays.I reminisce about my childhood experiences (I was kind of a brat!) and the bittersweet nature of the season. Sending love to you and yours. We want to hear from you! Send us a text and share your thoughts.Connect on Instagram for a behind the scenes look of what it really means to BL...2024-12-2710 min
LIVING IN MID-BLOOMUpcoming Medicare Changes and What you Need to KnowIn this episode of Living in Mid-bloom, I’m joined by Medicare Broker Stacey Haberstroh to discuss the upcoming changes to Medicare in 2025 and breakdown the key updates. Open Enrollment runs through December 7th.Understanding Original Medicare vs. Medicare AdvantageThe Role of Medicare SupplementsExploring Medicare Advantage PlansChanges in Medicare Part D and Prescription Drug PlansYou can contact Medicare directly at http://medicare.gov or call Call 1-800-MEDICARE Reach out to Stacey at the following contacts;314-517-4073haberstroh9@yahoo.comwww.sen...2024-11-1939 min
LIVING IN MID-BLOOMTransform Your Life with the Right Therapy and TherapistIn this episode of Living in Mid-bloom, I speak with Linda Weeks Di Filippo, a LSW, MSW, and experienced therapist. Linda shares her incredible journey from a career in finance to a deep passion for mental health, working in Community Mental Health and in private practice. We dive into her insights on overcoming trauma, healing from past wounds, and finding the right therapeutic support. Linda also discusses practical advice on finding a therapist, the importance of treatment plans, and how healing trauma can transform lives. This episode is full of wisdom and hope for those on their own healing...2024-10-181h 03
LIVING IN MID-BLOOMPeople Pleasing - Why We Sacrifice Ourselves For OthersIn this episode of Living in Mid-Bloom, I dive into the complex topic of people-pleasing. Together with my guest, Petra van Deijl, we explore why so many of us fall into the habit of putting others before ourselves. From childhood conditioning and fear of conflict to past trauma and guilt, people-pleasing can often feel like a trap that’s hard to escape. But there is hope! We also discuss practical steps to reclaim our sense of self and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.Three Ideas to Avoid the People-Pleasing Trap:Set Cl...2024-10-0934 min