77. Interview with Stacy Blemaster, Author of ‘To Be or Not To Be, Shedding An As If Personality’

In this episode, I talk with Stacy Blemaster, author of the transformative book 'To Be or Not to Be, Shedding Innocence'. Stacy shares her journey from growing up in a family with generational secrets and emotional withholding, to enduring the struggles of a personality forged to please others. She discusses the critical turning points in her life, including her experiences in college and therapy, and how she took leaps of faith to find healing and authenticity. Stacy provides invaluable insights into breaking free from toxic relationships and rebuilding one’s life, offering hope and guidance to anyone struggling in similar circumstances. 00:00 Introduction to Stacy Blemaster 00:59 Stacy's Childhood and Family Secrets 02:31 College Struggles and Realizations 04:35 Therapy and the Journey to Authenticity 07:12 Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships 10:23 The Role of Faith and 12-Step Programs 17:10 Writing the Book and Family Reactions 28:01 Final Words of Wisdom and Encouragement To connect with Stacy Blemaster: Website: https://stacyblemaster.com/ email: [email protected] Instagram: @StacyBlemasterAuthor To connect with the host, Deborah Ashway, LCMHCS, LCAS: Website: www.InnerSourceTherapy.com Email: [email protected]